Jon Title: Resource Manager (Finance Change) Location: Welwyn Garden City Pay Rate: £650 per day via Umbrella inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months (Hybrid working - 3 days on site) About the Role: Our high-profile retail client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Resource Manager to join their Finance Change team. This role is crucial in ensuring that they have the right balance of internal and external resources to meet the demands of their Finance Change portfolio. You will be responsible for resource planning, forecasting, and managing the hiring process to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of projects. Key Responsibilities: Create Statements of work. Collaborate with the Delivery team to plan and predict resource needs. Maintain a clear view of current and future staffing requirements. Streamline the hiring process to place the best candidates efficiently. Manage the onboarding process for new hires, internal moves, and leavers. Act as a point of escalation for any resourcing issues. Provide accurate and timely updates on resource management to the Programme Director and Leadership Team. Identify and address resource conflicts, skill gaps, and key person dependencies. Communicate and log all resourcing risks and issues. Manage contract renewals for contractors and services. Prepare data for monthly Resource Board meetings. Work closely with Programme Managers, Leadership Team, Managed Service Providers, Recruitment agencies, and other stakeholders. Key Skills and Experience: Strong understanding of capacity management. Financial acumen and experience with financial planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Excellent data analysis and report preparation skills. Proven track record of working with senior business leaders. Experience in large corporate financial budgeting and planning processes. Background in large-scale recruitment drives. Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong organisational and time management skills. Results-oriented and customer-focused. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our client's Finance Change Portfolio. Apply now for this exciting opportunity as a Resource Manager and take the next step in your career. We look forward to hearing from you Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.