Practicus

About the Company

Practicus is a change and transformation business that provides three services: recruiting, consulting and advising.

We specialise in interim management and permanent placements across multiple sectors, helping businesses and professionals navigate the complexities of change. We believe in building strong relationships based on trust, transparency, and communication. Let us help you navigate change and achieve your goals.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Practicus

Job Title

Program Management Office Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** Program Management Office (PMO) Analyst **Role Summary:** Provide governance, process standardisation, and coaching to mature a multi‑regional transformation portfolio. Build and embed PMO best practices, establish a Centre of Excellence, and support senior stakeholders and “accidental” project managers in delivering IT infrastructure and operating‑model initiatives. **Expectations:** - Deliver a robust governance framework across UK, Nordics, and other group entities. - Coach non‑project professionals in planning, risk, and delivery. - Standardise tools, templates, and processes (e.g., Asana). - Maintain accurate project controls, RAID logs, resource and milestone tracking. - Support benefit tracking, budgeting, and reporting for senior leadership. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and mature project governance structures for multiple business units. - Provide hands‑on guidance and training to department heads and “accidental” project managers. - Develop and embed PMO standards, policies, and a Centre of Excellence framework. - Manage and update RAID registers, resource allocations, and milestone schedules. - Coordinate benefit realization, budget monitoring, and regular status reporting. - Contribute to the selection, configuration, and rollout of project management tools (primarily Asana). **Required Skills:** - 5+ years PMO experience, preferably in immature or developing PMO environments. - Proven ability to establish governance frameworks from scratch. - Strong process‑driven mindset with solid technical aptitude. - Excellent coaching and stakeholder‑management skills, especially with non‑project professionals. - Proficiency in Asana (highly desirable) and familiarity with project control tools. - Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, remote setting with minimal bureaucracy. - Experience in financial services, restructuring, or operating‑model programmes is a plus. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, MSP) preferred but not mandatory.

United kingdom

Remote

Mid level

10-11-2025

Company Name

Practicus

Job Title

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer Role Summary: Lead the finance function for a deep‑tech startup through a critical growth phase. Own strategic financial planning, model building, and operational oversight while managing complex stakeholder relationships within a trust‑structured, private‑investment environment. Expectations: • Immediate takeover of finance operations • Deliver commercial strategy and financial models for 2026 product launch • Build and mentor an in‑house finance team • Navigate high‑net‑worth private ownership, trusts, and bespoke investment deals Key Responsibilities: - Own finance function and oversee day‑to‑day operations (e.g., Xero accounting) - Lead business planning and financial modeling for major product releases - Manage R&D tax credit claims and HMRC interactions - Recruit, develop, and retain finance staff - Evaluate and execute non‑standard commercial projects (acquisitions, property, unique assets) - Maintain financial oversight for corporate and owner‑related initiatives - Provide rapid problem‑solving support in a fast‑paced startup environment Required Skills: - Strong commercial judgement and operational focus - Experience in family‑office or high‑net‑worth investor settings; trust & private‑ownership navigation - Proven financial leadership in high‑growth or tech contexts (Big Four or similar) - Expertise in acquisitions, especially property/asset deals - Ability to manage confidential, high‑trust financial relationships - High-level stakeholder management with private investors and trusts - Independent, decisive, and comfortable in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments - Manufacturing or hardware knowledge a plus (not mandatory) Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent technical field (preferred) - Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent (preferred) - Significant experience in a senior finance role (CFO, CFO‑interim, finance director) within a technology or start‑up organization.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

17-11-2025

Company Name

Practicus

Job Title

Director of Information Systems

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Information Systems Role Summary: Lead the enterprise systems transformation for a multi‑site manufacturing group, steering the consolidation of ERP, CRM, HRIS, and data platforms into a unified, scalable environment. Expectations: - Drive a strategic ERP migration (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and related business solutions across several operating units. - Standardise and integrate applications, processes, and data to support business growth and future AI initiatives. - Deliver measurable change‑management outcomes, ensuring stakeholder adoption and compliance with security and lifecycle standards. Key Responsibilities: - Build and manage a high‑performance Business Solutions team covering ERP, CRM, HR, data and group applications. - Own strategy, governance and roadmap for enterprise systems across all sites. - Lead the end‑to‑end ERP transformation lifecycle, from vendor selection and gaps analysis to deployment and optimisation. - Consolidate and standardise applications, processes and master data across the group. - Champion organisational change initiatives to secure user adoption and realise transformation benefits. - Meet security, compliance and system maintenance requirements. - Collaborate with divisional leaders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions. - Develop data foundations that enable robust reporting, analytics, automation and future AI projects. Required Skills: - Proven experience in ERP consolidation and digital transformation within manufacturing or similar multi‑site environments. - Deep knowledge of ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA or equivalent tier‑1), CRM, HRIS, and data management frameworks. - Strong business‑analysis capability: requirements gathering, gap analysis, solution architecture and implementation. - Leadership experience building and guiding high‑performance teams through large-scale change. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with senior executives across multiple sites. - In‑depth understanding of data governance, master data management and foundations for automation/AI. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred). - Relevant ERP certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – S/4HANA, SAP Certified Development Associate) is advantageous. - Certifications in project or change management (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Prosci) welcome.

Leeds, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-11-2025

Company Name

Practicus

Job Title

Director of Business Development - EMEA

Job Description

**Job Title** Director of Business Development – EMEA **Role Summary** Act as the strategic deputy to the VP of EMEA Operations, leading commercial expansion across consultancy services, training, education programmes, and digital publications. Develop and execute tailored market entry and growth plans, secure and nurture major client relationships, and shape new revenue streams across the EMEA region. **Expectations** - Minimum 5 years senior business development experience within the healthcare ecosystem. - Proven 7‑figure P&L ownership and financial/operational leadership. - Demonstrated success designing and delivering EMEA‑wide strategic plans. - Ability to present proposals and commercial strategies to senior management. - Experience managing or operating a business unit. - Willingness to travel extensively (≈50/50 remote‑based and on‑site in EMEA). **Key Responsibilities** - Lead expansion strategy to increase visibility and market share across EMEA. - Own major client relationships; develop and deliver strategic proposals to senior stakeholders. - Build and execute territory‑specific plans aligned with local healthcare needs and market dynamics. - Support the VP of EMEA Operations on leadership, operations, and complex regional delivery. - Identify and negotiate new partnerships, market opportunities, and revenue streams. - Oversee, mentor, and develop regional teams and sales agents. - Represent the organisation at conferences, events, and industry forums. **Required Skills** - Strategic business development and market‑entry planning. - Strong financial acumen and P&L management. - High‑level stakeholder engagement and presentation skills. - Team leadership and mentorship. - Cross‑functional collaboration across finance, operations, and product. - Adaptability to diverse cultural contexts and regulations within EMEA. - Excellent communication, influence, and relationship‑building. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred). - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, Project Management Professional) are an advantage. ***End of Profile***

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

19-11-2025