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About Improve Improve International is the world’s leading independent provider of post-graduate veterinary training. Operating in 8 countries across Europe and the US, Improve provides high-quality training both online and in the classroom. We have recently completed a management buy-out for the Benchmark group and are now embarking on an ambitious growth plan. To help us deliver on this plan, we are looking to high-quality individuals to join the team who are ambitious and want to make a difference.   Job Purpose Reporting to the group CFO, this role has two distinct elements: Firstly, this role will be responsible for overseeing and rapidly improving our European accounting operations and working with the UK team to implement standardized ways of working across the group. Secondly, this role will take the lead on Financial planning and analysis for the whole group, supported by the rest of the team.   Key Responsibilities Rapidly move inhouse currently outsourced finance operations Work with UK team to develop standardised processes and ways of working. Implement this for European accounting function Implementation of new finance and billing systems Ownership of all tax, statuatory reporting and compliance for European entities Ownership of group FP&A processes and systems including all budgeting and forecasting Work with CFO to provide the Board and management team first class insight and KPIs on business performance, looking both forward and backwards. Build rolling cashflow forecasting at a group level and work with the business to build processes that help keep it up to date and accurate Line management of a small team Focus on continuous improvement of all processes Business partnering of Group Operations Director, providing decision support and analysis to support growth   Qualifications and experience Qualified accountant Experience in a similar role, having industry knowledge is advantageous Experience managing teams and strong stakeholder and commercial manager experience Previous experience managing a finance team Strong Excel skills Proficient in finance systems Strong understanding of business insight and KPIs   Personal attributes/characteristics Fluent written and verbal English (mandatory) Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines High attention to detail and experience working in fast paced dynamic environments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, key business partner Previous experience managing a finance team Can-do, positive and proactive attitude Self-starter and self-sufficient Empathetic people leader    What we offer Competative market-rate salary Participation in group bonus scheme Opportunity for progression in dynamic, growth business   How to apply Please send your CV and covering letter in English expliaining your suitability for this role, to recruitment@mail.improveinternational.com with the title of this role in the subject line The closing date for applications is Friday 8th January, 2021 Please note, that due to current resource contraints we will only be able to reply to those candidates who progress to an interview.

Uniplaces is building a trusted, global brand for students. We believe in empowering student mobility and we have started by making the process of finding accommodation easier. We’re solving real life pains and we’re backed by top tier investors such as Atomico, Octopus Investments, Shilling Capital Partners and Caixa Capital to help us achieve this better and faster.   We are an internationally minded company with an extremely talented team and global ambitions. Our decisions are driven by our core values of Passion, Impact, Trust and Team Spirit - with which we aim at having a company where everyone feels accountable and empowered to achieve their full potential. About the Operations Team: Every day, more than 5000 nights are booked by students from 175 nationalities in 33 different cities on uniplaces.com. Our Operations team that embraces 14 nationalities and works across 6 different languages, ensures that every interaction with customers is focused in improving the student and landlord experience, so that room search becomes as easy as buying a flight ticket.   Join us and access the same cool office perks that any Uniplacer has access to, from fresh fruit to free hot drinks, massages, in-house gym, and much more.   What can you expect from this experience? A lot of your day will be spent contacting landlords to make sure they have their listings updates in order to help students from all over the world who are going to study to another country. To be able to thrive in a startup environment, you have to be the type of person who feels comfortable going up to someone and communicating face to face, over the phone or in writing, and you get a thrill out of creative problem-solving!   In this role, your mission is: Management and update of properties’ availability, thorough phone contact with our clients; Being open to a proposal of a project/focus change in case we need to adapt to an upcoming similar project; Proactive coordination of communication with landlords, in case of any extra help redirecting them to the right colleague. Requirements   What is the profile we are looking for? Fluent/Native in Portuguese and English (other languages are a plus); International-minded and able to cope with spending some time working alongside talented people from 16 different nationalities; Available to relocate to Lisbon or already living here; A mix between an easy-going-communicative-proactive-dynamic-funky-positive person who is not afraid to jump into this amazing environment! We also expect you to be flexible and have an eagerness to learn, since it’s the greatest recipe to thrive in a startup environment. This is why you’ll love this job: Through our intensive training and hands-on experience with insights from our most senior employees, you’ll learn how to pitch like a boss and sell like the Wolf of Wall Street; Meeting people from all around the world on a daily basis, really feeling you’re helping landlords getting their properties known and fully booked; A company culture that is people-driven and that focuses on personal development and training to help you tap your talent into its full extent; Access to a pool of talent that is hard to find. Your stakeholders and peers will come from world class backgrounds and will have stepped up within Uniplaces. You’ll find mentors and role models; Working in Lisbon, one of the coolest up and coming start-up hubs in Europe, where the sun always shines and the seafood is delicious.  

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be a part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. You will find a dynamic work environment with highly motivated and skilled individuals. We offer autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. Having shown game-changing performance in wave energy, your work will be watched from around the world.   Role: We are looking for a senior composite design engineer to take an important role in the design, fabrication and testing of our innovative wave energy converters.   Responsibilities: Module owner for one or several composite structures within the Wave Energy Converter Perform 3D design and produce 2D drawings in Solid Works Perform strength and fatigue analysis using FEM tools Produce technical documentation Report engineering calculations for 3rd party verification and certification Perform failure mode, effects and criticality analysis for modules and system Manage your modules to meet performance, schedule and budget targets Investigate new solutions to improve performance, reliability or manufacturability Support procurement activities including component and supplier selection, manufacturing and factory acceptance testing of modules Perform assembly and testing of modules and prototype systems in our machine hall Support pilot installations in the field   Skills and qualifications: Good understanding of composite design standards – DNVGL-ST-C501 Expert level in FEA analysis of composite structures – using ANSYS suit of tools Good understanding of composite industrial materials and fabrication methods Validation experience through coupon testing, sub-component and full-scale testing Practical experience in the manufacturing of composites Experience in design for filament winding and VARI processes   Broad technical knowledge in machine design, sealing solutions, marine and offshore environment   You have a minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience from designing mechanical systems and industrial equipment, with specific emphasis on composite structures. You have experience from successfully driving projects through planning, designing, manufacturing and deploying industrial equipment. You may have a B.Sc or a M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering or related disciplines, but your personality, experience and interest in the field is the most important. You are proficient in English, both spoken and written.     Interviews are held continuously, please submit questions and your application including CV and personal letter to:   Maria Martins, A.O. Manager geral@corpowerocean.com

I teach all levels of Russian, keeping the focus on four main language competencies: oral and written comprehension as well as its production. Every subject can be explained in English, Portuguese, Russian and even a little bit of French. * 1h = 10 eur (to get the most out of the class, I always recommend taking at least 1.5h) * I have previous teaching experiences and an Undergraduate Degree in Journalism. Feel very welcome and free to get in touch with me, I'm looking forward to meeting you. Eu ensino todo e qualquer nível de Russo, com a principal ênfase nas quatro competências linguísticas essenciais: compreensão oral e escrita, bem como a sua produção. Os conteúdos podem ser explicados em: Inglês, Português, Russo e até um pouco de Francês. * 1h = 10 eur (contudo, para tirar o máximo proveito da aula, recomendo sempre optar por 1.5h no mínimo) * Tenho experiências de ensino prévias e sou licenciada em Jornalismo. Seja muito bem-vindo e não hesite entrar em contacto comigo.

Sou a Patrícia, e sou do Alentejo! Vivo em Lisboa há 9 anos, onde fiz a minha formação em Direito na faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa e onde trabalho hoje em dia como advogada numa sociedade de advogados. Tenho já bastante experiência em explicações tanto de Português - nota final de secundário, 19 - como de inglês - C1, avançado - e ainda de português para estrangeiros, estando agora disponível para vos ajudar. As aulas decorrerão remotamente, com possibilidade de caso seja necessário, nos encontrarmos em Lisboa! Os preços irão variar conforme o nível de inglês, o tipo de ajuda necessária (preparação de exames, ajuda na preparação de trabalhos, revisão de trabalhos, revisão ortográfica de trabalhos/teses) e o número de alunos por aula - caso tragam amigos - Hi, I am Patrícia, and I am from Alentejo, in Portugal! I have been living in Lisbon for 9 years, where I studied law at the University of Lisbon Law School and where I am currently working in a law firm. I already have a lot of experience in teaching Portuguese to foreigners - and I am now available to help you! Classes will be held remotely, with the possibility of meeting in Lisbon if necessary! Prices will vary depending on the level of English, the type of help needed (exam preparation, help with homework preparation, homework revision, spell check of papers/theses) and the number of students per class - if you bring friends~ Contactem-me / contact me: [...] ou / or 963907537