Senior Manager (National Security)

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR HOME AFFAIRS PRACTICE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED SENIOR MANAGERS TO JOIN THE TEAM.  This role is focused on strengthening our Government Commercial capability within Home Affairs, helping clients improve how they procure, contract, manage suppliers and deliver value. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with clients across Policing, Defence, Justice, the Home Office and Arm’s Length Bodies to deliver lasting change for citizens across the UK. Commercial capability is critical to helping the public sector respond to major challenges, improve value for money, strengthen supplier performance and build more effective operating models. If you are excited by helping government clients solve complex commercial challenges and deliver meaningful public value, we would love to hear from you.   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Leading government commercial transformation work for Home Affairs and wider public sector clients, helping them improve how they procure, contract, manage suppliers and deliver value. * You will design and improve commercial operating models, including governance, processes, decision rights, accountabilities, controls and ways of working. * Advising clients on commercial efficiency opportunities, helping them identify where commercial functions, supplier arrangements or contracts can deliver better value for money. * You will bring practical knowledge of government commercial regulations, procurement requirements, approval routes and governance into client delivery. * Working alongside broader Baringa teams to embed commercial expertise into transformation, operating model, digital, data, technology and change programmes. * You will build trusted relationships with senior government stakeholders, including commercial directors, operational leaders, finance teams, policy teams and delivery partners. * You will identify and shape new opportunities with Home Affairs and wider public sector clients, contributing to proposals, account development and the growth of Baringa’s government commercial capability. * You will lead and develop consultants within multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction, coaching and feedback while building Baringa’s internal commercial knowledge and methods. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for someone with strong experience helping government or public sector organisations improve their commercial functions. This could include procurement, commercial operating models, supplier management, contract management, commercial efficiency and commercial transformation. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in some of the following: * You will have experience delivering commercial, procurement or supplier-related transformation work in Home Affairs or wider public sector environments. * You may have built your experience in consulting, within a government commercial function, or through a combination of both. We are particularly interested in people who understand consulting delivery and can bring real government commercial expertise into the team. * You will have a strong understanding of how government commercial functions operate, including procurement regulations, governance, approvals, controls and stakeholder dynamics. * You have experience of working in complex commercial environments, helping programmes to deliver transformation through procurement activity' * You will have experience designing, assessing or improving commercial operating models, including structures, roles, processes, decision-making, capability and ways of working. * You will have experience identifying and delivering commercial efficiencies, value for money opportunities, supplier performance improvements or contract management improvements. * You will have experience working in complex, high-value, multi-stakeholder environments where commercial, operational, policy and delivery priorities need to be balanced. * You will have exposure to Home Affairs or adjacent government areas such as policing, law enforcement, justice, defence, national security, the Home Office or central government. * You will have experience leading client workstreams or teams, producing high-quality deliverables and turning commercial expertise into practical recommendations. * You will have an established network and experience leading business development, including shaping opportunities, contributing to proposals or developing client relationships.   WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   The Role: The role sits within the London-based Finance department, working in the AUM, Revenues & Commissions team. The Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the complete and accurate reporting of the Group's assets under management (AUM) and net revenue. This role provides senior-level ownership of AUM and margin reporting — two of the most critical metrics for the Group — with accountability for ensuring the integrity, quality, and strategic relevance of outputs delivered to internal and external stakeholders.  Responsibilities: AUM & Margins – Oversight & Governance  * Own and be accountable for the Group's AUM reporting framework, ensuring all outputs are delivered in line with Group guidance and requirements  * Oversee the accuracy and completeness of actual and run rate revenue calculations, providing senior sign-off on key outputs  * Maintain a deep understanding of the Group's AUM profile, fund structures, investment exposures, and margin dynamics, acting as a subject-matter expert for senior stakeholders  * Review and take ownership of quarter-end, interim, and year-end reporting deliverables  Reporting & Senior Stakeholder Engagement  * Lead the preparation and presentation of AUM and margin analysis to the CFO and other senior Finance leadership  * Drive the production and quality assurance of the daily AUM flash and weekly flow projection distributed to the Executive Committee  * Proactively develop and broaden knowledge of the Group's revenue reporting processes, systems, and controls, with the objective of being able to provide informed cover for the Revenues Manager as required  * Act as deputy for the Head of AUM & Margins and Net Revenue in their absence, providing senior coverage across both the AUM & Margins and Net Revenue functions, ensuring continuity of reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team oversight  * Act as a key liaison for the Strategy and Shareholder Relations team, providing insight and analytical support for external reporting and shareholder communications  * Partner with investment management and sales teams at a senior level on AUM and revenue-related matters, providing strategic context and challenge where appropriate  * Lead engagement with the Finance Business Partnering team on monthly management reporting to front office teams, ensuring AUM and margin inputs are accurate, insightful, and commercially relevant  Leadership, Controls & Process Improvement  * Champion continuous improvement across processes, leveraging automation, AI tooling and machine learning techniques to drive efficiency gains and enhance quality control  * Provide guidance, development, and oversight to other team members, reviewing their work and building team capability  * Lead ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives impacting the AUM, Revenues & Commissions team, including cross-functional workstreams  Financial Control & Other  * Involvement in ad-hoc projects and trouble-shooting issues, including assistance with the interpretation of relevant technical issues, and ad-hoc projects in areas which influence the AUM, revenues and commissions team, as required  * Take a proactive role in questioning processes in place with a view to continuous improvement  Technical Competencies:  * Deep knowledge of financial accounting, including technical accounting principles relevant to asset management  * Strong understanding of financial controls within a large, complex organisation, with the ability to evaluate and enhance control frameworks  * A professional qualification or equivalent depth of professional experience is expected  * Significant experience in Financial Accounting or a related operational Finance environment within asset management  * Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data and AUM trends to senior, non-technical audiences  * Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with general ledger platforms and reporting tools is expected at this level  * Ability to assess and manage financial risk, using data and commercial judgement to influence decisions and drive process improvements  Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.