<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a global Not-for-Profit to hire an immediate, interim Finance Analyst for a 3-6 month interim role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Financial Analyst for a 3-6 month role and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Lead and support year-end financial analysis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with reporting timelines.</li><li>Undertake business partnering with regional, country and product teams to understand performance drivers and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reports and dashboards to support leadership visibility and operational performance management.</li><li>Pull together, consolidate and interpret data across different countries, regions, products, and services.</li><li>Conduct ad hoc financial and commercial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, ensuring data integrity and clear visualisation of key trends.</li><li>Utilise Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) to manipulate and analyse data effectively.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent reporting standards and provide analytical support where needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Financial Analyst will have proven experience with analysis, be able to work with large and complex data-sets to interpret data and excellent communication skills to be able to partner with senior stakeholders and management. Experience with Power BI or data migration and projects will be a huge bonus.</p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global Not-for-Profit based in Central London who offers a 3-6 month interim Finance Analyst role with hybrid working. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Analyst role will be paying circa £300-400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience and qualification. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4wMTg0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting Finance Analyst on a Fixed Term Basis for 12 months based in Bournemouth.</p><p>If you have advanced Excel skills, and enjoy process improvemnts, this could be an ideal role for you.</p><p>This role will be key in automating and improving financial and KPI reporting processes. </p><p>You will work with finance managers and the system project team to streamline data collection, enhance data structures, and build reliable, scalable reporting tools.</p><p>The ideal candidate will brings strong technical skills in Excel, Power Query, and workflow automation, combined with a solid understanding of accounting principles, multi-entity environments and a finance-aware mindset.</p><p>This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, modernising processes, and creating high-quality reporting solutions.</p><p>The key aspects Keys aspects of the role are:</p><p>1. Automate and improve financial and KPI reporting.</p><p>2. Consolidate and validate data from multiple entities and data sources.</p><p>3. Build scalable Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot reporting tools. 4. Enhance data structures and workflows. 5. Support the property system upgrade and maintain data integrity. 6. Collaborate with finance managers on reporting and process improvements.</p><p>The role will require you: </p><p>Automate and modernise reporting processes, reducing manual work and increasing accuracy.</p><p> Consolidate financial and KPI data from multiple entities and systems into consistent, scalable structures.</p><p> Enhance data integrity through validation checks, improved templates, and standardised workflows. - Develop and maintain reporting solutions, including Power Query data models, Excel automation, with the possibility to contribute to Power BI dashboards - both interactive dashboards for data exploration and paginated reports for detailed, printable, structured reporting.</p><p>Support the property system upgrade, assisting with data mapping, testing, and process improvements.</p><p>Collaborate with finance managers to refine management reporting, budgeting templates, and analytical outputs. - Proactively identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to data flows and reporting methods.</p><p>Ensure documentation and process notes are up to date and support long-term scalability.</p><p>Based on site in Bouremouth on a 12 months FTC basis.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MTA3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Commercial Finance Analyst | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £50,000-£55,000</p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis at a senior level, delivering actionable insights that directly influence growth, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making across a dynamic media and advertising business.</p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and offers exposure to senior stakeholders across editorial, sales, production, and marketing - providing an excellent platform for development within a fast-paced and creative environment.</p><p><br />📊 About the Position</p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director and supported by a Commercial Analyst, you'll take ownership of key financial planning, forecasting, and acquisition-related processes, producing high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p>* Project managing the quarterly budgeting and forecasting process to ensure timely consolidation into the Group P&L for US reporting.<br />* Ensuring that the timing and phasing of upcoming releases are accurately reflected in forecasts.<br />* Collaborating with editorial, sales, production, and marketing teams to gather key data inputs.<br />* Producing comprehensive budget and forecast packs for presentation to UK senior leadership.<br />* Developing strong working knowledge of Hyperion Planning to support forecasting and budgeting processes.<br />* Reviewing and reporting on the financial performance of previous campaigns and releases to inform future commercial decisions.<br />* Preparing investment cases for new acquisitions and liaising with stakeholders across multiple departments.<br />* Creating draft P&Ls and scenario models for potential acquisitions, highlighting key commercial drivers.</p><p><br />📋 What We're Looking For</p><p>* Part-qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).<br />* Strong commercial acumen with proven experience handling large and complex data sets.<br />* Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial planning systems.<br />* Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modelling capabilities.<br />* Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and present findings clearly.</p><p><br />🤝 What's on Offer</p><p>* Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum.<br />* Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Central London office.<br />* Work within a high-energy, collaborative environment where creativity meets commercial finance, with regular opportunities to interact with editorial, sales, and marketing teams.<br />* Exposure to complex, multi-market financial operations and high-profile projects that directly influence business decisions.<br />* A benefits package designed to support you beyond the office: private medical, dental cover, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and dedicated mental health days.<br />* Structured personal development and training opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and career progression within a growing finance function.</p><p><br />💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to combine commercial insight with financial rigour in a fast-paced, creative industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and acquisitions while influencing key business decisions across a high-profile media and advertising group.</p><p>You will work closely with senior leadership, providing analysis that directly shapes strategic decisions and drives growth. The role gives exposure to multiple areas of the business, including editorial, sales, production, and marketing, allowing you to build a deep understanding of how financial planning and commercial strategy intersect.</p><p>This is also a chance to develop your technical and commercial skills in a real-world environment, working with complex financial models, large data sets, and high-impact projects. For a motivated finance professional, it's a stepping stone to greater responsibility, including leadership opportunities within a growing finance team.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzAzNDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>This newly created Finance Analysis</strong><strong> r</strong><strong>ole </strong><strong>for a Growing Asset Manager firm paying £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 3 days in the office policy. </strong></p><p> <strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Finance Analysis, you will work closely with the Head of Finance who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Preparation of the quarterly update of the projection model, including the production of valuation bridge analysis reconciling to previous quarters </li><li>Collate quarterly information on the business for the Reporting pack and Strategic pack for the shareholders, and board reports for the Senior Leadership team </li><li>Manage the company's projection model asset database to ensure that it reflects the status of the portfolio of rolling investments, leases and future growth opportunities to prepare an accurate valuation </li><li>Support the Pricing function with the valuation of new investments in the projection model </li><li>Support the Structured Finance function ad hoc requests in relation to the Projection Model and latest forecast assumptions.</li><li>Providing modelling support and analysis of new debt transactions </li><li>Assisting the Structured Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual Investor</li><li>Run ad-hoc scenario analysis in the Projection model </li><li>Respond to ad-hoc questions from the senior leadership team and shareholders </li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis for this Asset Manager firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Someone with experience Building Financial Models- (Will be a test)</li><li>Can be someone from Practice background or Industry</li><li>Someone who has the Right to work on the UK or on Youth Mobility Visa</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis will report into a hugely impressive Head of commercial who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Asset Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The Asset Manager are a market leader and have currently 4 billion under assets. The team is currently 6 strong and this is a new hire due to growth</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £55,000 to £60,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjIxMTYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a financial services firm looking to add a data analyst to the IT team in London. This role will have lots of autonomy and will interact closely with internal stake holders across the business globally. They are looking for someone who is strong in SQL queries, VBA, Python and Power Bi. They are a collaborative IT environment internally which will allow you to continue your progression in your career and will allow you to gain valuable hands on experience.</p><p>This role is now available due to internal progression from the previous individual in the role. </p><p><strong>Data Analyst role requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Python</li><li>SQL </li><li>Power Bi </li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong>: London (3 days a week in the office)</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: £40,000 - £45,000</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RXJpay5Pc21hbi44MjAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>This newly created Finance Analysis role for a rapidly growing Venture Capital firm paying £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in SE1 </strong></p><p> <strong>Role</strong></p><p> As a Finance Analysis, you will play a key role in the entire deal cycle, from market research to fundamental analysis and due diligence. You will work closely with the CFO and Founder, with various tasks and projects</p><p> Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Reviewing and helping to build financial models for startups who are raising their next of investment</li><li>Supporting on venture debt raises, either as a standalone round or as a component of an equity round</li><li>Performing analytical reviews of companies, and supporting them to become investor- ready</li><li>Supporting startups and investors with due diligence</li><li>Working closely with the founders to establish a clear set of assumptions and value drivers of their business, and then modelling these out on a 5-year basis</li><li>Evaluating startup companies investment opportunities</li><li>Managing the investor-readiness process of companies from a finance point of view, including document preparation and review, and building stronger relationships with founders</li><li>Supporting external presentations, and ecosystem reports Conducting market research on emerging industry trends Supporting existing clients with ad-hoc requests</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis for this Venture Capital Firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Audit Trained (ACA)- Preference for Top Audit firms</li><li>Someone with at least 2 year's experience in a transnational services role</li><li>Excellent financial modelling skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel</li><li>Someone who's worked with financial services or Tech Businesses</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Venture Capital business has 200 high-growth companies and continues to add 1-2 new portfolio companies per month. The Venture capital Business is not slowing down and have very ambitious plans for the next couple of years</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £60,000 to £70,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjMzMDExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>This newly created Finance Manager</strong><strong> r</strong><strong>ole </strong><strong>for a Growing Asset Manager firm paying £65,000 to £75,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 3 days in the office policy. </strong></p><p> <strong>Role</strong></p><p>As an Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Finance who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Manage the fixed asset register including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations and impairments in accordance with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Oversee the application of IFRS 16, including component accounting, across the leased asset base ensuring recognition and measurement criteria is applied in accordance with the group policy</li><li>Oversee the set up and maintenance of Purchase Price Allocation (IFRS only) adjustments, including monthly depreciation and reconciliations</li><li>Analyse accounts related to heavy maintenance to appropriately capitalise or expense costs according to Component Accounting group policy, providing commentary as necessary</li><li>Oversee management of short- & long-term heavy maintenance planning, ensuring Technical Heavy Maintenance schedule are kept up to date</li><li>Ensure fixed assets are appropriately presented in the trial balance, management accounts, statutory accounts, and related notes to the balance sheet</li><li>Maintain a robust system for tracking and managing the group Investment projects and their timely capitalisation, including monthly reconciliations</li><li>Conduct regular audits of the company's fixed assets and assist with various monthly and quarterly management and statutory reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Review Fixed Assets for impairment as required per company policy and in accordance with accounting standards. Document review within accounting papers and provide substantive evidence as required to support external audit review</li><li>Maintain Fixed Asset policy and perform ad hoc analysis requested from the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and their team</li><li>Responsible for all fixed asset related entries, including correct accounting and approval of Full-Service and Heavy maintenance invoices and accounting entries</li><li>Liaise with the Technical department to ensure correct and timely accounting of Full-Service and Heavy maintenance</li><li>Oversee finance lease accounting</li><li>Assist the Controlling and Reporting teams with any ad hoc task, project and systems developments, as required/instructed by the Senior Manager, Finance & Controlling.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager for this Asset Manager firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant</li><li>Someone with lots of experience with Fixed asset and reporting IFRS 16</li><li>From Financial services and ideally someone who used Microsoft D365</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Finance will report into a hugely impressive Head of Finance who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Asset Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The Asset Manager are a market leader and have currently 4 billion under assets</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £65,000 to £75,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjU2MDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Modeller to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Build and maintain financial models to support decision-making, forecasting, and investment cases.</li><li>Prepare business cases, scenario analysis, and benefits/value assessment (financial and non-financial).</li><li>Analyse historical financials and develop assumptions (growth, costs, tax).</li><li>Apply Activity-Based Costing (ABC) to assess profitability.</li><li>Model customer propositions and income-generation opportunities (e.g., legacies/donations).</li><li>Work across Finance and business teams to inform strategic decisions.</li><li>Strong Excel, financial, and analytical skills required.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial Modeller will have excellent excel and analytical skills. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a not for profit organisation based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Financial Modeller role will be paying circa £80-85k, dependant on experience.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjc5MjI2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a dynamic, growing business based near Basingstoke. </p><p> </p><p>Are you a dynamic and driven finance professional craving a role with flexibility, variety, autonomy, and client interaction?</p><p> </p><p>Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same?</p><p> </p><p>An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Client Finance Manager to join a growing and ambitious team, providing outsourced finance services to a portfolio of sporting & hospitality centric clients.</p><p> </p><p>We're looking for someone who is ready to make an impact, loves building relationships, and brings technical excellence in Financial processes to the table.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>A unique role blending remote working, client site visits, and flexible time in a beautiful countryside-based office.</li><li>The chance to work across multiple dynamic client accounts within the Sporting and Hospitality sectors.</li><li>A supportive, professional environment where your skills will help shape the future of the business.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Day-to-Day:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the trusted finance partner to a cluster of clients, developing strong working relationships and providing top-tier financial support.</li><li>Manage and deliver full-service accountancy functions, including balance sheet, management accounts, analysis, transactional reporting, month-end reporting, VAT (including partial exemption), tax compliance, and more.</li><li>Take ownership of multiple sets of accounts concurrently, planning and prioritising to meet deadlines with confidence.</li><li>Be at the forefront of software innovation, supporting migrations and championing modern accountancy tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, and other cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with a close-knit team who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to their clients.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively working towards Chartered status).</li><li>Minimum of 4 years in a client-facing finance role, ideally within hospitality, Sporting, retail, leisure, or multi-site environments.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills - this role is all about people as much as it is about numbers!</li><li>A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the confidence to juggle varied accounts and projects.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent overall IT skills.</li><li>Bonus points if you have experience with EPOS systems, payroll and software migrations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Perks & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Hybrid working model: office, home, and client site visits</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Regular pay reviews</li><li>Be part of a growing and high-performing team shaping the future of finance in the leisure, sport & hospitality industry</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge where variety, flexibility, and professional growth are guaranteed - we'd love to hear from you! Please click apply today. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuQWRleS44MTg2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="75" data-end="362"><strong data-start="75" data-end="89">Job Title:</strong> Shared Services Finance Manager (Interim - 6-Month Contract)<br / data-end="153" data-start="150"> <strong data-end="166" data-start="153">Location:</strong> Maidenhead (On-site)<br data-start="187" data-end="190" /> <strong data-start="190" data-end="203">Day Rate:</strong> Up to <strong data-end="226" data-start="210">£500 per day</strong> <br data-start="282" / data-end="285"> <strong data-end="303" data-start="285">Business Size:</strong> £250M+ (Mid-Large Cap)<br / data-end="329" data-start="326"> <strong data-end="349" data-start="329">Contract Length:</strong> <strong data-start="350" data-end="362">6 months</strong></p><p data-start="364" data-end="885"><strong data-end="376" data-start="364">Overview</strong><br data-start="376" / data-end="379"> We are seeking an experienced and people-focused <strong data-start="428" data-end="463">Shared Services Finance Manager</strong> for a <strong data-end="507" data-start="470">6-month interim day-rate contract</strong> to lead our large, fast-paced transactional finance function. This is a key leadership role managing a team of <strong data-start="619" data-end="626">35+</strong> across <strong data-start="634" data-end="712">Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll and General Ledger</strong>. The position requires a hands-on, down-to-earth manager who thrives on developing teams, improving processes, and driving a high-performance culture in a growing business.</p><p data-end="913" data-start="887"><strong data-end="911" data-start="887">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1736" data-start="914"><li data-end="1019" data-start="914"><p data-start="916" data-end="1019">Lead, motivate and develop a large transactional finance team across AP, AR, Billing, Payroll and GL.</p></li><li data-start="1020" data-end="1111"><p data-end="1111" data-start="1022">Set clear performance expectations and ensure delivery of high-quality, timely outputs.</p></li><li data-start="1112" data-end="1222"><p data-start="1114" data-end="1222">Drive continuous improvement across processes, controls and systems within the shared service environment.</p></li><li data-start="1223" data-end="1305"><p data-end="1305" data-start="1225">Oversee month-end close activities in partnership with the wider finance team.</p></li><li data-end="1388" data-start="1306"><p data-end="1388" data-start="1308">Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and statutory requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1494" data-start="1389"><p data-start="1391" data-end="1494">Work closely with business stakeholders to enhance financial workflows and support operational needs.</p></li><li data-start="1495" data-end="1574"><p data-start="1497" data-end="1574">Support finance transformation initiatives and shared service optimisation.</p></li><li data-start="1575" data-end="1672"><p data-end="1672" data-start="1577">Develop team leaders and emerging talent, fostering ownership, accountability and engagement.</p></li><li data-start="1673" data-end="1736"><p data-start="1675" data-end="1736">Monitor and improve KPIs, service levels and team efficiency.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1772" data-start="1738"><strong data-start="1738" data-end="1770">Experience & Skills Required</strong></p><ul data-end="2452" data-start="1773"><li data-start="1773" data-end="1905"><p data-start="1775" data-end="1905">Proven track record managing <strong data-start="1804" data-end="1854">large transactional finance teams (30+ people)</strong> in a shared services or high-volume environment.</p></li><li data-end="2014" data-start="1906"><p data-end="2014" data-start="1908">Experience in <strong data-start="1922" data-end="1974">mid-cap or large organisations (£250M+ turnover)</strong>-not suited to purely SME backgrounds.</p></li><li data-start="2015" data-end="2121"><p data-end="2121" data-start="2017">Strong leadership style: down-to-earth, approachable, hands-on and passionate about people management.</p></li><li data-end="2206" data-start="2122"><p data-end="2206" data-start="2124">Demonstrable success in driving process improvements and operational efficiency.</p></li><li data-start="2207" data-end="2293"><p data-start="2209" data-end="2293">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.</p></li><li data-start="2294" data-end="2366"><p data-start="2296" data-end="2366">Confident in working within evolving and change-driven environments.</p></li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2452"><p data-end="2452" data-start="2369">Strong understanding of financial controls and high-volume transactional workflows.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2472" data-start="2454"><strong data-start="2454" data-end="2470">Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul data-end="2822" data-start="2473"><li data-end="2558" data-start="2473"><p data-end="2558" data-start="2475">Chance to lead and optimise a critical finance hub during a key period of change.</p></li><li data-end="2661" data-start="2559"><p data-start="2561" data-end="2661">Opportunity to deliver meaningful impact quickly through team development and process enhancement.</p></li><li data-start="2662" data-end="2724"><p data-end="2724" data-start="2664">Supportive, collaborative and grounded leadership culture.</p></li><li data-end="2822" data-start="2725"><p data-end="2822" data-start="2727">Competitive <strong data-start="2739" data-end="2762">day rate up to £500</strong> and the opportunity to work with a dynamic £250M+ business.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMTk4NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> ****GROUP FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - READING****</p><p> </p><p>My client is a well renowned and established player in the construction sector with a wide network of businesses within its complex group structure. Based from their Reading HQ they now seek to recruit an experienced regional business partner to support the forecasting, budgeting, pricing and performance of three key units within the group. You will work directly with their commercial teams and leadership to influence pricing, contract delivery and revenue recognition throughout the life cycle of each project, and as a result this would require an experienced finance leader with hands on sector experience.</p><p><strong>DUTIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis </li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow </li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the finance teams </li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability </li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work </li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Divisional and Group Finance Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes </li><li>Support DFD and company MDs in evaluating business initiatives / commercial proposal</li><li>Support the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines </li><li>Support the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews </li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities </li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation </li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders </li></ul><p> </p><p>This role would require some limited travel (2-3 days per month initially) to sites in the East and North of the UK</p><p><strong>In return, they can offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £110k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>Up to 20% performance related bonus</li><li>Competitive health and life pack</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li><li>And the opportunity to develop under an impressive Group Finance Director.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODkyMjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager (Progression to Financial Controller)</strong><br /> Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, B Corp-certified business services group to recruit a Finance Manager.</p><p>Robert Half is working with an innovative, purpose-driven organisation that supports over 500,000 customers across a range of corporate services, including company formation, legal support, accountancy services, and virtual offices. The business is expanding quickly and is looking for a Finance Manager who can play a key role in strengthening and scaling its finance function.</p><p>This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants clear progression towards a Financial Controller position.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> As Finance Manager, you will partner closely with the Head of Finance, overseeing financial reporting, controls, cashflow, budgeting, and compliance. You will improve processes, optimise systems, and contribute to the organisation's continued growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting</p></li><li><p>Oversee day-to-day accounting activity including AP/AR, payroll, and expenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain strong financial controls</p></li><li><p>Manage rolling cashflow forecasting</p></li><li><p>Support budgeting and provide insights to leadership</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements</p></li><li><p>Drive improvements in finance systems and processes</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li><p>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 2-3 years PQE</p></li><li><p>Experience in a scale-up, SME, or fast-growing business</p></li><li><p>Strong UK GAAP and statutory reporting experience</p></li><li><p>Proficient in Xero and Excel</p></li><li><p>Analytical, detail-focused, and hands-on</p></li><li><p>Comfortable challenging information and improving processes</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li><li><p>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p></li><li><p>Enhanced family leave</p></li><li><p>Cost-of-living salary increase</p></li><li><p>Volunteering days</p></li><li><p>Cycle to Work Scheme</p></li><li><p>Pet-friendly office</p></li><li><p>Free lunches and refreshments</p></li><li><p>Excellent career progression</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong><br /> If you're looking to step into a high-impact finance role with a clear progression pathway, Robert Half would love to speak with you.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yODQyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="83" data-end="237">Finance Manager<br data-end="101" / data-start="98"> Location: Uxbridge (1 day per week in the office)<br data-end="153" data-start="150" /> Salary: c. £65,000 FTE (part-time, 22.5 hours per week)</p><p data-end="237" data-start="83"><br data-end="211" / data-start="208">Robert Half are delighted to be exclusively supporting a well-established, values-led healthcare organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Manager. <strong>This part-time role (0.6 FTE)</strong> offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering while contributing to vital community services.</p><p data-start="568" data-end="863">Sitting within a collaborative finance team and reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll oversee day-to-day reporting activities, support strategic decision-making, and work closely with both operational and clinical stakeholders. Only one day per week is required in their Uxbridge office.</p><p data-end="1884" data-start="865">The Role<br data-end="876" data-start="873" /> As Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:<br /> * Leading and developing the work of the Finance Business Partner and Management Accountant<br / data-start="1023" data-end="1026"> * Delivering comprehensive budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting<br data-end="1102" / data-start="1099"> * Producing detailed variance analysis and providing insight to budget holders and the Board<br data-end="1197" / data-start="1194"> * Supporting and deputising for the Financial Controller where required<br data-end="1271" data-start="1268" /> * Attending key internal and external stakeholder meetings, representing the finance function<br data-start="1364" / data-end="1367"> * Developing costings, pricing models and financial appraisals for new services and proposals<br data-end="1463" / data-start="1460"> * Ensuring statutory, compliance and tax obligations are met with support from external advisors<br data-end="1562" / data-start="1559"> * Identifying opportunities for financial efficiency, improved income and enhanced reporting<br data-start="1654" / data-end="1657"> * Building relationships with partners across the wider health economy<br / data-start="1727" data-end="1730"> * Supporting year-end processes, including reconciliations and analysis<br data-start="1801" / data-end="1804"> * Contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes and controls</p><p data-start="1886" data-end="2484">About You<br / data-start="1895" data-end="1898"> The ideal candidate will be:<br /> * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong post-qualification experience<br data-start="1998" / data-end="2001"> * Skilled across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis<br / data-start="2074" data-end="2077"> * Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and presenting financial information clearly<br data-end="2170" / data-start="2167"> * Experienced working in a multi-disciplinary finance team<br data-end="2231" / data-start="2228"> * Highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with excellent attention to detail<br data-start="2310" / data-end="2313"> * Strong in Excel and confident using modern accounting systems (QuickBooks experience desirable)<br data-end="2413" / data-start="2410"> * Experience in healthcare or the NHS is advantageous but not essential</p><p data-end="2761" data-start="2486">Why This Role?<br data-end="2503" data-start="2500" /> * Meaningful finance position with influence across a growing organisation<br data-end="2580" / data-start="2577"> * Part-time flexibility (22.5 hours per week)<br data-end="2628" data-start="2625" /> * Purpose-driven environment supporting essential services<br data-end="2689" data-start="2686" /> * Opportunity to impact both operational and strategic decision-making</p><p data-start="2763" data-end="2920">If you're looking for a broad, impactful Finance Manager role with flexibility and purpose, apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODA1MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>⚠️ Due to business needs, only candidates who are immediately available can be considered for this position.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. The business is looking to hire a permanent Finance Manager to oversee a large, high-profile client, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on partnering with operational stakeholders and adding value through finance. You'll take ownership of a major revenue-generating contract, with responsibility for monitoring margins and driving profitability.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing a high-profile client and providing financial leadership across account and contract activity.</li><li>Delivering monthly management accounts and performance reporting for your client, including Principal Contracting-completing month-end processes, variance analysis, and detailed commentaries.</li><li>Developing a strong understanding of the client's commercial model to ensure accurate billing, cost allocation, and optimal resource utilisation.</li><li>Partnering with Operational Project Managers to support financial decision-making and performance tracking.</li><li>Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.</li><li>Managing costs, budgeting, and billing processes, identifying financial risks and operational opportunities.</li><li>Supporting corporate planning cycles, including budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a solid background in management accounting. This role carries significant month-end responsibilities, so recent hands-on experience and a willingness to be detail-oriented during the close process are essential.</li><li>Proven ability to business partner effectively with operational stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with contract-based environments (e.g., Facilities Management, Waste Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working model - 2 days per week in the office.</li><li>Generous bonus scheme linked to the performance of your account.</li><li>Private health insurance.</li><li>A clear path for rapid career progression - with a UK finance team of over 200 and regular new client wins, opportunities to grow and step up are frequent.</li><li>Regular team events, including socials and off-sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>In this role, you'll manage a high-profile client and play a key part in driving contract profitability, giving you direct impact on financial performance. You'll gain significant exposure to business partnering with operational teams across the organisation. The company has ambitious growth plans and regularly secures new contracts, which often create fresh opportunities within the finance function. With a strong track record of internal promotion, many of the company's senior finance leaders including the Finance Director you'll report to have progressed from similar roles.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTMxODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="176" data-end="234">Interim Senior Financial Accountant / Finance Manager</h2><p data-end="362" data-start="235"><strong data-start="235" data-end="248">Location:</strong> Windsor (Hybrid)<br data-start="265" data-end="268" /> <strong data-end="281" data-start="268">Contract:</strong> 3-4 months (potential temp-to-perm)<br data-start="317" data-end="320" /> <strong data-end="329" data-start="320">Rate:</strong> £350-£400 per day (via Umbrella)</p><p data-start="364" data-end="683">Our client, a growing and dynamic business, is seeking an experienced <strong data-end="491" data-start="434">Interim Senior Financial Accountant / Finance Manager</strong> to support the finance function during a busy period of change and growth. This role will suit a hands-on finance professional with strong technical accounting and group reporting experience.</p><h3 data-end="709" data-start="685">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="710" data-end="1679"><li data-end="838" data-start="710"><p data-start="712" data-end="838">Lead the month-end close process, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets</p></li><li data-start="839" data-end="936"><p data-end="936" data-start="841">Prepare group consolidations and support the production of board packs and statutory accounts</p></li><li data-start="937" data-end="1020"><p data-end="1020" data-start="939">Manage intercompany accounting and support the integration of overseas entities</p></li><li data-end="1110" data-start="1021"><p data-end="1110" data-start="1023">Oversee payroll accounting and reconciliations across UK and international operations</p></li><li data-start="1111" data-end="1211"><p data-end="1211" data-start="1113">Prepare and submit VAT returns, liaising with external advisors on EU VAT matters where required</p></li><li data-start="1212" data-end="1306"><p data-end="1306" data-start="1214">Support the year-end audit process and act as a key point of contact for external auditors</p></li><li data-end="1445" data-start="1307"><p data-start="1309" data-end="1445">Assist with acquisition accounting, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheets, and integration into group reporting</p></li><li data-start="1446" data-end="1506"><p data-end="1506" data-start="1448">Manage and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast</p></li><li data-start="1507" data-end="1592"><p data-end="1592" data-start="1509">Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and automation</p></li><li data-start="1593" data-end="1679"><p data-end="1679" data-start="1595">Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and prepare technical accounting memos as needed</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1681" data-end="1702">Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-end="2053" data-start="1703"><li data-start="1703" data-end="1761"><p data-end="1761" data-start="1705">Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li data-end="1845" data-start="1762"><p data-start="1764" data-end="1845">Strong experience in month-end close, group reporting, and statutory accounting</p></li><li data-end="1914" data-start="1846"><p data-end="1914" data-start="1848">Previous exposure to multi-entity and international environments</p></li><li data-start="1915" data-end="1983"><p data-start="1917" data-end="1983">Confident working in interim roles and able to add value quickly</p></li><li data-start="1984" data-end="2053"><p data-end="2053" data-start="1986">Strong attention to detail with a proactive and hands-on approach</p></li></ul><p data-end="2210" data-start="2055">This is an excellent interim opportunity for a capable finance professional looking to make an immediate impact, with potential for longer-term engagement.</p><p data-is-last-node="" data-end="2266" data-is-only-node="" data-start="2212">For more information or to apply, please get in touch.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjU4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Client</strong></p><p>Based in Battersea, my client is a major, innovation-focused multinational conglomerate listed on a leading global stock exchange. Employing hundreds of thousands of people across dozens of countries worldwide, the organisation operates a few core strategic business sectors, including logistics, real estate and consumer retail.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing and managing the preparation of monthly management and financial accounts for the business unit.</li><li>Preparing and submitting monthly/quarterly financial reporting to the central head office.</li><li>Handling cash flow management, including the preparation of weekly forecasts.</li><li>Managing all aspects of budgeting and forecasting (including overseeing quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets).</li><li>Executing key financial compliance tasks, such as balance sheet reconciliations, payroll management, and VAT/tax returns and reports.</li><li>Ensuring all local statutory filing and tax deadlines are met, and processes relating to the finance function are adhered to.</li><li>Managing the annual external audit and maintaining the in-house accounting system.</li><li>Providing commercial analysis as required and working with business managers to develop financial processes and systems.</li><li>Manage a mananagement and assistant msanagement acocuntant.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To app;y for this role you must be qualified with at least one years post qualified experience. You will have had a blend of management and financial accounting experience with some exposure to budgeting and forecasting. You will also have liaise with senior stakeholders and be comfortable communicating the numbers to colleagues outside of finance. Team management would be advantegeous. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£58,000 - 64,000 + 20% bonus</p><p>3 days a week in the office</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNzg0NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Analyst role on a permanent basis with a growing business based in Cheltenham. This is a hybrid role suiting someone who has recently qualified with proven analytical skills.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Building and maintaining complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes.</li><li>Providing insightful analysis to highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends.</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders to develop robust modelling assumptions.</li><li>Tracking benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes.</li><li>Producing analysis for investor and funding requests.</li><li>Reviewing costs and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Supporting cash flow reporting and management.</li><li>Assisting with acquisition analysis and due diligence.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst role would suit someone with the following skills or attributes:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified and upwards ACA / ACCA / CIMA.</li><li>A background in FP&A, financial analysis or financial modelling.</li><li>Strong excel skills: financial modelling is essential.</li><li>Power BI, SQL or Power query would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-60,000 base salary.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Competitive pension.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days from home).</li><li>Subsidised parking.</li><li>Supportive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on well being</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjAyMTIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Project Finance Manager - Renewable Energy (Hybrid, London)</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£90,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full Time</p><p>Are you passionate about finance and renewable energy? A growing UK-based renewable energy developer is seeking a <strong>Project Finance Manager</strong> to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to projects that drive a sustainable future.</p><h3>About the Company</h3><p>Our client is a leading developer of renewable energy projects in the UK, focusing on solar and battery storage solutions. They are committed to delivering high-quality, low-carbon energy projects and creating a positive environmental impact while maintaining strong financial and operational performance.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Project Finance Manager, you will play a key role in leading financial planning and reporting across the business. You'll manage budgets, forecasts, performance analysis, and reporting to senior management, while providing strategic advice on cost control, funding, and cash management. This role offers the chance to influence decision-making in a fast-growing, mission-driven organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Develop annual and monthly budgets at project, department, and Group levels</p></li><li><p>Forecast spending and cash flows; monitor performance against budgets</p></li><li><p>Produce management accounts and reports for senior management and Board meetings</p></li><li><p>Oversee internal audits and compliance processes</p></li><li><p>Project manage the implementation of a new ERP system</p></li><li><p>Supervise bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable functions</p></li><li><p>Maintain the Group financial model and financial components of the business plan</p></li><li><p>Provide strategic advice on funding, cost control, and cash management</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with senior debt facility agreements</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to organise workloads, delegate tasks, and collaborate across teams</p></li><li><p>Experienced in implementing and working with ERP platforms</p></li><li><p>Previous exposure to projects involving built assets and corporate finance</p></li><li><p>Passionate about sustainable energy and renewable projects</p></li><li><p>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline</p></li><li><p>7+ years' experience in finance or accounting roles</p></li><li><p>Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or ATT)</p></li><li><p>Eligible to work in the UK</p></li></ul><h3>Culture & Benefits</h3><ul><li><p>Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working environment</p></li><li><p>Flexible hybrid working model (office/home)</p></li><li><p>25 days annual leave plus public holidays (33 total)</p></li><li><p>Private medical insurance covering immediate family</p></li><li><p>Life assurance and pension scheme with 8% employer contribution</p></li><li><p>Annual pay review and performance-based bonus scheme</p></li><li><p>Regular team socials and away days</p></li></ul><p>This organisation is committed to <strong>diversity, equality, and inclusion</strong> and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44NDQ4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Credit Manager</strong></p><p><strong>£60,000</strong></p><p><strong>Office based</strong></p><p><strong>Basingstoke</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p><p>As Credit Manager, you'll oversee the UK collections team and work closely with colleagues across the Isle of Man and the UK to deliver effective debt recovery strategies. You'll ensure that every customer interaction achieves the right outcome while maintaining full compliance with FCA and other regulatory standards.</p><p> You'll also play a key role in shaping best practices, refining processes, and supporting senior management with performance reporting and strategic decisions. If you're an experienced collections professional looking to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support the UK collections team to maximise recovery performance.</li><li>Manage arrears accounts in line with company standards and FCA regulations.</li><li>Oversee litigation and insolvency processes, liaising with solicitors and advocates as required.</li><li>Maintain robust systems and accurate records of all activities.</li><li>Collaborate with Compliance and Finance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and accurate reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement to minimise delinquency.</li><li>Ensure all activity reflects our core value in achieving the right customer outcome.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li> Proven experience in debt recovery and collections management within financial services.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of UK collections law, GDPR, and AML regulations.</li><li>A results-driven mindset, coupled with empathy and professionalism.</li><li>A commitment to compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>In return we are offering:</strong></p><ul><li>35 hour working week Monday - Friday (office based)</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme.</li><li>Death in service - 4x annual salary.</li><li>Pension contributions 4% employer, 5% employee.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Various wellbeing and Social events throughout the year.</li></ul><p>For more information please contact me in the first instance.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4zMTEzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Credit Manager</strong></p><p><strong>£300-350 per day</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid 3 days in office</strong></p><p><strong>Basingstoke</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p><p>As Credit Manager, you'll oversee the UK collections team and work closely with colleagues across the Isle of Man and the UK to deliver effective debt recovery strategies. You'll ensure that every customer interaction achieves the right outcome while maintaining full compliance with FCA and other regulatory standards.</p><p> You'll also play a key role in shaping best practices, refining processes, and supporting senior management with performance reporting and strategic decisions. If you're an experienced collections professional looking to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support the UK collections team to maximise recovery performance.</li><li>Manage arrears accounts in line with company standards and FCA regulations.</li><li>Oversee litigation and insolvency processes, liaising with solicitors and advocates as required.</li><li>Maintain robust systems and accurate records of all activities.</li><li>Collaborate with Compliance and Finance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and accurate reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement to minimise delinquency.</li><li>Ensure all activity reflects our core value in achieving the right customer outcome.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li> Proven experience in debt recovery and collections management within financial services.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of UK collections law, GDPR, and AML regulations.</li><li>A results-driven mindset, coupled with empathy and professionalism.</li><li>A commitment to compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>For more information please contact me in the first instance.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy42NDUyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Group Reporting Manager (6-Month Contract) | Media & Advertising | London (Hybrid) | £100,000-£125,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with one of the world's largest media and advertising groups - a multinational powerhouse operating across hundreds of agencies, markets and brands. With a footprint spanning every major global region and a financial structure that reflects decades of growth, acquisitions and international expansion, the organisation offers one of the most complex and high-profile reporting environments in the industry.</p><p> </p><p>The Group Finance team is undergoing a period of significant uplift, driving improvements in consolidation, technical accounting, controls and reporting quality across the organisation. As part of this journey, we're supporting the hire of a <strong>Senior Group Reporting Manager</strong> on a <strong>6-month contract</strong> - a pivotal role responsible for leading critical elements of group reporting, shaping high-quality outputs, and guiding a talented team through a fast-paced and demanding reporting cycle.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for <strong>Big 4 Senior Managers</strong> or <strong>ex-Big 4 professionals now operating in senior reporting or technical accounting roles</strong>, who want to work at genuine global scale, tackle complex financial challenges, and bring leadership presence to a major international finance function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Lead complex technical accounting areas including goodwill impairment, M&A accounting, hedging, leasing, share-based payments, and other ad hoc high-judgement projects.<br /> * Own and drive the Group consolidation process across multiple regions, currencies, and reporting units under IFRS.<br /> * Deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial statements and high-quality reporting for senior leadership and external stakeholders.<br /> * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance reporting processes, leveraging best practice and technology.<br /> * Build strong working relationships with auditors, senior management and finance teams across the global network.<br /> * Lead, mentor and develop a team of Managers and Senior Associates, ensuring strong performance and continuous development.<br /> * Ensure strict compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA)</strong>.<br /> * <strong>Big 4-trained</strong> - ideally at <strong>Senior Manager</strong> level - or ex-Big 4 now operating in a <strong>senior group reporting, technical accounting, or complex consolidation role</strong>.<br /> * Strong experience preparing and delivering multi-currency, multi-entity group consolidations.<br /> * Excellent technical knowledge of <strong>IFRS</strong>.<br /> * Proven people leadership experience - able to motivate, guide, and develop high-performing teams.<br /> * Confident communicator, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<br /> * Naturally proactive, solutions-focused and calm under pressure.<br /> * Advanced Excel skills and confidence navigating large, complex data sets.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£100,000-£125,000 (6-month contract).<br /> * Hybrid working - <strong>3 days per week in the London office</strong>.<br /> * 25 days annual leave.<br /> * Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing support.<br /> * Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is a rare chance to step into a global finance function operating at enormous scale, where the complexity of the reporting environment offers exceptional technical stretch and professional challenge.</p><p> </p><p>You'll join at an important moment for the Group Finance team, as reporting processes, systems and structures are being strengthened and modernised. The role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work from day one, collaborate with high-calibre finance professionals, and influence the quality of reporting at a business recognised worldwide for its creative impact and global footprint.</p><p> </p><p>For experienced Big 4 talent seeking a high-profile contract that genuinely moves the needle on their CV - this is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a major international business while strengthening senior-level technical and consolidation experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTAwNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Team Leader to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing huge growth based in North Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£40,000 - £45,000 plus up to 20% bonus, profit share and wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the finance operations team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments</li><li>Take an active role in AP and AR processes, including invoice entry, payment runs, and credit control</li><li>Support cash and banking activities, including reconciliations and daily cash management</li><li>Ensure robust cash management and accurate bank reconciliations</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce operational risk</li><li>Lead or contribute to finance related projects and system improvements</li><li>Provide financial insight and reporting to support decision-making across the business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading a finance operations or transactional finance team</li><li>Strong understanding of AP, AR, cash management and expenses</li><li>Confident user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments</li><li>High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£40,000 - £45,000 plus up to 20% bonus, profit share and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi45NDMwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for Head of Management Accounts based in Bedfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary between £55-65k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p>Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, this is an opportunity to lead the UK's management accounts Function, taking responsibility for 3 staff. The company operates the UK, US, France, Germany Finland trading entities with revenues of c.£40m and c.600 employees.</p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Meeting all weekly, monthly and year-end internal reporting deadlines</li><li>Maintaining, improving and controlling the quality of the management accounts</li><li>Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting</li><li>Responsible for the management and development of the management accounting team (3 direct reports)</li><li>Accountable for the compliance of financial statements with Group Accounting policies, IFRS and relevant tax law</li><li>Preparation of subsidiary accounts for external reporting</li><li>Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review</li><li>Continually improving financial processes, including system improvements. Devising and implementing change across the business to drive efficiency</li><li>To provide ad-hoc business finance partnering to operations and group.</li><li>Supporting annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting process</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with the key skills</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Team management</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Management and leadership skills</li><li>Solid communication and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzI1NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="108" data-end="132"><strong data-end="130" data-start="111">Head of Finance</strong></h2><p data-start="133" data-end="309"><strong data-end="257" data-start="223">Location: Near Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands</strong><br data-start="257" data-end="260" /> <strong data-start="260" data-end="309">Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits Package</strong></p><p data-end="739" data-start="311">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished senior finance leader to join a growing, modern manufacturing organisation based near <strong data-end="471" data-start="452">Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands</strong>. Operating in a fast-paced, technically sophisticated environment and backed by private equity, the business is entering a significant phase of investment and transformation. As a result, they are seeking a <strong data-end="698" data-start="679">Head of Finance</strong> to act as the strategic No.2 to the CFO.</p><p data-end="925" data-start="741">This role will play a pivotal part in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and partnering with operational leaders to drive sustainable performance and value creation.</p><h3 data-end="943" data-start="927"><strong data-start="931" data-end="943">The Role</strong></h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted partner to the CFO, providing high-quality financial insight, challenge, and recommendations that support strategic decisions, investment appraisal, and long-term planning.</li><li>Provide analytical and commercial support to operational teams, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that influence margin, cost efficiency, and performance improvement.</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of the financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.</li><li>Support major strategic initiatives, including M&A activity, refinancing, capital structuring, and value-creation planning, contributing to financial modelling, due diligence, integration, and scenario analysis.</li><li>Prepare board-level reporting, investor updates, KPIs, and performance packs, acting as a credible representative of the finance function with private equity stakeholders and external partners.</li><li>Oversee financial accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across ledgers, statutory reporting, and financial governance.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and driving robust financial discipline across the organisation.</li><li>Lead the external audit process and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality month-end, quarter-end, and year-end results.</li><li>Drive excellence in management accounting, including costing, variance analysis, operational KPIs, pricing support, and manufacturing reporting.</li><li>Enhance costing methodologies, inventory controls, and manufacturing transparency to support improved decision-making and operational performance.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across transactional, financial accounting, and management accounting disciplines.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement, process optimisation, and best-practice financial workflows, including upgrades to ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Instil strong financial governance, clarity around cost ownership, and accountability at all levels of the business.</li></ul><h3 data-end="3050" data-start="3033"><strong data-end="3050" data-start="3037">About You</strong></h3><p data-end="3178" data-start="3051">We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded finance leader who can thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.</p><ul><li>Full accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with substantial post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing, engineering, or similarly complex environments.</li><li>Strong technical grounding across both financial and management accounting.</li><li>A track record of leading, developing, and motivating finance teams.</li><li>Experience in private equity-backed or complex group structures (desirable).</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP capability.</li><li>A proactive, improvement-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuODIwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><h2><strong>Head of Finance / Future Finance Director</strong><br /> <strong>Holborn (Hybrid - minimum 3 days on site)</strong></h2><p>Robert Half isworking with a leading UK hospitality group is seeking an exceptional <strong>Head of Finance</strong> to step into a high-impact role with a clear progression path to <strong>Finance Director</strong> within the near future. </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, people-focused business renowned for its strong brand presence across cafés, restaurants, and public venues nationwide. Due to an upcoming retirement, the successful candidate will benefit from a <strong>full, structured handover</strong> to ensure a smooth transition into the role.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>You'll lead the finance function, modernise systems and reporting, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation's financial future. This position is ideal for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><br><br>Financial Control & Reporting<br><br><ul><li><p>Own day-to-day finance operations and deliver accurate monthly reporting</p></li><li><p>Oversee statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance, and balance sheet integrity</p></li><li><p>Strengthen and modernise financial systems, processes, and controls</p></li><li><p>Drive best-practice governance and enhance cashflow forecasting</p></li></ul><br><br>Systems & Process Improvement<br><br><ul><li><p>Review and redesign current finance systems and internal controls</p></li><li><p>Lead optimisation or selection of financial tools and platforms</p></li><li><p>Champion automation and efficiency across the department</p></li></ul><br><br>Commercial & Business Partnering<br><br><ul><li><p>Lead annual budgeting and support senior leadership with forecasting</p></li><li><p>Deliver clear, engaging reporting to operational teams</p></li><li><p>Partner with non-finance stakeholders to drive performance and cost improvements</p></li></ul><br><br>Leadership & Development<br><br><ul><li><p>Lead and develop the finance team, building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement</p></li><li><p>Progressively take on broader strategic responsibilities, becoming a business-facing Finance Director within 6-12 months</p></li></ul><h3><strong>About You</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience</p></li><li><p>Proven background as Financial Controller or Head of Finance, ideally within multi-site hospitality, retail, or FMCG</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to modernise systems and controls</p></li><li><p>Confident communicator with senior stakeholders and operational teams</p></li><li><p>Highly organised and detail-driven, with commercial awareness and leadership ambition</p></li></ul><h3><strong>What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul><li><p>A succession-planned route to Finance Director</p></li><li><p>Hands-on exposure to both operational and strategic finance</p></li><li><p>Executive support for finance transformation and process improvement</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working (3 days on site in Holborn)</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44MjYwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
