<p><strong>Finance Controller</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a progressive, purpose‑driven organisation in a senior finance leadership role?</p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnered with Enroly and Ecctis on this pivotal role</strong>, offering a unique opportunity to work across two innovative and growing organisations operating at the forefront of international education and technology.</p><p><strong>About Enroly & Ecctis</strong><br /> Ecctis is a globally recognised leader in the evaluation of international qualifications and skills, working with governments, universities and employers worldwide to support global mobility and education standards.</p><p>Enroly is a fast‑growing technology business transforming how universities manage international student compliance and onboarding, delivering a seamless and secure student experience through its innovative platform.</p><p>Together, they offer a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose. As an <strong>Employee Ownership Trust</strong>, the organisations promote a culture where employees are genuinely invested in the success of the business, with a shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> This is a high‑impact Finance Controller role, responsible for leading the finance function across both organisations. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls and providing strategic insight to support continued growth.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee a team and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust governance and commercial insight.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop and manage the finance team, driving performance and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee all core finance operations, including ledgers, payroll, VAT and regulatory reporting</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary for leadership</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across the group</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and successful delivery of audit processes</li><li>Provide commercial insight, partnering with the business on performance, pricing and cost optimisation</li><li>Support strategic decision‑making and deputise for the Finance Director when required</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or controller role</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, controls, tax and audit</li><li>Experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Track record of improving systems, processes and financial performance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Results‑driven with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach</li><li>High attention to detail and strong governance focus</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong><br /> A competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to join collaborative, forward‑thinking organisations where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping future growth.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on 0117 993 5404 or email your CV</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC42NTg3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Ready to take ownership of financial reporting and have a genuine influence on how a finance function operates?</p><p>Robert Half are working with an established, growing UK healthcare group to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating in an interesting and evolving sector, taking ownership of its financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and helping drive improvements across the wider finance function.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while providing technical leadership and developing the capability of the wider team.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be overseeing the numbers. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, challenge existing ways of working and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring management accounts, Group submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and to deadline.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Financial reporting:</strong> Lead the month-end close and production of management accounts, board packs and Group reporting submissions, providing meaningful variance analysis and commentary.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial control:</strong> Take ownership of balance-sheet integrity, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journals and key control processes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge variances and support better business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning & forecasting:</strong> Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, with responsibility for the financial reporting elements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audit & compliance:</strong> Coordinate year-end audit requirements, support statutory reporting and maintain a robust internal control environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and technology.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Manage and develop two finance professionals, while acting as a technical accounting lead and providing guidance and coaching across the wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>There will also be occasional travel to other UK sites.</p><h3>What they're looking for</h3><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least two years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting, management accounting, financial control or group reporting.</p><p>You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Strong experience owning month-end and producing management accounts and reporting packs.</p></li><li><p>A solid understanding of technical accounting, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to investigate financial movements, challenge constructively and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing, mentoring or developing others.</p></li><li><p>A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within a multi-entity or international Group environment would be advantageous. Exposure to SAP, Cognos or PLC reporting would also be beneficial.</p><h3>Why consider it?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A broad, visible management role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.</p></li><li><p>Real ownership of financial reporting and the opportunity to influence the wider finance function.</p></li><li><p>Leadership responsibility for a team of two, alongside technical exposure across the department.</p></li><li><p>The chance to work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>An established healthcare business operating in a sector where quality, accuracy and strong financial management really matter.</p></li><li><p>A competitive package of £65,000-£75,000, bonus and excellent benefits.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Basingstoke office.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're an established qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical reporting, financial control, leadership and the opportunity to make improvements, I'd be keen to have a conversation.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDk5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation in Didcot as they look to appoint a Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the COO, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and play a key part in maintaining strong financial management, control and assurance across the business.</p><p>This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants real ownership, visibility at senior level and the chance to shape a finance function in a small, friendly and high-performing team.</p><p><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Didcot (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function, giving clear, timely financial advice to the COO and wider leadership team</li><li>Own the monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, working closely with budget holders</li><li>Manage financial reporting and compliance for grant funding, working with key partners and monitoring expenditure</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, maintaining robust financial controls</li><li>Lead the year-end process and external audit, including the statutory accounts and annual report</li><li>Prepare financial papers, dashboards and analysis for the Board and Audit and Finance Committee</li><li>Manage and develop a Finance Analyst, setting priorities and quality standards</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced IT provider, monitoring performance and supporting cyber security and business continuity</li><li>Improve finance policies, systems and processes, and contribute to risk management and business planning</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience of producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end working papers</li><li>Proven experience of managing, supporting or developing finance staff</li><li>Excellent analytical and modelling skills, including advanced Excel</li><li>A confident communicator who can present to senior leaders, trustees and non-finance colleagues</li><li>A self-starting, organised and collaborative approach, comfortable in a small, fast-paced environment</li><li>Desirable: experience of not-for-profit, research or grant-funded accounting, Xero or a similar cloud-based system, and working with external auditors</li><li>Desirable: experience of overseeing an outsourced IT service or managed service provider</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office (likely Tuesday and Thursday)</li><li>Training budget to support your continuing professional development</li><li>The chance to lead and shape a finance function in an organisation contributing to the UK's transition to a more sustainable future</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4wNjcxNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recuting for a Group Reporting Manager based in Wiltshire.</p><p>The Group Reporting Manager who will play a critical role in external reporting, group consolidation, technical accounting, governance and treasury support.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead Group financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation</p><p>Own the Group consolidation process and ensure IFRS compliance</p><p>Manage external audits and act as the key contact for auditors and advisers Provide technical accounting expertise on complex and significant transactions</p><p>Support and enhance the Group Internal Control Framework Lead impairment reviews for goodwill, tangible and intangible assets</p><p>Support treasury activities including cash forecasting, liquidity management and payment oversight</p><p>Prepare Audit Committee and Board reporting papers Mentor and support junior finance team members</p><p>ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified</p><p>Strong knowledge of IFRS and listed company reporting requirements</p><p>Proven experience in Group reporting and consolidation within a listed, PLC or multinational environment</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42NzkzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) in Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>Start Date: December 2026</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of five.</p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>Candidate Profile</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zOTIyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase scheme </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful international asset-focused investment and advisory business.</p><p> With operations spanning Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, the organisation operates within a complex, fast-paced and commercially driven environment, providing a broad range of asset, lending, investment and advisory solutions. Following continued growth and expansion, the business is seeking an experienced Director of International Financial Control to lead its finance function across EMEA and APAC.</p><p> This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional looking to combine technical excellence with commercial influence. Reporting into senior global leadership, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance, treasury, tax and finance operations across multiple international jurisdictions while leading the continued development of a scalable, best-in-class finance function.</p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial control and reporting activities across EMEA and APAC.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Manage regional consolidations and support global group reporting requirements.</li><li>Drive improvements across financial controls, governance, risk management and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making, transactions and commercial initiatives.</li><li>Provide financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and business performance analysis.</li><li>Oversee international tax, statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance requirements.</li><li>Lead finance transformation, process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Build, mentor and develop a high-performing international finance team across multiple locations.</li><li>Support organisational growth, acquisitions and strategic business projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, International Controller or Finance Director capacity within a complex international organisation.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, consolidations, audit, tax, controls and compliance.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction finance operations.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic business decisions.</li><li>Strong understanding of governance, risk management and financial control frameworks.</li><li>Track record of driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation initiatives.</li><li>Proven people leadership experience, including developing and leading high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience within professional services, financial services, asset-based lending, investment, advisory or related sectors would be advantageous.</li><li>Previous exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth or transformational environments is highly desirable.</li></ul><p> <strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£120,000 - £150,000 base salary DOE.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working environment.</li><li>International leadership role with significant visibility across the business.</li><li>Opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives and finance transformation projects.</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders across a global organisation.</li><li>Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture.</li><li>Long-term progression opportunities within a growing international business.</li></ul><p> This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior finance leader seeking a broad, commercially focused international controllership role within a growing global organisation, offering significant responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjE0ODUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively working with a growing SME to recruit a Finance Manager to join their finance function. The business has grown significantly in recent years and has the potential for further growth through business acquisitions.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Manager </strong></li><li><strong>Kidlington, Oxfordshire </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>£55,000 </strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>They are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting and control. You will be a trusted member of the management team. You'll produce accurate, timely management accounts, lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and give the business the insight it needs to make good decisions.</p><p>This suits a hands-on finance professional from an SME environment who is comfortable running the whole finance function day to day, and who can also step back, look at the numbers and advise the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports, with clear commentary and analysis for the management team</li><li>Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting process, working with budget holders across the business</li><li>Analyse financial performance and standing, flagging risks and opportunities early</li><li>Work with the management team to set financial goals and track performance against them</li><li>Take responsibility for the overall financial performance of the company</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including supervising the bookkeeper and finance team</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking, supplier payments and credit control, including aged debt 60 days+</li><li>Oversee payroll preparation, VAT and all other HMRC requirements, making sure deadlines are met</li><li>Manage the year-end process and statutory accounts</li><li>Liaise with auditors, lenders and other external parties</li><li>Continue to improve finance processes, controls and systems as the business grows</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong track record in a senior finance role</li><li>Proven experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Experience in an SME environment, ideally running or overseeing a small finance team</li><li>Strong working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory year-end processes</li><li>Confident using accounting software and Excel</li><li>A clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance colleagues</li><li>Accurate, organised and proactive, with a practical, hands-on approach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Workplace pension (5% employee / 3% employer)</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day every two years</li><li>Company closed for two weeks over Christmas (3 days taken from your holiday allowance)</li><li>Christmas party, summer party and quarterly team meals</li><li>Choice of private office or open-plan working</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible hours available</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41NjgwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a Portsmouth based organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for up to 3 months.</p><p>Based on site in the Porstmouth area.</p><p>CIMA/ACCA or QBE.</p><p>As Finance Manager you will strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>* Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</p><p>* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>* Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</p><p>* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</p><p>* Apply UK Charities SORP accounting requirements for the Trust and UK GAAP (FRS 102) requirements for the subsidiary.</p><p>* Support implementation and ongoing compliance with the revised FRS 102 lease accounting requirements (Section 20).</p><p>* Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</p><p> </p><p>* Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</p><p> </p><p>* Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42MzQ5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h3>Finance Manager / Practice Accountant | Central London </h3><p><strong>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a leading award-winning architectural practice to recruit a Finance Manager / Practice Accountant.</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking for a broad role with genuine ownership across the entire finance function. Working closely with the Principals, you'll play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, improving financial processes, and driving commercial insight across the business.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function whilst providing detailed management information, budgeting support and commercial analysis to help drive business performance.</p><p>This is a varied position that offers exposure to all aspects of finance, including:</p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Revenue recognition and project accounting</li><li>Payroll, VAT, pensions and statutory compliance</li><li>Sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders</li><li>Financial planning and commercial analysis</li><li>Managing audits and year-end processes</li><li>Supporting systems improvements, automation and AI-driven reporting initiatives</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're keen to speak with individuals who possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (QBE candidates will also be considered)</li><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience working within an SME environment</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems</li><li>A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement</li></ul><h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li>Experience within architecture, construction, engineering or project-based businesses</li><li>Exposure to project accounting and revenue recognition</li><li>Experience working with Xero or project accounting systems</li></ul><h3>Package & Benefits</h3><ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days in the office)</li><li>Study support available</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>One week working abroad allowance</li><li>Supportive and collaborative culture</li><li>Broad exposure to senior leadership and business strategy</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact within a growing and highly regarded business, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</strong></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yNTQzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Interim Financial Controller - Didcot</strong><br /><strong>£80,000 equivalent | Hybrid | 2-3 month </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are supporting a business in Didcot who are looking for an experienced<strong> </strong>Financial Controller to join them on a 2-3 month assignment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Provide financial reporting, analysis and commentary to the Board and Exec team.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR and project cost monitoring.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.</li><li>Manage relationships with auditors, banks and HMRC.</li><li>Lead and support the Finance team.</li></ul><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong Financial Controller/Finance Manager experience, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and financial controls experience</li><li>Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information to the Board/Exec team.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDA4ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Technical Accountant - Remote - 6 month assignment - up to £400/day </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client in their search for a qualified accountant, for a 6 month assignment. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in strengthening financial governance, shaping accounting practices and driving continuous improvement across a complex, commercially focused business.</p><p>Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll be at the heart of financial reporting, audit coordination and governance. From advising on complex accounting matters to enhancing internal controls and influencing commercial decisions, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise in a challenging and varied environment.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Technical Accountant</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £400/day (inside IR35), DOE</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: remote with occasional travel to Scotland, London and the South West</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 6 months</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li><strong>Leading audit coordination</strong> - managing and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard.</li><li><strong>Strengthening financial governance</strong> - supporting half-year and year-end reporting, preparing governance documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.</li><li><strong>Providing technical accounting expertise</strong> - preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers, interpreting accounting standards and advising finance teams on complex accounting matters, including IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li><strong>Influencing commercial decisions</strong> - analysing contract performance, challenging forecast assumptions and identifying unusual trends, financial risks and potential accounting issues.</li><li><strong>Driving continuous improvement</strong> - delivering assurance programmes, strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.</li><li><strong>Developing accounting knowledge</strong> - creating technical guidance and delivering training to improve understanding of complex accounting concepts across the business.</li><li><strong>Partnering with senior stakeholders</strong> - collaborating with senior finance leaders, FP&A and Group Finance to develop controls, support new contract opportunities and enhance financial performance.</li><li><strong>Ensuring compliance</strong> - reviewing the application of accounting policies and overseeing adherence to contract review and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in practice, particularly within audit.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge, including experience with IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation, engaging with stakeholders across multiple teams or locations.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, alongside experience in financial modelling.</li><li>The confidence to challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders and provide clear, constructive advice.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes, strengthening controls and enhancing financial reporting.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzI3NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Financial Controller | 14-Month Maternity Cover</h1><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Pension | 4-Day Working Week | Uxbridge</strong></p><p>I'm currently working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>14-month maternity cover</strong> basis.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> looking for a senior finance role with genuine ownership, strong exposure to the Finance Director and a highly attractive working pattern.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul><li><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 salary</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>10% employer pension contribution</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>4-day working week</strong> - full-time hours worked across 4 days, with <strong>every Friday off</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Only 2 days per week on-site in Uxbridge</strong></p></li><li><p>14-month maternity cover</p></li><li><p>Senior position reporting directly to the Finance Director</p></li></ul><h3>The Role</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the <strong>financial control, accounting and compliance</strong> function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the finance operation.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading financial control, accounting and compliance activities</p></li><li><p>Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Monthly reporting and SOX reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Statutory accounts and tax reporting</p></li><li><p>Cash flow management and bank reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Overseeing accounts payable and debtor management</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</p></li><li><p>Overhead and budget variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Supporting and challenging budget holders across the business</p></li><li><p>Leading the year-end statutory accounting process</p></li><li><p>Supporting internal and external audits</p></li><li><p>Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained</p></li><li><p>Leading and developing members of the finance team</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for a <strong>fully qualified accountant</strong> with <strong>5+ years' post-qualification experience</strong>, ideally gained within a <strong>manufacturing, SME or project-based environment</strong>.</p><p>You'll need strong technical accounting and financial control experience, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously, influence stakeholders and lead a small finance team.</p><p>Experience with <strong>IFRS / US GAAP</strong> and <strong>IFS</strong> would be advantageous.</p><p>Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical, hands-on and comfortable operating in a complex environment.</p><p><strong>If you're a qualified Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional and the idea of £85-90k, a 4-day working week and every Friday off appeals, I'd be very keen to speak with you.</strong></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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjYxNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Junior Tax Manager - Hybrid OR Remote - Up to £275/day - 3-month assignment</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Junior Tax Manager join a well-established international organisation on an interim basis, providing critical support to the Tax team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong corporate tax professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively across a business and ensuring key compliance and reporting deadlines are delivered. You'll play a key role in maintaining continuity across the Tax function, working closely with Finance colleagues, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</p><p>You'll take ownership of a varied workload spanning corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and year-end reporting, helping ensure all internal and external deliverables are completed accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Junior Tax Manager</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £250 - £275/day + holiday pay</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Trowbridge</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote (could be fully remote for the right person)</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 3 months (potential for extension)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Corporate Tax Compliance:</strong> Supporting UK and Irish corporate tax compliance, including the finalisation of corporation tax returns in collaboration with outsourced compliance providers.</li><li><strong>Tax Reporting & Provisions:</strong> Supporting year-end tax reporting, preparing and reviewing tax provisions and providing the information required for statutory financial statements.</li><li><strong>Transfer Pricing:</strong> Preparing transfer pricing local files and maintaining the supporting documentation required.</li><li><strong>Internal & External Reporting:</strong> Coordinating tax information and deliverables across Finance, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</li><li><strong>Year-End Support:</strong> Helping drive critical year-end activities forward, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Maintaining oversight of key deliverables, tracking outstanding actions and proactively escalating risks or potential delays.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Documentation:</strong> Maintaining robust supporting documentation and audit trails across tax filings and financial reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong UK corporate tax experience, with exposure to UK and ideally Irish tax compliance.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as <strong>CTA, ACA or equivalent</strong>.</li><li>Experience in corporate tax accounting, statutory tax provisions and year-end reporting.</li><li>Experience preparing or reviewing transfer pricing local files.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to take ownership with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across Tax, Finance and external advisory teams.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjQzMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Financial Controller role on a permanent basis with a growing SME based in Cheltenham. This role would suit an ambitious ACA/ACCA qualified Finance Manager seeking a step into their first Financial Controller role, or someone who's already established seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to turn a business around and add value.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will play a hands-on role in the development of the existing finance team as well as processes and reporting. We are seeking a technically strong accountant with an audit background who is comfortable with reporting standards and compliance. Previous experience of working in a change environment is essential with an emphasis on cashflow management. This is a visible, hands-on position sitting at the centre of the organisation, blending robust financial control with real commercial awareness. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for the Finance function, including the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams</li><li>Producing high-quality monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow), supported by in-depth variance analysis and clear commentary, including tour-level performance</li><li>Overseeing complex cash management and the weekly payment cycle, and owning daily cash reporting alongside a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast</li><li>Delivering timely, accurate balance sheet reconciliations each month across every Group entity</li><li>Taking charge of the annual audit and working alongside the CFO to sign off the statutory accounts</li><li>Owning VAT compliance and filings, regulatory submissions and monthly insurance reporting</li><li>Continuing to strengthen the company's financial systems, controls and processes, including managing the risks around company credit cards</li><li>Collaborating with the Commercial team to assess tour profitability, dig into variances and uncover opportunities for efficiencies and savings</li><li>Assisting the CFO in building annual budgets and financial targets that support the Group's strategic objectives</li><li>Working closely with the Senior Leadership team to deliver the strategic plan, and managing relationships with merchant service providers</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified with 4+ years experience.</li><li>Practice/audit trained preferred.</li><li>Experience of leading teams (3+).</li><li>Strong technical understanding.</li><li>Experience of working in a change environment or private equity environment.</li><li>Resilient and adaptable to change.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package:</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000 - £90,000 base salary dependant on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working: 1-2 days from home.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjQzNzM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead | Major UK Retailer | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Up to £115,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Please note: candidates must be available to start by December 2026.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead on behalf of a major UK retailer undergoing a significant transformation of its Finance function and the way Group Financial Reporting operates across the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Group Reporting professional to join the business at an important stage of its transformation journey. You'll bring strong listed-company reporting experience and use it to help shape how the organisation consolidates, reports and governs its financial information for the future.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers the opportunity to step beyond traditional BAU reporting and work at the centre of a major change programme, influencing processes, controls, governance and ways of working across a large and complex organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead, you'll take ownership of a key Group Reporting workstream and act as the subject matter expert across Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior leadership and a broad range of stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation. Your experience will be particularly important in ensuring that the future operating model reflects the practical realities of running Group Reporting within a complex listed business.</p><p> </p><p>This is not a pure transformation or systems role. The successful candidate will have spent a significant part of their career actually running and owning Group Reporting, and will now have the opportunity to apply that experience to how the function operates in the future.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the future design of Group Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</li><li>Use your practical experience to shape reporting processes, controls, governance and ways of working.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise across IFRS consolidation, intercompany, group adjustments and statutory reporting.</li><li>Partner with senior Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation stakeholders, acting as the bridge between technical reporting requirements and practical delivery.</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve existing Group Reporting processes.</li><li>Challenge existing ways of working and help create a more efficient, controlled and scalable reporting environment.</li><li>Support implementation, testing, transition and the first reporting cycles within the new operating model.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Significant post-qualified experience in <strong>Group Reporting, Group Consolidation or External Reporting</strong>.</li><li><strong> Strong experience gained within a large listed, multinational or similarly complex organisation.</strong></li><li>Deep and recent knowledge of <strong>IFRS Group Reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, intercompany and group adjustments</strong>.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, business units and/or jurisdictions.</li><li>A genuine hands-on Group Reporting professional who understands the challenges of running a complex reporting function.</li><li><strong> Experience of leading change, improving processes or supporting a significant Finance transformation would be advantageous.</strong></li><li><strong>Must be available to start by December 2026.</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝<strong> Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Up to £115,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working from either Central London or Manchester (3 days per week in the office)</li><li>Genuine ownership of a critical Group Reporting workstream.</li><li>The opportunity to influence the future operating model for Group Finance.</li><li>A role combining technical Group Reporting expertise with transformation, change and stakeholder leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>For someone who has spent years managing complex reporting cycles within a listed environment, this is an opportunity to take that experience and use it to shape what comes next.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be joining a major UK retailer at a significant point in its Finance journey, with the opportunity to influence how Group Reporting operates across the organisation rather than simply inheriting an established process.</p><p> </p><p>The scale of the business means you'll be dealing with complex group structures, multiple entities and significant reporting requirements, while working alongside senior Finance stakeholders on a transformation that will have a lasting impact.</p><p> </p><p>For an experienced Group Reporting Senior Manager, Head of Group Reporting or equivalent who wants to broaden their experience beyond BAU reporting, this offers the opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with genuine transformation exposure and have a visible impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjA2NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<br><p><strong>Financial Controller - Global FMCG Business</strong></p><p><strong>West London | Hybrid Working</strong></p><p><strong>£80,000 - £90,000 DOE | Permanent</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading global FMCG business to recruit a Financial Controller to oversee the UK accounting and reporting function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multinational organisation in a highly visible role, offering a blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering, alongside involvement in a number of exciting projects across the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will manage a team of four (three qualified accountants and one part-qualified), taking ownership of UK financial reporting, compliance and controls whilst working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a varied mix of technical and commercial responsibilities throughout the year. The first part of the year is more focused on audit, compliance, risk and regulatory reporting, with greater involvement in commercial activities and strategic initiatives as the year progresses.</p><p>There are also a number of projects taking place across the business, including M&A, divestments, systems implementations and wider business transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to these projects and work closely with senior leadership.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading, managing and developing a team of four.</li><li>Overseeing month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.</li><li>To lead the UK Accounting Team, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts under US GAAP and statutory reporting under IFRS</li><li>Managing statutory accounts, external audits, internal controls and risk.</li><li>Reviewing journals, reconciliations and financial reporting, remaining hands-on where required.</li><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders across UK and international finance teams to support business decisions. These inclue UK Commercial Finance, EMEA & US accounting/finance teams, and other key stakeholders</li><li>Produces monthly and quarterly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow variance analysis and commentary with related supporting schedules</li><li>Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support business performance and strategic decision-making</li><li>Driving process improvements and efficiencies across the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You</p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified and audit-trained, with a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in industry.</li><li>Experience working within a large multinational business, ideally FMCG, retail or a similarly complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Strong technical accounting background, including month end reporting, statutory reporting, year-end audits and financial controls.</li><li>Confident stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>Proactive, curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li></ul><br><br><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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjQ1NjUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTM2MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for 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 business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><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 leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance 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</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">