<p><strong>Finance Manager - US</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role?</p><p>Robert Half are proud to be partnered with<strong> Blake Envelopes and Packaging</strong> - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Blake</strong><br /> Blake is a long‑established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help track performance, strengthen margins, improve cost control and enhance stock management. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role at the heart of a fast‑growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the creation and implementation of a new US entity within Microsoft Business Central, working closely with IT and operations teams to ensure full testing and delivery within three months.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes while analysing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports and board packs.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, legislation and audit requirements while maintaining strong auditor relationships.</li><li>Support the CFO with cost centre reporting, business partnering and foreign exchange/treasury considerations.</li><li>Monitor and manage cash flow, including the development of a 13‑week cash flow forecast.</li><li>Establish robust internal controls, maintain risk registers and safeguard business assets.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.</li><li>Provide proactive commercial insights to Operations, Sales, HR and leadership teams.</li><li>Manage monthly reporting cycles, trading budgets, KPI reporting and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a role where financial rigour meets operational engagement. You bring clarity, accuracy and structure, along with the ability to influence, problem‑solver and drive business performance.</p><p>Key qualities include:</p><ul><li>Strong time‑management, organisation and accuracy.</li><li>Logical, proactive and commercially aware mindset.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions.</li><li>Ability to lead, mentor and support junior finance team members.</li><li>Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA or CPA advantageous).</li><li>Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Minimum 6 years' accounting experience with proven success in a finance management or leadership role.</li><li>Strong grasp of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred) and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Experience producing financial statements, forecasts, cash flow reporting and business analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and excellent benefits package are offered, aligned to experience and the seniority of the role. As part of a growing international organisation, you will benefit from strong leadership exposure, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping Blake's growth.</p><p>While offering flexibility, this role will be based 5 days/week onsite in Yeovil, 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunchbreak.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact <strong>Andy Troup</strong> on <strong>0117 993 5404</strong> or email your CV to</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. 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<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Pursuit Racing to recruit their new Finance & Operations Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a genuinely unique business at the heart of European historic motorsport.</p><p>Founded in 2020, Pursuit Racing was built on a passion for historic motorsport, not just preparing iconic race cars to the very highest standards, but coaching and developing drivers at every level to race with confidence and skill. Operating from a state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester, the team competes in the finest races and rallies across Europe.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester - fully office-based</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 4 days per week (Tues-Fri preferably)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (salary pro-rata'd)</p><p><strong>Bonus:</strong> Up to 10% annually + Christmas bonus</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Joining a close-knit team, this is a varied, hands-on position that sits at the operational heart of the business. You will manage the full range of day-to-day financial processes, from supplier billing and client invoicing through to bank reconciliations and ledger management, while also providing administrative and operational support to the Managing Director and Finance Manager.</p><p>The working week is split across finance (three days) and administration (one day), though in practice the role is fluid and you will need to be comfortable pivoting between tasks as priorities shift. There are always plates spinning here, and the right person will thrive on that variety rather than shy away from it.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Finalising purchase orders and processing supplier bills on Xero, ensuring accuracy between the in-house system and Xero</li><li>Understanding the full operation of our in-house inventory system and ensuring its accuracy</li><li>Maintain the payment form and reconcile against Xero, ensuring correct due dates</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts on Xero and ensure all sales and purchase ledger entries are coded accurately to the correct nominal codes, projects, and profit centres.</li><li>Make supplier payments in line with deadlines</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Coordinate and maintain the storage tracker of client vehicles and invoicing clients monthly / quarterly</li><li>Review time recorded for in-house jobs and take appropriate action where corrections or follow-up is required</li><li>Maintain the register for race and test entries for Finance audit purposes</li><li>Add one-off parts to jobs on in-house inventory system</li><li>Chase missing VAT invoices, bills, receipts, and required financial documents from the team or external suppliers</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and supplier records</li><li>Raise accurate client invoices, ensuring parts and time entries are correct, and send client statements</li><li>Control and maintain utility accounts and related records</li><li>Run finance and operational reports for the FM as required</li><li>Support the MD and FM with ad hoc administrative and finance tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Operations & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Provide ad hoc administrative support to the MD - including booking travel, transport, and hotels for races abroad</li><li>Manage consumables ordering (e.g. Amazon) and ensure stock levels are maintained</li><li>Handle utilities matters</li><li>Understand and maintain the in-house inventory system, adding parts to jobs as needed</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Support the MD and FM with any additional ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly organised, autonomous, and self-sufficient - able to prioritise your own workload and stay on top of a varied to-do list</li><li>Detail-oriented, with absolute accuracy when handling financial data, invoices, and reconciliations</li><li>Comfortable working at pace and pivoting quickly in response to ad hoc requests</li><li>A confident communicator - clear and professional when dealing with suppliers, clients, and colleagues</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused - spotting issues early and taking ownership of resolving them</li><li>Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive financial information</li><li>Experienced in a fast-paced working environment where multiple priorities compete for your attention</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. To be considered, please apply directly through Robert Half.</p><p>Please note: any speculative CVs or third-party agency applications submitted directly to Pursuit Racing will be forwarded to Robert Half for review, and will be treated as applications made through Robert Half in the first instance. To ensure your application is handled correctly and promptly, we strongly encourage you to apply through the official Robert Half process.</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. 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<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Horwood Homewares to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join an established business with growth plans on the horizon, a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. Reporting to the Managing Director and joining the senior leadership team, this is a highly visible role in an omnichannel business looking to grow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director position is a blend of providing strategic direction whilst owning the finance function and remaining hands on where needed. A role that would suit an existing finance leader with exposure to a high-volume/stock-based environment looking to ensure robust financial control, commercial insight and support decision making to scale the business. An exciting role for the right person!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p><strong>About Horwood Homewares…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Horwood Homewares are a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. They proudly manufacture and own long-standing British kitchenware brands Stellar and Judge, as well as their reusable and sustainable brand, Smidge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over a century of expertise and experience, they know the industry inside and out, from the production line to the shop floor. Now part of a multinational group, distribution has grown to include not only most of the UK and Irish territories but also key European and global marketplaces.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With products featured in major publications such as Good Housekeeping, mumsnet, The Independent through to a debut supporting role in Downton Abbey.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">- Kitchen Experts since 1896 -</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and associated commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management and reporting</li><li>Delivery of statutory accounts and statutory reporting</li><li>Oversee working capital including inventory, supply chain and treasury areas</li><li>Provide key insight and analysis for decision making around pricing, margin, profitability and product/channel performance</li><li>Analyse and report marketing/sales metrics within an omnichannel environment</li><li>Collaborate across all function areas from sales to operations to supply chain, supporting growth initiatives whilst ensuring cost optimisation</li><li>Lead and develop the finance team, innovate and drive improvements</li><li>Lead on areas of process improvement, systems enhancements, automation and adoption of new processes/tools to ensure the business is efficient and ready to grow</li><li>Overall management of the IT function</li><li>Ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements including VAT, corporation tax and leading the audit.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Prior experience within an SME environment</li><li>Exposure to related industry with high volume transactions and stock movement (retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG)</li><li>Blend of financial control and commercial capability</li><li>Strong leadership, ability to lead and develop a team</li><li>Netsuite experience desirable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary for an SME Finance Director position</li><li>Performance related bonus</li><li>Company car</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Enhanced Pension contributions</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Death in Service - 4x annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci45OTk3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong> GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR </strong></p><p><br /> I am proud to be the retained search partner to a well-established, reputable and highly profitable pharmaceutical manufacturing group that has a diverse range of products across its five business units. Due to internal change they now seek to recruit a Group CFO that will oversee business unit performance, develop Divisional Finance Directors, identify acquisition opportunities, steer growth strategy through partnership with operational leadership and manage the relationship with the board.<br /> </p><p>This role would be based from their Beaconsfield HQ with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with the individual business's strategy and business goals.</li><li>Advise the Group Chief Executive and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.</li></ul><li><strong>Financial Operations & Reporting:</strong></li><ul><li>Provision of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated group management accounts and reports to the board and executive team.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide strong support and challenge to all capital expenditure proposals across the group to ensure strong return on investments.</li><li>Responsible for monthly Group management accounts.</li><li>Responsible for effective management of the Group's cash position including FX and treasury.</li></ul><li><strong>Compliance & Risk Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Ensuring compliance with all financial, accounting and tax requirements for the Group, working with external advisors as appropriate.</li><li>Oversee the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts working with the external auditors.</li><li>Ensure all businesses within the group adhere to the internal Group Finance and Governance framework to deliver a robust financial control environment.</li><li>Ensure that effective risk and resilience plans are in place across the Group to mitigate financial risks to the Group.</li></ul><li><strong>Team Leadership & Development:</strong></li><ul><li>Lead and mentor the finance leaders across all of businesses providing coaching and support as required.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture within the Group's finance function.</li></ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></li><ul><li>Proactively manage relationships with the external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies as appropriate.</li><li>Produce insightful financial management information with regards to operational and strategic performance to the Managing Directors, Executive team and Board.</li></ul><li><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee and administer payroll for senior leaders.</li><li>Provide support on any ad hoc activities and projects as instructed by the Group CEO and Board.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment with exposure to a manufacturing sector business</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £150,000 and £180,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 25%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzc5NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an <strong>Interim Group Risk Vendor Management Consultant</strong> to support a major vendor risk and governance project for a leading international organisation. This is a primarily remote role, ideal for an experienced consultant with a strong background in <strong>vendor management, third-party risk, policy review, data reconciliation, and contract standardisation</strong>.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Reconcile and cleanse vendor and contract data across <strong>InfoPulse, ServiceNow and Aderant</strong></li><li>Identify missing contracts and classify critical/material vendors</li><li>Support migration of vendor data into a centralised repository</li><li>Review and simplify the existing <strong>Group Vendor Management Policy</strong></li><li>Develop high-level risk classification assessments and detailed vendor risk questionnaires</li><li>Create a standardised baseline vendor agreement using AI tools</li><li>Produce guidance on preferred, negotiable and non-negotiable contract positions</li><li>Test contract risk methodology against existing agreements</li><li>Support the development of a draft <strong>Business Requirements Document</strong> for a future vendor risk management solution</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About You</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in <strong>vendor management, third-party risk, supplier risk or operational risk</strong></li><li>Strong skills in <strong>policy drafting, risk assessments, data remediation and governance</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>ServiceNow</strong> and ideally exposure to <strong>InfoPulse</strong> and <strong>Aderant</strong></li><li>Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced interim environment</li></ul><p>If you are available at short notice and have the relevant experience, please get in touch with <strong>Robert Half</strong> 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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4wMzQ2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leicestershire (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> Manufacturing / Industrial / Engineering</p><h2><strong>Overview</strong></h2><p>A leading manufacturing organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim VAT Specialist</strong> to provide technical support, ensure robust VAT compliance, and lead key VAT-related projects during a period of operational and systems change. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, manufacturing sector experience, and the ability to work independently.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>VAT Compliance & Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Manage the end‑to‑end preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns.</li><li>Ensure accurate VAT accounting and reconciliations across multiple sites or cost centres.</li><li>Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails suitable for a manufacturing environment.</li></ul><h3><strong>Technical VAT Advisory</strong></h3><ul><li>Advise on VAT treatment relating to: <ul><li>Complex supply chains</li><li>Imports/exports</li><li>Raw material purchases and component flows</li><li>Zero‑rating, reliefs, and exemptions</li></ul></li><li>Support commercial and operational teams on the VAT implications of new products, pricing, contracts, and supply models.</li></ul><h3><strong>Risk Management & HMRC</strong></h3><ul><li>Act as the main point of contact for any HMRC queries or audits.</li><li>Identify areas of VAT leakage, risk, or process gaps and implement immediate corrective actions.</li></ul><h3><strong>Project Support</strong></h3><ul><li>Support ERP/system changes ensuring the VAT setup is correct (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics).</li><li>Lead VAT elements of any transformation, process improvement, or supply‑chain redesign work.</li><li>Implement efficiencies to strengthen controls and reduce manual intervention.</li></ul><h2><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h2><h3><strong>Experience</strong></h3><ul><li>Strong background in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within <strong>manufacturing, industrials, engineering, FMCG, or supply-chain heavy environments</strong>.</li><li>Experience delivering improvements in complex operational businesses.</li><li>Confident managing high‑volume or multi-entity VAT returns.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously in an interim environment.</li></ul><h3><strong>Skills</strong></h3><ul><li>Strong technical VAT knowledge and ability to apply it commercially.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication-able to simplify complex VAT concepts for non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong systems capability; experience with major ERPs is desirable.</li><li>Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2><strong>Contract Details</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-9 months</li><li><strong>Daily rate:</strong> £350 </li><li><strong>Working model:</strong> Remote (ocassional trsvel to Leicestershire)</li></ul><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODkzMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be working in an exclusive retained agreement with <strong>Signify Research</strong> to recruit a <strong>Senior Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager,</strong> based in <strong>Cranfield</strong> on a <strong>hybrid</strong> basis.</p><p>You will be proactive, detailed orientated and ambitious looking to support driving the professionalism and value creation of our ambitious and scaling business, happy to pull up your sleeves and get stuck in with the aptitude to develop and grow as we do. This role is seen as the future Head of Finance with the opportunity to build a team around you as the business expands. <strong> </strong>The foundations of the finance function are now in place, and the next step is to professionalise, streamline and gradually build capability as the company grows.</p><p><strong>Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager</strong></p><p>Signify Research is dedicated to offering the highest quality, most in-depth and robust market analysis, insight, and consultancy services for the healthcare technology industry.</p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>You will support the CFO by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and assisting with financial processes, as well as acting as a key link between finance and the research, sales and marketing teams supporting the provision of insights and analysis to support decision making. This role is designed for a proactive individual who will aid ensuring that financial performance is aligned with business objectives and demonstrates curiosity, trustworthiness, and commitment to quality while fostering impartiality, partnership and expertise.</p><p>Right hand to the CFO/COO running the day-to-day finance activities whilst also lending support to strategic projects and working across the business to deliver efficiencies. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Own the relationship with outsourced finance provider who manage the day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns.</li><li>Oversight of Accounts Payable</li><li>Ownership of Accounts Receivable including invoicing and credit control.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial controls and reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the month end close process and discipline (e.g., timelines, checklists, issues/actions log)</li><li>Ensure accurate Revenue recognition.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting and Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the MI and KPI pack for CFO review.</li><li>Assist in preparing Board packs.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining a rolling 12-month forecast (with CFO oversight).</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital, highlight variances promptly.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering (developing capability)</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to resolve queries efficiently.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.</li><li>Finance Business partner to all team leads helping to understand the financial impacts of business decisions and function as the early warning flag to emerging financial risks.</li><li>Provide analysis on profitability, cost control, and performance metrics.</li><li>Help non-finance stakeholders understand financial performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process improvement and systems</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement/automation and contribute ideas proactively. Especially within sphere of influence.</li><li>Improve reporting efficiency and data quality.</li><li>Support future implementation of improved reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)</li><li>Contribute to building a scalable finance function as the company grows.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally a Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).</li><li>3-5 years' experience, ideally in an SME or scaling environment.</li><li>Strong grounding in management accounts and financial controls.</li><li>Experience with subscription revenue models beneficial.</li><li>Comfortable in Xero and strong Excel capability (basic modelling and analysis), proficient with other Microsoft applications</li><li>MI and data visualization tools and a working use of Power BI a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000 - £55,000 basic </li><li>Work in a PE backed, owner managed business on its growth journey to second transaction over the next 3-5 years</li><li>Family-friendly work-life balance with ability to work from home and flexible hours - Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 from home</li><li>Health cash plan that includes 24/7 virtual GP consultation service, health advice and counselling services, gym discounts and second opinion medical services</li><li>Company pension 4%, (increases to 7.5% after 3 years), 15% Bonus, dependent on company and personal performance</li><li>Paid employer-supported volunteer time off</li><li>27 days per annum holiday allowance (exclusive of bank holidays), flexible bank holiday usage, plus ability to "buy" addition holiday allowance.</li><li>Company life insurance worth 3X salary</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjkyODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with an industry leading, listed business based in Bristol to recruit a Group Tax Manager on a permanent basis. An opportunity to play a key role within the tax team focusing on compliance, risk and mitigation within areas of corporation tax, group tax elements and associated reporting.</p><p> </p><p>Providing tax advice and guidance to the wider group in a broad role that will look at hands on compliance through to partnering with multiple teams across finance and non-finance. This role will be focused on group tax and corporation tax areas.</p><p> </p><p>This role will be paying between £80k and £90k (plus £6k car allowance) per annum with excellent benefits such as 30% bonus, enhance pension and much more! You will be based on site 2 days per week in the Bristol office.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul><li>Manage board level stakeholders to inform on key tax matters and updates around group policy</li><li>Coordinate with external advisors in relation to tax areas such as timetables and updates</li><li>Oversee the preparation of tax computations and returns</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax filing requirements</li><li>Provide advice on transactions activity, acquisitions and disposals</li><li>Keep ahead of tax legislation change, delivering updates and changes in coordination with the wider finance teams</li><li>Manage the relationship with HMRC</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li>Hold a relevant tax qualification (ACA, CTA, ATT)</li><li>Experience within corporation tax and associated computations and processes</li><li>Prior experience within the tax department of a large and complex group structure</li><li>Strong business partnering capability and stakeholder management up to board level</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to break down key information to partnered areas of the group</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4zODI4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="160" data-end="459"><strong>INDIRECT TAX MANAGER - UP TO £75k - HYBRID - LONDON - PERMANENT </strong></p><p data-end="459" data-start="160">Robert Half are supporting a global business in the search for an experienced Indirect Tax professional to join their growing team. This is a key role focused on improving and managing indirect tax compliance across multiple regions, while also contributing to wider transformation and automation initiatives.</p><p data-start="461" data-end="660">You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and ensure accurate and timely reporting across a complex international environment.</p><p data-start="461" data-end="660"><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul data-start="1932" data-end="2543"><li data-start="697" data-end="781">Lead and deliver projects aimed at improving indirect tax processes and controls.</li><li data-start="782" data-end="879">Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and introduce automation across tax operations.</li><li data-start="880" data-end="986">Work closely with finance, systems, and operational teams to implement process and system enhancements.</li><li data-end="1096" data-start="987">Support the development and mentoring of junior team members, helping to build capability within the team.</li><li data-end="1195" data-start="1097">Ensure strong governance by maintaining accurate documentation and effective internal controls.</li><li data-start="1196" data-end="1282">Escalate complex or technical tax matters to senior stakeholders where appropriate.</li><li data-end="1396" data-start="1283">Prepare and review indirect tax filings (including VAT and withholding tax) to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li data-end="1472" data-start="1397">Oversee timely submission of returns across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.</li><li data-start="1473" data-end="1573">Develop reporting that highlights risks, trends, and actionable insights beyond standard outputs.</li><li data-end="1694" data-start="1574">Partner with wider finance teams (e.g. reporting, billing, payables) to ensure tax is embedded within core processes.</li><li data-start="1695" data-end="1808">Collaborate with international stakeholders to understand business changes and their impact on tax compliance.</li><li data-end="1906" data-start="1809">Support ongoing system implementations and improvements, particularly within ERP environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul data-end="2543" data-start="1932"><li data-start="1932" data-end="1995">Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline.</li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2089">Proven experience in indirect tax, ideally within a multinational or complex organisation.</li><li data-end="2165" data-start="2090">Good understanding of VAT, GST, and withholding tax across EMEA regions.</li><li data-start="2166" data-end="2258">Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience beneficial) and tax technology tools.</li><li data-start="2259" data-end="2333">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.</li><li data-start="2334" data-end="2415">Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-specialists.</li><li data-end="2477" data-start="2416">Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.</li><li data-start="2478" data-end="2543">Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNzQ5NTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a professional services business to recruit for a Financial Reporting Manager.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote, with occasional travel required</p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br /> This senior role supports all aspects of financial reporting, governance, and controls within the sector. You will manage audits, maintain the financial controls framework, provide technical accounting guidance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and group standards. The role requires influencing senior stakeholders, delivering high-quality outputs, and driving continuous improvement across financial processes.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate internal and external audits.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain sector-wide financial controls and governance frameworks.</li><li>Provide technical accounting advice and prepare high-quality reports for senior management and auditors.</li><li>Monitor compliance, identify risks, and implement resolutions.</li><li>Review statutory accounts and ensure adherence to accounting standards.</li><li>Collaborate with business teams to improve financial processes and efficiency.</li><li>Deputise for the Financial Controller when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Must be Big 4 trained</strong></li><li>ACA/ACCA or equivalent recognised professional qualification</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in commercial contracts</li><li>Proven experience in senior finance roles, ideally within large, geographically spread organisations</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering results under pressure</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£76,000 per annum</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>Remote working with flexibility</li><li>Exposure to strategic decision-making and complex financial reporting projects</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzc3MzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrogate<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £75,000</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join a growing, client‑focused business based in Harrogate. This is a senior operational finance role with responsibility for leading a team delivering high‑quality client finance services across a diverse portfolio.</p><p>Reporting into the UK Finance Director, this role will suit an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strong financial control, people leadership, and client service excellence within a fast‑moving, service‑led environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day operational delivery of client finance, leading a team of Finance Managers and ensuring that financial reporting, controls, and client obligations are delivered consistently and to a high standard.</p><p>You will act as a senior escalation point for clients, while remaining hands‑on and visible, supporting both your team and stakeholders to ensure deadlines, SLAs, and contractual obligations are met.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, setting objectives, KPIs, and development plans</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, and client reporting</li><li>Drive consistency, quality, and compliance across client reporting packs</li><li>Embed robust financial processes, controls, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Act as first point of escalation for operational finance matters</li><li>Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and delivery discipline across the team</li><li>Build strong, trusted relationships with clients through professional and confident communication</li><li>Drive continuous improvement through process enhancement, standardisation, and intelligent use of data and systems</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or QBE with strong relevant experience</li><li>Proven experience in a senior or operational finance management role</li><li>Strong people leadership experience, ideally managing managers</li><li>Excellent knowledge of management accounts production and financial controls</li><li>Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and client management skills</li><li>Highly organised, delivery‑focused, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities</li><li>Experience within property, real estate, PBSA, BTR, block management, hospitality, or similar sectors would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £75,000</li><li>Senior leadership role with real influence over service delivery and team development</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with clients and senior stakeholders</li><li>Growing, evolving business with scope for progression</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjU1MzIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director - Tewkesbury - Competitive Salary </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a manufacturing business based in Gloucester to recruit an experienced Finance Director.</p><p>The Finance Director will be a key member of the Board, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight and robust governance across the Group. The role leads the finance and IT functions and oversees payroll, ensuring strong financial control and systems that support sustainable growth.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic & Commercial Direction</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Managing Director and Board.</li><li>Shape and deliver long-term financial plans that support overall business objectives.</li><li>Enhance profitability through margin improvement and disciplined cost management.</li><li>Develop robust financial models to evaluate and support strategic projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Management & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain full oversight of financial operations, controls, and processes.</li><li>Ensure adherence to all legal, statutory, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Manage the external audit process and statutory financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee the company's risk management framework and corporate governance structure.</li></ul><p><strong>Planning, Budgeting & Performance Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing reforecasting processes.</li><li>Produce timely monthly management accounts and performance KPI analysis.</li><li>Monitor and manage long-term cash flow projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Corporate Finance & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead relationships with banking partners and oversee funding arrangements.</li><li>Manage treasury activities and capital planning requirements.</li><li>Oversee insurance programmes and enterprise risk management activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology & Systems Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Define and implement an IT strategy aligned with business expansion plans.</li><li>Oversee ERP platforms, financial systems, and business intelligence tools.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Organisational Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Build, lead, and develop high-performing Finance and IT teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience</li><li>Experience within high-volume, transaction-based manufacturing environments</li><li>Experience leading systems and financial transformation.</li><li>Commercially astute and strategically minded</li><li>Strong communicator at Board and operational levels</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci42ODY1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p data-start="207" data-end="488">We are working with a well-established UK accountancy and business advisory firm to recruit a <strong data-start="298" data-end="323">Corporate Tax Manager</strong> to join their national tax consultancy team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your corporate tax career in a collaborative and supportive environment.</p><h3 data-end="504" data-start="490" data-section-id="t87hgr">The Role</h3><ul data-start="506" data-end="935"><li data-end="581" data-start="506" data-section-id="1q9pynp"><p data-start="508" data-end="581">Review complex corporate tax computations prepared by junior colleagues</p></li><li data-section-id="1w2ubpu" data-start="582" data-end="653"><p data-start="584" data-end="653">Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level staff</p></li><li data-start="654" data-end="711" data-section-id="1yz3xqg"><p data-start="656" data-end="711">Monitor work progress, billing, and client portfolios</p></li><li data-section-id="1bguizb" data-start="712" data-end="782"><p data-start="714" data-end="782">Assist with proactive corporate tax planning and advisory projects</p></li><li data-section-id="1fzspop" data-end="872" data-start="783"><p data-start="785" data-end="872">Liaise with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality corporate tax services</p></li><li data-start="873" data-end="935" data-section-id="ajn7w5"><p data-end="935" data-start="875">Line management responsibility for senior or trainee staff</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1020" data-end="1035" data-section-id="1aojag">About You</h3><ul data-start="1037" data-end="1302"><li data-start="1037" data-end="1120" data-section-id="xj29p0"><p data-end="1120" data-start="1039">CTA qualified with 2+ years' experience in corporate tax compliance or advisory</p></li><li data-section-id="e53miq" data-end="1170" data-start="1121"><p data-end="1170" data-start="1123">Strong client-facing and communication skills</p></li><li data-section-id="w0je4r" data-end="1222" data-start="1171"><p data-start="1173" data-end="1222">Experienced in mentoring or training colleagues</p></li><li data-section-id="kmfibr" data-start="1223" data-end="1250"><p data-start="1225" data-end="1250">Full UK driving licence</p></li><li data-section-id="n6ws78" data-end="1302" data-start="1251"><p data-end="1302" data-start="1253">Alphatax experience desirable but not essential</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1337" data-start="1309" data-section-id="1cycpsp">Why Consider This Role</h3><ul data-end="1570" data-start="1339"><li data-end="1410" data-start="1339" data-section-id="19s6lvr"><p data-end="1410" data-start="1341">Competitive salary with pension contributions and income protection</p></li><li data-end="1464" data-start="1411" data-section-id="tyiabh"><p data-end="1464" data-start="1413">Flexible working policy, including remote options</p></li><li data-section-id="xvxjaw" data-end="1502" data-start="1465"><p data-end="1502" data-start="1467">Paid professional membership fees</p></li><li data-section-id="5cfj9z" data-start="1503" data-end="1570"><p data-start="1505" data-end="1570">Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuMzE4NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> UK - predominantly remote (occasional London office visits)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £66,000 - £75,000 + strong benefits<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (37.5 hours)</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site organisation to recruit a technically strong Senior Finance Manager into a group-level finance function operating within an essential services environment.</p><p>This is a high-impact role, offering strong exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>The Senior Finance Manager will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, take ownership of key financial control activities, and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. The role is well suited to a hands-on, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead key aspects of month-end and year-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Own the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the main <strong>point of contact for external auditors</strong></li><li>Partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen group-level reporting and controls</li><li>Drive <strong>process improvement</strong>, systems optimisation, and automation initiatives</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insight and challenge where appropriate</li><li>Operate effectively in a high-accountability, PE-backed environment with senior stakeholder exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Fully qualified accountant</strong> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial control background</li><li>Proven ownership of <strong>statutory accounts and audit processes</strong></li><li>Hands-on, "roll‑sleeves‑up" mindset with a continuous improvement approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity or PE-backed business</li><li>Strong Excel, systems, and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, regulated, or multi-site experience</li><li>People management or mentoring exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>What's On Offer</strong></h3><ul><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li><strong>27 days holiday</strong> plus bank holidays</li><li>Predominantly remote working with limited office presence</li><li>High-impact role with visibility to senior finance leadership</li><li>Values-led culture with genuine scope to influence and improve</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Halifax, West Yorkshire</strong><br /> £80,000 - £100,000 + 20% bonus + 5% pension</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director to join a large, fast‑growing, European professional services organisation operating in the financial services sector.</p><p>This is a pivotal senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Group CFO, with responsibility for leading the UK financial strategy, governance and operational finance functions. The position offers genuine influence across financial performance, risk management and strategic decision‑making within a highly regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, treasury and controls, while partnering closely with the senior leadership team to drive profitability and long‑term value creation.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Lead and execute the UK financial strategy, aligned with wider group objectives</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across operations</li><li>Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting and performance analysis to senior stakeholders</li><li>Own treasury management, including client monies held in escrow and integration with group cash pooling</li><li>Develop, implement and monitor accounting policies in line with UK GAAP and group standards</li><li>Ensure a robust internal control environment and effective financial risk management</li><li>Lead finance and procurement functions, embedding efficient, compliant processes</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, pricing strategy and KPI frameworks</li><li>Support regulatory compliance within a highly controlled financial services environment</li><li>Develop, lead and mentor a finance team of six, fostering a high‑performance culture</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be a commercially minded Finance Director or senior Financial Controller ready to step into a broader strategic leadership role.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and controls experience</li><li>Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management</li><li>Experience operating in regulated or highly controlled environments</li><li>Demonstrable people leadership experience, developing and motivating finance teams</li><li>Procurement and supplier management experience, including KPI‑driven oversight</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, working closely with senior leadership</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>5% employer pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Leadership role within a European organisation</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5MTU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation within the <strong>education and not-for-profit sector</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Head of FP&A</strong> to step into a critical leadership role at short notice.</p><p>This is a high-impact assignment requiring an individual who can quickly assess, stabilise and enhance financial planning and reporting processes, while providing clear insight to senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS</strong></p><p><strong>South West (On-Site)</strong><br /> <strong>£400 - £500 per day (inside IR35)</strong><br /> <strong>Immediate Start |3-6 Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of the organisation's FP&A function during a key period of planning and financial oversight.</p><p>This is an <strong>on-site role</strong>, requiring a strong physical presence to engage with stakeholders, support the finance team and drive improvements at pace.</p><p>You will be expected to operate with minimal handover, quickly building credibility and delivering value from day one.</p><p><strong>Key Priorities (First 3-6 Months)</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and deliver the <strong>budgeting and forecasting cycle</strong></li><li>Review and strengthen <strong>financial models and forecasting accuracy</strong></li><li>Improve <strong>management reporting, KPIs and insight for senior leadership</strong></li><li>Provide <strong>scenario analysis and decision support</strong> during a period of change</li><li>Support and guide a <strong>small FP&A team</strong></li><li>Identify quick wins in <strong>process improvement, automation and data quality</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own rolling forecasts, variance analysis and financial performance reporting</li><li>Deliver clear, concise insight to senior stakeholders and non-finance audiences</li><li>Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and control</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, investment appraisals and business cases</li><li>Enhance use of financial systems and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, planning systems)</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven track record in <strong>interim FP&A or senior finance roles</strong></li><li>Strong experience delivering <strong>budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling under time pressure</strong></li><li>Comfortable operating in <strong>ambiguous or evolving environments</strong></li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence quickly</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong experience with BI / planning tools</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations</li><li>Experience stepping into roles at short notice and delivering rapid impact</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Available to start <strong>immediately or within 1 week</strong></li><li>Able to commit to a <strong>6-month assignment</strong></li><li>Willing to work <strong>on-site in the South West</strong></li></ul><p> I look forward to reviewing your application, this is a organisation with a strong culture and ambitious vision, a great place to work, well respected across the south-west. <br /><br /></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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjU2ODkwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running the Management Accountants, AP & AR functions. This role is to support the FD to drive operational performance and efficiency by ensuring compliance with regulations with robust financial controls coupled with continuous process development. The role provides commercial financial support across four distinct revenue streams and multiple international operations, supporting data driven decision making by our business leaders.</p><p><strong>Duties of Role:</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop finance team members.</li><li>Ensure clear segregation of duties.</li><li>Establish performance metrics and development plans.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with consolidated group reporting within the agreed timetable</li><li>Deliver revenue stream reporting with profitability analysis.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate international tax compliance with advisors and submissions are made within the agreed timetable</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Revenue & Margin Management (4 Distinct Revenue Streams)</strong></p><ul><li>Develop detailed margin analysis per revenue stream.</li><li>Partner with Divisional Heads to monitor performance against budget.</li><li>Identify revenue recognition risks and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Provide cost allocation models across revenue streams.</li><li>Analyse pricing structures and contribution margins.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process across all revenue streams.</li><li>Provide scenario modelling and financial sensitivity analysis to General Managers</li><li>Support business cases for investment decisions and capital expenditure</li><li>Deliver KPI dashboards and executive reporting packs.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain integrity of ERP/finance systems</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance operational and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Develop automation in reporting and financial controls.</li><li>Support integration of new revenue streams.</li></ul><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.</li><li>5+ years' experience in a multi-entity SME or international environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102.</li><li>Experience with multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a group consolidation environment.</li><li>Exposure to multi -currency, multi entity operations</li><li>Experience implementing financial systems and processes.</li><li>Experience in managing individuals at different stages of their 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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNzk3NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER - UP TO £600/DAY - FARRINGDON - HYBRID - 12 MONTH ASSIGNMENT</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a renowned client in their search for a Senior Finance Manager for a 12 month assignment, providing maternity cover, offering up to £600/day!</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a company known for its strong culture, collaborative mindset, and commitment to developing its people. If you are a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in dynamic, purpose-driven organisations, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while being part of something truly special.</p><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Senior Finance Manager - 12-month assignment (potential to go perm)</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Faringdon, London</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: full-time, hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days working from home)</li><li><strong>Pay:</strong> Up to £600/day via umbrella</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Active member of the Retail Development Leadership Team .</li><li>Drives the long-term channel development, including preparing business cases for new stores.</li><li>Partner on real estate management and strategy, including store lease renewals.</li><li>Work on key strategic projects (Retail Platform, Contract re-negotiations etc.).</li><li>Measures the effectiveness and ROI on store investments such as store maintenance & store fit-out.</li><li>Ensures the right financial guardrails and governance is in place for store investment decisions.</li><li>Financial support on store optimisation initiatives - including prioritisation of the right activities, measurement, and benefits tracking.</li><li>Day to day overseeing 3 Finance Managers.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).</li><li>Experience in retail at senior leader level.</li><li>Line management experience.</li><li>Strategic business partnering experience.</li><li>Strong stakeholder experience</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDY0NjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Finance Manager you will look after all core fiancé operations including compliance, statutory accounts and assisting with commercial rerporting and decision making. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><p>* Financial Reporting and statutory accounts under IFRS</p><p>* Monthly and Quarterly reporting</p><p>* Asset Management</p><p>* Treasury Management and FX</p><p>* Annual budgeting and forecasting</p><p>* Sales analysis and performance reporting</p><p>* P+L reporting and analysis</p><p>* Team Management</p><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial and group reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas in order to become a more rounded individual on the route to FD</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Senior Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £90K + Bonus + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTk0ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a renowned, industry leading business in Swindon to recruit a Group Financial Reporting Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. As the Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will be immersed in the end-to-end management of the group's consolidated reporting process, coordinating annual and financial disclosures and act as the key liaison with external auditors. Additionally, you will contribute to key business projects and support growth-related activities with technical expertise. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that has proven financial reporting experience within a PLC business and someone that is looking for a new challenge and maximise their technical accounting expertise. The salary is between £65,000 - £75,000 plus car allowance, bonus, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Group Financial Reporting Manager role will consist of: </p><ul><li>Prepare and review consolidated group financial statements and disclosures.</li><li>Operate as the main contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit timetable.</li><li>Produce consolidated monthly and annual management accounts.</li><li>Administer the group's consolidation system and ensure robust controls are tested quarterly.</li><li>Draft technical accounting papers for the audit committee and ensure compliance with reporting standards.</li><li>Support the completion of statutory accounts for subsidiaries.</li><li>Build and update financial models covering assessments like impairment, lease obligations, share plans, and EPS.</li><li>Business partner with other departments to coordinate and align group reporting.</li><li>Update and enhance group accounting policies and internal controls.</li><li>Represent finance in cross-functional projects such as revenue, restructuring, refinancing, or system initiatives.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant</li><li>Prior experience in a group financial reporting position, with a track record of producing consolidated annual reports and accounts</li><li>Deep technical accounting knowledge-strong expertise in IFRS and PLC-level disclosures</li><li>Proficiency in consolidation systems and strong Excel skills</li><li>Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders</li><li>Proactive self-starter who delivers on deadlines and communicates clearly and effectively</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 annual salary </li><li>Car allowance (circa £5,000)</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working; 3 days on site, 2 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Private medical insurance </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>On site parking </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4xNzg2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Client Finance Director | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Client Finance Director to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio.<br /> * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction.<br /> * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight.<br /> * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities.<br /> * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment.<br /> * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks.<br /> * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality.<br /> * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role.<br /> * <strong>Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential</strong>, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses.<br /> * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management.<br /> * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure.<br /> * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level.<br /> * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.<br /> * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments.<br /> * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations.<br /> * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office<br /> * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package<br /> * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams<br /> * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure<br /> * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio<br /> * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzk2MzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Head of Finance - Exclusive (Robert Half) - Based in Crick office based with flexibility/hybrid once probation has been passed.</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are exclusively supporting the search for a Head of Finance, reporting to the Finance and Commercial Director and leading a team of four (2 Accounts Administrators, Finance Administrator, Credit Controller).</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role ownership:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own end-to-end operational finance delivery</li><li>Lead monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and full month-end close</li><li>Manage fixed assets (demo & hire fleet) including SAP processing, disposals, and depreciation</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Control & compliance:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strengthen internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Improve reporting processes, systems, and financial discipline</li><li>Support year-end audit process</li><li>Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (including VAT)</li><li>Identify and manage financial and operational risk</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Commercial support:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Deliver financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Improve forecasting accuracy through business driver understanding</li><li>Support challenge of cost base, margins, and performance assumptions</li><li>Drive profitability through commercial finance support</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Leadership & delivery:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, develop, and scale a small finance team</li><li>Embed accountability, structure, and process discipline</li><li>Drive automation and continuous improvement across finance</li><li>Ensure the function is scalable to support growth</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Stakeholder scope:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as finance partner to operational teams and senior leadership</li><li>Operate across all levels from shop floor to board level</li><li>Engage with international stakeholders and major customers</li><li>UK & European travel may be required</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>5+ years' senior commercial finance experience</li><li>Proven leadership experience in a hands-on environment</li><li>Strong balance of operational detail and commercial thinking</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzI3OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>High‑Impact Role | A rare career-defining opportunity | Green Finance</strong><br /><strong> Location: Talgarth, Brecon | Hybrid (2-3 days office based)</strong><br /><strong> Exclusive Retained Search with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Be part of the team changing the future of our rivers.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering exclusively with the Wye & Usk Foundation to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager - a rare and career-defining opportunity to sit at the intersection of environmental finance, commercial strategy and large-scale nature recovery.</p><p>The Wye & Usk Foundation is one of the most recognised river trusts in the UK, improving habitat, water quality and long-term ecological resilience across two of the region's most important catchments. Their work is ambitious, evidence‑based, community-led and increasingly underpinned by innovative finance models that deliver genuine system change.</p><p>This role will play a pivotal part in <strong>Resilient Rivers</strong> - a groundbreaking programme partnering with farmers, businesses and the public sector to reduce flood risk, protect water supplies, and restore river health through nature‑based, catchment-scale solutions.</p><p>If you're driven by impact, innovation and the opportunity to create investable environmental markets, this is the perfect place to lead meaningful change.</p><p><strong>Why this role matters?</strong></p><p>Our rivers are under increasing pressure from flooding, drought, pollution and rising demand. Solving these challenges requires whole‑landscape thinking, innovative financing and collaboration across sectors - exactly what the Resilient Rivers programme delivers.</p><p>As Senior Commercial Manager, you will help shape how capital flows into nature recovery, ensuring farmers, businesses and communities can transition to resilient, sustainable land and water management.</p><p>This is more than a role - it's a chance to help build the environmental markets of the future.</p><p><strong>The Role: What You'll Lead</strong></p><p><strong>Catchment Markets & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Co‑design commercial strategies for nature markets (e.g. nutrient offsetting, water trading, natural capital).</li><li>Build funding models that blend public, private and green finance.</li><li>Develop investable propositions and business cases for nature recovery.</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Modelling & Negotiation</strong></p><ul><li>Lead modelling and costings for catchment-scale delivery.</li><li>Negotiate long-term contracts with buyers and sellers.</li><li>Establish performance, certainty and risk-sharing frameworks.</li></ul><p><strong>SPV / CIC Structuring</strong></p><ul><li>Create and oversee structures (SPVs, CICs, Ltd entities) to enable scalable project delivery.</li><li>Ensure governance, compliance and investor-readiness.</li></ul><p><strong>Green Finance & Investment</strong></p><ul><li>Attract and manage investment from corporate buyers, water companies, financial institutions and government.</li><li>Develop investment prospectuses and performance-based contracting models.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisational Commercial Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Embed commercial thinking across the Foundation.</li><li>Support long-term sustainability planning and pricing strategy.</li><li>Build commercial capability across projects and teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Contracts & Commercial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead contract development, negotiation and risk management.</li><li>Provide oversight for WINEP agreements, partnership frameworks and funding bids.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Represent the Foundation at high-profile forums.</li><li>Collaborate with landowners, farmers, regulators, investors and NGOs.</li><li>Champion investment-readiness and commercial rigour across the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We'd love to speak with you if you bring:</p><ul><li>Strong commercial, business development or green finance experience</li><li>A track record in complex contract negotiation and investment modelling</li><li>Experience in environmental markets, ecosystem services or nature finance</li><li>Confidence working with government, regulators, landowners and private sector buyers</li><li>An entrepreneurial mindset, able to bring structure to emerging markets</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on delivery capability</li></ul><p>Experience with SPVs/CICs, UK biodiversity policy, nutrient neutrality or catchment management is a bonus - but not essential.</p><p><strong>About the Wye & Usk Foundation</strong></p><p>WUF is dedicated to improving the ecology, habitat and water quality of two of the UK's most important river systems.</p><p>Through initiatives like <strong>Resilient Rivers</strong>, they partner with farmers, communities, businesses and public bodies to address flooding, drought, water quality and biodiversity loss at landscape scale. The programme brings together stakeholders to treat the environment as one connected system - because our water challenges can only be solved collaboratively.</p><p>This is your chance to help deliver innovative, nature‑based solutions backed by science, community and long-term investment.</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjg3NzE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">