<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. 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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44MTkyMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<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>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager on behalf of a Global Sales and Distribution business with offices in Borehamwood</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Operations Manager you will lead the day to day business operations across the UK and aim to drive organisational efficiency through improved operational functions, team management and process optimisation - in turn delivering strategic initiative that support the company growth plans. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Oversee daily operations across multiple functions to maximise output and efficiency together with monitoring adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.</li><li>Oversee the output of the Sales Administration, Technical Support/Repairs and Warehouse teams to ensure it is in line with business standards through direct people management.</li><li>Co-ordinate, manage and monitor cross departmental / function work-flow relationships.</li><li>Design, document, implement, coordinate, monitor and continuously improve operational frameworks and processes of departments involved in stock control, customer support and sales invoicing & administration, technical support and repairs.</li><li>Translate strategic priorities into clear, executable operational plans.</li><li>Identify operational risks and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Work closely with managers and team leaders, to support teams to deliver consistently high standards of performance and efficiency ensuring company commitments are being fulfilled.</li><li>Create and manage KPI's and produce ad hoc reporting to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards, and best practices.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will have proven experience in operations management and will have strong commercial awareness and a track record of delivery against KPIS with the ability to lead and drive improvements in order to assist with the ongoing growth and development of the business. You will be an analytical and critical thinker and ideally come from a manufacturing or distribution background.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Operations Manager in Borehamwood is working 5 days a week on site and offering a salary of £75-100K Depending on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTk3NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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">
<br> <br>A global technology business delivering innovative digital solutions across international markets is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join their Manchester team. The company supports large-scale operations worldwide and is recognised as a sector leader. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of the culture, with a focus on continuous improvement and inclusivity.<br><p data-end="749" data-start="520">Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring efficient processes and timely reporting. This role balances technical accounting tasks with strategic oversight.</p><p data-end="777" data-start="751"><strong data-end="775" data-start="751">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="778" data-end="1216"><li data-section-id="1owzkn9" data-start="778" data-end="830"><p data-start="780" data-end="830">Manage accounting across multiple group entities</p></li><li data-section-id="5zzaqt" data-end="891" data-start="831"><p data-end="891" data-start="833">Lead month-end close and consolidate management accounts</p></li><li data-section-id="mkza6j" data-start="892" data-end="984"><p data-end="984" data-start="894">Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="1035" data-start="985" data-section-id="m4mmss"><p data-start="987" data-end="1035">Oversee group-wide billing and reconciliations</p></li><li data-section-id="102vstj" data-start="1036" data-end="1090"><p data-end="1090" data-start="1038">Support audits and ensure compliance documentation</p></li><li data-section-id="1jbp0ig" data-end="1138" data-start="1091"><p data-end="1138" data-start="1093">Identify and implement process improvements</p></li><li data-start="1139" data-end="1216" data-section-id="1c74wn4"><p data-start="1141" data-end="1216">Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex queries</p></li></ul><p data-end="1236" data-start="1218"><strong data-end="1234" data-start="1218">Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1237" data-end="1480"><li data-section-id="102xw9g" data-end="1275" data-start="1237"><p data-start="1239" data-end="1275">Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA</p></li><li data-end="1338" data-start="1276" data-section-id="1wp3wu1"><p data-end="1338" data-start="1278">Advanced Excel skills and interest in AI tools for finance</p></li><li data-start="1339" data-end="1420" data-section-id="gx3hji"><p data-start="1341" data-end="1420">Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, UK GAAP, and IFRS</p></li><li data-start="1421" data-end="1480" data-section-id="120mhyr"><p data-end="1480" data-start="1423">High attention to detail, self-motivated, and organised</p></li></ul><br><br> <br><strong>The business is seeking someone strong on data innovation, to include familiarity with AI tools. </strong><br> <br>This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking technology company.<br> <br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjE1NDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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> </p><p> Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a growing FMCG near Bridgend</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Purpose: </strong></p><p>The FP&A Manager will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the group. Analyse actual performance against plan to identify opportunities, flag risks, and support data-driven decision-making that enhances overall business performance. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear business insight.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Take a proactive role in defining, tracking, and interpreting key financial and operational KPIs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.</li><li>Lead the development of financial modelling, review of key initiatives, work closely with the SLT and senior business leaders.</li><li>Produce insightful internal reports that accurately reflect detailed performance by company and business unit.</li><li>Promote self-service analytics through automated dashboards tailored to stakeholder needs.</li><li>Partner with the senior finance, commercial and operational leadership to gather, challenge, and analyse financial performance across all business areas to drive cost efficiencies and insight-driven performance analytics, budgets and forecasts that reflect strategic priorities.</li><li>Cost Optimisation by identifying a target percentage reduction in total hours or waste per unit each quarter through operational focused projects.</li><li>Working Capital Efficiency: Improving inventory turnover ratios and the cash conversion cycle through stock analysis and the understanding of business units minimum inventory requirements.</li><li>Manage end-to-end forecasting of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.</li><li>Prepare high-quality Board materials that communicate budget assumptions, key drivers, and risks/opportunities.</li><li>Act as a finance lead on strategic projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across the Coppice Packaging Group</li><li>Contribute directly to M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and strategic assessments, under the guidance of the CEO and Finance Director.</li><li>Own monthly performance reporting cycles, including variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights to support decision-making.</li><li>As a senior leader within the Finance team, provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, helping to build capability and a high-performance culture.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and promote best practices in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA with relevant</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>On offer: Salary of to £70,000 plus bonus, benefits and hybrid working - two days on site, three days home working. </strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQ5MTc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant (Permanent Role) | Environmental Services | West London & Buckinghamshire (Hybrid - 3 Days Office) | £58,000 + Bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global Environmental Services organisation to recruit a commercially focused Management Accountant. This is a hybrid role split across sites in West London and Buckinghamshire, with three days per week in the office (across both locations) and two days from home.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-visibility business partnering role supporting operational leadership across key contracts. You'll work closely with Senior Operational Managers, providing meaningful financial insight to drive performance, efficiency and informed decision-making within a large, complex organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Partner closely with Senior Operational Managers and the General Manager to provide financial insight and commercial support.<br /> * Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operational stakeholders.<br /> * Deliver monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.<br /> * Analyse operational data and KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities.<br /> * Act as Finance Business Partner to the Senior Contract Manager, advising on performance improvement and cost control.<br /> * Oversee and report on capital expenditure, ensuring robust financial control.<br /> * Conduct post-investment reviews and long-term financial performance analysis.<br /> * Support continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).<br /> * Proven experience in a Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role within industry.<br /> * Strong experience working with non-finance stakeholders in operational environments.<br /> * Commercially minded, confident and able to influence senior stakeholders.<br /> * Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight.<br /> * Candidates moving directly from practice without industry experience will not be considered.<br /> * Must be comfortable travelling weekly between West London and Buckinghamshire sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£58,000 base salary<br /> * Competitive performance-related bonus<br /> * Hybrid working (3 days in office across two sites, 2 days from home)<br /> * Clear progression opportunities within a large UK finance function<br /> * Exposure to a commercially dynamic operational environment</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join This Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised Environmental Services organisation operating at significant scale across the UK. The business delivers essential infrastructure and operational services that underpin environmental sustainability and long-term energy efficiency, placing it at the centre of critical national operations.</p><p> </p><p>With a well-established and sizeable UK finance function, the organisation offers genuine scope for progression, internal mobility and exposure to senior operational stakeholders. Finance plays a key role in driving commercial performance across contracts, meaning this is not a back-office reporting role but a visible, business-facing position with real influence.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be joining a stable, cash-generative and growing division within a global group, providing both security and long-term career development. For an ambitious Management Accountant looking to deepen their commercial exposure in a complex, operational environment, this role offers breadth, visibility and the opportunity to add measurable value.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDM0MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="133" data-end="687">Robert Half is partnering a Manchester based infrastructure investment manager in the appointment of an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Manager. </p><p data-end="687" data-start="133">Applications are welcome from first-time movers from practice wanting to gain industry exposure. This is down to experience gained in managing a multi-client portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a high level of responsibility and variation at this stage in your career. Must be comfortable working on-site in Manchester city centre.</p><p data-start="133" data-end="687">The role will take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity/project environment. This role is suited to an accountant who thrives in a dynamic setting, can adapt to shifting priorities, and enjoys collaborating closely with a broad range of stakeholders. </p><p data-end="687" data-start="133">This role offers broad exposure across management and statutory accounts, commercial accounting, and company secretarial duties within a niche industry, providing experience beyond typical finance roles. Engagement with lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations teams, and local authorities develops strong commercial and relationship management skills. A collaborative, supportive environment ensures continuous learning and guidance at all levels.</p><p data-end="709" data-start="689">Key responsibilities will include: </p><ul data-end="2803" data-start="2110"><li data-start="79" data-end="610"><p data-start="81" data-end="108"><strong data-start="81" data-end="106">Management Accounting</strong></p><ul data-start="111" data-end="610"><li data-end="230" data-start="111"><p data-start="113" data-end="230">Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile to SUN Systems.</p></li><li data-start="233" data-end="314"><p data-end="314" data-start="235">Maintain accruals, prepayments, amortisation schedules, and related workings.</p></li><li data-start="317" data-end="391"><p data-start="319" data-end="391">Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse actuals versus budget.</p></li><li data-start="394" data-end="454"><p data-start="396" data-end="454">Supervise VAT and CIS return preparation and submission.</p></li><li data-start="457" data-end="548"><p data-end="548" data-start="459">Oversee preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and customer invoices.</p></li><li data-start="551" data-end="610"><p data-start="553" data-end="610">Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="612" data-end="895"><p data-start="614" data-end="640"><strong data-start="614" data-end="638">Financial Accounting</strong></p><ul data-end="895" data-start="643"><li data-end="695" data-start="643"><p data-start="645" data-end="695">Prepare statutory accounts for the annual audit.</p></li><li data-end="774" data-start="698"><p data-start="700" data-end="774">Produce supporting documentation and working papers for year-end audits.</p></li><li data-end="827" data-start="777"><p data-start="779" data-end="827">Liaise with internal and external audit teams.</p></li><li data-end="895" data-start="830"><p data-start="832" data-end="895">Coordinate with tax advisors on corporation tax computations.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="897" data-end="1179"><p data-start="899" data-end="914"><strong data-end="912" data-start="899">Reporting</strong></p><ul data-start="917" data-end="1179"><li data-end="997" data-start="917"><p data-end="997" data-start="919">Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.</p></li><li data-end="1091" data-start="1000"><p data-start="1002" data-end="1091">Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables tied to loan facility agreements.</p></li><li data-start="1094" data-end="1179"><p data-end="1179" data-start="1096">Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="1181" data-end="1344"><p data-end="1215" data-start="1183"><strong data-start="1183" data-end="1213">Company Secretarial Duties</strong></p><ul data-start="1218" data-end="1344"><li data-end="1261" data-start="1218"><p data-start="1220" data-end="1261">Take minutes at project board meetings.</p></li><li data-start="1264" data-end="1344"><p data-start="1266" data-end="1344">Prepare and submit Companies House filings and related formal documentation</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Key requirements for the role:</p><ul data-start="2843" data-end="3439"><li data-end="2248" data-start="2110">ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.</li></ul><ul data-start="2843" data-end="3439"><li data-start="2110" data-end="2248">Multi-entity or multi-project experience and comfortable managing responsibilities across several entities or projects simultaneously.</li><li data-end="2381" data-start="2249"><p data-start="2251" data-end="2381">Flexibility under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while delivering under tight or competing deadlines.</p></li><li data-end="2504" data-start="2382"><p data-start="2384" data-end="2504">A collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, supports colleagues, and contributes positively to team culture.</p></li><li data-start="2596" data-end="2721"><p data-end="2721" data-start="2598">Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client-facing responsibilities, adopting a commercially minded approach.</p></li><li data-end="2803" data-start="2722"><p data-start="2724" data-end="2803">Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to new financial systems and tools.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjIxNjAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our client is a well-established, UK-based financial services organisation with a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions to both consumers and businesses. Operating in a regulated environment, the business has demonstrated consistent growth and continues to invest in its people, technology, and customer offering. With a collaborative culture and a focus on data-driven decision-making, this is an exciting time to join as the company scales its commercial and financial capabilities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join this growing and dynamic organisation. This is a high-impact role supporting senior stakeholders across the business, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to drive performance and strategic decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will lead a small team and act as a key link between finance and operational functions, ensuring financial information is clear, actionable, and aligned to business objectives.</p><br><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic planning and decision-making</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting</li><li>Provide robust challenge and support to drive business performance</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting</li><li>Line management and development of 2 direct reports</li></ul><br><h3><strong>About You</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar commercial finance role</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Confident communicator, able to simplify complex financial information</li><li>Experience managing and developing team members</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and commercially focused</li></ul><br><h3><strong>Desirable (but not essential)</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience within financial services or a regulated environment</li><li>Exposure to fast-paced or high-growth businesses</li></ul><br><h3><strong>What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000</li><li>Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Salford office)</li><li>Private Healthcare</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in shaping business performance</li><li>Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment</li><li>Strong career development prospects</li></ul><br><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to step into a visible, commercially focused role with real influence across the business.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU0Nzc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a forward‑thinking organisation in Edinburgh to appoint an FP&A Manager on a 9-12 month contract. The business is entering an exciting period of change and is strengthening its financial planning capability to support continued growth and operational resilience.</p><p>If you are motivated by the opportunity to shape, influence, and deliver meaningful impact within a developing finance environment, this contract offers the chance to play a pivotal role.</p><br><p> </p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p>This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll act as the financial engine for a key business unit. You'll take ownership of financial planning and analysis, develop robust models, and provide actionable insights that shape strategic decisions. Specific responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process, including long-range planning and insightful reporting for senior leadership.</li><li>Driving the preparation of accurate, timely management reports and writing clear, compelling commentary that explains the "why" behind the numbers.</li><li>Managing weekly cash flow forecasting and conducting in-depth variance and trend analysis to identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Partnering with operational teams to challenge assumptions, track spend, and deliver cost efficiencies.</li><li>Supporting major projects and business cases with rigorous financial modelling and decision support.</li><li>Enhancing financial processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.</li></ul><h3><strong>About You</strong></h3><p>We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth environment. The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Demonstrable success in an FP&A role with responsibility for outputs and insights.</li><li><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong> Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capabilities; experience building models from scratch.</li><li><strong>Analytical Mindset:</strong> Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.</li><li><strong>Communication Skills:</strong> Confidence in presenting financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and senior leadership.</li><li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Comfortable managing multiple priorities and operating in an environment of complexity and change.</li><li><strong>Preferred:</strong> Professional qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) and experience in manufacturing is desirable</li></ul><h3><strong>What's On Offer?</strong></h3><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll have the autonomy to shape processes and make a tangible impact. You'll enjoy a varied role with exposure to strategic projects and opportunities for career progression. Salary will sit within a range of <strong>£70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits</strong>, with hybrid or remote working options available.</p><br><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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uODMyMjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing organisation to recruit for a Commercial Manager. This is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex domestic contracts - from bid stage through negotiation, execution and close-out. You will play a key role in supporting major programmes and safeguarding commercial interests across the business.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite)</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full <strong>route-to-contract process</strong>, driving commercial strategy during competitive bids</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts, proposals, pricing models and terms & conditions</li><li>Oversee commercial performance throughout contract delivery and close-out</li><li>Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities</li><li>Act as the primary commercial contact for customers and key internal stakeholders</li><li>Provide regular reporting and commercial insight to senior leadership</li><li>Support dispute resolution and ensure contractual compliance</li><li>Line management responsibility for junior commercial professionals</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven Commercial Management experience within a <strong>defence or highly regulated environment</strong></li><li>Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex contracts</li><li>Knowledge of UK public sector or defence contracting frameworks (desirable)</li><li>Strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills</li><li>Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams</li><li>Previous leadership or line management experience</li><li>Able to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Performance-related bonus</li><li>Competitive pension contribution (up to 14% combined)</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Excellent on-site facilities</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTYwMTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="85" data-start="0"> </p><p><strong>Financial Analyst - Global Finance</strong></p><p>Are you a detail-driven Financial Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights? We're looking for a finance professional to join a global finance team supporting operations across 30+ countries, managing a multi-million-dollar international programme budget.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence financial decision-making, and contribute to the performance of a large-scale global operation. If you enjoy financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and driving process improvements, this could be an excellent next step in your career.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Analyst, you will support the Global Finance Manager in managing financial planning and operational performance across a large international programme. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This position involves working with stakeholders across multiple regions, providing visibility into financial performance while ensuring strong governance and cost control.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide analysis against targets</li><li>Conduct cost analysis, profitability reviews, and regional performance assessments</li><li>Build financial models to support business cases and scenario planning</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities through data analysis and trend monitoring</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end invoice processing across global operational teams</li><li>Ensure financial controls and audit standards are maintained</li><li>Review and reconcile expense reporting and financial documentation</li><li>Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare clear financial reports and performance insights for leadership</li><li>Partner with global teams to improve forecast accuracy and financial transparency</li><li>Communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing processes</li><li>Help develop internal reporting frameworks and KPIs</li><li>Document processes to ensure consistency and business continuity</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Strong Excel skills and advanced data analysis capability</li><li>Experience working with financial systems or reporting tools</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with Power BI or other data visualisation tools</li><li>Experience supporting international or multi-site operations</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Right to work in the UK</li><li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information</li><li>Able to provide 5 years of employment history for background screening</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Work on a large-scale international programme</li><li>Gain exposure to global financial operations</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial performance and strategy</li><li>Collaborative environment working with cross-functional global teams</li><li>Strong opportunity for career growth within finance</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uOTc5MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager - High‑Growth Data Centre & Infrastructure Environment</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly scaling organisation operating at the forefront of AI, advanced computing, and large‑scale digital infrastructure to recruit a high‑calibre FP&A Manager.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a fast‑growing, capital‑intensive business where finance is central to shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling global expansion.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>You'll join an innovative and engineering‑led environment delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable data centre and digital infrastructure solutions. As FP&A Manager, you'll help define financial strategy, strengthen planning processes, and influence high‑value investment decisions.</p><h3><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></h3><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgets, long‑range plans, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Build and enhance financial models to support strategic and investment decisions</li><li>Conduct in‑depth variance and performance analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Management Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Produce accurate monthly/quarterly reporting with insightful commentary</li><li>Identify performance risks, trends, and opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Capital Expenditure & Investment Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support oversight of £100m+ annual capex programmes</li><li>Monitor project spend and alignment with budgets and investor expectations</li><li>Manage reporting related to project financing and loan covenants</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Finance Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with technical, operational, and commercial teams</li><li>Drive process improvements, strengthen systems (e.g., NetSuite), and enhance automation</li><li>Support the development of scalable finance processes</li></ul><p><strong>Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor junior members as the function expands</li></ul><h3><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h3><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)</li><li>3-5 years' experience in FP&A or commercial finance</li><li>Strong financial modelling and Excel capability</li><li>ERP experience (NetSuite or SAP preferred)</li><li>Evidence of improving processes and delivering actionable insights</li></ul><p><strong>Industry Background</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ideal:</strong> data centres, infrastructure, energy, telecoms, engineering, or other capex‑heavy environments</li><li>Open to strong FP&A talent from project‑based, capital‑intensive industries</li></ul><p><strong>Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Highly analytical with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex financial information</li><li>Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on in a scaling environment</li></ul><h3><strong>Why Join?</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Impact:</strong> Influence financial strategy in a high‑growth, global business</li><li><strong>Progression:</strong> Significant exposure and career advancement opportunities</li><li><strong>Environment:</strong> Collaborative, future‑focused team working in a cutting‑edge sector</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yMTMzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delight to be supporting a growing familybuiness who are seeking to expand their team with a new Project Co-Ordinator</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Projects Co‑ordinator<br /> <strong>Department:</strong> Operations<br /> <strong>Reports To:</strong> Team Leader<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Taffs Well (Office‑based)<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> 8:00am - 4:00pm<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 + Performance Bonus<br /> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> [Insert if Permanent/Full‑time]<br /> <strong>Seniority:</strong> Ideally a senior, experienced individual from a construction‑related background</p><h2><strong>Purpose of the Role</strong></h2><p>The Projects Co‑ordinator plays a crucial role in managing the delivery of projects from point of handover through to completion and invoicing. This role supports the sales team by owning the operational delivery process, ensuring projects are planned, communicated, procured, and executed efficiently. You will act as a key link between clients, internal teams, and contractors, maintaining strong communication and project oversight throughout.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>1. Project Handover & Initiation</strong></h3><ul><li>Receive and interpret project instructions from the Sales/Contracts team.</li><li>Conduct thorough handovers, ensuring all project requirements, specifications, and client expectations are clearly understood.</li><li>Use the project checklist, add details to the Project Tracker, and upload fully marked‑up drawings to FIELDWIRE.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Team player, responsible, accountable, strong attention to detail.</li></ul><h3><strong>2. Client & Internal Coordination</strong></h3><ul><li>Liaise with customers (often contractors) to arrange site surveys, installation dates, and pre‑start meetings.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the Contracts Manager and Surveyor.</li><li>Ensure all delivery and installation planning aligns with quoted works.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Open communication, organised.</li></ul><h3><strong>3. Health & Safety & RAMS Preparation</strong></h3><ul><li>Prepare Health & Safety documentation and RAMS based on survey requirements (including access equipment).</li><li>Upload RAMS and associated documents to client systems such as Aconnex or Asite.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Professional, friendly, responsible; willing to travel or stay away when required.</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Project Reporting & Financial Tracking</strong></h3><ul><li>Add assigned projects to the Outstanding Project Installations Report.</li><li>Ensure figures are accurate for monthly invoicing and liaise weekly with the Finance Director.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Accurate, time‑managed, transparent communication.</li></ul><h3><strong>5. Procurement & Scheduling</strong></h3><ul><li>Update the purchasing agenda promptly with accurate dates upon survey completion.</li><li>Schedule goods in line with client expectations.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Clear communication, accuracy.</li></ul><h3><strong>6. Supply Chain & Installation Coordination</strong></h3><ul><li>Obtain regular supply updates and communicate them to site teams.</li><li>Arrange subcontractor installation teams following guidance from the Contracts Manager and Installation Resource Manager.</li><li>Submit RAMS to relevant stakeholders.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Clear communication, teamwork across Swanmac offices.</li></ul><h3><strong>7. Installation Planning</strong></h3><ul><li>Confirm installation dates with contractors, ensuring goods, equipment, and installation resources are planned effectively.</li><li>Ensure FIELDWIRE access is granted and all installation documentation is clearly marked and accessible.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Organised, communicative, team‑orientated.</li></ul><h3><strong>8. Project Completion</strong></h3><ul><li>Maintain regular communication with installation teams and customers to drive projects to completion on time and within budget.</li><li>Update the Project Tracker and submit FIELDWIRE completion reports as required.</li><li>Maintain the issues tracker and resolve outstanding actions swiftly.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Accountable, honest, reliable.</li></ul><h3><strong>9. Team Meetings & KPI Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Attend daily team meetings.</li><li>Submit weekly KPIs to the Team Leader.<br /> <strong>Standards:</strong> Organised, detail‑focused, effective diary management.</li></ul><h2><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></h2><ul><li>Strong project coordination or operational delivery experience</li><li>Ideally from a construction or installation‑based industry</li><li>Senior experience or the ability to confidently operate at a senior level</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills</li><li>High level of organisation and attention to detail</li><li>Strong IT proficiency and document management skills</li><li>Comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders simultaneously</li></ul><h2><strong>Experience & Qualifications (Desirable)</strong></h2><ul><li>Experience in construction, fit‑out, installation, or related project environments</li><li>Familiarity with FIELDWIRE or similar platforms</li><li>Experience preparing RAMS and Health & Safety documentation</li><li>Knowledge of contractor portals (Aconnex, Asite etc.)</li></ul><br><p>Please apply for a confidentail discussion </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNjA4NzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="109" data-end="303"><strong data-end="144" data-start="109">Assistant Management Accountant</strong><br data-end="147" data-start="144" /> <strong data-end="160" data-start="147">Location:</strong> Royston, Hertfordshire<br / data-start="183" data-end="186"> <strong data-end="197" data-start="186">Salary:</strong> £35,000<br / data-start="205" data-end="208"> <strong data-start="208" data-end="228">Working Pattern:</strong> Fully Office Based (5 Days per Week)<br / data-start="265" data-end="268"> <strong data-start="268" data-end="285">Reporting To:</strong> Head of Finance</p><p data-start="305" data-end="620">Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business in Royston for an <strong data-end="195" data-start="160">Assistant Management Accountant</strong>. This hands-on role supports the Head of Finance and offers exposure to management accounts, multi-currency reporting, and day-to-day finance operations. You will also have regular interaction with the Managing Director and the US parent company, with opportunities for career progression.</p><h3 data-section-id="ixx92j" data-start="627" data-end="639">The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As <strong>Assistant Management Accountant based in Royston</strong>, you will support the Head of Finance in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The role is varied and requires someone comfortable working across transactional finance, reporting, reconciliations, and financial administration.</p><p>You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and ensuring financial processes run efficiently.</p><h3 data-start="811" data-end="835" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Assist with <strong data-start="850" data-end="881">monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Process <strong data-start="894" data-end="937">receipts, payments, and reconciliations</strong></li><li>Manage <strong data-start="949" data-end="981">sales and purchase invoicing</strong></li><li>Support <strong data-end="1012" data-start="994">credit control</strong> and chase outstanding debt</li><li>Assist with <strong data-start="1056" data-end="1080">cash flow monitoring</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong data-end="1108" data-start="1093">audit files</strong> and support the annual audit</li><li>Produce <strong data-start="1150" data-end="1169">royalty reports</strong></li><li>Support <strong data-end="1222" data-start="1182">Amazon reporting and reconciliations</strong></li><li>Perform <strong data-end="1269" data-start="1235">multi-currency reconciliations</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong data-start="1286" data-end="1316">VAT returns (UK & Ireland)</strong></li><li>Provide <strong data-start="1329" data-end="1357">ad hoc financial support</strong> to the Head of Finance</li></ul><h3 data-start="1389" data-end="1409" data-section-id="h4ahwd">Key Requirements</h3><p>Experience in an <strong data-start="1429" data-end="1488">Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role</strong><br />Experience supporting <strong data-start="1515" data-end="1550">management accounts preparation</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;" data-end="1585" data-start="1555">Strong working knowledge of:</p><p>Receipts and payments<br />Sales and purchase invoicing<br />Credit control<br />Experience preparing audit documentation<br />Exposure to multi-currency reconciliations<br />Experience assisting with VAT returns<br />Strong IT and financial systems skills<br />Experience with Pegasus Opera is an advantage, not essential<br />Experience with royalty reporting or Amazon reporting is beneficial<br />Invoice discounting experience desirable but not essential</p><ul><li>Must be <strong>highly organised</strong> with strong <strong>attention to detail</strong>.</li><li>Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced finance environment.</li><li>Must live within <strong>15 miles of Royston</strong> and hold a <strong>valid driving licence</strong>.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="la9i1k" data-end="2110" data-start="2089"> </h3><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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjMyNTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller - Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Keighley</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £65,000 -£70,000, plus additional benefits</p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance are recruiting a Financial Controller on behalf of a well established manufacturing business based in Keighley. This successful organisation is part of a highly acquisitive global group with exciting growth plans, offering long term opportunity for an ambitious finance leader.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior finance professional with strong finance business partnering capability and a proven track record of influencing operational decision‑making.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will take full financial leadership for the manufacturing site - ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely reporting, and meaningful insight that supports operational and strategic performance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month end close and management accounts process, ensuring all reconciliations and group deadlines are met.</li><li>Produce monthly board reports with commentary on performance.</li><li>Maintain strong financial reporting, policies, controls and processes, drive system and process improvements.</li><li>Lead annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Business partner with department heads to understand costs, challenge variances and improve financial outcomes</li><li>Drive working capital improvements, particularly around inventory</li><li>Coach and develop a small finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)</li><li>Must have worked within a similar Financial Controller within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Proven experience within continuous improvement</li><li>Strong data handling and analysis skills with experience using systems to drive efficiency</li><li>Strong leadership within finance teams with a coaching mindset and a collaborative style</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of the finances for a key manufacturing site within a highly respected organisation. You'll have real influence, visibility and the ability to shape both operational performance and the wider finance function.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary £65,000 - £70,000 plus</li><li>A range of additional benefits</li><li>Hybrid work model</li><li>Future career progression</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjI5NDA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Interim Transformational Finance Shared Services Manager </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 6-9 Months<br /><strong>Day Rate:</strong> Up to £750 per day<br /><strong>IR35 Status:</strong> Outside IR35<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote (UK) with limited UK and international travel at the start of the assignment</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Transformational Finance Shared Services Manager</strong> to lead a key <strong>Billing and Cash Collection transformation programme</strong> within a high-growth <strong>SaaS organisation</strong>.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This role will focus on improving <strong>Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes</strong>, driving greater <strong>billing accuracy</strong>, and significantly enhancing <strong>cash collection performance</strong>. The successful candidate will undertake a rapid assessment of existing processes and implement improvements that strengthen the overall shared services finance operation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a <strong>hands-on transformation role</strong> suited to a <strong>career interim</strong> with a strong track record of delivering operational improvements and measurable financial impact within complex and fast-paced environments.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Lead the transformation of <strong>Billing and Cash Collection processes</strong> across the finance shared services function</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Conduct a rapid <strong>diagnostic review of current Order-to-Cash processes</strong>, identifying inefficiencies and improvement opportunities</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Implement improvements to <strong>billing accuracy, invoicing cycles, and collections performance</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Drive reductions in <strong>DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)</strong> and improve overall <strong>cash conversion</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Work closely with <strong>Finance, Sales, and Customer Success teams</strong> to ensure alignment between commercial activity and billing operations</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Introduce <strong>best practice processes, controls, and reporting frameworks</strong> within the shared services environment</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Deliver scalable improvements aligned to <strong>SaaS subscription and usage-based billing models</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Engage with senior stakeholders and provide clear reporting on progress and outcomes</p></li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Career Interim Transformation Specialist</strong> with a strong portfolio of successful assignments</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Proven experience delivering <strong>Finance Shared Services transformation programmes</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Strong background in <strong>Billing, Invoicing and Cash Collection / Order-to-Cash transformation</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Demonstrated ability to deliver improvements in <strong>DSO, billing efficiency, and cash collection performance</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>SaaS or subscription-based business experience is essential</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience operating within <strong>international or multi-entity environments</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Comfortable operating in both <strong>strategic and hands-on delivery roles</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Exposure to <strong>Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Source-to-Pay processes</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience implementing <strong>process automation or finance system improvements</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Background in <strong>global shared services or SSC operating models</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 6-9 months</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £500 -£750 per day</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>IR35 Status:</strong> Outside IR35</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Fully remote with some UK and limited international travel at the beginning of the contract</p></li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a <strong>high-calibre career interim</strong> who thrives in transformation environments and can deliver meaningful improvements within a defined contract period.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjQwNTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager</strong></p><p>Location: Normanton<br />Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE<br /><br /></p><p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance is recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a thriving manufacturing business based in Normanton. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller , you will take full ownership of the finance function. In this hands-on role, you will oversee all day to day finance operations whilst managing a small team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the month-end process, including preparation and review of journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation/amortisation, and revenue recognition</li><li>Conduct P&L analysis and provide insightful commentary</li><li>Prepare and monitor weekly group cash flow reports</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and revenue adjustments</li><li>Maintain the fixed assets register and oversee forecasting and analysis</li><li>Monitor project costs and manage weekly payment runs</li><li>Reconcile multi-currency bank statements</li><li>Manage expenses and credit card transactions</li><li>Produce weekly management reports and prepare payroll</li><li>Drive best practices and efficiencies across the finance function </li><li>Oversee a small finance team, ensuring deadlines and accuracy are met.</li><li>Support the year-end audit process by compiling and organising required documentation</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA / CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager role - manufacturing experience advantageous </li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide clear financial insights</li><li>Strong leadership skills with experience overseeing a small team</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Career development and progression opportunities.</li><li>Hybrid work model and flexible working hours</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjkzODQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a growing PE backed education and training business based in south east London, but globally recognised. They support thousands of adults & juniors annually across several countries offering academic, professional and education training services.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a qualified high-calibre Finance Business Partner to join their finance department, and providing commercial and monthly reporting support.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will take ownership of preparation of monthly accounts (P&L, Balance Sheets, KPI's etc.) as well as business partnering to provide commercial insights to senior leadership. They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support decision-making.</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting, tracking performance against KPIs and driving accountability across the business.</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts, board packs and variance analysis, with clear, actionable commentary.</li><li>Monitor financial and operational performance, including revenue, costs, cash flow and debtor management.</li><li>Own cash flow reporting and working capital management, supporting effective cash collection.</li><li>Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>Manage day-to-day finance operations (AP/AR, invoicing, payments) ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Lead audit processes, VAT monitoring and compliance activities.</li><li>Support contract management, cost control and process improvements across the division.</li><li>Line management of a junior team member supporting with on-going development and day-to-day supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Finance Business Partner position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proficiency within management accounts preparation and forecasting.</li><li>Strong evidence of business partnering and managing stakeholders.</li><li>Strong experience in owning P&L and cashflow forecasting.</li><li>Experience in the education sector would be beneficial.</li><li>Evidence of line management would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience working within a multi-site business environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 1-2 days in office</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjE0NjcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients.</p><p>Following a period of significant international growth, the business is investing heavily in strengthening its finance capability and is now seeking a Financial Controller to play a critical role in shaping a scalable, best-in-class finance function.</p><p>This is a high-impact, process-improvement led role, ideal for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys improving systems, implementing controls, and building efficient processes in a fast-paced scale-up environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll play a central role in improving and strengthening financial operations as the company continues to scale globally.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the monthly group consolidation process across a growing international structure, ensuring accurate reporting in line with UK GAAP / FRS 101.<br /> * Improving and evolving the month-end close process, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and stronger financial controls.<br /> * Reviewing and strengthening financial controls and documentation, ensuring appropriate governance as the business scales.<br /> * Ensuring accurate revenue recognition processes, including deferrals, accruals, and reconciliations across both SaaS subscription and transaction-based revenue streams.<br /> * Supporting the development of management reporting and departmental insights, ensuring consistency between budget, forecasts, and actuals.<br /> * Leading improvements across AP and AR processes, ensuring effective controls, timely invoicing and collections, and accurate posting of transactions.<br /> * Reviewing complex or evolving commercial arrangements such as invoice factoring, rebates, early payment discounts, and sales commission structures, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.<br /> * Designing and implementing new processes for areas such as sales commission reporting and performance tracking.<br /> * Working closely with internal teams to review new commercial contracts and business initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting and financial treatment.<br /> * Overseeing the preparation of group and local entity statutory accounts and audits, ensuring timely completion and evaluating external providers where necessary.<br /> * Ensuring compliance with global reporting, audit, and tax requirements across a growing international entity structure.<br /> * Supporting the development of cash flow forecasting, including weekly and 13-week cash forecasts.<br /> * Partnering with the Data team to improve financial data visualisation, reporting dashboards, and KPI tracking.<br /> * Identifying further opportunities to automate reporting and streamline finance processes as the business continues to scale.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).<br /> * 5+ years' post-qualification experience, with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.<br /> * Experience operating within a high-growth, international business, ideally within SaaS, FinTech, or technology environments.<br /> * Demonstrable experience improving finance processes, implementing controls, and driving operational improvements.<br /> * Strong experience across financial reporting, audit, tax compliance, and management accounting.<br /> * Comfortable reviewing and accounting for complex commercial arrangements and evolving business models.<br /> * Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced scale-up environment.<br /> * Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.<br /> </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * A high-growth FinTech / SaaS environment with a global customer base and international operations.<br /> * The opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.<br /> * The chance to build scalable processes and controls that will support the company's next phase of growth.<br /> * A collaborative, ambitious culture where initiative, innovation, and ownership are genuinely encouraged.<br /> * Clear opportunities for career progression within a scaling international organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling technology business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.</p><p>You'll play a central role in strengthening the finance function, improving financial processes, and building the controls and infrastructure needed to support international scale. From reviewing complex commercial arrangements to optimising month-end processes and driving automation, your work will have a direct impact on how the business operates and grows.</p><p>If you're a technically strong, improvement-focused finance professional who enjoys solving problems, building structure, and leading change in a scale-up environment, this role offers a fantastic platform to make a meaningful impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODExMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>LEGAL EXECUTIVE - TEMPORARY - 3 MONTHS - UP TO £210/DAY </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client in their search for a temporary Legal Executive, offering hybrid working and up to £210/day! </p><p data-start="180" data-end="384">This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day legal, corporate governance, and compliance activities of the business. You'll play a key part in keeping our legal and corporate processes running smoothly and is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is comfortable working with stakeholders across the business. You'll bring experience in corporate legal or company secretarial work, ideally gained within an in-house legal team or professional services environment. As part of a collaborative legal team, you'll also support wider business priorities as needed.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title: </strong>Legal Executive </li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: £200 - £210/day </li><li><strong>Location</strong>: London </li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time - flexible with days onsite, depending on candidate location</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: ASAP </li><li><strong>End date:</strong> June 2026 </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the administration and maintenance of the Group's corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Prepare and manage statutory filings, resolutions, and corporate records.</li><li>Maintain entity registers, minute books, and organisational charts.</li><li>Assist with company incorporations, restructures, and entity closures.</li><li>Liaise with external corporate service providers, registrars, and local advisors.</li><li>Support ongoing compliance requirements, including annual filings and director/officer updates.</li><li>Help maintain internal policies and compliance documentation.</li><li>Assist with audit and due diligence requests.</li><li>Track legal and regulatory deadlines to ensure filings and actions are completed on time.</li><li>Work closely with teams across Finance, Procurement, Product, and Operations.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for routine legal and corporate governance queries.</li><li>Escalate more complex matters to senior members of the legal team when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>2-5 years' experience in a corporate legal, company secretarial, or governance-focused role.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Able to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Demonstrates sound commercial judgement and understands business priorities.</li><li>Confident communicator who can explain legal matters clearly and practically.</li><li>Strong written communication skills, able to draft clear correspondence and guidance.</li><li>Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in a growing and evolving business.</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to work.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNTU0OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - PERMANENT - £61,003 - HYBRID - BIRMINGHAM</strong></p><p data-start="259" data-end="530">Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a purpose-driven organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller, offering hybrid working and up to £61k! </p><p data-end="749" data-start="532">This is more than a traditional Financial Controller position - this is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing finance team. You'll play a central role in strengthening financial operations, improving systems and processes, and helping the organisation deliver meaningful impact. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll take ownership of financial control, reporting, and compliance while leading a capable finance team. Alongside core responsibilities, you'll be instrumental in modernising finance - exploring automation, improving systems, and driving smarter ways of working.</p><p data-start="532" data-end="749"><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title: </strong>Financial Controller </li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £61,003</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Birmingham </li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: full-time - hybrid - 2-3 days onsite, rest working from home </li></ul><p data-start="532" data-end="749"><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and financial returns.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, capex reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and adherence to relevant legislation.</li><li>Manage VAT and corporation tax submissions.</li><li>Provide financial oversight and support to associated entities.</li><li>Review, map, and enhance financial processes.</li><li>Drive improvements across finance systems and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Champion the use of automation and emerging technologies (including AI).</li><li>Continuously evolve the chart of accounts to reflect business needs.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management in collaboration with stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals.</li><li>Set clear objectives and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Promote an inclusive, collaborative working environment.</li><li>Manage the audit process and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and internal policy requirements.</li><li>Partner with budget holders and senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Strong experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, FRS 102, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience improving financial systems, processes, and controls.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong financial systems expertise.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzQwNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newcastle <br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £65,000, plus bonus</p><p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance have partnered with a fast rowing international consultancy business in their search for a Finance Business Partner. In this role you will support the financial management, commercial performance and reporting across a portfolio of projects. This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking for strong exposure to senior stakeholders, commercial decision making and end‑to‑end project financial ownership.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial running of project activities across the region. You'll provide insight, challenge and support to senior operational leaders, while managing core financial processes and driving overall performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary finance contact for senior managers across the region.</li><li>Provide commercial insight and analysis to support project decisions.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead month end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Complete monthly revenue and sub consultant accruals in line with IFRS 15.</li><li>Track and report monthly risks, opportunities and project performance.</li><li>Prepare monthly commercial outlooks and challenge assumptions where needed.</li><li>Produce clear monthly performance packs for senior leadership.</li><li>Support analysis of operating costs and productivity.</li></ul><ul><li>Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure accurate projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA).</li><li>Strong grounding in financial accounting and month End processes.</li><li>Experience reviewing budgets, forecasts and financial performance.</li><li>Confidence communicating financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive, dynamic mindset with confidence to present and challenge.</li><li>Advanced Excel</li><li>Understanding of IFRS project accounting</li></ul><p><strong>What's in for you?</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000- £65,000 base salary, plus bonus</li><li>Hybrid work pattern</li><li>A range of exciting benefits</li><li>Future career 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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjE1MTc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="284" data-start="120"><strong data-start="120" data-end="134">Job Title:</strong> Commercial Finance Analyst<br data-start="173" / data-end="176"> <strong data-start="176" data-end="189">Function:</strong> Finance<br data-end="200" / data-start="197"> <strong data-end="213" data-start="200">Location:</strong> Greenford<br data-end="226" data-start="223" /> <strong data-end="243" data-start="226">Reporting To:</strong> Commercial Finance Analyst Manager</p><h3 data-start="286" data-end="306">About the Role</h3><p data-end="660" data-start="307">This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, multi-category FMCG organisation committed to delivering sustainable growth, innovation, and strong commercial performance. The role plays a critical part in supporting the UK commercial finance agenda through high-quality financial analysis, business partnering, and strategic planning support.</p><p data-start="662" data-end="958">The position is central to strengthening core business performance, unlocking commercial synergies, and helping build a future-ready organisation. It focuses on delivering actionable insights into financial performance, category trends, and long-term planning to support growth and profitability.</p><h2 data-end="1257" data-start="1232">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="1259" data-end="1297">Performance Reporting & Analysis</h3><ul data-end="1605" data-start="1298"><li data-start="1298" data-end="1416"><p data-start="1300" data-end="1416">Support monthly and quarterly performance packs, KPI dashboards, and reporting for the UK Commercial business unit</p></li><li data-start="1417" data-end="1480"><p data-start="1419" data-end="1480">Analyse performance by business unit, channel, and category</p></li><li data-end="1540" data-start="1481"><p data-start="1483" data-end="1540">Provide insights on mix, margin, and promotional impact</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1541"><p data-end="1605" data-start="1543">Deliver ad hoc analysis on trends and commercial performance</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1644" data-start="1607">Revenue Growth Management (RGM)</h3><ul data-end="2027" data-start="1645"><li data-start="1645" data-end="1767"><p data-end="1767" data-start="1647">Enable data-driven decision-making using market trends, customer behaviour, price elasticity, and competitive analysis</p></li><li data-start="1768" data-end="1820"><p data-start="1770" data-end="1820">Maintain customer and SKU profitability matrices</p></li><li data-start="1821" data-end="1878"><p data-end="1878" data-start="1823">Support external benchmarking and commercial analysis</p></li><li data-start="1879" data-end="1948"><p data-end="1948" data-start="1881">Contribute to pricing and trade promotion optimisation strategies</p></li><li data-start="1949" data-end="2027"><p data-end="2027" data-start="1951">Produce and share monthly and quarterly dashboards for senior stakeholders</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2062" data-start="2029">Trade Investment Management</h3><ul data-end="2399" data-start="2063"><li data-end="2171" data-start="2063"><p data-end="2171" data-start="2065">Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams to define optimal pricing and promotional guidelines</p></li><li data-start="2172" data-end="2252"><p data-start="2174" data-end="2252">Ensure trade investment controls are followed and deviations are highlighted</p></li><li data-start="2253" data-end="2329"><p data-end="2329" data-start="2255">Operate closed-loop promotional evaluation processes and embed learnings</p></li><li data-start="2330" data-end="2399"><p data-start="2332" data-end="2399">Identify opportunities to optimise promotional efficiency and ROI</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2426" data-start="2401">Business Partnering</h3><ul data-end="2694" data-start="2427"><li data-end="2484" data-start="2427"><p data-end="2484" data-start="2429">Act as a finance partner to Sales and Marketing teams</p></li><li data-start="2485" data-end="2538"><p data-end="2538" data-start="2487">Provide clarity on actual vs forecast performance</p></li><li data-end="2600" data-start="2539"><p data-end="2600" data-start="2541">Identify opportunities to maximise commercial performance</p></li><li data-end="2694" data-start="2601"><p data-end="2694" data-start="2603">Support cross-functional projects including NPD, business planning, and customer strategy</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2696" data-end="2732">Planning & Forecasting Support</h3><ul data-end="3016" data-start="2733"><li data-end="2812" data-start="2733"><p data-end="2812" data-start="2735">Assist with short, mid, and long-term planning cycles (LE, Budget, and MTP)</p></li><li data-start="2813" data-end="2880"><p data-end="2880" data-start="2815">Support timeline management and delivery of planning milestones</p></li><li data-start="2881" data-end="2953"><p data-end="2953" data-start="2883">Ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholder requirements</p></li><li data-start="2954" data-end="3016"><p data-end="3016" data-start="2956">Communicate plans and insights clearly across the business</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="3069" data-start="3018">Systems & Reporting (Trade Planning Platform)</h3><ul data-start="3070" data-end="3437"><li data-start="3070" data-end="3158"><p data-end="3158" data-start="3072">Support administration and data accuracy within the trade planning management system</p></li><li data-start="3159" data-end="3264"><p data-end="3264" data-start="3161">Produce regular reports including promotional calendars, weeks on deal, and promotional profitability</p></li><li data-start="3265" data-end="3351"><p data-start="3267" data-end="3351">Collaborate with IT and system partners on enhancements and reporting improvements</p></li><li data-start="3352" data-end="3437"><p data-end="3437" data-start="3354">Use system insights to identify trends and performance optimisation opportunities</p></li></ul><h2 data-start="3444" data-end="3473">Critical Success Factors</h2><ul data-end="4134" data-start="3474"><li data-start="3474" data-end="3574"><p data-end="3574" data-start="3476">Studying towards a professional qualification (preferably CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)</p></li><li data-end="3640" data-start="3575"><p data-start="3577" data-end="3640">2-5 years of relevant experience within a UK FMCG environment</p></li><li data-end="3706" data-start="3641"><p data-end="3706" data-start="3643">Strong financial accounting knowledge (P&L and balance sheet)</p></li><li data-start="3707" data-end="3756"><p data-start="3709" data-end="3756">Experience in forecasting and planning cycles</p></li><li data-start="3757" data-end="3826"><p data-end="3826" data-start="3759">Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li><li data-start="3827" data-end="3898"><p data-end="3898" data-start="3829">Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management</p></li><li data-end="3948" data-start="3899"><p data-end="3948" data-start="3901">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</p></li><li data-start="3949" data-end="4001"><p data-end="4001" data-start="3951">Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) preferred</p></li><li data-start="4002" data-end="4045"><p data-start="4004" data-end="4045">Familiarity with FMCG industry dynamics</p></li><li data-end="4134" data-start="4046"><p data-start="4048" data-end="4134">Proactive mindset with strong ownership and adaptability in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><h2 data-end="4161" data-start="4141">Core Behaviours</h2><ul data-start="4162" data-end="4369"><li data-end="4201" data-start="4162"><p data-start="4164" data-end="4201">Consumer and customer-first mindset</p></li><li data-end="4240" data-start="4202"><p data-start="4204" data-end="4240">Strong execution and collaboration</p></li><li data-start="4241" data-end="4273"><p data-end="4273" data-start="4243">Ownership and accountability</p></li><li data-end="4315" data-start="4274"><p data-end="4315" data-start="4276">Continuous improvement and innovation</p></li><li data-start="4316" data-end="4369"><p data-start="4318" data-end="4369">High ethical standards and professional integrity</p></li></ul><h2 data-end="4403" data-start="4376">About the Organisation</h2><p data-end="4758" data-start="4404">We are a global, multi-category FMCG business with a diverse portfolio across food and beverage categories, focused on innovation, health, convenience, and premium offerings. With a strong presence in international markets, the organisation is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and delivering value to consumers and stakeholders.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNDk2NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">