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Head of Change Management
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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- GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Head of Change </strong></p><p><strong>London CIV | London | Executive Leadership Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half has been exclusively retained by London CIV and are acting as the sole recruitment partner as they seek to hire a Head of Change.</p><p> </p><p>London CIV is one of the largest public sector asset pools in the UK, responsible for managing and investing assets on behalf of London Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds. As the firm continues to evolve and expand its capabilities, they are seeking an exceptional Head of Change to lead and embed enterprise-wide change across the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a high-profile leadership role with significant influence across the business, helping to shape the future of London CIV while ensuring change is delivered effectively, sustainably, and in line with our strategic objectives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As Head of Change, you will establish and lead London CIV's change management function, providing oversight of a diverse portfolio of strategic, operational, regulatory, and technology-driven initiatives.</p><p>Working closely with the Executive Committee and senior stakeholders, you will ensure that change programmes are prioritised, governed, and delivered successfully, driving measurable benefits while maintaining operational resilience and stakeholder confidence.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role within a purpose-driven organisation operating at the heart of the UK's public sector investment landscape.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities will include: </strong></p><ul><li>Strategic Leadership</li><li>Change Delivery & Governance</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement</li><li>Leadership & Capability Development</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Successful Candidate</strong></p><p>The successful Head of Change will be experienced change and transformation leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-wide change within a regulated financial services environment. You will combine strategic thinking with strong execution capability, and be comfortable operating at Executive level, influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes across diverse teams.</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience leading enterprise-wide change and transformation programmes within regulated financial services environments, including asset management, pensions, wealth management, or related sectors.</li><li>Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives.</li><li>Strong understanding of governance, risk management, regulatory requirements, and change delivery best practice.</li><li>Experience working closely with Executive Committees and senior leadership teams.</li><li>Proven people leadership, including building and managing high-performing change and transformation teams.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong communication and influencing capabilities.</li><li>A commitment to professionalism, integrity, and public service values.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of LGPS, asset pooling, or public sector investment organisations.</li><li>Understanding of FCA regulatory frameworks, including ICARA.</li><li>Experience leading technology-enabled transformation programmes.</li><li>Formal change management qualifications or equivalent practical experience.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Join London CIV?</strong></p><p>London CIV plays a vital role in helping London's local authority pension funds achieve better outcomes through collaboration, scale, and strong governance.</p><p>This role offers:</p><ul><li>A unique opportunity to influence strategic change at organisational level.</li><li>Direct exposure to Executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.</li><li>The chance to build and shape a critical function during a period of continued growth and transformation.</li><li>A purpose-led environment where your work directly supports the long-term financial futures of millions of pension scheme members.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> London (hybrid working)</p><p>For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please or contact us for further information.</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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjQ3NTAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-06-17T11:11:17Z
Finance Director
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
- <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About Happy Days…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance & Wellbeing package </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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-23T13:45:43Z
Director on Strategic Finance
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- remote
- Permanent
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130000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with IQ Geo to appointment of a Director of Strategic Finance & FP&A. Backed by leading global private equity investor KKR, IQ Geo is an innovative software business helping telecommunications, utility and infrastructure operators build and manage the networks that power the modern world.</p><p>Entering an exciting phase of international growth, IQ Geo is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join its Executive Finance team. This highly visible position will work directly with the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team, providing insight into commercial and strategic decision making. You will drive performance, value creation and long-term growth across the business. </p><p>Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Strategic Finance & FP&A will lead all planning, forecasting, performance management and strategic finance activities globally. This is a rare opportunity to influence some of the company's most important decisions and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of a fast-scaling, private equity-backed technology business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the company's global budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Own company-wide performance reporting, KPI management and executive business reviews.</li><li>Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to improve decision-making and drive commercial performance.</li><li>Provide financial leadership across Revenue, Delivery, Product and Corporate functions.</li><li>Develop robust financial models, business cases and scenario analyses to support investment decisions.</li><li>Lead ARR, revenue, profitability and operational performance analysis.</li><li>Support pricing strategy, resource allocation and growth initiatives across the business.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insight into product investments, roadmap decisions and technology spend.</li><li>Support Board and shareholder reporting with high-quality analysis and forward-looking recommendations.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to support delivery of the company's value creation strategy.</li><li>Provide financial support for M&A activity, including valuation, modelling and synergy analysis.</li><li>Build, develop and mentor a high-performing Strategic Finance & FP&A team.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting and business partnering capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven success within FP&A, Strategic Finance, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance or Transaction Services environments.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing strategic decision-making.</li><li>Strong financial modelling, planning and analytical capabilities.</li><li>Background within software, SaaS, technology or other high-growth businesses.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading high-performing finance teams.</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insight.</li><li>Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, results-driven and evolving organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>Highly Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within a private equity-backed business.</li><li>Exposure to value creation programmes and investor reporting.</li><li>M&A, transaction or corporate development experience.</li><li>Understanding of SaaS metrics including ARR, NRR, churn, and revenue forecasting.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>IQ Geo offers a highly competitive executive-level package, including bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.</p><p>This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading technology business with ambitious growth plans, significant investment backing and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.</p><p>For further information, please contact Oli Campbell at Robert Half on 01223 341411 or email <strong></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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjE2MTIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-02T08:54:42Z
Governance Manager
- Bristol, Bristol
- remote
- Permanent
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54000 - 56000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Governance Manager | Up to £56,000 | Bristol | Hybrid | Full or Part Time</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with Goram Homes in the recruitment of a Governance Manager to join their growing team in Bristol.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Goram Homes is Bristol City Council's housing company, working in partnership to deliver sustainable, market and affordable homes that create thriving communities, respect the environment and support the local economy.</p><p>As a certified B Corp, Goram Homes is committed to balancing commercial success with social and environmental impact. With over 2,000 homes currently in contract across five major developments in Bristol over the next decade, including around 1,000 affordable homes, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation helping to shape the future of the city.</p><p>As a small, agile business, Goram Homes values collaboration, innovation, responsibility and purpose, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the Board, Executive Team and Shareholders, providing expert governance support and ensuring the company meets all statutory and regulatory obligations.</p><p>This is a strategic and highly visible role, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level of the organisation. You'll lead on governance, compliance and board effectiveness, ensuring robust governance frameworks are in place while supporting the continued growth of the business.</p><p>This opportunity offers genuine flexibility and would suit an experienced governance professional looking for a role that can fit around their lifestyle. The position is open on either a full-time or part-time basis, with an expectation of around two days per week in the Bristol office, alongside significant flexibility around working arrangements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate governance requirements.</li><li>Provide high-quality governance support to the Board and its Committees, including agenda planning, board papers, minute taking and action tracking.</li><li>Coordinate the shareholder reporting cycle and manage relationships with Bristol City Council.</li><li>Lead Board recruitment, induction, effectiveness reviews and governance development.</li><li>Maintain statutory registers, governance records and Companies House filings.</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing governance advice to the Board and Executive Team.</li><li>Lead compliance activities including GDPR, Freedom of Information requests, Data Protection and information governance, acting as the organisation's Data Protection Officer.</li><li>Manage the organisation's insurance programme and annual renewals.</li><li>Oversee the annual review of governance policies, committee terms of reference and reserved matters.</li><li>Support the ongoing development of the organisation's risk management framework and Board risk appetite reviews.</li><li>Lead and maintain the organisation's B Corp accreditation.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in company secretarial, governance or corporate administration within industry, legal or professional services.</li><li>CGI/ICSA qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent governance experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships confidently with Boards, senior leaders and external stakeholders.</li><li>Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Experience preparing Board papers, taking minutes and supporting senior governance processes.</li><li>Strong Microsoft 365 skills; experience using governance management systems would be advantageous.</li><li>A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to work independently within a small, agile organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £56,000.</li><li>28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Highly flexible hybrid working, with around two days per week in the Bristol office and flexibility around working patterns.</li><li>Open to both full-time and part-time applicants, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced governance professionals seeking greater work-life balance.</li><li>The opportunity to join a purpose-driven, certified B Corp delivering one of Bristol's most significant housing programmes.</li><li>A strategic role with direct exposure to the Board and Executive Leadership Team.</li><li>A collaborative, supportive and values-led culture where your contribution will have a genuine impact.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTk2MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-17T13:24:53Z
Global Tax Director
- Bristol, Bristol
- remote
- Permanent
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100000 - 125000 GBP / Yearly
- <p> </p><p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Datamine, a high-growth international software portfolio operating within a publicly listed and multi-billion dollar group, to recruit a Global Tax Director on a permanent basis. Based out of Bristol, this newly created position will provide a commercial and value-add lens in areas of transfer pricing, tax efficiency and addressing tax leakage. </p><p>Reporting to the CFO, this role will operate in a fast-paced and highly acquisitive environment. The Global Tax Director will work post-integration to mitigate risk, align policies/procedures and ensure tax efficiencies across 20+ jurisdictions.</p><p><strong>About Datamine…</strong></p><p>Datamine is the world's largest technology company focused on the mining industry, enabling efficient and sustainable mining through the application of world-leading technology. Behind the technology is an unrivalled global network of local experts working in the right time zones and speaking the language to support the client base. Datamine possesses the largest range of software available to cover the end-to-end mining process.</p><ul><li>40+ years of experience in the mining industry</li><li>500+ projects for 1.5k+ clients worldwide</li><li>1k+ industry experts providing global support</li><li>Offices across 20 countries</li></ul><p><strong>The Global Tax Director Role…</strong></p><p>This is a greenfield international tax opportunity focused on value creation, there will be a primary focus on areas of transfer pricing optimisation, cash tax efficiency and addressing global tax leakage. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Review global transfer pricing policies providing tangible improvements</li><li>Identify opportunity to optimise profit allocation</li><li>Refine and develop transfer pricing models</li><li>Oversee global tax compliance in coordination with external advisors</li><li>Build and maintain succinct tax reporting and dashboards</li><li>Business parter with senior leadership with regard to tax strategy and approach</li><li>Provide commercial insight in complex tax areas</li><li>Provide strategic input to decision making for M&A activities, new jurisdictions and growth opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Tax Professional (ACA, CTA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong background in transfer pricing including working knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines</li><li>International and multi-entity exposure (working with advisor support)</li><li>Evidence of driving tax efficiency and strategy</li><li>Ability to provide commercial input to decision making</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>£100k to £125k basic salary</li><li>Up to 30% bonus</li><li>10% non-contributory pension</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Occasional international travel as per business need</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4xOTU3Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-01T08:43:21Z
Financial Controller
- Bristol, Bristol
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Financial Controller - Watershed</strong></p><p>Are you looking to step into a high-impact Finance leadership role within one of Bristol's most iconic cultural organisations?</p><p>Robert Half are proud to be partnering with <strong>Watershed</strong> in their search for an outstanding Financial Controller to play a key role in shaping the financial sustainability and strategic direction of the organisation.</p><p><strong>About Watershed</strong></p><p>Watershed is a leading <strong>arts, film and cultural organisation</strong> based in the heart of Bristol's harbourside. A registered charity with an international reputation, Watershed champions <strong>creativity, innovation, and inclusion</strong>, bringing people together through film, digital media and creative technology.</p><p>With a unique model spanning both a <strong>charitable trust and trading company</strong>, Watershed delivers a diverse programme of cinema, events, festivals and talent development initiatives, while working closely with partners such as the <strong>British Film Institute and Arts Council England</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strategic insight across both the Trust and Trading Company.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Extended Leadership Team, this is a highly visible role where you will support senior decision-making while leading and developing a high-performing finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all aspects of financial control, ensuring robust processes across both entities</li><li>Oversee monthly management accounts, reporting to CEO, SMT, Board and Finance Committee</li><li>Deliver statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process</li><li>Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC and company law requirements</li><li>Manage relationships and reporting requirements for key funders (e.g. Arts Council, BFI)</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning</li><li>Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts and provide clear financial insight and analysis</li><li>Develop and implement financial policies, controls and risk management frameworks</li><li>Line manage and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative culture</li><li>Business partner with budget holders across the organisation to drive informed decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are an experienced, technically strong finance leader with a passion for adding value beyond the numbers.</p><p>Key attributes include:</p><ul><li>Commercially and strategically minded with strong analytical capability</li><li>Confident communicator, able to influence and support senior stakeholders and Trustees</li><li>Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, control and compliance</li><li>Collaborative approach, comfortable working across a creative organisation</li><li>Passion for purpose-driven organisations, ideally within charity, arts or public sector environments</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure</li><li>Strong understanding of charity accounting and regulatory requirements</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams</li><li>Familiarity with cloud-based finance systems (Xledger or similar advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite in Bristol)</li><li>Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a highly respected cultural organisation</li><li>Engaging, purpose-driven environment with strong values and community impact</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>For further information or to apply, please contact<br /> <strong>Andy Troup</strong> on <strong>0117 993 5404</strong> or email your CV to</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. 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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zNDYyNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-06-05T11:32:18Z
Financial and Management Accountant
- Bristol, Bristol
- remote
- Permanent
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- GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial/Management Accountant - Dycem</strong></p><p>Are you a <strong>recently qualified ACA</strong> looking to make your first move from practice into industry?</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with <strong>Dycem</strong> in the search for a talented Financial/Management Accountant to join their growing finance team <strong>based in St Werburgh's.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>About Dycem</strong></p><p><strong>Dycem</strong> is a <strong>global leader</strong> in contamination control solutions, serving highly regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare and electronics. <strong>Headquartered in Bristol</strong> and exporting to more than <strong>50 countries worldwide</strong>, the business has built a market-leading reputation through innovation and technical excellence.</p><p>Backed by <strong>Longacre Group</strong>, a long-term private investment company, Dycem continues to invest in growth, product development and international expansion, making this an exciting opportunity to join a successful business at a <strong>key stage in its journey</strong>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to step into a <strong>broad and varied role</strong> covering all aspects of accounting, reporting, control and analysis for the business. You will be responsible for some of the group companies' monthly profit & loss and Balance Sheet preparation and liaise with external auditors at year end.</p><p>You will also <strong>support the board</strong> by providing business analysis, and strengthen the financial and business systems, undertake projects and supporting the wider team activities. This is an evolving role which is <strong>likely to be more project and data analysis as time progresses.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of year end accounts in compliance with UK accounting standards</li><li>Assist with corporation tax and income tax assignments</li><li>Prepare and review management accounts for individual companies, with variance analysis.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger reviews</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns</li><li>Ensure payments and funds are processed globally, multi currency bank reconciliations are up to date and cashflow forecasting updated.</li><li>Develop knowledge of financial and business systems and assist in implementing changes and resolving issues.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to business processes, controls and reporting and support projects as required.</li><li>Provide data analytics to the senior management team.</li><li>Financial Analysis- Provide insights on performance, trends, and variances to guide strategic decision</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong>.</p><ul><li>Qualified ACA/ACCA</li><li>Strong understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS</li><li>Experience of group accounting and consolidation</li><li>Experience of producing management accounts</li><li>Strong excel skills and comfortable extracting and manipulating data</li><li>Confident ERP user, with an interest to understand more in this space</li><li>Hands on, energetic and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across the business and externally</li><li>Confident to work independently, as well as being a team player</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Competitive base</strong> plus up to <strong>10% bonus</strong></li><li>Profit share twice yearly, paid January & July, discretionary & subject to scheme rules.</li><li>Holidays - <strong>25 days</strong> plus bank holidays, 3 days to be reserved for Christmas.</li><li>Cash Health Scheme (Medicash)</li><li>Pension scheme, Royal London, salary sacrifice, auto enrolment after 3 months employment, employee 5%, company 4%.</li><li>EV Scheme & Charging point</li><li>Hybrid working - <strong>1-2 days WFH</strong> after successful completion of 3-month probationary period & subject to line manager approval</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO ROBERT HALF FOR CONSIDERATION</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4yNjk3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-06-19T15:30:11Z
Head of Finance
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- remote
- Permanent
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115000 - 118000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Head of Finance (Permanent Role) | Major Infrastructure & Construction | Suffolk / London (Hybrid - 2-3 Days per Week on Site in Suffolk) | £118,000 </strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with one of the UK's most significant infrastructure and energy organisations, currently delivering a nationally critical construction programme that will shape the country's long-term energy future.</p><p> </p><p>As the project enters a major delivery phase following financial close, an exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team. This is a high-profile role with significant visibility across Finance, Operations, Government stakeholders, investors, and executive leadership, offering the chance to influence one of the largest and most complex construction programmes in Europe.</p><p> </p><p>We are specifically seeking candidates with a strong construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major project background who understand the financial challenges and governance requirements associated with large-scale capital delivery environments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead financial governance, planning, forecasting and performance management across a major site delivery programme.<br /> * Provide strategic financial leadership for one of the UK's largest live construction projects, ensuring robust financial control and value for money.<br /> * Partner closely with operational leadership, project delivery teams and executive stakeholders to support critical business decisions.<br /> * Deliver high-quality financial insight, cost analysis, forecasting and performance reporting across complex workstreams.<br /> * Ensure effective management of programme costs, budgets, cash flow and long-term financial planning.<br /> * Support the development of business cases, investment decisions and commercial proposals.<br /> * Act as the key financial interface between site delivery teams, corporate finance, investors and government stakeholders.<br /> * Drive financial discipline, governance and accountability across the programme whilst supporting the continued evolution of the finance function.<br /> * Lead, influence and develop finance teams, embedding best practice across reporting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.<br /> * Play a key role within the CFO leadership team, helping shape the future direction of the organisation's finance capability.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent).<br /> * Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role within a construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major projects environment.<br /> * Strong track record of business partnering operational and project delivery teams within large-scale capital programmes.<br /> * Significant experience managing financial performance, forecasting, governance and reporting across complex construction projects.<br /> * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives, investors, delivery partners and government stakeholders.<br /> * Commercially astute with the ability to challenge, support and drive performance across large project environments.<br /> * Strong understanding of programme controls, project financial management, budgeting and long-term forecasting.<br /> * Experience operating within highly regulated or complex stakeholder environments would be advantageous.<br /> * Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams within large and complex organisations.<br /> * Demonstrable experience supporting major infrastructure, construction or capital investment programmes is essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£118,000 base salary<br /> * Annual bonus of up to 15%<br /> * Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer)<br /> * Private medical cover<br /> * 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays<br /> * Flexible benefits package<br /> * Extensive learning, development and leadership programmes<br /> * Hybrid working model with flexibility between London and Suffolk<br /> * Travel to Suffolk 2-3 days per week, with commuting and accommodation expenses covered</li><li>Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most important and high-profile infrastructure projects</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join This Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to take on a career-defining leadership role within a nationally significant construction and infrastructure programme. You'll operate at the heart of a complex, multi-billion-pound project, working alongside government stakeholders, investors, executive leadership and delivery partners to help shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>The scale, complexity and visibility of this programme provide exposure to challenges and opportunities that very few finance professionals will encounter during their careers. As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance and enabling successful project delivery throughout a critical phase of construction.</p><p> </p><p>For an ambitious finance leader with a strong construction or major projects background, this role offers exceptional exposure, influence and long-term career progression within one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjEwNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-01T16:05:11Z
Head of Financial Planning
- Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £75K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDI0MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-01T14:43:19Z
Head of Accounting
- West End, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>This newly created Head of Accounting role for a rapidly growing Private Equity paying £60,000 to £100,000 depending on experience, based near in the heart of the west end on a Permanent basis. </strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As Head of Accounting, you will work closely with the CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Statutory & Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Management Accounts</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and other</li><li>Purchase Ledger</li><li>Sales Ledger</li><li>Process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll</li><li>Cash & Banking</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Head of Accounting for this Private Equity<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Happy to be in a stand-alone role</li><li>At least 5 year's experience in a top to bottom accounting role</li><li>From Financial services or a family office</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Head of Accounting will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The private equity business has offices based in New York, London, Tokyo and Milan and the London office is currently 8 people strong. The private equity has around 10 billion under assets and are rapidly growing. The business also offers a 9-5 working hours.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £60,000 to £100,000 on experience. Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and are very a much a 9-5 working culture. The business also has 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) private medical and lots of other great benefits and other amazing benefits</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjI1OTY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-23T08:04:42Z
Head of Mergers & Acquisitions
- Derby, Derbyshire
- remote
- Permanent
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- 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="a7d7b3de a1d7fb5c _9afd8ac1 _50d20fb2 _7ee5e219 _3b7d2670 df185698 e53d6475 _72897ea6 cbd7f041 d44a3e2b _6dea961e _81605bc6 cf37e6df">We're partnering with a growing, technology-focused infrastructure business to recruit a Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. Reporting to the CFO, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead the full acquisition lifecycle, driving an ambitious buy-and-build strategy focused on UK technology and environmental businesses.<br /><br />This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of deal origination, financial modelling, valuation, negotiation, due diligence and post-acquisition integration, with responsibility for delivering multiple acquisitions each year.<br />-Source and originate acquisition opportunities across technology and environmental sectors.<br />-Build financial models and valuations to assess investment opportunities.<br />-Lead negotiations, due diligence and transaction execution.<br />-Prepare investment papers and present recommendations to senior leadership.<br />-Drive post-acquisition integration to maximise commercial value.<br /><br /><strong>About You</strong><br />-3-5+ years' M&A experience within Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Corporate Development.<br />-Proven experience delivering acquisitions from origination through to completion.<br />-Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial negotiation skills.<br />-Experience assessing SME businesses, ideally in the £500k-£3m EBITDA range.<br />-Confident working autonomously and engaging with senior stakeholders.<br /><br />This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an active acquisition strategy, working directly with the executive team in a highly visible and commercially influential role.<br /><br /><strong>#Mergers</strong> <strong>#Acquisitions</strong> <strong>#PE</strong> <strong>#PrivateEquity</strong> <strong>#CorporateFinance</strong></p> <br> <br><br> <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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4wNTU4OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-23T11:01:22Z
Head of Financial Control
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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100000 - 130000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>This newly created Head of Financial Reporting role for a Bank paying £100,000 to £130,000 depending on experience, based next to Monument Station on a Permanent basis and operate 2 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Head of Financial Reporting, you will work closely with the CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Financial Reporting</li><li>Production of financial MI for Board meetings</li><li>Leading Audits</li><li>Process improvement</li><li>Riks management</li><li>Management of VAT & corporate tax returns</li><li>Undertake various other accounting reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Portfolio Analysis for this Private Equity<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Qualified ACA or ACCA</li><li>At least 5 years plus in a technical role with IFRS 9 reporting and Hedging Accounting</li><li>Strong EXCEL skills</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Head of Financial Reporting will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The bank currently has gown through various growth and this a role due to growth. The bank was founded in 2018 and has year on year growth and operate on a 2 day a week</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £100,000 to £130,000 on experience. Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and only require you to be in the office 8 times a month and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also has 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) private medical and lots of other great benefits </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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjM1ODgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-15T15:35:00Z
Head of Product
- Marlborough, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Head of Product | Wiltshire | Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Up to circa £65,000 DOE | Site Based with Regular Travel | </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded luxury interiors and homewares business to recruit a Head of Product.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced product professional to take ownership of a diverse and design-led product portfolio within a growing business renowned for quality, craftsmanship and exceptional customer experience.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping product strategy, developing supplier partnerships and driving commercial performance across multiple product categories. The position offers significant visibility within the organisation and the opportunity to influence future product direction as the business continues to evolve.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a broad and varied leadership role, combining strategic product planning, supplier management and commercial responsibility.</p><p>Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will ensure product decisions are driven by customer demand, market opportunities and commercial performance, while maintaining the high standards of quality and craftsmanship the brand is known for.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Developing and implementing product strategies across a range of premium product categories</li><li>Identifying opportunities for new product development, range extensions and business growth</li><li>Using sales performance, customer feedback and market trends to inform product decisions</li><li>Building and managing strong relationships with UK and international suppliers, manufacturers and artisan partners</li><li>Negotiating commercial agreements and driving value throughout the supply chain</li><li>Managing product profitability, pricing strategies and margin performance</li><li>Working closely with finance and leadership teams on budgeting, forecasting and commercial planning</li><li>Leading and developing a small product team, providing guidance, coaching and support</li><li>Collaborating with sales, marketing and operational teams to ensure successful product launches and product availability</li><li>Maintaining high standards of product quality and driving continuous improvement across product processes</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a commercially minded product leader who thrives in a creative, design-led environment.</p><p>You may currently be operating as a Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, Product Lead or Category Manager and be looking for an opportunity where you can take on broader ownership and have a direct influence on business performance.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience within Product Management, Category Management or Product Leadership roles</li><li>Experience working within luxury homewares, interiors, furniture, lifestyle, fashion or another premium consumer sector</li><li>Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation experience</li><li>Excellent commercial awareness, including pricing, margin management and budgeting</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring or developing team members</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>A genuine appreciation for quality, craftsmanship and product excellence</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to circa £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Site-based role in Wiltshire with regular travel</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Opportunity to join a respected and growing premium brand</li><li>High levels of autonomy and visibility within the business</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence product strategy and future growth</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious product professional to join a successful and highly respected business, where they can combine commercial leadership with a passion for exceptional products and craftsmanship.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjkxODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-05T11:03:34Z
Finance Transformation - Senior Manager / Associate Director
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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90000 - 123000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Finance Transformation - Senior Manager/Associate Director</strong></p><p><strong>London | Hybrid working</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000 - £123,000 (DOE) + bonus</p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading Consulting firm experiencing significant growth and is seeking a high-performing <strong>Finance Transformation Senior Manager/Associate Director</strong> to lead complex transformation programmes for a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of multiple Finance Transformation engagements from strategy through to implementation, managing senior stakeholder relationships while leading and developing consulting teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Transformation Projects</strong></p><p>You will lead projects across:</p><ul><li>Shared Service Centre (SSC) design, transition, and outsourcing readiness</li><li>Finance operating model transformation</li><li>Process optimisation across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R)</li><li>FP&A and performance reporting transformation</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and planning process redesign</li><li>Automation, RPA, process mining, and technology enablement</li><li>AI readiness assessments, use-case development, governance, and implementation planning</li><li>Finance benchmarking and maturity assessments</li><li>Post-acquisition integration and carve-out programmes</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're interested in speaking with candidates who possess:</p><ul><li>Significant experience within Finance Transformation, Finance Change, or Management Consulting</li><li>Proven track record of leading complex transformation engagements</li><li>Deep understanding of P2P, O2C, and R2R processes</li><li>Experience advising CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and programme leadership capabilities</li><li>Experience managing teams within a consulting or client-facing environment</li><li>Commercial awareness with experience managing engagement budgets and delivery performance</li><li>Demonstrable experience identifying and implementing process improvements and technology-enabled change</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills</li><li>Experience contributing to successful proposals, bids, and business development activity</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Transformation - Senior Manager/Associate Director</strong></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/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjcyNDYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-06-03T13:48:53Z
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is hiring a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester City Centre team. <br /> <br /> <strong>About the job:</strong><br /> <br /> As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will help job seekers find opportunities they wouldn't find on their own while nurturing their careers. Working in both a sales and a candidate management capacity, you will work within a team dedicated to the Finance & Accountancy market to find the right talent solution for our clients. You will guide candidates and clients through the hiring process from start to finish, ultimately resulting in placing the right person in the right job.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant will include:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Sales development activities to growing your network of clients</li><li>Build a Talent pipeline of candidates</li><li>Conducting all stages of a recruitment process for your clients</li><li>Understanding and analysing the market to share trends with your customers</li></ul><p><br /> <strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>A passion for Sales / Business Development and helping solve customer problems</li><li>Drive, tenacity, and a desire to grow your career in a consultative and solution-oriented business</li><li>A proactive approach to learning and personal development</li><li>A critical thinker who can make quick, agile decisions to find the best outcome</li><li>A results-driven mindset who loves to win</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and adapt to an ever-evolving environment</li><li>Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A track record of building relationships with stakeholders while maintaining an ethical mindset</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>£30,000 - £35,00 base salary</li><li>Transparent quarterly and annual bonus scheme linked to performance </li><li>Industry-leading training programs and career development</li><li>A continued investment in the latest technology to help you succeed</li><li>Individual and team recognition and rewards</li><li>Company-wide recognition programs</li><li>Career mobility opportunities across the country and internationally</li><li>Well-being initiatives - your happiness is important to us!</li></ul><p><br /> <strong>Location:</strong></p><ul><li>Manchester City Centre</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI4ODY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-13T13:08:05Z
Head of Finance
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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120000 - 130000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Head of Finance | Energy | Central London (Hybrid) | £120,000 - £130,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading energy business that forms part of a large international group, combining the scale and backing of a multinational organisation with a commercially agile and operationally focused culture.</p><p> </p><p>This role sits within one of the group's specialist divisions, supporting a broad portfolio of public and private sector clients across complex infrastructure and energy-related projects. The business operates in a fast-moving, project-driven environment, working closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver long-term sustainable solutions for clients across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused Head of Finance role, reporting directly into the Managing Director with a strong dotted line into the CFO. The position offers significant exposure to both operational and strategic leadership, combining ownership of the finance function with genuine influence across the business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Head of Finance, you'll lead the day-to-day finance function and act as a key business partner to both operational and commercial leadership teams. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across financial control, planning, commercial decision-making, and operational performance. Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team, ensuring clear priorities, strong performance, and ongoing development across the function.<br /> * Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial commentary to senior leadership.<br /> * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning processes, including scenario analysis and performance modelling.<br /> * Partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, supporting project delivery, procurement activity, contract reviews, and profitability improvement initiatives.<br /> * Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and compliance with group and statutory requirements.<br /> * Oversee cash flow management, working capital, payroll oversight, and liquidity forecasting.<br /> * Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, audit processes, and wider external reporting requirements.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting, systems, and controls.<br /> * Support senior leadership on strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and wider commercial projects.<br /> * Act as a key finance lead across the division, providing insight, challenge, and commercial support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role offers a strong blend of operational finance leadership and commercial business partnering, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><p>* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).<br /> * Significant post-qualified experience within a senior finance leadership role, or as a Financial Controller with broad responsibility across the entire finance function, and a track record of partnering closely with operational leadership to drive commercial performance, strategic decision-making, and business growth.<br /> * Experience within either construction, energy services, or other project-based environments is highly desirable but not essential.<br /> * Previous experience working closely with a Managing Director, Divisional Director, or senior operational leadership team, providing financial, commercial, and strategic support to drive business performance, growth, and decision-making.<br /> * Experience gained within a business environment that has provided broad exposure across all aspects of finance, with responsibility for owning the numbers and supporting operational and commercial decision-making, rather than operating within a highly siloed corporate structure.<br /> * Previous people management experience, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£120,000 - £130,000 base salary.<br /> * Hybrid working model with Central London office base.<br /> * Direct exposure to both the Managing Director and CFO.<br /> * Broad leadership role with genuine commercial influence across the business.<br /> * Long-term career opportunities within a large international group.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is far more than a traditional Head of Finance role. You'll operate as a genuine commercial partner to the leadership team, supporting operational performance, influencing strategic decisions, and helping drive the continued growth of the business.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside ownership of the finance function, you'll gain broad exposure across operational and commercial activity, working closely with stakeholders across project delivery, procurement, planning, and business performance. The role offers the scale and backing of a large international group whilst still maintaining the visibility, pace, and broad exposure often found in more entrepreneurial environments.</p><p> </p><p>For someone looking to combine strong financial leadership with genuine operational and commercial involvement within a growing and project-led business, this represents an excellent opportunity.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzEyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-12T14:22:35Z
Head of IT
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2 data-end="40" data-start="0">Head of IT, London (Remote)</h2><p data-start="42" data-end="377">Our client is a purpose-driven, PE-backed professional services organisation that partners with global businesses to deliver leadership development, coaching and talent solutions. With ambitious growth plans and continued investment in technology, they are looking for a technology leader to help shape the next phase of their journey.</p><h3 data-end="435" data-start="379">Drive Technology. Lead Transformation. Shape Growth.</h3><p data-start="437" data-end="630">We're looking for a commercially minded technology leader to take ownership of our technology strategy, systems landscape and business transformation agenda during an exciting period of growth.</p><p data-end="904" data-start="632">As Head of Business Systems & Technology, you'll act as the technology voice within the leadership team, overseeing our technology estate, leading strategic projects, managing key vendor relationships and driving improvements across systems, data, security and operations.</p><p data-start="906" data-end="1103">This is a highly visible role where you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, helping to build a scalable, secure and efficient technology function that supports long-term growth.</p><h3 data-end="1126" data-start="1105">What You'll Bring</h3><ul data-start="1128" data-end="1587"><li data-end="1219" data-start="1128">Experience leading technology strategy and business systems within a growing organisation</li><li data-end="1295" data-start="1220">Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications</li><li data-end="1381" data-start="1296">Proven success delivering transformation programmes and business change initiatives</li><li data-start="1382" data-end="1447">Experience managing third-party vendors and technology partners</li><li data-start="1448" data-end="1504">Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills</li><li data-start="1505" data-end="1587">A commercial mindset with the ability to influence at senior and executive level</li></ul><h3 data-end="1602" data-start="1589">Why Join?</h3><ul data-end="1939" data-start="1604"><li data-end="1668" data-start="1604">Opportunity to shape technology strategy at a leadership level</li><li data-start="1669" data-end="1728">High-impact role with significant autonomy and visibility</li><li data-start="1729" data-end="1760">Remote-first / hybrid working</li><li data-start="1761" data-end="1775">Annual bonus</li><li data-end="1812" data-start="1776">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li data-start="1813" data-end="1831">6 wellbeing days</li><li data-start="1832" data-end="1848">Pension scheme</li><li data-start="1849" data-end="1869">Christmas shutdown</li><li data-start="1870" data-end="1939">Join a growing PE-backed business at a pivotal stage of its journey</li></ul><p data-end="2096" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1941"><strong data-start="1941" data-is-last-node="" data-end="2096">If you're passionate about using technology to drive business success and enjoy leading change in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p><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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC43MzAwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-06-03T20:54:33Z
Finance Manager
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Finance Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Renewable Energy Sector</strong><br /><strong>Salary: Up to £80,000 (potential flexibility to £85,000)</strong><br /><strong>Location: Central London - 4 days in office, 1 day WFH</strong><br /><strong>Permanent | Full-Time</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">A growing renewable energy business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its finance team in a broad and highly visible role. This position has evolved into a central finance and corporate finance function at group level, supporting the organisation's holding company while working closely with treasury, development, asset management and wider finance teams.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the financial management of the group's primary corporate entity, the holding company that funds the wider organisation, while also supporting reporting across development and project entities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Team Management - 1 direct part qualified report</li><li>Ownership of month-end financial accounting activities, including journals, reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Preparation and review of bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations and investment account reconciliations.</li><li>Management of fixed asset accounting and asset-related reporting.</li><li>Accounting for treasury transactions and supporting cash management activities.</li><li>Multi-currency accounting and consolidation support.</li><li>Analysis and reporting of corporate overheads and operating expenditure, providing detailed insight to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting reporting across development entities and SPVs, helping track projects through development, construction and operational phases.</li><li>Understanding and reporting on both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and profit and loss performance across multiple entities.</li><li>Preparation of management and financial information for internal stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting year-end audit and tax compliance processes.</li><li>Contributing to corporate and development reporting requirements, including group reporting initiatives.</li><li>Managing intercompany accounting across the organisation's structure.</li><li>Handling and analysing large volumes of financial data to support reporting and decision-making.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a technically capable finance professional who can quickly become effective in a fast-moving environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3+ years' post qualified experience in a Financial Accountant, Finance Manager or similar role.</li><li>Strong financial accounting and reconciliation experience.</li><li>Experience within an asset-based industry such as renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, utilities or a related sector.</li><li>Good understanding of fixed assets, treasury transactions and intercompany accounting.</li><li>Experience working with multi-entity and multi-currency environments.</li><li>Exposure to SPVs and project-based businesses (hands-on SPV accounting experience is advantageous but not essential).</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate, extract and analyse large datasets.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work across complex organisational structures.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams.</li><li>Previous management experience is not essential.</li></ul><h2> </h2><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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjAxNzcyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-06-23T16:37:51Z
Finance Director
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Finance Director - Real Estate / Property Development</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Richmond upon Thames (office-based)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> c.£100,000 + benefits</p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a privately owned, well-established property development business to recruit a Finance Director for their growing London-based team.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role within a lean, entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of the finance function while remaining hands-on across day-to-day operations.</p><h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3><p>This position offers a hybrid remit combining strategic oversight with operational delivery, including:</p><ul><li>Leading the finance function across a group of property development entities (SPV structure)</li><li>Managing management reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial controls</li><li>Overseeing transactional finance, including journals, reconciliations, and payment processes</li><li>Supporting fundraising activity (debt and equity) and managing lender relationships</li><li>Leading on financial aspects of acquisitions, disposals, and development appraisals</li><li>Managing audit processes and liaising with external advisors</li><li>Driving improvements in systems and processes, including ERP implementation projects</li><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making</li></ul><h3><strong>The Business</strong></h3><ul><li>Established property developer with a strong track record across London and the South East</li><li>Focus on residential-led developments, including office-to-residential conversions</li><li>Lean, high-performing team with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture</li><li>Significant pipeline of ongoing and future projects</li></ul><h3><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or strong QBE</li><li>Proven experience within property, real estate, or construction</li><li>Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a smaller team</li><li>Experience working with SPVs, lenders, and external stakeholders</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Commercial mindset with the confidence to engage at senior level</li></ul><h3><strong>Additional Information</strong></h3><ul><li>Office-based role (5 days per week)</li><li>Small finance team with direct management responsibility</li><li>Opportunity to operate at both strategic and operational level</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4zMzE4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-06-08T12:26:52Z
Head of Creative
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">We're looking for a Head of Creative to lead our creative output across brand, print, digital, social, content, presentations, email and campaigns.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll be the person who turns client briefs into strong creative ideas, hands-on enough to shape the work directly, and confident enough to sell it in the room. This is a player-coach role: you'll lead a team of three senior designers while still getting stuck into the work yourself.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience in commercial property is highly desirable - you'll understand the sector's delivery realities, timelines and stakeholders, and be able to bring that judgement to bear on the work.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a permanent role based in London. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Head of Creative Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead creative development across the full channel mix: brand, print, digital, social, content, presentations, email and campaigns</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Translate client briefs into clear, compelling creative concepts</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Stay hands-on with the tools - shaping and refining work directly, not just directing from a distance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Present and defend creative ideas confidently to clients and internal stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage and mentor a team of three senior designers, giving clear direction and feedback</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Incorporate AI tools into the creative process where they genuinely improve the work or the workflow</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Keep quality high and timelines realistic under agency pace and pressure</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Jump in on the details when the team needs an extra pair of hands</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bring an understanding of commercial property - its audiences, conventions and delivery constraints - to the work</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Ideal <strong>Head of Creative Profile: </strong></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Agency background, or a clear understanding of how agencies operate and move</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A strong conceptual thinker with a track record of turning briefs into ideas</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A strong portfolio spanning multiple channels, ideally including property-sector work</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hands-on fluency with relevant creative tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfort with modern digital workflows and productivity tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">AI-aware, with genuine willingness to use AI tools as part of the creative process </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident, articulate presenter who can explain and defend creative decisions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Collaborative, low-ego approach to leading a team and working with other departments</li></ul><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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMDk1MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-29T15:45:10Z
Data Governance Manager
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
-
- GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading legal organisation to recruit a Data Governance Manager on a 12 month contract basis - Hybrid working - London based.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>Seeking a Data Governance Manager to help shape and embed data governance practices across the organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will support the development of a structured governance framework that improves data quality, clarity and control across the full data lifecycle.</p><p>This role is primarily focused on data governance (70%), with additional responsibility in privacy and data protection (30%). It offers the opportunity to influence how data is defined, managed and trusted across the business.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Data Governance Manager will support the development and delivery of the organisation's data governance programme and roadmap.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to establish and embed governance best practices.</li><li>Define and maintain standards, policies and processes covering the full data lifecycle.</li><li>Develop clear business definitions and promote a common understanding of critical data across the organisation.</li><li>Help define and document the enterprise data estate, including ownership, accountability and stewardship models.</li><li>Lead or support the implementation and adoption of data cataloguing capabilities.</li><li>Establish and monitor data quality practices, metrics and controls to improve confidence in organisational data.</li><li>Engage and influence stakeholders across multiple functions to drive governance initiatives and ensure adoption.</li><li>Contribute to privacy and data protection activities where required, ensuring alignment between governance and compliance objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Data Governance Manager will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Data Governance Specialist, Data Governance Manager or similar role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience delivering data governance initiatives and frameworks.</li><li>Practical knowledge of DAMA principles and industry-recognised data governance best practices.</li><li>Experience implementing or supporting data catalogue solutions and driving their adoption across an organisation.</li><li>Understanding of how to define the strategic direction of a data governance function and translate this into practical initiatives.</li><li>Exposure to data quality management, including an understanding of DAMA data quality dimensions and the controls required to improve and maintain data quality.</li><li>Experience defining and documenting enterprise data estates, including data ownership and stewardship concepts.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong communication, facilitation and organisational skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills </strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Data Governance Manager will have experience supporting privacy and data protection activities.</li><li>Knowledge of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).</li><li>Understanding of data retention policies and practices.</li><li>Exposure to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and associated processes.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations relating to data management and protection.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>UK's market leading legal organisation with offices in London </li><li>Hybrid working </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjk1MTQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-06-16T21:40:24Z
Global Head of PR, UK & EMEA
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
- <p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We are seeking an experienced, hands-on communications leader to shape and drive PR strategy across the UK & EMEA.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The successful Global Head of PR, UK & EMEA will be personally engaged in media relationships, storytelling, and day-to-day execution, while also providing strategic counsel to senior leadership. Reporting into global leadership, this role will manage a team of 5-10 direct reports across multiple markets.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">This is a full-time, permanent role based in Central London. </p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Strategic Leadership<br /> Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on external positioning, messaging, and reputation management. Translate global communications objectives into localized, high-impact PR programs that build awareness, reinforce brand trust, and support business growth across markets. Maintain a deep understanding of country-specific and regional business priorities, market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and cultural nuances that influence corporate reputation. Develop a genuine, working understanding of the firm's commercial operations, including its service lines, client base, and sales and growth drivers.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Hands-On Execution<br /> Remain personally hands-on in day-to-day PR delivery, including drafting materials, pitching stories, and engaging directly with journalists. Act as a senior strategist in the planning and execution of PR programs in partnership with regional and global communications teams, bringing forward creative and innovative approaches. Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of PR leads across multiple international markets.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Media & Relationship Management<br /> Personally build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with business, trade, and national media across regions, identifying opportunities for earned coverage and executive visibility. Monitor and respond to media inquiries and requests for comment, ensuring messaging is consistent and reputation is protected. Guide the creation of localized press materials, media briefings, and commentary on market, workplace, and economic trends to enhance brand visibility and reputation. Provide media training and coaching to senior leaders to enhance confidence and effectiveness in interviews and public appearances.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Thought Leadership & Content<br /> Collaborate with content and insights teams to leverage data, research, and industry trends to deliver thought leadership campaigns that resonate across markets. Translate research findings into compelling storytelling and multi-format content, such as press releases, bylines, and executive quotes, to drive awareness, engagement, and trust.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Crisis & Issues Management<br /> Lead external communication planning and response during issues or crises, providing strategic counsel and alignment with corporate protocols. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on sensitive or high-profile matters impacting corporate reputation.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Team & Stakeholder Management<br /> Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5-10 PR professionals across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones, fostering a cohesive approach despite geographic and cultural diversity. Work closely with global communications colleagues to support integrated global campaigns and shared messaging opportunities. Manage relationships with PR agencies and consultants, including oversight of performance, contracts, and budgets.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations or corporate communications, including leadership and agency/vendor management. Proven success in leading PR strategy across multiple countries, within a global or professional services environment. Experience managing multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams. Strong media relationships and a deep understanding of the European media landscape. Experience working within a publicly listed (PLC) organisation is desirable, given the distinct governance, disclosure, and reputational considerations involved. </p><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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMDA2NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-27T12:36:36Z
Group Finance Manager
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
-
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days… </strong></p><p>Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Finance Manager Role… </strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. The Group Finance Manager will oversee areas of transactional finance, reporting and record-to-report functions to bring together and drive the contributions and outputs of the month end close process across the group. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group.</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts.</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review.</li><li>Maintenance of R2R cycle including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions - Oversee and control of cash flow management across the group.</li><li>Act as a finance project lead on integration's to bring together work-streams across finance operations.</li><li>Provide actionable insight to operational leaders to ensure understanding of financial metrics to non-finance, key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About you… </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience within a finance leadership position.</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team.</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes.</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency.</li><li>Prior multi-site or multi-revenue streams experience.</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer… </strong></p><p>c£70k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance & Well-being package.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-21T10:19:30Z
Head of Financial Planning
- Bridgend, Bridgend
- remote
- Permanent
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51000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <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 experience </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>On offer: Salary of to £80,000 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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjI1NTQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-06-15T13:04:21Z
Collections Manager
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- remote
- Permanent
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50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2 data-section-id="1j0xk8j" data-start="132" data-end="160"><strong data-end="158" data-start="135">Collections Manager</strong></h2><p data-start="161" data-end="215">Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 | Basingstoke </p><p data-end="590" data-start="217">Robert Half is working with a specialist financial services organisation undergoing a period of operational development and improvement within its credit and collections function. This is a key leadership role focused on driving performance, strengthening processes, and supporting the delivery of effective arrears and recoveries management within a regulated environment.</p><p data-end="809" data-start="592">This opportunity would suit an experienced collections professional who is ready to take ownership of a team and play a central role in improving collections performance, operational discipline, and customer outcomes.</p><h3 data-section-id="13qglty" data-start="816" data-end="835">The Opportunity</h3><p data-end="1158" data-start="837">As <strong data-start="840" data-end="863">Collections Manager</strong>, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance and leadership of the collections function, covering early arrears through to recoveries. You will play a key role in ensuring strong operational execution, consistent process adherence, and effective management of customer arrears cases.</p><p data-start="1160" data-end="1364">Working closely with senior stakeholders across credit and risk, you will help embed a more structured, data-led approach to collections while ensuring compliance with regulatory and conduct expectations.</p><p data-end="1476" data-start="1366">This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for both people leadership and operational performance.</p><h3 data-end="1507" data-start="1483" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3><p data-start="1509" data-end="1549"><strong data-end="1549" data-start="1509">Collections Operations & Performance</strong></p><ul data-end="1813" data-start="1550"><li data-end="1649" data-start="1550" data-section-id="gzbeal">Manage day-to-day collections activity across early arrears, late-stage arrears, and recoveries</li><li data-section-id="16zvlbr" data-start="1650" data-end="1741">Drive performance against key KPIs including arrears levels, roll rates, and recoveries</li><li data-end="1813" data-start="1742" data-section-id="rkjgyv">Ensure consistent execution of collections strategies and processes</li></ul><p data-end="1834" data-start="1815"><strong data-end="1834" data-start="1815">Team Leadership</strong></p><ul data-end="2057" data-start="1835"><li data-end="1912" data-start="1835" data-section-id="13f8rtq">Lead, coach, and develop a team of collections agents and/or team leaders</li><li data-start="1913" data-end="1993" data-section-id="1u5frkd">Ensure strong performance management, engagement, and adherence to processes</li><li data-start="1994" data-end="2057" data-section-id="ozbit0">Support capability development and training across the team</li></ul><p data-start="2059" data-end="2093"><strong data-end="2093" data-start="2059">Process, Controls & Compliance</strong></p><ul data-end="2338" data-start="2094"><li data-start="2094" data-end="2185" data-section-id="1kpbhqn">Maintain adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and conduct standards</li><li data-section-id="8pwalo" data-end="2282" data-start="2186">Support the implementation of structured processes across arrears management and forbearance</li><li data-section-id="1p52viq" data-start="2283" data-end="2338">Contribute to QA processes and operational controls</li></ul><p data-start="2340" data-end="2358"><strong data-start="2340" data-end="2358">MI & Reporting</strong></p><ul data-end="2577" data-start="2359"><li data-section-id="1r4i1sm" data-end="2429" data-start="2359">Monitor and report on collections performance and portfolio trends</li><li data-end="2511" data-start="2430" data-section-id="9axyma">Provide insight into arrears movement, recovery rates, and customer behaviour</li><li data-end="2577" data-start="2512" data-section-id="10n3gur">Support senior stakeholders with operational MI and reporting</li></ul><p data-end="2605" data-start="2579"><strong data-start="2579" data-end="2605">Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul data-end="2839" data-start="2606"><li data-end="2680" data-start="2606" data-section-id="18avoxi">Identify opportunities to improve collections processes and efficiency</li><li data-section-id="1d1vaxh" data-end="2747" data-start="2681">Support rollout of system enhancements and operational changes</li><li data-section-id="1qg2v3q" data-start="2748" data-end="2839">Contribute to broader initiatives to improve customer outcomes and recovery performance</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="hodw2w" data-start="2846" data-end="2859">About You</h3><ul data-start="2861" data-end="3286"><li data-section-id="1qg5zow" data-end="2946" data-start="2861">Experience in collections within financial services, banking, or consumer lending</li><li data-start="2947" data-end="3015" data-section-id="c23zu4">Proven track record of managing or supervising collections teams</li><li data-section-id="1vn0tsr" data-end="3103" data-start="3016">Strong understanding of arrears management, recoveries, and regulatory requirements</li><li data-start="3104" data-end="3156" data-section-id="12atajs">Comfortable working with MI and performance data</li><li data-section-id="x1x9uw" data-end="3228" data-start="3157">Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li data-end="3286" data-start="3229" data-section-id="1vdnwp6">Hands-on, pragmatic approach with a focus on delivery</li></ul><h3 data-end="3307" data-start="3293" data-section-id="1ioyqob">Why Apply?</h3><p data-end="3677" data-start="3309">This is a strong opportunity for an experienced collections professional to step into a management role with real responsibility for performance and team leadership. You'll be joining a business focused on strengthening its credit and collections capability, with opportunities to improve processes, enhance outcomes, and contribute to ongoing operational development.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNjg0NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-02T14:54:42Z