<p><strong>GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR - FAST GROWTH PE CONSTRUCTION GROUP</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the retained search partner to this fast growth, complex construction SME based in Surrey. Due to an incredible growth story, continued investment from some of the largest PE houses in the UK and a driven, ambitious CEO they now seek to recruit a hands on Group Finance Director to create, oversee and direct an efficient controls function, drive process and systems improvements including a imminent ERP upgrade, be the strategic partner to the leadership team and to manage the relationships with Group CFO and their investor group.<br /> <br /> Our client would ideal look for a "hands on" Finance Director with PE exposure and an understanding of the construction industry.</p><p>This role comes with an expectation of 4 days in office and 1 from home.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Full financial leadership and P&L ownership for the Southeast region, with accountability for profitability, cash flow, working capital and capital deployment.</li><li>Act as principal financial adviser to the Regional Managing Director, providing commercial insight, challenge and decision support.</li><li>Represent the region within the Group finance structure, ensuring alignment with sponsor and board expectations.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial & Operational Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive financial performance through deep understanding of pricing, margins, disposal costs and operational KPIs.</li><li>Partner operational leaders to identify efficiency opportunities and improve returns.</li><li>Support investment decisions, business cases and capital expenditure with rigorous financial analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Planning, Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budget, forecast and long-range planning processes for the region.</li><li>Deliver accurate, timely and insightful management reporting in line with Group standards.</li><li>Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Integration & Change</strong></p><ul><li>Lead finance integration for newly acquired businesses in the region.</li><li>Drive standardisation of systems, processes and reporting.</li><li>Embed consistent controls, KPIs and reporting cadence across all sites.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment.</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a PE-backed, acquisitive or infrastructure-style business.</li><li>Exposure to construction, asset-heavy, logistics, utilities or related sectors.</li><li>Systems implementation or finance transformation experience.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110,000 and £120,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzYxMTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Surrey </strong>| <strong>Full-Time, Permanent</strong> | <strong>£35,000 per annum BOE</strong></p><p>A growing and forward-thinking business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join its finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the day-to-day AP function while also contributing to systems optimisation and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of accounts payable operations, while supporting the wider finance team in improving efficiency, controls and reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable </strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Managing supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements</li><li>Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and ensuring compliance with internal controls</li><li>Supporting month-end close, including accruals and reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as a key user for the AP system, supporting optimisation and best practice</li><li>Identifying inefficiencies within AP processes and proposing improvements</li><li>Supporting system upgrades, implementations or automation initiatives</li><li>Improving controls, documentation and process consistency</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders to embed improved workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes</li><li>Excellent systems aptitude with experience using finance/ERP systems</li><li>Demonstrated experience in process improvement or systems enhancement</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organisational skills</li><li>Confident communicator with a proactive, solution-focused mindset</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £35,000 per annum</li><li>Opportunity to contribute beyond BAU AP work</li><li>Exposure to systems improvement and change projects</li><li>Supportive finance team with a continuous improvement culture</li><li>Long-term development opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an AP professional who enjoys combining hands-on transactional work with systems thinking and process improvement, within a business that values efficiency and innovation.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNzM3NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="261" data-start="166"><strong data-end="261" data-start="169">Interim Financial Controller - SME | 3-6 Months | £350/day (Inside IR35) | Mostly Remote</strong></p><p data-start="263" data-end="457">We're supporting a fast-growing <strong data-end="338" data-start="295">luxury product business (~£5m turnover)</strong> looking for a <strong data-start="353" data-end="394">hands-on Interim Financial Controller</strong> to come in and take full ownership of finance.</p><p data-end="621" data-start="459">This is a true SME FC role - ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, tightening controls, and delivering commercial insight, not just reporting numbers.</p><h3 data-end="829" data-start="814">🔧 The Role</h3><p data-start="830" data-end="900">You'll take responsibility for the entire finance function, including:</p><ul data-start="902" data-end="1285"><li data-end="951" data-start="902"><p data-end="951" data-start="904">Owning and accelerating the <strong data-start="932" data-end="951">month-end close</strong></p></li><li data-end="1009" data-start="952"><p data-start="954" data-end="1009">Improving processes, controls and reporting structure</p></li><li data-end="1079" data-start="1010"><p data-start="1012" data-end="1079">Producing meaningful <strong data-start="1033" data-end="1079">management accounts, analysis & commentary</strong></p></li><li data-end="1117" data-start="1080"><p data-start="1082" data-end="1117">Cashflow, forecasting and budgeting</p></li><li data-start="1118" data-end="1164"><p data-end="1164" data-start="1120">Business partnering with senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1225" data-start="1165"><p data-start="1167" data-end="1225">Reviewing systems, data flows and automation opportunities</p></li><li data-end="1285" data-start="1226"><p data-start="1228" data-end="1285">Being the "go-to" for everything finance in a growing SME</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1305" data-start="1287">👤 The Profile</h3><p data-start="1306" data-end="1339">We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul data-start="1341" data-end="1657"><li data-start="1341" data-end="1414"><p data-start="1343" data-end="1414"><strong data-end="1367" data-start="1343">ACA / ACCA qualified</strong> (ideally trained in practice, now in industry)</p></li><li data-end="1414" data-start="1341"><strong>MUST HAVE BUSINESS CENTRAL</strong></li><li data-end="1448" data-start="1415"><p data-start="1417" data-end="1448">A strong SME all-rounder FC</p></li><li data-end="1501" data-start="1449"><p data-start="1451" data-end="1501">Comfortable rolling sleeves up, not just reviewing</p></li><li data-start="1502" data-end="1540"><p data-start="1504" data-end="1540">Commercial, analytical and pragmatic</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1541"><p data-start="1543" data-end="1605">Experienced in improving close timelines and reporting quality</p></li><li data-start="1606" data-end="1657"><p data-start="1608" data-end="1657">Happy in an interim, delivery-focused environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1682" data-start="1659">📍 Location / Setup</h3><ul data-end="1845" data-start="1683"><li data-end="1701" data-start="1683"><p data-end="1701" data-start="1685"><strong data-start="1685" data-end="1701">Fully remote</strong></p></li><li data-start="1702" data-end="1758"><p data-end="1758" data-start="1704">Office visit roughly <strong data-start="1725" data-end="1758">once a month / once a quarter</strong></p></li><li data-start="1759" data-end="1845"><p data-end="1845" data-start="1761">Candidates ideally based around <strong data-end="1823" data-start="1793">Berkshire / Surrey borders</strong> for occasional travel to office.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1861" data-start="1847">💷 Package</h3><ul data-start="1862" data-end="1950"><li data-end="1880" data-start="1862"><p data-start="1864" data-end="1880"><strong data-end="1880" data-start="1864">£350 per day</strong></p></li><li data-start="1881" data-end="1898"><p data-start="1883" data-end="1898"><strong data-end="1898" data-start="1883">Inside IR35</strong></p></li><li data-end="1950" data-start="1899"><p data-end="1950" data-start="1901"><strong data-end="1925" data-start="1901">3-6 month assignment</strong> with potential extension</p></li></ul><p data-start="1952" data-end="2068">If you're an interim FC who enjoys fixing, building and adding value quickly in an SME, this is a great opportunity.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy40MTA2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">