<p><strong>Interim Solution Architect - Financial Services</strong></p><p>Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a global consulting firm for a hands-on <strong>Solution Architect</strong> to deliver critical design work for a platform transformation in the financial services sector. The role focuses on designing cloud-native, secure web applications and API frameworks across distributed data environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP (2-week onboarding window)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - City of London (1-2 days onsite)</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-month contract, likely extension</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £600.00 per day via PAYE (PLUS 12.07% holiday pay - PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source. No umbrella company admin fees.)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Deep experience designing scalable enterprise web applications across financial services</li><li>Strong AWS cloud experience across application and integration layers</li><li>Familiarity with design of APIs, data lakes, BPM processes, and microservices</li><li>Track record of working with engineering and risk functions to deliver secure solutions</li><li>Comfortable designing for high-resilience, regulated environments in financial platforms</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>Background in financial data platforms, index providers, or investment/asset management</li><li>Experience in BPM tooling and leading application modernisation efforts</li><li>Working knowledge of real-time data services or trading platforms</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional:</strong></p><p><strong>Full financial/criminal checks will be carried out.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS44OTUxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology is assisting a global legal organisation to recruit a Interim CIO to start ASAP - Hybrid working (London based) </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The CIO will develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the firm's goals and objectives.</li><li>Lead and manage the IT department, including hiring, training, and mentoring staff.</li><li>Oversee the selection, implementation, and integration of legal technology solutions such as case management systems, e-discovery tools, and document management systems.</li><li>Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect sensitive client and firm data.</li><li>Manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and communication systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.</li><li>Collaborate with senior management and practice leaders to identify technology needs and provide solutions that enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.</li><li>Drive innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the legal sector and assessing their applicability to the firm.</li><li>Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.</li><li>Oversee data governance and compliance with relevant regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other legal industry standards.</li><li>Ensure seamless integration and interoperability of IT systems across all departments and offices.</li><li>Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to procure and maintain IT services and products.</li><li>Implement training programs to ensure staff proficiency with the firm's technology tools and systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The CIO will have extensive experience in a similar position, with a significant portion in a legal or professional services environment.</li><li>Proven track record of developing and implementing successful IT strategies</li><li>Strong understanding of legal technology applications and the specific IT needs of a law firm.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an IT team effectively.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data protection regulations.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working - Offices in London</li><li>6 Month long project </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjcwMDM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Head of Data on a contract basis - London based - start ASAP</p><p data-start="433" data-end="763">A leading financial services company based in London is seeking an accomplished Interim Head of Data to join the business during a pivotal period of digital and data-led transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of data across the organisation and influence executive-level decision-making.</p><p data-end="969" data-start="765">This role offers a high-impact mandate - overseeing the development of a modern, cloud-based data ecosystem that underpins core business operations, regulatory requirements, and next-generation analytics.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p> </p><p data-start="765" data-end="969"> </p><ul><li>The Head of Data will develop and execute a group-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on governance, scalability, and innovation</li><li>Lead the evolution of a modern data platform using cloud-native technologies (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, GCP, Databricks)</li><li>Manage and mentor cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, governance, and data science</li><li>Promote a data-as-a-product culture, enabling self-serve capabilities and empowering business users</li><li>Introduce scalable data governance frameworks using industry-leading tooling (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Monte Carlo)</li><li>Oversee the delivery of AI/ML initiatives and advanced analytics use cases in partnership with business and product teams</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FCA, GDPR) while enabling data innovation</li><li>Report directly into senior leadership (e.g., CTO, CDO), influencing data-driven decision-making across the enterprise</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>The Head of Data will have extensive experience in senior data leadership roles, ideally within financial services, fintech, or regulated industries</li><li>Proven success in designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS)</li><li>Strong knowledge of modern data architecture (e.g., event-driven design, data mesh, ELT pipelines)</li><li>Deep understanding of data governance, privacy, quality, and lineage within regulated environments</li><li>Ability to lead high-performing teams through transformation and change</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at the executive level</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>On site required </li><li>Outside IR35</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> </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjQ0ODEzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim AWS Security Architect - Financial Services</strong></p><p>Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a global consulting firm for an experienced <strong>AWS Security Architect</strong> to become an associate for a global consulting firm on a large-scale cloud security programme for a major financial services organisation. The focus is on designing, building, and securing AWS applications, container platforms, and cloud network infrastructure in direct collaboration with AWS.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP (c. 2-week lead time for onboarding and paperwork)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Remote but may need a day flexibility in City of London</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 1<strong>2-month contract</strong> strong likelihood of extension</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £600.00 p/day via <strong>PAYE</strong> (<strong>PLUS 12.07% accrued holiday pay</strong>) via PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Must have experience working in financial services, ideally banking</strong></li><li>Deep experience in <strong>designing, building, and securing applications in AWS</strong> as a core role focus (not generalist cloud security)</li><li><strong>Expertise in container platform security, including EKS and use of service mesh</strong></li><li>Strong <strong>cloud network security</strong> background covering firewalling, network segmentation, <strong>VPC design</strong>, and <strong>Direct Connect</strong></li><li>Proven ability to represent clients in direct collaboration with AWS as a supplier, providing independent security assurance</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>AWS experience in high-performance or low-latency/trading solutions</li><li>Exposure to AWS Outposts design and security</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Info:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted - CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to disqualification</strong></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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS44ODc5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Tax Accountant for a Wiltshire based business on an interim basis for up to 6 months.</p><p>ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualfied, based on site 3 days per week.</p><p>As Tax Accountant you will oversee the preparation and filing of Corporation Tax returns, ensuring compliance with UK tax laws and regulations, including timely submission to HMRC.</p><p>Lead the implementation and review of tax strategies to optimise tax positions, reduce liabilities, and enhance operational efficiency within the UK tax framework.</p><p>Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with IFRS/UK GAAP standards.</p><p>Coordinate tax audits and liaise with external auditors and HMRC, ensuring smooth resolution of any tax-related issues. Conduct detailed tax research and analysis on complex tax matters, including transfer pricing, deferment tax, VAT and the application of R&D tax credits (RDEC). Collaborate with senior management to provide tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, ensuring tax-efficient structures and compliance with UK and international tax regulations.</p><p>Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly and annual tax provisions, including current and deferred tax analysis.</p><p>Maintain an up-to-date understanding of changes in UK tax law and communicate potential impacts on the business, ensuring proactive adjustments to tax processes</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci41NjMxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a <strong>Tax Specialist </strong>with detailed <strong>Excise duty </strong>experience<strong> </strong>Reporting to the <strong>Tax Manager</strong></p><p>The role is <strong>Hybrid</strong> with travel to home offices closest to home address around <strong>Midlands</strong> or <strong>Hemel Hempstead</strong></p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Organise and run Excise Duty Due Diligence</li><li>Manage due diligence questionnaires for duty suspended customers & suppliers.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC and Due Diligence Group on Excise Duty matters.</li><li>Liaise with third party auditors to organise and feedback on duty suspended customer audits.</li><li>Support with design of taxation modules of new ERP system.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the group's tax position, implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance</li><li>Ad-hoc assistance with preparation and review of tax-related financial reporting schedules in respect of statutory reporting, including tax provisioning.</li><li>Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of corporation tax returns, tax payment calculations & instructing payments.</li><li>Liaise with Auditor's Tax Team for interim and full-year external reporting requirements.</li><li>Support tax aspects of internal forecasting and budgeting.</li></ul><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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTgzNTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are Partnering with World-class Global Business on a <strong>Hybrid</strong> basis with travel to home offices closest to home address around <strong>Midlands</strong> or <strong>Hemel Hempstead.</strong></p><p><strong>About the role: </strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong data-start="144" data-end="187">proactive, detail-oriented professional</strong> to join our clients tax team and take ownership of thier <strong data-end="278" data-start="235">Excise Duty and due diligence processes</strong>. In this pivotal role, you will act as the <strong data-end="374" data-start="322">subject matter expert on Excise and Customs Duty</strong>, overseeing approximately <strong>half a billion £s</strong><strong data-start="401" data-end="448"> in annual Excise Duty payments</strong>. You'll play a key part in designing and implementing <strong data-start="503" data-end="544">efficient, future-ready tax processes</strong>, working cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of some of the <strong data-start="688" data-end="722">UK's most iconic brands</strong> while developing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit Excise Duty returns </li><li>Be fluent with government reporting systems, Excise Movement and Control Systems </li><li>Assist with design of taxation modules of new ERP system and perform reconciliations to help support internal reporting.</li><li>Supervise the Due Diligence Steering Group meetings and interactions with HMRC to continue robust compliance and manage relationships with key stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the group's tax position, implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.</li><li>Provide leadership and help mentor junior team members in support of Growth Culture principles.</li><li>Liaise with Auditors for interim and full-year external reporting requirements.</li><li>Support tax aspects of internal forecasting and budgeting.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Key Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of <strong>Excise Duty is essential</strong> with proven record of picking up new tax technical skills.</li><li>Excellent understanding of financial processes and ability to drive change to processes and improve the ways of doing things.</li><li>Ability to build good relationships, influence and communicate at all levels of the business.</li><li>Establish collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders including HMRC, auditors, and advisers.</li><li>A self-starter able to work under own initiative and actively prioritise competing activities and deliver to the required quality of outcome.</li><li>Strong analytical capability with the ability to convey complex financial data in a simple and compelling manner to make sound financial decisions.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODY3OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced <strong>Interim Business Intelligence Manager</strong> role to support the data and analytics function for a fantastic business in Thame during a key period of operational and strategic development. </p><p><strong>Key Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong expertise in <strong>SQL Server</strong> for data extraction, transformation, and analysis</li><li>Advanced <strong>Power BI</strong> skills for building insightful, action-oriented dashboards</li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>data warehouse design</strong> and optimization</li></ul><p><strong>Key Soft Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven <strong>team leadership</strong> and <strong>project management</strong> experience, ideally in fast-paced environments</li><li>Excellent <strong>stakeholder management</strong> skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data solutions</li><li>Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, account, and client service teams</li></ul><p><strong>The role will offer hybrid working however you will ideally need to be onsite 3 days a week in Thame, South Oxfordshire - FREE PARKING available. </strong></p><p><strong>It is a 6 month ongoing contract.</strong></p><p>If you are interested then please apply or send a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS4zNjg5NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
