Description<br><br><p>Robert Half LTD are delighted to be partnering with Planglow in the hire of Senior Buyer to join their team. This company is based in Central Bristol and offers hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>With nearly 40 years' experience, Planglow is a well-established business, providing clients in the food industry with branded labels that are overprinted with its groundbreaking cloud based software. We also offer a range of compostable packaging for their grab and go products.</p><p><br /> As a market leader, they have won a number of awards and enable their customers to grow the sales of their grab and go products by improving both brand recognition and customer loyalty.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join the team at Planglow's head office in central Bristol.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will manage their compostable packaging supply and existing supplier relationships. Responsibilities also include identifying and evaluating new global manufacturers and negotiating cost-efficient deals that uphold their quality standards.</p><p> </p><p>We are looking for a forward-thinking and commercially astute individual to enhance their procurement department. Strong Excel and data analysis skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and analyse data to a high standard are essential.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Sourcing and identifying new suppliers, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the supplier base.</li><li>Implementing close cost control including profit improvement, cost analysis, quotations, pricing, trade terms and contract negotiations with the suppliers.</li><li>Monitoring stock movements, to maintain an adequate level through strategic planning and organising the supply of the goods internationally.</li><li>Logistics handling to ensure in-time goods movements and managing this in the most cost-effective way.</li><li>Working closely with marketing and graphics teams for new product launches and promotions.</li><li>Stock line maintenance within Planglow's internal systems.</li><li>Resolving non conformant product issues by communicating and negotiating with suppliers. Where possible offering solutions for customers.</li><li>Work as part of a team to implement a new internal ERP system.</li><li>Supplier Questionnaires.</li><li>Any other duties deemed necessary by the company.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain</li><li>Proven working experience as a buyer and importing goods</li><li>Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers with strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience in collecting and analysing data</li><li>Experience of working on an ERP system and process improvement.</li><li>Talent in negotiations and networking</li><li>Understanding of product technical specifiations</li><li>Ability to work well independently, under their own initiative and manage their own workload</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000- £45,000 DOE</li><li>Training & development opportunities</li><li>A great working environment within a well-established company</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days from home, once fully trained)</li><li>A friendly and supportive team</li><li>Pension - up to 5% matched</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays + period between Christmas and New Year + week day birthday off (increases by 1 day/year after working there for 5 years. Maximum of 5 extra days)</li></ul><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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjM0NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Recruitment and Talent Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Permanent | £45,000 - £50,000 | North Somerset | New Position</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a <strong>Recruitment and Talent Manager</strong> for a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to make the position your own, shaping and influencing how the business attracts, develops and retains its people.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely alongside the HR team, the Recruitment and Talent Manager will take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, from attraction through to onboarding, while also playing a pivotal role in developing internal talent pathways to support succession planning and career growth.</p><p>This is a permanent role, offering hybrid working, and paying up to circa £50k DOE.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with hiring managers to understand resourcing needs and create engaging, inclusive job adverts.</li><li>Leading end-to-end recruitment, including proactive sourcing, CV sifting, interviews, and candidate management.</li><li>Enhancing employer brand through recruitment campaigns, careers events, and social media presence.</li><li>Building and nurturing talent pipelines to meet current and future business needs.</li><li>Working with managers to identify high-potential employees and future leaders, supporting succession planning initiatives.</li><li>Designing and supporting career development programmes and pathways that enable employees to grow within the organisation.</li><li>Collaborating with managers and HR colleagues to ensure development opportunities align with business needs.</li><li>Providing coaching, guidance and training to managers on recruitment and talent management best practice.</li><li>Managing recruitment budgets, KPIs and reporting to senior leadership.</li><li>Ensuring a fair, transparent and inclusive approach to all recruitment and development activities.</li></ul><p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p><ul><li>Be experienced in managing full-cycle recruitment across varied functions.</li><li>Have proven ability to build strong relationships with managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Bring creativity and innovation to both talent attraction and talent development strategies.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and candidate experience.</li><li>Be proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a standalone capacity.</li></ul><p>This permanent opportunity offers the chance to shape a new role, influence recruitment and development strategy, and make a real impact on the organisation's people agenda.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTc4MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a </strong>Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for a growing FMCG organisation near Newport.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This pivotal role will lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, acting as a strategic business partner to the leadership team. The Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis, and ensuring robust financial planning and forecasting processes across the organization. A critical aspect of this role is a deep understanding of operational manufacturing and product costing within an FMCG environment, enabling informed decision-making and efficiency improvements. This individual will be both hands-on in diving into the details and strategic in shaping the financial future of the company. You'll work closely with the leadership team and liaise with the PE house to drive business improvements and analysis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and lead the annual budget process, long-range strategic plans, and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of financial performance against targets, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, providing financial modelling and recommendations.</li><li>Both analysis and onboarding activities with acquisition targets.</li></ul><li><strong>Operational Manufacturing Finance & Product Costing:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate product costing models, incorporating raw materials, labour, overheads, and other relevant factors.</li><li>Partner closely with the manufacturing and operations teams to analyse production costs, identify inefficiencies, and drive cost optimization initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Business Partnering & Analysis:</strong></li><ul><li>Serve as a trusted financial advisor to key stakeholders across the organization, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain.</li><li>Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making on pricing, promotions, product launches, and other strategic initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Process Improvement & Systems:</strong></li><ul><li>Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Creation of dashboards using Power BI</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li><strong>Deep and demonstrable understanding of operational manufacturing finance and product costing methodologies</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer: Salary from £80,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits with hybrid working available.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjUzMTM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are working with our client based in Central Bristol on a retained basis in their search for a Head of Finance on a permanent contract.</p><p>Culture is everything here, the business are a small SME within a big business and offer the sense of social community often associated with a small, local businesses; combined with the expected advantages of working for a far larger employer: great benefits; dedication to identifying talent; and huge investment in staff development - giving the successful candidate of this role the best of both worlds! So-much-so, this role has arisen as a result of an internal promotion.</p><p>The role of the Head of Finance is to be the Finance representative for the business, working with the Business Leader to delivery high quality reporting, provide commercial insight to deliver value-add and to manage the finance team. </p><p>Based out of their Central Bristol office, the salary on offer is up to £75,000 + benefits. Hybrid working is supported, with the weighting being "at home". Some travel is required, but this is as & when.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, shaping plans, forecasts, and performance strategies aligned with core KPIs</li><li>Lead quarterly forecasting and scenario planning to support commercial bids and tenders</li><li>Manage a small finance team, developing skillsets and providing support</li><li>Deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting, management accounts including management packs, KPI tracking, and variance analysis</li><li>Review of the monthly balance sheet & P&L</li><li>Guide project teams to focus on performance metrics and measurable impact</li><li>Prepare and review financial models and proposals to support high-level decision-making</li><li>Drive improvements in finance systems and processes, including leading new system implementations</li><li>Manage internal and external reporting cycles, including statutory audits and group submissions</li><li>Build strong intercompany relationships to ensure alignment across forecasts and reporting</li><li>Support the sales team with financial input on large bids/ tenders including scenario planning</li><li>Champion initiatives that enhance profitability, cashflow, and operational efficiency</li><li>Support internal audits, statutory filings, and bonus calculations</li><li>Collaborate across the finance team to deliver company-wide initiatives and day-to-day support</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Successful Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/CIMA/CA/ACCA qualified</li><li>Strong previous management accounts experience within an SME environment</li><li>Experience on Netsuite is highly beneficial, or, another larger ERP</li><li>Revenue experience</li><li>Experience in building budgets</li><li>Strong on Excel - be comfortable building Excel models</li><li>Someone who is a "people" person - approachable, friendly and committed to "there's no I in team"!</li><li>Previous experience of a varied end-to-end role</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail your CV </p><p>Please note: any 3rd party CVs will be forwarded onto Robert Half to be screened</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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuODIwMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="81" data-end="327">An established organisation is seeking a motivated professional to join its fully remote team on a short-term interim basis. This is a three-month contract, ideal for someone who is immediately available and keen to make an impact from day one.</p><p data-end="360" data-start="329">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="361" data-end="718"><li data-end="437" data-start="361"><p data-end="437" data-start="363">Coordinating and supporting ongoing projects to ensure deadlines are met</p></li><li data-start="438" data-end="504"><p data-end="504" data-start="440">Managing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records</p></li><li data-start="505" data-end="572"><p data-end="572" data-start="507">Assisting with communication across teams and external partners</p></li><li data-start="573" data-end="647"><p data-start="575" data-end="647">Preparing reports and providing updates to colleagues and stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="648" data-end="718"><p data-start="650" data-end="718">Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working</p></li></ul><p data-start="720" data-end="995">The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable, and confident handling multiple priorities. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.</p><ul data-end="1199" data-start="997"><li data-start="997" data-end="1035"><p data-end="1035" data-start="999">Short-term interim role (3 months)</p></li><li data-start="1036" data-end="1078"><p data-end="1078" data-start="1038">Must be immediately available for work</p></li><li data-end="1104" data-start="1079"><p data-start="1081" data-end="1104">Fully remote position</p></li><li data-end="1137" data-start="1105"><p data-start="1107" data-end="1137">Salary equivalent to £35,000</p></li><li data-end="1171" data-start="1138"><p data-start="1140" data-end="1171">Flexible working arrangements</p></li><li data-start="1172" data-end="1199"><p data-start="1174" data-end="1199">Supportive team culture</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzAwNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>HR Generalist (Part-Time, 3 days per week)</strong><br /> <strong>North Bristol</strong><br /> <strong>FTE: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with an organisation based in North Bristol to recruit an experienced <strong>HR Generalist</strong> on a part-time basis (3 days per week).</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with managers to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle.</p><p>This is initially an interim role, for a period of 3 months, with the potential to extend or go permanent. We are looking at candidates who are <strong>immediately available</strong> for work.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees</li><li>Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes</li><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and induction activities</li><li>Support performance management, training, and development initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with UK employment law and HR policies</li><li>Contribute to HR projects and process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a generalist HR role</li><li>Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice</li><li>Confident in handling ER cases and advising managers</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload</li><li>CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) desirable</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive FTE salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)</li><li>Flexible, part-time working pattern (3 days per week)</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODg2NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
