<p> </p><h1><strong>Interim CFO - PE‑Backed Business | Transformation | Hands‑On Leadership </strong></h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> [Birmingham]<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> Interim - 6 months <br /> <strong>Start:</strong> Immediate / Short Notice<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> PE‑Backed | High‑Growth | Transformation</p><p>We're partnering with a <strong>private equity‑backed business</strong> undergoing a period of accelerated growth and operational change. To support this next phase, we're seeking an <strong>exceptional Interim CFO</strong> who combines strategic capability with a <strong>deeply hands‑on approach</strong> to building a high‑performing finance function from the ground up.</p><h2><strong>🔍 The Opportunity</strong></h2><p>This role is ideal for an interim finance leader who thrives in a 'build stage', evolving environments where building structure, discipline, and financial rigour is mission‑critical. You will be the key financial partner to the CEO and PE investors, while rolling up your sleeves to implement better processes, improve visibility, and strengthen financial governance.</p><h2><strong>💼 Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Build the finance function</strong>, including people, processes, reporting and controls</li><li>Develop robust <strong>FP&A, cashflow forecasting, budgeting and KPI frameworks</strong></li><li>Implement improved <strong>financial systems, processes and monthly reporting cycles</strong></li><li>Shape and drive the <strong>value creation plan</strong> alongside the CEO and private equity backers</li><li>Lead on <strong>cash management</strong>, working capital disciplines, and cost control</li><li>Support strategic initiatives such as pricing, margin improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>Provide clear, timely and reliable financial insight to both the board and investors</li><li>Mentor and uplift the finance team, embedding a culture of accountability and commercial focus</li></ul><h2><strong>🧩 The Person</strong></h2><ul><li>Proven experience as an <strong>Interim CFO</strong> in a <strong>PE‑backed or highly leveraged environment</strong></li><li>Comfortable operating in detail-<strong>hands on, sleeves up</strong>-while balancing strategic oversight</li><li>Track record of <strong>building or transforming finance functions</strong></li><li>Strong systems, process and controls mindset</li><li>Commercially sharp with excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>Able to hit the ground running and create immediate impact</li><li>Thrives in high‑change, growth‑focused environments</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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuMTIzNjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently partnering our client, a growing SME in Gloucester, in their recruitment of a Financial Controller on a permanent contract.</p><p>The business have been & are currently on a journey, they have exciting plans in the pipeline to grow and accelerate financials over the coming years, which in turn will offer the successful candidate exposure, unique industry experience and of course development opportunities into a more senior role in the future (should you have your sights set on an FD / CFO role in time!)</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high‑impact Financial Controller role within a growing organisation that values agility, continuous improvement, and strong financial leadership.</p><p>We are seeking a driven, solutions‑focused finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys balancing technical excellence with cross‑functional collaboration. This is a pivotal role with real ownership, visibility, and scope to make meaningful change.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will take the lead on all core financial reporting and control activity. Acting as a key partner to senior leadership, you will ensure the business maintains robust governance while supporting strategic decision‑making. You will also guide and develop a capable finance team, helping shape the evolving finance function.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who wants broad exposure, hands‑on responsibility, and the opportunity to step up - including deputising for the CFO when required.</p><p>The salary on offer is up to c£70,000 + benefits. Hybrid working is offered with x3 days PW in the office, and flexibility can be supported for those with commitments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the production of monthly accounts and deliver accurate reporting to tight deadlines</li><li>Manage statutory reporting, compliance submissions, tax packs, and audit processes</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and governance frameworks</li><li>Identify risks and drive system and process improvements</li><li>Oversee key balance sheet reconciliations and working capital</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, including cashflow forecasting</li><li>Review and approve payments, purchase orders, and credit applications</li><li>Provide insightful financial analysis to support commercial and strategic decisions</li><li>Present financial updates to senior stakeholders</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a small finance team</li><li>Support the CFO with projects, initiatives, and ad‑hoc requests</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified (practice‑trained preferential, but not essential)</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 essential; IFRS desirable)</li><li>Experience in audit, statutory reporting, and working to challenging deadlines</li><li>Strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team</li><li>Proactive, inquisitive, and motivated by continuous improvement</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail</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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuMzgwMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of FP+A on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of FP+A you will need to be a highly motivated leader with a proven record of steering business performance at both strategic and operational levels. You will closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and CFO to help drive decision making and improved performance. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Act as a key finance partner to the MD, CFO, and UK Board, shaping strategy, and defining the UK financial and controlling framework in line with global standards.</li><li>Leading the evaluation of major strategic initiatives across pricing and sales network development</li><li>Lead end-to-end performance management, driving planning, forecasting, governance, KPI setting, and profitability analysis to ensure clarity, and delivery of financial targets.</li><li>Own planning and forecasting, driving annual plans, cost control, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling to enable agile, informed decision-making.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, and drive cross-functional collaboration across UK and global finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant already working at a Senior Commercial level such as Commercial Finance Manager with strong experience across FP+A, leadership and commercial controlling. Previous experience within a Matrix sales organisation would be of benefit.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of FP+A is based in Milton Keynes and working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of up to £80K + Excellent 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, investment-led business in Birmingham to appoint a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>.</p><p>This is a newly created role following a period of sustained expansion and private investment, offering significant exposure to the senior leadership team and a clear route to Finance Director as the business continues its growth trajectory.</p><p>Working closely with the CFO, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a small team, and help shape the financial strategy as the business scales - both organically and through acquisition.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and month-end close.</li><li>Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop a small, high-performing finance team.</li><li>Implement process improvements and strengthen financial governance.</li><li>Support the integration of new acquisitions and drive reporting consistency across the group.</li><li>Prepare insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, ideally trained in a Big 4 or top-tier accounting firm.</li><li>Looking for a<strong> </strong>first or second move from practice into an ambitious, high-growth business.</li><li>Strong technical grounding in financial reporting and controls, with the confidence to partner at board level.</li><li>Commercially minded, with the ability to balance day-to-day rigour with strategic input.</li><li>Proactive, curious, and driven - someone who wants to make an impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li></ul><p>This role offers a genuine opportunity to build a career in a dynamic, forward-thinking business backed by ambitious investors.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS42MDI0Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h3><strong>Interim Head of FP&A - Private Equity Backed Business</strong></h3><p><strong>Location: </strong>Birmingham<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim (6-9 months)<br /> <strong>Day Rate:</strong> 450-550 per day</p><p>We are partnering with a dynamic <strong>private equity-backed business</strong> undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. The organisation is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Head of FP&A</strong> to lead financial planning and analysis, provide strategic insight, and ensure robust reporting during this critical phase.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li>Own the <strong>FP&A function</strong>, driving financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.</li><li>Deliver <strong>month-end reporting</strong> and analysis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for senior leadership and investors.</li><li>Provide <strong>commercial insight</strong> to support strategic decision-making and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operational teams and the CFO to enhance financial models and reporting frameworks.</li><li>Support <strong>PE stakeholders</strong> with clear, data-driven performance updates and scenario planning.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting efficiency.</li></ul><br><br>Ideal Candidate<br><br><ul><li>Proven experience as Head of FP&A or senior FP&A leadership role in a <strong>PE-backed environment</strong>.</li><li>Strong technical skills in <strong>financial modelling, forecasting, and month-end reporting</strong>.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.</li><li>Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business.</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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuODE2MDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Multi Entity Service Business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and Commercial Directors with advanced insight, robust controls and performance reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Team Management and mentoring</li><li>Lead in Financial Strategy and Compliance for business units</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting cycles, presenting insights and variance analysis to senior leadership.<br /> Partner with the board and CFO to shape financial strategy and guide key business decisions.</li><li>Establishing internal controls and unified reporting standards for potential acquisitions</li><li>Lead international audits and ensure compliance with VAT/Sales Tax regulations across multiple regions.</li><li>Monthly management accounts, budgets and variance analysis for business units</li><li>Manage statutory audits</li><li>Lead the preparation of Group Consolidated statutory accounts</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be at Audit Manager level in Practice or be looking for your second move Post Practice within a high performing and fast paced organisation. The opportunity to be developed is highly likely and the role will change as time progresses. You will have a high level of interpersonal effectiveness with the ability to complete both statutory and management accounts.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is based 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes with hybrid available in time. The role is paying a salary of £55-75K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTMzNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This is a critical leadership role within a complex, multi-site business operating on a significant scale, with an active M&A strategy and a clear medium-term value creation plan.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a senior finance leader with end-to-end responsibility for group controllership, financial governance, and integration of acquisitions across a large operational footprint.</p><p> <strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all group financial control, including month-end, statutory reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit</li><li>Operate as a key finance partner to the PE investors, delivering high-quality reporting, insight, and governance</li><li>Oversee finance operations across 50+ sites/units, ensuring consistency, controls, and scalability</li><li>Own cashflow, working capital, treasury, and covenant reporting</li><li>Play a central role in mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition optimisation</li><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multi-layered finance team</li><li>Support value creation initiatives, systems improvement, and exit readiness</li></ul><p> <strong>Required Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a private equity-backed environment</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience within a multi-site business (50+ units essential)</li><li>Strong track record of M&A exposure, including integration of acquired businesses</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced, change-driven environments with high stakeholder visibility</li><li>Commercially astute, hands-on, and able to balance strategic leadership with operational detail</li></ul><p> <strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£100,000 - £125,000 base salary</li><li>Meaningful equity participation</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a value creation and exit journey</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjQ4MzU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>We are looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join our clients dynamic Finance Team in Warwickshire. This fast-paced, hands-on role places you at the core of the finance operations, where you will support credit control, payroll, and purchase ledger activities.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>- Sales Ledger & Credit Control</p><p>- Support invoice query investigations</p><p>- Assist with debt collection and manage aged debt</p><p>- Collaborate closely with the Sales Ledger Controller and Finance Manager</p><p> </p><p>- Payroll</p><p>- Help prepare weekly, four-weekly, and monthly payroll submissions</p><p>- Handle payroll queries from branches</p><p>- Complete payroll checks and reconciliations</p><p>- Process new starter documentation</p><p> </p><p>- Purchase Ledger</p><p>- Upload invoices via Dext</p><p>- Assist with payment queries</p><p>- Manage and organize the Finance inbox</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in ad-hoc finance projects alongside the Finance Manager and CFO.</p><p> </p><p>What We're Looking For:</p><p>- Experience in a finance environment (essential)</p><p>- Proficiency in Excel</p><p>- Xero experience is helpful but not essential</p><p>- Strong attention to detail and solid numerical skills</p><p>- Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling priorities</p><p>- A genuine can-do attitude with clear communication skills</p><p> </p><p>If you thrive in a varied role and take pride in maintaining accurate numbers, we would love to hear from you.</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC41MDQ1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are excited to be supporting a well-established and growing highly regulated group based in Cheltenham with the appointment of an experienced Financial Accountant to join them on an initial 6-month project.</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 role has been created to support the business during an exciting period while they recruit this position on a permanent basis. It offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to step into a high-impact role, working closely with the Financial Controller and senior finance stakeholders across the group.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Title: Financial Accountant</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Duration: 6 months</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rate: Up to £300pd/£60,000 per annum</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hybrid: 3/2 days split between office and remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Start date: Mid-January</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Location: Cheltenham</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;">Key Responsibilities:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintaining and strengthening robust financial controls across the group</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting month-end close, including production of the consolidated balance sheet</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparing statutory accounts for all group entities and the consolidated group (FRS 102)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and managing the audit process end-to-end</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Providing technical accounting guidance and preparing accounting position papers</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading on acquisition accounting and supporting the group's growth agenda</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Overseeing accounting for overseas entities and liaising with external accountants</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting tax compliance and acting as key contact for tax advisors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assisting with covenant reporting, cashflow statements and liquidity forecasting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Delivering ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required by the Financial Controller and CFO</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;">About You</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;">ACA or ACCA qualified</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly FRS 102</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident engaging with auditors and senior finance stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment</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;">For more information, or to apply please contact Steph Manley @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjQ0NTk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a private equity backed, industry market leader to recruit a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to sustainability and a reputation for excellence.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Finance Business Partner<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Bicester - Hybrid working (1-2 days onsite per week) - (covering sites across the East of England)<br /> <strong>Salary: </strong>Up to £55,000 + generous car allowance + annual bonus</p><p>Hybrid working | Stakeholder engagement | Qualified accountant</p><p><br /> The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to operational and engineering teams across multiple sites, delivering insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvement in this relatively easy-to-understand business environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operational staff and engineering managers to drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and commercial challenge.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals in line with agreed timetables.</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and deliver detailed cost analysis on key variable costs including maintenance, disposal and consumables.</li><li>Work closely with the management accounting team during month-end processes, with FBPs supporting the broader financial reporting cycle.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, purchase order compliance and adherence to accounting standards across your designated sites.</li><li>Identify commercial risks and opportunities, working with senior management to maximise value and mitigate risk.</li><li>Occasional travel to sites across the East of England (limited travel due to work demands, typically 1-2 days per week in the office).</li></ul><p><strong><br /> The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred initially, though finalists or QBE may be considered for exceptional candidates).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with operational teams and senior leadership.</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting involved beyond just the numbers.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously while being part of a wider FBP team (6 in total).</li><li>Previous experience in operational or manufacturing environments is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong><br /> Culture and Benefits</strong></p><p>This is a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for career development. You'll be joining a supportive FBP team within a private equity backed organisation that rewards performance and provides:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary up to £55,000.</li><li>Generous car allowance.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in office, with flexibility).</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple sites with varied operational challenges.</li><li>Supportive team environment with exposure to both finance and corporate finance functions.</li></ul><p><br /> If you're a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys stakeholder engagement and wants to be part of a business that values commercial insight and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45OTUzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="98" data-start="79"><strong data-end="98" data-start="79">Head of Finance</strong></p><p data-start="67" data-end="172"><strong data-start="89" data-end="172">Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + car allowance, bonus, private healthcare & benefits</strong></p><p data-end="485" data-start="100">Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, forward-thinking organisation to appoint a Head of Finance with experience operating in large, complex, professional services environments. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape a best-in-class finance function, strengthen governance, and play a key role in strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p data-start="487" data-end="734">Reporting into the Finance Director, you will lead the Financial Control and Reporting teams, ensuring robust compliance, strong controls, and high-quality financial outputs while driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and service excellence.</p><p data-end="760" data-start="736"><strong data-end="760" data-start="736">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="762" data-end="1814"><li data-start="762" data-end="885"><p data-end="885" data-start="764">Lead, inspire, and develop the Finance teams, acting as the senior escalation point for operational and people matters.</p></li><li data-end="992" data-start="886"><p data-end="992" data-start="888">Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p></li><li data-start="993" data-end="1130"><p data-end="1130" data-start="995">Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal control requirements, including liaison with auditors and regulators.</p></li><li data-start="1131" data-end="1288"><p data-end="1288" data-start="1133">Own the integrity of financial reporting, including statutory accounts, management reporting, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting where required.</p></li><li data-end="1380" data-start="1289"><p data-start="1291" data-end="1380">Strengthen risk management frameworks, financial controls, and delegation of authority.</p></li><li data-start="1381" data-end="1477"><p data-start="1383" data-end="1477">Drive process improvement, systems enhancement, and operational efficiencies across finance.</p></li><li data-start="1478" data-end="1606"><p data-start="1480" data-end="1606">Partner with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and commercial support to achieve organisational objectives.</p></li><li data-start="1607" data-end="1704"><p data-end="1704" data-start="1609">Lead and contribute to strategic projects and transformation initiatives across the business.</p></li><li data-start="1705" data-end="1814"><p data-end="1814" data-start="1707">Ensure effective succession planning, resource management, and ongoing development of finance capability.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1840" data-start="1816"><strong data-end="1840" data-start="1816">Person Specification</strong></p><ul data-end="2648" data-start="1842"><li data-end="1894" data-start="1842"><p data-start="1844" data-end="1894">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</p></li><li data-end="2025" data-start="1895"><p data-start="1897" data-end="2025">Proven experience operating in large, complex, professional services-style organisations or similarly structured environments.</p></li><li data-end="2129" data-start="2026"><p data-start="2028" data-end="2129">Strong technical expertise across financial control, statutory reporting, and accounting standards.</p></li><li data-start="2130" data-end="2229"><p data-start="2132" data-end="2229">Demonstrated track record in leading sophisticated finance operations and control environments.</p></li><li data-end="2322" data-start="2230"><p data-start="2232" data-end="2322">Commercially astute, with the ability to identify risk, opportunity, and value creation.</p></li><li data-start="2323" data-end="2405"><p data-start="2325" data-end="2405">Experienced people leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams.</p></li><li data-end="2479" data-start="2406"><p data-start="2408" data-end="2479">Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.</p></li><li data-start="2480" data-end="2567"><p data-end="2567" data-start="2482">Resilient, adaptable, and confident operating in fast-paced, matrixed environments.</p></li><li data-start="2568" data-end="2648"><p data-end="2648" data-start="2570">Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and financial systems.</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNzYwMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>📌 Contract details<br />🚀 Finance Business Partner - Reporting<br />📍 Reading | Hybrid (3 days in office)<br /> 💼 18-month Secondment (with option to extend)<br /> 💷 Salary: £67,000<br /><br />We're recruiting a Finance Business Partner - Reporting to join our client's Financial Planning & Strategy Team in a newly created role supporting the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance.<br />This is a senior, influential position where you'll lead the development of high-quality financial reporting that drives strategic decision-making across the business.<br />🔎 About the role<br />Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll act as the lead for reporting and financial information. You'll work closely with Finance colleagues and senior stakeholders, to ensure reporting is accessible, accurate, timely and meaningful.<br />This role has a strong focus on improving systems, automation and insights.<br />🧩 Key responsibilities<br />Design and maintain a new monthly financial reporting pack.<br />Coordinate monthly reporting production and ensure consistency across the business.<br />Review and improve the chart of accounts and reporting structures to reduce manual intervention.<br />Lead the replacement of the current budgeting and forecasting tool, from selection through to implementation.<br />Produce ad-hoc reporting and management information to support business cases and strategic decisions.<br />Provide strategic financial insight, recommendations and analysis to senior leadership.<br />Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and change across finance processes.<br />Build strong relationships and provide leadership and coaching to finance colleagues and stakeholders.<br /><br />👤 About you<br />You'll be a senior finance professional with strong experience in:<br />Financial reporting and management information.<br />Budgeting, forecasting and business planning.<br />Systems improvement and automation.<br />Partnering with senior stakeholders.<br />Translating complex financial data into clear, strategic insight.<br />You'll be comfortable operating at executive level and influencing decision-making in a complex organisation.<br />For more information, please contact <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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NzU0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Chief Accountant | Up to £50,000 | Solihull</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a growing SME Logistics Organisation, seeking a hands-on Chief Accountant to own the finance function, end-to-end. This is a broad and practical role offering an opportunity for an individual to grow with the business in the coming years.</p><p>You'll cover everything from management accounts and reporting through to invoicing, journals, and credit control, working closely with senior leadership and external accountant.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p>· Produce monthly management accounts</p><p>· Manage budgets, forecasts, and cashflow</p><p>· Handle UK and US accounting requirements</p><p>· Maintain the ledger, journals, accruals, and reconciliations</p><p>· Oversee invoicing, billing, and credit control</p><p>· Improve processes and financial controls</p><p>· Provide clear financial insight to support decisions</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>· Experience in a broad SME finance role</p><p>· Strong management accounts background</p><p>· Comfortable being hands-on with day-to-day finance</p><p>· Exposure to US accounting (or confident learning fast)</p><p>· Practical, commercial, and proactive</p><p>· Qualified or QBE welcome</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC41MDUzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a highly successful, international organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Director into a pivotal leadership role within its global finance structure.</p><p>Operating across multiple countries, the business has a need for an experienced finance leader with both technical depth and strong commercial instincts. This role operates at a senior level within the wider group and carries responsibility for overseeing finance teams across several international locations. You will act as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing financial leadership, governance and insight to support strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial leadership across a complex, international operating environment. You will manage senior finance leaders based in multiple countries and play a central role in driving performance, control and commercial decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing international finance teams, including oversight of remote and regionally based Financial Controllers</li><li>Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Providing high-quality financial insight and commercial challenge to senior and executive stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and compliance across international entities</li><li>Overseeing tax matters and working closely with Group Tax and external advisers to ensure appropriate governance and compliance</li><li>Supporting complex contracts, pricing decisions and investment cases</li><li>Acting as a senior interface with Group finance functions, auditors and advisors</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across systems, reporting and financial processes</li><li>Playing a key role in international change, transformation and growth initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>The Person</strong></p><p>This role will suit a senior finance leader who is comfortable operating in a global, matrix-managed environment and influencing at executive level.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li>A strong technical accounting background combined with commercial leadership experience</li><li>Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Regional FD or equivalent level</li><li>Experience managing international finance teams across multiple locations and time zones</li><li>Broad exposure to tax, statutory reporting and cross-border financial governance</li><li>The credibility to partner with senior non-finance leaders and challenge constructively</li><li>Experience working in complex, regulated or contract-led environments</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with strong judgement and resilience</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles</li><li>International experience highly desirable</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally as required</li><li>Midlands-based, with regular on-site presence</li></ul><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely senior finance leadership role within a global organisation, offering significant scope, influence and long-term opportunity.</p><p>For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yMzQyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Finance Manager you will look after all core finance operations including compliance, statutory accounts and assisting with commercial reporting and decision making. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Financial Reporting and statutory accounts under IFRS</li><li>Monthly and Quarterly reporting</li><li>Asset Management</li><li>Treasury Management and FX</li><li>Annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Sales analysis and performance reporting</li><li>P+L reporting and analysis</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial and group reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas in order to become a more rounded individual on the route to FD></p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Senior Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £80K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzcyNzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting is working with a growing organisation based in Gloucestershire to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> - an ideal opportunity for an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> looking to step into a broader, more influential leadership role.</p><p>Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role offers full ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering, while leading a small, established finance team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and commercial support across both operational and growth-focused areas of the organisation.</p><p>This is a hands-on position that blends strategic input with day-to-day financial leadership, perfect for someone ready to move beyond pure reporting into a wider business-facing role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>Lead monthly management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting</li><li>Manage and develop a small finance team</li><li>Act as a finance business partner to senior leaders and operational teams</li><li>Support commercial decision-making, pricing, and performance analysis</li><li>Oversee audit, VAT, payroll accuracy, and core financial controls</li><li>Drive improvements in systems, processes, and reporting</li><li>Take ownership of year-end audit, statutory reporting, and tax compliance in line with group requirements</li><li>Provide cashflow analysis and forecasting to support effective financial planning and control</li><li>Play a key role in capital expenditure oversight and long-term financial planning during a period of growth and investment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Currently operating as a Finance Manager or in a similar hands-on role</li><li>Comfortable owning the numbers while engaging with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong Excel and finance systems capability</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive, and ready for increased responsibility</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £75,000 based on experience</li><li>Hybrid remote working</li><li>Pension and a strong benefits package</li><li>Long-term career development in a growing organisation</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi41NTYzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="214" data-end="403">Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a large, complex organisation based in Bracknell to recruit a senior finance leader into a newly defined Head of FP&A role.</p><p data-start="405" data-end="493">Bracknell (hybrid working)<br data-start="431" data-end="434" /> £70,000 - £85,000 + strong benefits<br / data-end="472" data-start="469"> Permanent | Full-time</p><p data-end="573" data-start="495"><strong>The Opportunity</strong><br data-end="513" / data-start="510"> This is a high-impact role with genuine strategic influence. The Head of FP&A will sit at the heart of the organisation, leading financial planning, insight and commercial decision support at scale. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will shape long-term planning, support major investment decisions and help drive sustainable financial performance.</p><p data-end="990" data-start="880">This is not a traditional reporting-led FP&A role - it's about commercial judgement, leadership and influence.</p><p data-start="992" data-end="1599"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br data-start="1012" / data-end="1015"> Lead and develop a sizeable FP&A and business partnering function (circa 30 people)<br data-start="1098" / data-end="1101"> Own annual budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning<br data-start="1168" data-end="1171" /> Deliver high-quality insight and narrative to senior leadership and governance forums<br / data-end="1259" data-start="1256"> Act as a commercial advisor on business cases, investment decisions and new initiatives<br data-start="1346" / data-end="1349"> Build and review complex financial models and scenario planning<br data-start="1412" / data-end="1415"> Drive process improvement, automation and smarter reporting<br data-start="1474" / data-end="1477"> Influence non-finance stakeholders and embed financial accountability<br / data-end="1549" data-start="1546"> Deputise for the Director of Finance when required</p><p data-end="2107" data-start="1601"><strong>Candidate Profile</strong><br data-start="1618" data-end="1621" /> Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)<br data-start="1675" data-end="1678" /> Senior FP&A / commercial finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation<br data-start="1769" data-end="1772" /> Strong commercial modelling and strategic decision-support capability<br data-end="1844" / data-start="1841"> Gravitas and confidence operating at executive level<br data-start="1896" / data-end="1899"> Proven experience leading and developing large finance teams<br data-start="1959" / data-end="1962"> Experience within a not-for-profit or values-led organisation would be advantageous<br data-end="2048" / data-start="2045"> Comfortable operating in a changing, fast-paced environment</p><p data-end="2346" data-start="2109"><strong>Why Apply?</strong><br / data-end="2122" data-start="2119"> True strategic remit with senior leadership exposure<br data-start="2174" data-end="2177" /> Leadership of a large, capable FP&A function<br data-end="2224" / data-start="2221"> Complex, high-value decision-making<br data-start="2259" / data-end="2262"> Hybrid working from a Bracknell base<br data-start="2298" data-end="2301" /> £70,000 - £85,000 salary with strong benefits including enhanced pension contribution</p><p data-start="2348" data-end="2492">This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion and access to the full brief, please apply or get in touch.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNTYyODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="657" data-start="330">Our client, a Warwickshire-based organisation, is seeking an experienced <strong data-end="430" data-start="403">Interim Finance Manager</strong> to support the finance function during a period of change. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring someone who can quickly take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while partnering closely with senior stakeholders.</p><p data-start="659" data-end="801">This assignment is initially for <strong data-end="704" data-start="692">3 months</strong>, however there is a clear opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right individual.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><ul data-start="830" data-end="1440"><li data-start="830" data-end="889"><p data-end="889" data-start="832">Managing the day-to-day running of the finance function</p></li><li data-start="890" data-end="1001"><p data-start="892" data-end="1001">Leading the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1002" data-end="1055"><p data-start="1004" data-end="1055">Producing accurate and timely management accounts</p></li><li data-end="1119" data-start="1056"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1058">Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</p></li><li data-end="1201" data-start="1120"><p data-start="1122" data-end="1201">Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements</p></li><li data-end="1274" data-start="1202"><p data-end="1274" data-start="1204">Acting as a key finance business partner to non-finance stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1337" data-start="1275"><p data-start="1277" data-end="1337">Managing and developing junior members of the finance team</p></li><li data-start="1338" data-end="1386"><p data-end="1386" data-start="1340">Liaising with external auditors and advisors</p></li><li data-start="1387" data-end="1440"><p data-end="1440" data-start="1389">Identifying and implementing process improvements</p></li></ul><br><br>Candidate Requirements:<br><br><ul data-end="1955" data-start="1471"><li data-end="1529" data-start="1471"><p data-start="1473" data-end="1529">Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role</p></li><li data-start="1530" data-end="1597"><p data-end="1597" data-start="1532">Strong technical accounting background with a hands-on approach</p></li><li data-end="1665" data-start="1598"><p data-start="1600" data-end="1665">Comfortable working in a fast-paced or transitional environment</p></li><li data-end="1721" data-start="1666"><p data-start="1668" data-end="1721">Experience producing management accounts end-to-end</p></li><li data-end="1782" data-start="1722"><p data-end="1782" data-start="1724">Strong Excel skills and exposure to finance systems/ERPs</p></li><li data-end="1844" data-start="1783"><p data-start="1785" data-end="1844">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-start="1845" data-end="1910"><p data-end="1910" data-start="1847">Able to commit to <strong data-start="1865" data-end="1908">5 days per week on-site in Warwickshire</strong></p></li><li data-end="1955" data-start="1911"><p data-start="1913" data-end="1955">Immediately available or on short notice</p></li></ul><br><br>Qualifications:<br><br><ul data-end="2037" data-start="1978"><li data-start="1978" data-end="2037"><p data-start="1980" data-end="2037">ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience</p></li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer:<br><br><ul data-end="2224" data-start="2061"><li data-end="2125" data-start="2061"><p data-start="2063" data-end="2125">Competitive interim rate or salary (dependent on experience)</p></li><li data-end="2178" data-start="2126"><p data-start="2128" data-end="2178">Opportunity to add immediate value in a key role</p></li><li data-end="2224" data-start="2179"><p data-end="2224" data-start="2181">Strong likelihood of permanent conversion</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4xMDUzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing business based in Leicester to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a highly visible, site-based role supporting operations.</p><p>This is a hands-on Finance Business Partner position within a complex manufacturing environment with international operations. Working closely with the Finance Director and site team, the role plays a critical part in supporting day-to-day manufacturing activity, driving insight across costs, performance and decision-making. While the role is predominantly site based to remain close to operations, there is flexibility around working patterns.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />As Finance Business Partner, you will act as the financial lead for manufacturing and operational teams, embedding finance into the heart of the site. This is a proactive, sleeves-rolled-up role for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, challenging assumptions and improving how financial information is used to drive performance.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to operational leadership, delivering high-quality financial insight and challenge</p></li><li><p>Supporting manufacturing and development programmes through robust cost accounting and analysis</p></li><li><p>Ownership of operational and capital budgets, including overhead absorption, labour and capacity rates</p></li><li><p>Producing timely management information, forecasts and variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Developing and enhancing reporting and BI to improve visibility of operational performance</p></li><li><p>Providing detailed analysis of direct labour, manufacturing variances and cost centre performance</p></li><li><p>Supporting the development of bills of materials and routings for new products</p></li><li><p>Ensuring accurate inventory accounting, including movements, ageing and obsolescence provisions</p></li><li><p>Supporting KPI reporting and performance analysis across manufacturing operations</p></li><li><p>Working closely with the wider finance team on broader accounting and control activities</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />This role will suit an experienced Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting, who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience</p></li><li><p>Strong experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments</p></li><li><p>Solid knowledge of standard costing and operational finance</p></li><li><p>Proven experience producing budgets, forecasts and management reports</p></li><li><p>Confidence partnering with senior operational stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems</p></li><li><p>A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with global operations, offering exposure to complex operations and senior stakeholders.</p><p>The role offers:</p><ul><li><p>A site-based Finance Business Partner role with flexibility around working patterns</p></li><li><p>Broad operational exposure within a global manufacturing environment</p></li><li><p>A role with genuine influence on operational decision-making</p></li><li><p>A supportive finance team and collaborative culture</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li></ul><p>If this Finance Business Partner role in Leicester sounds of interest, or if you are an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step, please apply now. Even if the timing is not quite right, we are always keen to speak with strong finance professionals and get you on our radar.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS42OTk0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Opportunity!<br />Reporting Manager - 6-Months<br /> 💷 Up to £375 per day via umbrella (c. £75,000 equivalent)<br /> ➡️ A strategic hire while the business finalises its long-term finance structure<br /> ➡️ Strong likelihood of evolving into a Financial Controller position, with ownership across:<br />Group reporting & consolidation<br />Statutory accounts (FRS 102)<br />FP&A alongside core controllership<br />Must be: ACA, CPA and ACCA qualified / Have a strong reporting background / Immediately available / Happy to travel to Berkshire 1 day per week. <br />TECH / SAAS would be hugely beneficial <br />For a full job description please contact me at </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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45MTI0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h2><strong>Interim Finance Manager (Manufacturing) - 3-6 Month Contract</strong></h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Calne (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP<br /> <strong>Systems:</strong> <strong>MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (essential)</strong></p><p>We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in <strong>Calne</strong> who are looking for an experienced and <strong>hands on Interim Finance Manager</strong> to support the site for an initial <strong>3-6 month contract</strong>. This role is critical in driving accuracy across costing, inventory, production reporting, and site performance, so strong manufacturing experience is essential.</p><p>You'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ensure compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP, while <strong>supervising a Management Accountant.</strong></p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><p><strong>Manufacturing Finance & Costing</strong></p><ul><li>Establish, maintain, and improve cost accounting standards across product costing and cost allocations.</li><li>Analyse inventory valuation, production order variances, standard vs actual variances, and absorption in production cost centres.</li><li>Provide detailed financial analysis on plant performance, gross margin variances, and key operational KPIs.</li><li>Support costing for new and existing products, partnering closely with Sales and Technical teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting, Forecasting & Budgeting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end reporting for the plant.</li><li>Produce rolling 3‑month forecasts for plant KPIs and financial performance.</li><li>Compile the annual plant budget, cost centre budgets, and budgeted cost standards.</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports covering product and site performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Control & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong accounting policies in line with IFRS and UK GAAP.</li><li>Prepare UK statutory accounts and manage the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee the annual physical inventory count and ensure complete regulatory and site compliance.</li><li>Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations and supervise the Management Accountant.</li></ul><h2><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></h2><ul><li>Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA).</li><li>Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment - <strong>strong costing/inventory exposure required.</strong></li><li><strong>Hands-on experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central (mandatory).</strong></li><li>Advanced Excel and strong overall systems capability.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to partner with non‑finance teams.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.</li><li>Able to prioritise effectively and deliver to tight deadlines.</li></ul><p>If you are a hands-on Finance Manager then please apply to this role or send a copy of your CV </p><br><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/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS44Njc3Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg3OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are now recruiting an <strong>Interim Finance Business Partner</strong> to provide cover following a team member moving on from a longstanding client based in Cheltenham.</p><p>The preference is for the successful interim to start in late February or early March to allow a full month handover across sites.</p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> Up to £350 per day<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-8 months<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> End of February / Early March<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cheltenham (max 1 day per week onsite)</p><p>The Interim Finance Business Partner will support operational stakeholders across a large portfolio of sites, providing insight, challenge and value-add analysis. The role has a strong business partnering focus, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful commercial actions for non-finance teams.</p><p><strong>Strong emphasis on:</strong></p><ul><li>Stakeholder management and softer skills</li><li>Communicating complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences</li><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving</li><li>Confidence to challenge operational teams constructively</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly P&L reviews across multiple sites, particularly during the first week of each month</li><li>Providing value-add insight and analysis.</li><li>Reviewing and assessing rota efficiency across practices</li><li>Challenging operational teams on performance variances</li><li>Driving and tracking delivery of operational and financial improvements</li><li>Supporting the annual budgeting cycle starting in April.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjI3NjI5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager (Newly ACA Qualified)</strong></p><p><strong>Maidenhead</strong> | <strong>Full-Time, Permanent</strong> | <strong>Hybrid</strong> | <strong>Competitive Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>A growing, international business based in Maidenhead is seeking a newly ACA qualified Finance Manager to join its finance team. This role offers an excellent blend of technical accounting, commercial analysis and regional reporting, with exposure across EMEA operations.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate moving from practice into industry or an early-industry professional looking to step into a broader, more commercial finance role.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of management accounts while playing a key role in EMEA reporting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the region, providing insight to support decision-making and business performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Management Accounts & Financial Control</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Ownership of month-end close processes, journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Variance analysis versus budget and prior periods</li><li>Ensuring balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards</li></ul><p><strong>EMEA Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation and consolidation of EMEA regional reporting packs</li><li>Analysis of regional performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities</li><li>Supporting senior stakeholders with clear, actionable financial insight</li><li>Liaising with local finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting cycles across EMEA</li><li>Developing rolling forecasts and scenario analysis</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic decisions</li><li>Partnering with operational teams to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as a finance partner to non-finance stakeholders across the region</li><li>Supporting process improvements, automation and reporting enhancements</li><li>Contributing to ad-hoc commercial and strategic projects</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Newly ACA qualified (or qualifying imminently)</li><li>Strong foundation in financial reporting and management accounts</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and analytical work</li><li>Confident working with large data sets and financial models</li><li>Strong Excel skills; systems experience an advantage</li><li>Clear communicator with a proactive, commercially minded approach</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary with bonus potential</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations</li><li>Clear progression into a senior finance or regional role</li><li>Supportive, development-focused finance team</li></ul><p>This role offers a genuine step up into a broad finance position with regional EMEA exposure, ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career in industry.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMzg0NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="245" data-end="472">Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a growing, forward-thinking company in Marlborough to recruit a Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity that will take ownership of the day to day to financial operations, the month end process, implementing and improving processes and contribute towards key business decisions. The salary is between £50,000 - £55,000 plus a number of excellent benefits. </p><p data-start="245" data-end="472"> </p><p data-end="472" data-start="245"><strong>The Role</strong> </p><p data-end="472" data-start="245"> </p><p data-end="472" data-start="245">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p data-start="245" data-end="472"> </p><ul data-end="1269" data-start="499"><li data-end="568" data-start="499">Preparing the monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li data-start="569" data-end="628"><p data-end="628" data-start="571">Supporting with the budgeting and forecasting process.</p></li><li data-start="629" data-end="700"><p data-end="700" data-start="631">Cash flow forecasting. </p></li><li data-start="629" data-end="700">Preparing management information for stakeholders.</li><li data-start="701" data-end="777"><p data-start="703" data-end="777">Manage day-to-day finance operations: AP, AR, banking, and general ledger.</p></li><li data-end="867" data-start="778"><p data-end="867" data-start="780">Oversee month-end close including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.</p></li><li data-end="985" data-start="948"><p data-end="985" data-start="950">Identify and implement process improvements.</p></li><li data-end="1164" data-start="1094"><p data-start="1096" data-end="1164">Act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1271" data-end="1284"> </h3><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul data-start="1285" data-end="1630"><li data-end="1342" data-start="1285"><p data-end="1342" data-start="1287">Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.</p></li><li data-end="1342" data-start="1285">Qualified, part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), qualified by experience. </li><li data-end="1397" data-start="1343"><p data-start="1345" data-end="1397">Strong management accounts and month-end experience.</p></li><li data-end="1397" data-start="1343"><p data-end="1397" data-start="1345">Strong communication skills. </p></li><li data-start="1453" data-end="1506"><p data-end="1506" data-start="1455">Experience supervising or supporting finance staff would be desirable.</p></li><li data-end="1506" data-start="1453">Innovative mindset.</li><li data-end="1553" data-start="1507"><p data-end="1553" data-start="1509">Strong Excel and finance systems experience.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£50,000 - £55,000 annual salary </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Summer and Christmas party </li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy44NzgwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
