<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Finance Business Partner - FP&A</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000-£75,000 + bonus<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 from home</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a successful international organisation to recruit a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join its FP&A team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified finance professional with strong FP&A experience, combining financial reporting, profitability analysis and forecasting with the opportunity to influence business performance and support commercial decision-making.</p><p>Working closely with sales, commercial and senior finance stakeholders, you'll provide meaningful financial insight, take ownership of key reporting processes and contribute to improved business performance across the organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Own the preparation of monthly segmental profitability reporting, working with general managers and responding to queries on business performance.</p></li><li><p>Work with the wider FP&A team to develop financial reporting that delivers meaningful insight and supports better decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Partner with sales, commercial and other functional teams, using financial analysis to challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Own working capital forecasts and 13-week cash flow forecasts, providing visibility of cash flow and working capital performance.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of financial reporting system processes, including loading actual results, budgets and forecasts into OneStream.</p></li><li><p>Respond independently to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from regional and global finance teams.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to wider FP&A activities, supporting financial planning, forecasting and performance management.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a similar finance business partnering role.</p></li><li><p>Big Four experience or training would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and reporting capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Experience with enterprise financial systems</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, commercially minded individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of deliverables.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £70,000-£75,000 plus bonus.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Milton Keynes office.</p></li><li><p>Private medical and dental plan options.</p></li><li><p>Pension and additional employee benefits.</p></li><li><p>Birthday day off and increasing annual leave entitlement with service.</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts, wellbeing perks and ongoing development opportunities.</p></li></ul><p>This is an opportunity to join an international organisation in a broad FP&A role, combining profitability reporting, financial systems ownership, working capital forecasting and commercial business partnering.</p><p>If you're a qualified finance professional looking for your next move, please get in touch with Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODc2NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in partnership with an established, highly regarded company near Malmesbury to recruit a Financial Analyst on a full-time permanent basis. The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, improving financial performance and driving business efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that is looking to step into their first Financial Analyst role, that will bring either month-end or strong analytical skills, as well as good business partnering skills and experience with influencing business performance through quality financial analysis. The salary is between £40,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Financial Analyst, you will partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to provide insightful analysis across financial and commercial performance. You'll transform complex data into actionable recommendations, supporting budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and long-term business planning.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>Key duties:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Analyse financial and commercial performance across multiple business areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and KPI analysis, including revenue, gross margin, working capital, and profitability.</li><li>Compare actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, providing meaningful variance analysis.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling to aid strategic decision-making.</li><li>Deliver pricing, margin, and profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Analyse inventory and working capital performance, providing recommendations to improve efficiency and cash flow.</li><li>Support system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new reporting models.</li><li>Partner with Finance and operational teams to present clear, meaningful insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><p>We're looking for an analytical and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys financial and data analysis, whilst influencing business decisions.</p><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must ideally have the following skills/experience:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Financial Analyst, FP&A/Commercial Analyst or a management accounting type role.</li><li>A good understanding of P&L and balance sheet</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Competent Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise way.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000 - £50,000 annual salary </li><li>24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Employee well-being benefits</li><li>On site parking</li><li>Christmas party </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40NDQzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Analyst for a Portsmouth based client on a temporary basis. </p><p>We are looking for an individual with strong accounting and finance expertise who can develop a comprehensive suite of finance and finance/HR reporting tools, dashboards, forecasting models and board-level reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>* Design and develop finance dashboards and reports with meaningful KPIs and benchmarks, providing management with clear visibility of organisational performance.</p><p>* Build and implement an automated monthly payroll journal process from Sage Payroll into AccountsIQ, ensuring a consistent and efficient month-end process.</p><p>* Develop integrated HR and finance reporting, including absence and sickness metrics alongside payroll and cost data, to support informed decision-making.</p><p>* Design forecasting templates and reporting mechanisms that can be used by both the finance team and budget holders across the organisation.</p><p>* Create professional Board and Finance Committee reporting templates, together with a concise monthly update for wider business use.</p><p>* Automate reporting and data processes wherever practical whilst ensuring systems remain straightforward for the finance team to maintain and use.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci44Mzk4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with an established organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Business Partner role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity that will play a pivotal role in business partnering with a specific entity, presenting to stakeholders and carrying out financial analysis and reporting tasks as well as month-end management accounting duties. The Finance Business Partner role will be suitable for someone that is part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, has proven management accounting experience and someone that is keen to thrive within a business partnering capacity and progress within a business that is renowned for offering long-term career development. The salary is between £45,000 - £55,000 plus study support, hybrid working, annual bonus and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Business Partner will consist of the following: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparing the budgets and forecasts.</li><li>P&L analysis and reporting. </li><li>Balance sheet review and reporting. </li><li>Financial analysis; variances, risk/opportunities, trends.</li><li>Month end reporting; accruals, prepayments, journals, reconciliations. </li><li>Business partnering with various stakeholders; presenting financial data and building/maintaining strong relationships. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Business Partner role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have experience within a management accounting role. </li><li>Ideally part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, Qualified by experience with relevant industry experience would also be considered. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail. </li><li>Innovative mindset. </li><li>Confident user of Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£45,000 - £55,000 annual salary. </li><li>Study support. </li><li>Hybrid working; 2-3 days on site. </li><li>Annual bonus scheme. </li><li>Company car scheme. </li><li>Private healthcare. </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme. </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy44NTI1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £700-£900 per day <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midlands / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-12 Months</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Our client, a high-growth private equity-backed business, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the executive leadership team through a period of growth, transformation, and value creation.</p><p>This is a highly commercial role requiring an individual who can operate at pace, challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and provide meaningful insights to drive performance. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within PE-backed environments and understand the demands of investor-led businesses, including cash generation, EBITDA improvement, KPI focus, and strategic decision support.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner to the CFO, CEO, and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis to improve business performance and profitability.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, and management information.</li><li>Identify opportunities for margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction.</li><li>Support board reporting, investor updates, and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and business cases.</li><li>Provide commercial challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support M&A activity, acquisition integration, and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Drive accountability across budget holders and operational management teams.</li><li>Partner closely with FP&A, commercial, operational, and finance teams to ensure delivery against objectives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven Senior Finance Business Partnering experience.</li><li>Strong background within Private Equity-backed, investor-led, or high-growth businesses.</li><li>Experience supporting executive teams and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving business performance and delivering tangible commercial outcomes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Experience working within complex, fast-paced environments undergoing growth or change.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly analytical.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous and changing environments.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzc0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaconsfield<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract)<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</p></li><li><p>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</p></li><li><p>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</p></li></ul><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £65,000.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-start="0" data-end="30" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1k3dorq"><strong data-start="2" data-end="30">Finance Business Partner</strong></h1><p data-start="32" data-end="240"><strong data-end="45" data-start="32">Location:</strong> Northamptonshire <br data-start="129" data-end="132" /> <strong data-start="132" data-end="143">Salary:</strong> £75,000-£80,000 + world-class benefits<br / data-start="182" data-end="185"> <strong data-end="205" data-start="185">Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, 5 days per week on site</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422">Robert Half are delighted to be working with a highly successful, internationally recognised organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-performing Finance team. If you are a qualified accountant looking for something more exciting than a standard Finance Business Partner position, want genuine exposure to complex commercial and technical finance and would thrive in a high-performance environment, this is an opportunity you should seriously consider.</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422"><strong>This is a five-day-a-week office-based role, but the working environment is exceptional and designed around employee wellbeing, performance and development.</strong></p><p data-end="479" data-start="424">This is not your typical Finance Business Partner role.</p><p data-start="481" data-end="672">It is a rare opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an exceptional, high-performance environment where Finance is genuinely at the heart of operational and commercial decision-making.</p><p data-start="674" data-end="1049">You will work closely with senior operational and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of financial performance, project costs, forecasting, analysis and commercial insight. This is a role where you will be expected to get under the skin of the numbers, challenge the business and turn complex information into clear recommendations that senior stakeholders can act upon.</p><p data-end="1063" data-start="1051"><strong data-start="1051" data-end="1063">The Role</strong></p><p data-start="1065" data-end="1148">You will take ownership of key financial activities across the business, including:</p><ul data-start="1150" data-end="2224"><li data-start="1150" data-end="1223" data-section-id="owdfnn">Business partnering with senior operational and technical stakeholders.</li><li data-start="1224" data-end="1313" data-section-id="7bo26h">Taking ownership of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li data-start="1314" data-end="1387" data-section-id="1j5pfgp">Producing accurate and timely weekly forecasts and financial reporting.</li><li data-end="1461" data-start="1388" data-section-id="5jq16s">Identifying overspends, risks, opportunities and key financial drivers.</li><li data-start="1462" data-end="1543" data-section-id="13vsa8p">Developing complex financial models to provide accurate and meaningful insight.</li><li data-section-id="dpiiwg" data-end="1661" data-start="1544">Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling way.</li><li data-start="1662" data-end="1748" data-section-id="2ssz7t">Building and costing business cases to support commercial and operational decisions.</li><li data-start="1749" data-end="1856" data-section-id="erq019">Working with large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li data-section-id="17yli29" data-start="1857" data-end="1926">Supporting complex financial and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li data-section-id="1ounftn" data-end="2012" data-start="1927">Driving automation and continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.</li><li data-end="2104" data-start="2013" data-section-id="1k6nxyl">Using systems and tools including SAP, Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx and advanced Excel.</li><li data-section-id="1utlcke" data-start="2105" data-end="2224">Taking ownership of projects from initial scope through to delivery and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.</li></ul><p data-end="2239" data-start="2226"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2226">About You</strong></p><p data-end="2371" data-start="2241">We are looking for a qualified accountant who is technically strong, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys business partnering.</p><ul data-start="2397" data-end="3274"><li data-start="2511" data-end="2597" data-section-id="todquy">Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis.</li><li data-start="2598" data-end="2673" data-section-id="1g66hm1">Experience working with complex financial information and large datasets.</li><li data-end="2770" data-start="2674" data-section-id="1uiyh2w">Excellent Excel skills, with Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools highly desirable.</li><li data-end="2900" data-start="2771" data-section-id="1pn5uwu">Experience within manufacturing, engineering, R&D, automotive or another technically complex environment would be advantageous.</li><li data-section-id="1945ihj" data-end="3009" data-start="2901">The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information effectively.</li><li data-start="3010" data-end="3057" data-section-id="7oreyc">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li data-start="3058" data-end="3180" data-section-id="ok5lng">Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li data-end="3274" data-start="3181" data-section-id="33sywh">A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end.</li></ul><p data-end="3290" data-start="3276"> </p><p data-start="4939" data-end="5231"> </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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDkyNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector</strong><br /> <br /> My client is a fast growing, national group that offers a range of services to the healthcare sector. Due to a recent contract win, they now look to expand their commercial finance offering to the business with this key new hire. You will directly challenge up to C-suite level, using analytics and budget drivers.<br /> <br /> This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth<br /> organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and<br /> "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and<br /> operations to expand their experience.</p><p><strong>What you are responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as the lead finance business partner for support functions such as but not limited to Shared Services, Corporate Overheads, customer Engagement Centres by providing senior‑level financial insight across P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with clear, objective analysis to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional areas.</li><li>Translating financial performance into a clear and coherent narrative, articulating trends, risks and opportunities in a way that supports timely and well‑informed decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning across the portfolio, ensuring plans are robust, affordable and aligned to Group Finance priorities.</li><li>Reviewing forecasts and performance against plan, providing constructive challenge on assumptions, risks and mitigations.</li><li>Supporting Monthly Business Reviews with high‑quality financial insight, commentary and actions.</li></ul><p><strong>Capital, Digital & Investment Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Providing financial oversight and challenge for capital projects, procurement activity and digital programmes.</li><li>Reviewing business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to ensure value for money and appropriate governance.</li><li>Monitoring capital spend, benefits realisation and financial risks, escalating issues where required.</li></ul><p><strong>People Services & Corporate Overheads</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with People Services on workforce planning, headcount modelling, affordability and people‑related cost drivers.</li><li>Providing financial oversight of Corporate Overheads, supporting cost control, transparency and efficiency.</li><li>Supporting Whole Force Planning with scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.</li></ul><p><strong>Shared Services, Offshore Operations & Ventures</strong></p><ul><li>Providing financial oversight and insight across Shared Services activity, including offshore operations.</li><li>Supporting financial governance, cost visibility and resilience across service delivery models.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk, Governance & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Identifying financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio and ensuring these are understood, monitored and managed.</li><li>Working closely with FP&A, Group Reporting, Tax and FP&A Finance Systems and Commercial Finance to ensure aligned, consistent and high‑quality outputs.</li><li>Maintaining strong financial governance and control while enabling progress in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Capability</strong></p><ul><li>Leading, coaching and developing finance colleagues within the scope of the role.</li><li>Building strong finance partnering capability and credibility with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting non‑finance leaders to strengthen financial understanding and decision‑making.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60k and £75k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Private health</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 3 days pw</li><li>A host of other benefits on application</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Finance Analyst - Permanent - Up to £50k + bonus - Tamworth - Hybrid </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a large, established and fast-paced service-led organisation, in the search for a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst, offering hybrid working and up to £50,000.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders - turning complex financial and operational data into clear insight that drives better business decisions.</p><p>This isn't a reporting role where you simply produce numbers and send them on. You'll have the opportunity to understand what is happening behind the numbers, work directly with operational leaders and influence decisions around profitability, productivity, cost and service performance. You'll gain broad exposure across commercial finance, operational performance, supplier management, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, while playing a visible role in driving continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Commercial Finance Analyst</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £40k - £50k, DOE, + 10% bonus</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Tamworth</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Full-time - hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (fully onsite required for first 6 months)</li><li><strong>Benefits</strong>: Employee discounts, Virtual GP, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, improved parental and paternity leave and more!</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Producing weekly and monthly financial reporting across revenue, costs, margins and operational KPIs.</li><li>Analysing performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying the operational drivers behind the numbers.</li><li>Partnering with Regional Managers, Operations Managers and Service Teams to improve financial and operational performance.</li><li>Providing insight into route profitability, labour productivity, utilisation and cost-to-serve.</li><li>Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards covering areas such as revenue per engineer, jobs per day, route efficiency and cost per service.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end, including accruals, prepayments and cost allocations.</li><li>Working closely with Procurement, Operations, HR and Finance to improve supplier performance, purchasing and cost efficiency.</li><li>Analysing temporary labour, overtime, subcontractor and consumable costs to identify opportunities for savings and improved margins.</li><li>Challenging assumptions and using data to uncover opportunities for operational efficiency and commercial improvement.</li><li>Extracting, manipulating and analysing large volumes of data from finance and operational systems.</li><li>Improving reporting through automation, standardisation and collaboration with BI/Data teams.</li><li>Supporting financial controls, governance and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Someone who is analytical, commercially curious and confident working with stakeholders.</li><li>Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Experience in a commercial finance, management reporting or analytical role.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience turning large volumes of data into meaningful, actionable insight.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge constructively and ask the right questions.</li><li>A proactive, self-starting approach with a genuine interest in improving how things are done.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjk3NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>We are recruiting for a <strong>Transactional Finance Migration & Automation Analyst</strong> to support the integration and migration of finance activities across international operations into a standardised finance function. This is a hands-on role that combines transactional finance, process improvement, and finance transformation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the migration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, contractor payments, billing and reconciliation processes into a standard operating model.</li><li>Process contractor payments, supplier invoices, customer invoicing and timesheet validations.</li><li>Assist with month-end activities, reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>Review and document existing finance processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.</li><li>Resolve transactional queries and investigate discrepancies across multiple systems.</li><li>Create process documentation, handover notes and operating procedures.</li><li>Produce reporting and status updates on migration progress, risks and outstanding actions.</li><li>Support wider transactional finance activities and provide cover where required.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Strong transactional finance experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, billing, payment runs and month-end processes.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance migration, transformation, integration or process improvement projects.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately.</li><li>Strong Excel and finance systems experience.</li><li>Confident analysing data, resolving discrepancies and improving processes.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage, Kantata or similar finance and timesheet systems.</li><li>Experience within professional services, technology, consultancy or contractor-led organisations.</li><li>Exposure to multi-country finance operations, shared services or acquisition integrations.</li><li>Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or studying towards a professional finance qualification.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys process improvement and transformation projects while remaining involved in day-to-day transactional finance operations.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4yNzU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2><strong>Temporary Finance Officer Role </strong><br />Wantage | Initially 2 - 3 months<br />£20 per hour | Temporary</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with an organisation based in Wantage that are looking for a someone to provide financial support across multiple sites on a temporary basis. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p>🔹 Budget preparation, forecasting and monthly budget monitoring<br /> 🔹 Revenue and capital reporting and variance analysis<br /> 🔹 Monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation<br /> 🔹 Purchase ledger, purchase orders and banking<br /> 🔹 Month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and deferred income<br /> 🔹 Supporting procurement and ensuring value for money<br /> 🔹 Providing financial support to Headteachers and senior finance stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Ensuring compliance with relevant finance, VAT and reporting requirements</p><p> </p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>🔹 Experience in month end reporting, handling transactional finance <br /> 🔹 Excellent attention to detail and organisation<br /> 🔹 Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMTI3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase scheme </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a qualified FP&A Accountant into its expanding finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business operates across multiple international markets and has a broad commercial and operational footprint, with Finance working closely with Sales, Operations and Procurement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join an organisation at an important stage of its development, with genuine scope to improve how financial performance is forecast, reported and understood across the business.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is not simply a reporting role. You'll take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, develop and improve FP&A processes, and ensure senior stakeholders have accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have visibility across a broad operational and commercial environment, working with senior stakeholders to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&L performance, investigating significant variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data across ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent financial information is used across the business.</li><li>Developing and improving reporting packs, processes and tools to make financial insight more accessible and useful.</li><li>Manipulating and analysing financial data to identify trends, anomalies and performance drivers.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li><li>Helping establish a more consistent and effective approach to FP&A across the business.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience improving or developing financial processes, reporting or forecasting approaches.</li><li>Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting/BI tools would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environment would be highly desirable, although strong FP&A candidates from other sectors will also be considered.</p><h2>Why Join?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&A is being developed and strengthened, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also have the opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen the quality of financial data and help establish a more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Maidenhead<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 dir="auto" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-section-id="5531ks" data-end="33">Temporary Senior FP&A Analyst</h3><ul data-end="164" data-start="35"><li data-start="35" data-section-id="mzdruu" data-end="90"><strong data-end="50" data-start="37">Location:</strong> Kidlington (1-2 days onsite/rest wfh)</li><li data-start="91" data-section-id="1mxhfqr" data-end="127"><strong data-start="93" data-end="104">Salary:</strong> up to £62,000 equivalent</li><li data-section-id="17azrzo" data-end="164" data-start="128"><strong data-end="143" data-start="130">Contract:</strong> 6-9 month contract </li></ul><p data-end="428" data-start="166" dir="auto">Robert Half Ltd are working with an organisation that are looking for a <strong data-start="238" data-end="261">Senior FP&A Analyst</strong> to join the team on a temporary basis. This is a key role supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making across the organisation.</p><p dir="auto" data-end="639" data-start="430">The role will take ownership of forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis and management reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.</p><p dir="auto" data-end="666" data-start="641"><strong data-end="666" data-start="641">Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1493" data-start="668"><li data-start="668" data-end="769" data-section-id="1ktevxh">Lead detailed financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers</li><li data-section-id="1v2ji76" data-end="827" data-start="770">Own monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting processes</li><li data-section-id="1ninl3h" data-end="925" data-start="828">Support the annual budgeting process, challenging assumptions and consolidating financial plans</li><li data-start="926" data-end="1020" data-section-id="97fymz">Produce management information, reporting packs, dashboards and insightful variance analysis</li><li data-section-id="c32447" data-end="1132" data-start="1021">Develop and maintain complex financial models for business cases, investment appraisals and scenario planning</li><li data-start="1218" data-end="1308" data-section-id="o6p7lb">Identify and drive improvements across FP&A processes, reporting, systems and automation</li><li data-section-id="gcddtu" data-end="1393" data-start="1309">Present complex financial information clearly and influence senior decision-making</li></ul><p> </p><p dir="auto" data-end="1524" data-start="1495"><strong data-start="1495" data-end="1524">What they're looking for:</strong></p><ul data-end="2062" data-is-last-node="" data-start="1526" data-is-only-node=""><li data-section-id="gxga6s" data-end="1618" data-start="1526">Fully qualified or QBE with strong relevant experience</li><li data-start="1619" data-end="1689" data-section-id="hf23zj">Strong FP&A, management accounting or business partnering background</li><li data-start="1690" data-section-id="onccjs" data-end="1738">Extensive budgeting and forecasting experience</li><li data-section-id="1tx5oma" data-end="1786" data-start="1739">Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills</li><li data-start="1835" data-end="1884" data-section-id="49jroz">Excellent communication and presentation skills</li></ul><br><br><br><br> <br> <br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNjA1OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) based in Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team of five and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of five.</p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across four distinct business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.</p><p>Strong management accounting and financial reporting capability.</p><p>Experience within a multi-revenue stream or multi-division business.</p><p>Knowledge of VAT, audit, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.</p><p>Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence or M&A activity.</p><p>Advanced analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xNzA1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Systems Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Milton Keynes | Hybrid | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p>Are you a finance professional with strong experience in financial systems, reporting and data, looking for a role where you can genuinely influence and improve how finance operates?</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Milton Keynes, taking ownership of financial systems while working closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for managing and developing financial accounting systems, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and meaningful.</p><p>You'll also have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of the architecture and development of financial systems</li><li>Develop insightful dashboards and reports for financial and non-financial users</li><li>Analyse financial data and improve reporting solutions</li><li>Work with the other teams to design, build and test reporting</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes and controls</li><li>Oversee financial data production and challenge existing outputs</li><li>Support monthly management accounts and performance reporting</li><li>Contribute to wider business projects and strategic analysis</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone with hands-on experience working with finance systems, financial reporting and data.</p><p>You don't need to be fully qualified. Part-qualified accountants, AAT-qualified candidates and strong finance systems professionals will all be considered.</p><p>Ideally, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience working with and developing financial systems and processes</li><li>Strong Excel and computerised accounting systems experience</li><li>Experience producing financial reports, management information or dashboards</li><li>Good understanding of accounting and management accounts</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach to improving systems and processes</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays</li><li>3 additional Christmas/New Year closure days</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Professional development and support towards qualifications</li><li>Employee wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Excellent employee discounts and rewards</li><li>Free parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>A great opportunity for a finance professional who wants to combine <strong>accounting, systems, data and business improvement</strong> rather than being restricted to traditional finance.</p><p>You'll have genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to financial systems and reporting.</p><p>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Bhavin Kotecha FCCA at Robert Half.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTQyNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Systems Accountant on a permanent basis with a business based in Cheltenham. This role would suit an analytically minded Accountant seeking a value add role balancing accounting, analysis and systems improvement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Finance Systems Accountant will be pivotal in improving systems for financial reporting and month end purposes, and supporting wider finance team members with developing their reporting and excel skills. Advanced excel skills and financial modelling skills are essential. The role will be responsible for the following:</p><ul><li>Utilising power BI and SQL.</li><li>Process improvement and streamlining on excel.</li><li>Financial analysis.</li><li>Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders where appropriate.</li><li>Month end reporting and analysis.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>This role would suit someone with the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA newly qualified+ preferred, QBE still considered.</li><li>Working knowledge of power BI.</li><li>Advanced excel skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000 - £65,000.</li><li>Enhanced annual leave.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days onsite).</li><li>Flexible working.</li><li>Wider benefits package.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjc0MDEzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><h2>Location:</h2><p>Worcestershire </p><h2>Contract Type:</h2><p>Interim (6 Months Initial Contract)</p><h2>Day Rate:</h2><p>Up to £550 per day INSIDE IR35</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a growing SME to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to support the business through an important period of change and development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and ensuring the business has the financial information required to support growth.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial support and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Improve financial controls, processes and reporting capability.</li><li>Review working capital, cash management and profitability performance.</li><li>Lead year-end accounting activities and manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure robust reconciliation processes are in place.</li><li>Support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and wider business operations.</li><li>Assist with business planning, strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience operating as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.</li><li>Strong SME experience with the ability to work in a hands-on environment.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience managing cashflow, forecasting and working capital within growing businesses.</li><li>Comfortable leading teams and driving accountability across the finance function.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Background</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have:</p><ul><li>Held interim finance leadership positions.</li><li>Worked within owner-managed, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial businesses.</li><li>Supported periods of growth, turnaround, restructuring or transformation.</li><li>Experience implementing systems, improving reporting and strengthening financial controls.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and deliver results.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Autonomous role with genuine influence over business decision-making.</li><li>Chance to leave a lasting impact through process improvement and commercial support.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Interim Finance Director who enjoys operating within fast-paced SME environments and can quickly identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen controls and support sustainable growth.</p><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzMwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Specialist for a private equity-backed professional services business, pursuing an ambitious organic and buy-and-build growth strategy ahead of a planned exit in the coming years.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a high-growth, fast-paced finance function with genuine exposure to board reporting, M&A and business scale-up.</p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Herefordshire / hybrid - 2 days on site, 3 remote</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> up to 6 months</li><li><strong>Day rate:</strong> Up to £500pd (Inside & experience dependent)</li><li><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</li></ul><p><strong>Duties for the role:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, working closely with department and divisional heads</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models for scenario planning and sensitivity analysis, tracking progress against the growth plan</li><li>Support delivery of monthly Board packs and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and trend analysis for PE sponsor requirements</li><li>Analyse pricing, margin and contract profitability across service lines, including recurring revenue contracts</li><li>Support working capital/cash flow analysis and capex business cases</li><li>Support financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration for bolt-on acquisitions, including harmonising reporting and KPIs across acquired businesses</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of reporting tools, templates and processes, including ERP/system automation</li></ul><p><strong>What they're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent</li><li>Experience in FP&A, financial analysis or commercial finance, ideally in a fast-growing, multi-site or services-based business</li><li>Experience with recurring-revenue services highly advantageous</li><li>Exposure to PE-backed businesses, Board reporting or M&A/due diligence a strong plus</li><li>Experience consolidating multi-entity/multi-site results beneficial</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills essential; Power BI/ERP-consolidation systems knowledge advantageous</li><li>Working knowledge of AI and automation of planning processes highly advantageous</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams or Hannah Curnow @ Robert Half in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjI0MTcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Birmingham (Hybrid) <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35) <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 Months <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is supporting a well-established and growing business based in Central Birmingham in the recruitment of an experienced <strong>Interim Management Accountant</strong>.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring a fully qualified accountant who can hit the ground running and take ownership of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</p><p>The business is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys being involved in the detail, can challenge processes and provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Full ownership of month-end close activities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and journal preparation</li><li>Variance analysis with clear commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting support</li><li>Cashflow reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and year-end processes</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes and controls</li><li>Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a Management Accountant role</li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting expertise</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and reconciliation experience</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Experience within SME, owner-managed or private equity-backed businesses</li><li>Previous interim/contract experience</li><li>Exposure to process improvement and finance transformation projects</li><li>Strong ERP systems experience</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzkzNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their established Finance Team based in Faringdon.</p><p>Office based - 5 days per week.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with leaders and the wider finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support across multiple sites and ensuring effective budget management and financial control.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>Producing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets</p><p>Monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis</p><p>Payroll monitoring and reconciliation</p><p>Processing BACS payments, posting transactions, and issuing remittances</p><p>Advising stakeholders on procurement and value-for-money initiatives</p><p>Supporting financial planning and forecasting activities</p><p>Providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making</p><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>Experience of monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting</p><p>Confidence in payroll reconciliation and analysis</p><p>Experience processing BACS payment runs</p><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</p><p>A practical understanding of procurement and cost control</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMDY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">