<p><strong>Group Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Berkshire</strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<br /> <strong>Team:</strong> 17 finance professionals, with 4 direct reports<br /> <strong>Turnover:</strong> £100 million<br /> <strong>Industry:</strong> FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)<br /> <strong>Status:</strong> Multi-site, Highly Acquisitive Growth Group<br /> <strong>Package:</strong> £140-165k plus £6500 car allowance, 20% bonus, health / life pack and share scheme</p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Venture Life are a fast-paced, AIM listed, acquisitive £100 million turnover FMCG group with a growing footprint across multiple UK and international sites. The company is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by both organic performance and a robust M&A pipeline. With strong private backing and a clear strategy, the group is building a leading portfolio in its category and is looking for a commercially focused Group Finance Director to support and shape its strategic direction.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>As Group Finance Director, you will lead the finance function across the Group, playing a critical role in both strategic planning and operational delivery. You will be responsible for financial leadership during a dynamic period of acquisition, integration, and transformation. This role combines hands-on management, strategic insight, and leadership of a high-performing finance team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the CFO, CEO, and Board to shape and deliver the Group's growth strategy.</li><li>Support the CFO with M&A activity from financial due diligence to post-deal integration and performance tracking.</li><li>Drive commercial insight and decision support across pricing, margin analysis, and product investment.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Control & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated reporting and financial statements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements (UK GAAP/IFRS).</li><li>Manage audit, tax, treasury, and risk functions effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a finance team of 17, including 4 senior direct reports (e.g., FP&A, Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager, and Head of Shared Services).</li><li>Implement and optimise financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across all sites.</li><li>Act as a key driver in systems improvement and business integration projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP platform; drive further optimisation and system utilisation across the business.</li><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and data integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>M&A & Growth Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Play a central role in assessing, modelling, and executing acquisitions.</li><li>Integrate new businesses quickly and effectively into group reporting and control structures.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within a multi-site FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer product business.</li><li>Strong track record in M&A activity, including due diligence and integration.</li><li>Experience managing and developing large finance teams (20+).</li><li>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a private equity-backed or highly leveraged environment.</li><li>Exposure to international markets and operations.</li><li>MBA or additional strategic finance qualifications.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A leadership role at the heart of a dynamic and acquisitive FMCG business.</li><li>The chance to make a tangible impact on company performance and strategic growth.</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.</li><li>Competitive salary and bonus, with long-term incentive potential.</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDEzMjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - UP TO £47, 034 - BIRMINGHAM - HYBRID - PERMANENT </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with an impressive not-for-profit organisation who are looking for a permanent, full-time Finance Business Partner! </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver accurate monthly management accounts on time, including accruals, prepayments, and journals.</li><li>Analyse and report on budget variances, working closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Present monthly financial performance to senior leadership in clear, actionable terms.</li><li>Lead monthly review meetings with service directors and managers, acting as a trusted business partner.</li><li>Support and challenge budget holders on financial decisions, ensuring rigour and clarity.</li><li>Drive the annual budgeting process, particularly for donor-funded programmes, coordinating with operational managers and group finance.</li><li>Offer expert advice to enhance business performance, manage grant compliance, and support fundraising proposals.</li><li>Produce high-quality donor reports, investment appraisals, and ad-hoc financial insights.</li><li>Ensure accurate income and expenditure coding, assist in donor audits, and maintain robust financial controls.</li><li>Provide financial input on contracts, bids, and Gift Aid submissions.</li><li>Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and lead on audit requirements.</li><li>Ensure system reconciliations across SUN (finance system), CRM, banks, and third parties.</li><li>Manage accurate VAT and Gift Aid reporting in coordination with internal teams.</li><li>Oversee quarterly and annual branch accounts.</li><li>Line manage and develop one Finance Officer.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to finance and non-finance colleagues across the organisation.</li><li>Stay updated with evolving charity accounting standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous charity experience.</li><li>Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting.</li><li>Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.</li><li>Knowledge of charity or grant-funded financial reporting desirable. </li><li>A collaborative team player who's confident, detail-oriented, and always looking to improve.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzI0MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="513" data-start="132">Robert Half are partnering with a leading service sector organisation to appoint a <strong data-end="241" data-start="206">Finance Business Partner</strong>, a pivotal role focused on driving commercial performance, strategic insight, and transformation across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional with a strong track record in commercial finance to make a tangible impact at scale.</p><p data-end="771" data-start="515">This role would suit a progressive individual with a clear career path who is looking to work under a supportive and forward-thinking Finance Director, while expanding their influence across the organisation without direct line management responsibilities.</p><p data-start="773" data-end="1057">The company is experiencing sustained growth, investing heavily in both technology and people. With a clear strategic vision, it is driving innovation across its operations and empowering teams to deliver high-impact, commercially focused finance within a dynamic service environment.</p><h3 data-start="1059" data-end="1084">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-end="1910" data-start="1085"><li data-start="1085" data-end="1213"><p data-end="1213" data-start="1087">Act as a senior strategic advisor, providing financial insight to shape business decisions and influence growth initiatives.</p></li><li data-end="1318" data-start="1214"><p data-start="1216" data-end="1318">Partner with operational and functional leads to drive commercial performance and cost optimisation.</p></li><li data-end="1417" data-start="1319"><p data-start="1321" data-end="1417">Lead the delivery of forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning across key business units.</p></li><li data-start="1418" data-end="1539"><p data-end="1539" data-start="1420">Translate financial results into clear, actionable insight to support both strategic and operational decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="1540" data-end="1661"><p data-end="1661" data-start="1542">Support and drive finance transformation and change initiatives, embedding best practices and continuous improvement.</p></li><li data-start="1662" data-end="1778"><p data-end="1778" data-start="1664">Deliver robust business cases, investment appraisals, and scenario analysis to support key business initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1779" data-end="1910"><p data-start="1781" data-end="1910">Build strong relationships across a complex, fast-paced service-led environment to embed finance at the heart of decision-making.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1934" data-start="1912">Candidate Profile:</h3><ul data-end="2675" data-start="1935"><li data-end="2059" data-start="1935"><p data-end="2059" data-start="1937">Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience in a commercial finance role.</p></li><li data-end="2169" data-start="2060"><p data-end="2169" data-start="2062">Background in large, complex service sector organisations with exposure to senior stakeholder engagement.</p></li><li data-end="2255" data-start="2170"><p data-end="2255" data-start="2172">Demonstrated ability to drive change and contribute to transformation programmes.</p></li><li data-end="2344" data-start="2256"><p data-start="2258" data-end="2344">Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation and performance improvement.</p></li><li data-end="2449" data-start="2345"><p data-start="2347" data-end="2449">Exceptional communication skills and confidence presenting to senior leadership and executive teams.</p></li><li data-start="2450" data-end="2519"><p data-start="2452" data-end="2519">Comfortable operating in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.</p></li><li data-end="2675" data-start="2520"><p data-end="2675" data-start="2522">Desire to work in a role with significant influence but without direct line management, focusing on adding value through insight and business partnering.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuNzc5MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HEAD OF CORPORATE TAX - UP TO £82K - CIRENCESTER - HYBRID - 12 MONTH FTC </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working exclusively with a fantastic organisation in Cirencester who are looking for a Head of Corporate Tax to join their for a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave! </p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Head of Corporate Tax </li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Cirencester - 1 day a week in the office, rest of the time working from home </li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £82k + benefits (10% pension, 28 days holiday + bank holidays) </li><li><strong>Assignment length</strong>: 12 months </li><li><strong>Start date:</strong> ASAP </li></ul><p>Responsibilities: </p><ul><li>Lead and inspire a team of three Corporate Tax professionals, providing guidance, support, and development.</li><li>Oversee corporation tax compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate returns and payments to HMRC, with final sign-off by the Group Tax Director.</li><li>Take ownership of monthly, interim, and year-end reporting, including tax contributions from funds and Solvency II reporting requirements.</li><li>Manage the international tax landscape, including transfer pricing documentation, CbCR, Pillar Two requirements, and oversight of overseas compliance.</li><li>Act as the tax lead on key Corporation Tax projects, driving delivery and ensuring best practice.</li><li>Stay ahead of changing UK and global tax legislation, advising the Group Tax Director on potential impacts to the worldwide group.</li><li>Be the main liaison with external tax advisors, ensuring high-quality support and collaboration.</li><li>Contribute actively as a member of the Tax Committee, providing insights on UK and overseas corporation tax issues.</li><li>Play a broader role within the organisation as a member of the Finance Leadership Group and the Skills & Development SLT subgroup.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Strong corporation tax experience. </li><li>Someone who can work autonomously. </li><li>Large business, group or financial services experience ideally. </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNTk5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
