<p><strong>Senior Financial Analyst | Global Management Consultancy | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office) | £57,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global management consultancy to recruit a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Regional FP&A team in London. This position sits within a highly collaborative international finance function and offers strong exposure to regional performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to work closely with senior finance leaders across multiple international markets while contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and performance insight for a growing professional services organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Regional FP&A leadership team, you will play a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis across international markets.</p><p> </p><p>You will work closely with finance teams across multiple countries, helping ensure consistency in reporting, improving financial processes, and delivering meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Forecasting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting the consolidation of regional budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment across markets.<br /> * Assisting with quarterly forecasting processes and the annual budgeting cycle.<br /> * Preparing forecast analysis, commentary, and supporting presentation materials for senior leadership.<br /> * Maintaining and updating country-level forecasting templates and reporting models.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Month-End Reporting</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Analysing monthly financial performance against budgets and strategic plans.<br /> * Preparing financial commentary and highlighting key performance drivers.<br /> * Supporting the preparation of regional management reporting.<br /> * Performing reasonableness checks across sales and financial data, challenging inconsistencies where required.<br /> * Monitoring accounts receivable performance and following up with country finance teams on outstanding queries.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Regional Finance Projects & Process Improvement</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting regional finance initiatives, including process standardisation and system enhancements.<br /> * Driving adoption of FP&A best practices across international markets.<br /> * Collaborating with cross-functional teams on regional transformation projects.<br /> * Supporting ad-hoc analysis, data reconciliation, and financial reporting requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p> <strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Building strong relationships with finance teams across multiple international markets.<br /> * Acting as a key liaison between regional finance, country leadership, and international accounting teams.<br /> * Supporting communication of financial insights and responding to queries from stakeholders across the business.<br /> * Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing finance team environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><br /> ACCA / ACA / CIMA part-qualified or finalist. (Fully qualified candidates will also be considered and are preferred).<br /> * Proven experience within a FP&A function, with a minimum of 5 years' experience.<br /> * Full P&L experience, including analysing performance across revenue, costs, and profitability drivers.<br /> * Experience within professional services or a multinational organisation is highly desirable but not essential.<br /> * Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills.<br /> * Advanced Excel skills.<br /> * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.<br /> * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£57,000 salary.<br /> * Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * Opportunity to work within a global consultancy environment with exposure to international finance teams.<br /> * Involvement in regional finance initiatives and transformation projects.<br /> * A collaborative and supportive finance team with strong career development opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong> <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This position offers the opportunity to join a globally recognised consultancy where finance plays a key role in supporting business strategy and performance. You'll gain broad exposure across international FP&A processes while working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to meaningful finance transformation initiatives.</p><p>For a commercially minded FP&A professional looking to develop within a global professional services environment, this role offers excellent visibility, variety, and long-term development potential.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzE5MTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>This Financial Planning and Analysis Manager a Large Wealth Manager, paying £100, 000 to £120,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City operating 3 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will work closely with the Group CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Management of the annual budgeting cycle and re-forecasting process (bottom-up and top-down).</li><li>Build out a rolling forecast model embedding opportunities and risks to help manage the in-year targets.</li><li>Process improvement - review and change existing processes to streamline the end-to-end budget process</li><li>Support and challenge the business in delivery of its objectives and improvement in financial</li><li>performance, operating as an independent finance partner.</li><li>Collaborating with other areas within the Finance department to enhance the delivery of information and promote teamwork</li><li>Own budget forecast submissions</li><li>Creation of Board papers and submissions working closely with the BPs.</li><li>Own the key ExCo monthly financial reports.</li><li>On-going development of financial management information aligned to the evolving business</li><li></li><li>Collaborating with other areas within the Finance department to enhance the delivery of information and promote teamwork.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for this Wealth Manager Firm<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5 years' post-quality experience.</li><li>Experience of managing a budget/forecast and multi-year planning cycle.</li><li>From Financial Services- Ideally a Wealth Management</li><li>Shorter Notice- 1 month Maximum</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report into a hugely impressive Group CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Wealth Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The business also offered great work life balance and this is a role due to growth!</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £100,000 to £120,000 on experience (plus completion bonus). Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjI0OTAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a global Energy & Infrastructure business as Senior Accountant, based in Central London. This is a high-impact, hybrid role offering exposure to front-office traders and senior leadership, combining technical accounting responsibilities with business partnering and commercial insight. The ideal candidate will bring a strong grounding in financial and management accounting, along with experience in IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.</p><p> </p><p>The business trades power, gas, and environmental certificates, using a range of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The UK platform is fully integrated into a global trading business, providing a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting with commercial exposure.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team, acting as a bridge between finance and the front office. Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading and supporting the budgeting process in collaboration with Traders, Business Developers, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Translating commercial activity into appropriate accounting treatment, including applying IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and other relevant standards for new contracts and trading transactions.</li><li>Producing monthly management accounts and high-quality reporting packs, including detailed variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary for the business.</li><li>Conducting profitability analysis, cost reviews, and supporting forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Managing OPEX accounting, accrual approvals, and supporting audit and compliance activities.</li><li>Ensuring accurate booking of derivative transactions and maintaining adherence to accounting policies.</li><li>Designing and maintaining complex Excel-based reports to support operational and commercial decision-making.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance roles, within the energy industry, prior experience within the energy industry is essential.</li><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.</li><li>Strong foundation in both financial and management accounting, with hands-on experience in month-end close, statutory reporting, and commercial analysis.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex contracts and apply accounting standards to derivatives, PPAs, or traded instruments.</li><li>Proven experience in business partnering, working closely with commercial teams and front-office stakeholders.</li><li>Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.</li><li>Confident communicator, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £75,000</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Generous annual bonus</li><li>Pension: 12% employer contribution</li><li>28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays</li><li>Group Life Cover: 8x base salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance: family coverage</li><li>Exposure to high-value trading, strategic decision-making, and complex financial analysis within a leading energy business</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><br /> This is more than a traditional accounting position. You will combine technical accounting expertise with commercial insight, working closely with front-office traders to influence budgets, forecasts, and trading decisions. You will gain exposure to derivatives, power and gas markets, and high-level commercial operations while developing a clear career path within a growing energy trading platform.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking for a Senior Accountant role that offers hands-on technical accounting, front-office exposure, and strategic visibility, this is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact within the energy sector.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzg1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="284" data-start="120"><strong data-start="120" data-end="134">Job Title:</strong> Commercial Finance Analyst<br data-start="173" / data-end="176"> <strong data-start="176" data-end="189">Function:</strong> Finance<br data-end="200" / data-start="197"> <strong data-end="213" data-start="200">Location:</strong> Greenford<br data-end="226" data-start="223" /> <strong data-end="243" data-start="226">Reporting To:</strong> Commercial Finance Analyst Manager</p><h3 data-start="286" data-end="306">About the Role</h3><p data-end="660" data-start="307">This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, multi-category FMCG organisation committed to delivering sustainable growth, innovation, and strong commercial performance. The role plays a critical part in supporting the UK commercial finance agenda through high-quality financial analysis, business partnering, and strategic planning support.</p><p data-start="662" data-end="958">The position is central to strengthening core business performance, unlocking commercial synergies, and helping build a future-ready organisation. It focuses on delivering actionable insights into financial performance, category trends, and long-term planning to support growth and profitability.</p><h2 data-end="1257" data-start="1232">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="1259" data-end="1297">Performance Reporting & Analysis</h3><ul data-end="1605" data-start="1298"><li data-start="1298" data-end="1416"><p data-start="1300" data-end="1416">Support monthly and quarterly performance packs, KPI dashboards, and reporting for the UK Commercial business unit</p></li><li data-start="1417" data-end="1480"><p data-start="1419" data-end="1480">Analyse performance by business unit, channel, and category</p></li><li data-end="1540" data-start="1481"><p data-start="1483" data-end="1540">Provide insights on mix, margin, and promotional impact</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1541"><p data-end="1605" data-start="1543">Deliver ad hoc analysis on trends and commercial performance</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1644" data-start="1607">Revenue Growth Management (RGM)</h3><ul data-end="2027" data-start="1645"><li data-start="1645" data-end="1767"><p data-end="1767" data-start="1647">Enable data-driven decision-making using market trends, customer behaviour, price elasticity, and competitive analysis</p></li><li data-start="1768" data-end="1820"><p data-start="1770" data-end="1820">Maintain customer and SKU profitability matrices</p></li><li data-start="1821" data-end="1878"><p data-end="1878" data-start="1823">Support external benchmarking and commercial analysis</p></li><li data-start="1879" data-end="1948"><p data-end="1948" data-start="1881">Contribute to pricing and trade promotion optimisation strategies</p></li><li data-start="1949" data-end="2027"><p data-end="2027" data-start="1951">Produce and share monthly and quarterly dashboards for senior stakeholders</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2062" data-start="2029">Trade Investment Management</h3><ul data-end="2399" data-start="2063"><li data-end="2171" data-start="2063"><p data-end="2171" data-start="2065">Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams to define optimal pricing and promotional guidelines</p></li><li data-start="2172" data-end="2252"><p data-start="2174" data-end="2252">Ensure trade investment controls are followed and deviations are highlighted</p></li><li data-start="2253" data-end="2329"><p data-end="2329" data-start="2255">Operate closed-loop promotional evaluation processes and embed learnings</p></li><li data-start="2330" data-end="2399"><p data-start="2332" data-end="2399">Identify opportunities to optimise promotional efficiency and ROI</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2426" data-start="2401">Business Partnering</h3><ul data-end="2694" data-start="2427"><li data-end="2484" data-start="2427"><p data-end="2484" data-start="2429">Act as a finance partner to Sales and Marketing teams</p></li><li data-start="2485" data-end="2538"><p data-end="2538" data-start="2487">Provide clarity on actual vs forecast performance</p></li><li data-end="2600" data-start="2539"><p data-end="2600" data-start="2541">Identify opportunities to maximise commercial performance</p></li><li data-end="2694" data-start="2601"><p data-end="2694" data-start="2603">Support cross-functional projects including NPD, business planning, and customer strategy</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2696" data-end="2732">Planning & Forecasting Support</h3><ul data-end="3016" data-start="2733"><li data-end="2812" data-start="2733"><p data-end="2812" data-start="2735">Assist with short, mid, and long-term planning cycles (LE, Budget, and MTP)</p></li><li data-start="2813" data-end="2880"><p data-end="2880" data-start="2815">Support timeline management and delivery of planning milestones</p></li><li data-start="2881" data-end="2953"><p data-end="2953" data-start="2883">Ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholder requirements</p></li><li data-start="2954" data-end="3016"><p data-end="3016" data-start="2956">Communicate plans and insights clearly across the business</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="3069" data-start="3018">Systems & Reporting (Trade Planning Platform)</h3><ul data-start="3070" data-end="3437"><li data-start="3070" data-end="3158"><p data-end="3158" data-start="3072">Support administration and data accuracy within the trade planning management system</p></li><li data-start="3159" data-end="3264"><p data-end="3264" data-start="3161">Produce regular reports including promotional calendars, weeks on deal, and promotional profitability</p></li><li data-start="3265" data-end="3351"><p data-start="3267" data-end="3351">Collaborate with IT and system partners on enhancements and reporting improvements</p></li><li data-start="3352" data-end="3437"><p data-end="3437" data-start="3354">Use system insights to identify trends and performance optimisation opportunities</p></li></ul><h2 data-start="3444" data-end="3473">Critical Success Factors</h2><ul data-end="4134" data-start="3474"><li data-start="3474" data-end="3574"><p data-end="3574" data-start="3476">Studying towards a professional qualification (preferably CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)</p></li><li data-end="3640" data-start="3575"><p data-start="3577" data-end="3640">2-5 years of relevant experience within a UK FMCG environment</p></li><li data-end="3706" data-start="3641"><p data-end="3706" data-start="3643">Strong financial accounting knowledge (P&L and balance sheet)</p></li><li data-start="3707" data-end="3756"><p data-start="3709" data-end="3756">Experience in forecasting and planning cycles</p></li><li data-start="3757" data-end="3826"><p data-end="3826" data-start="3759">Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li><li data-start="3827" data-end="3898"><p data-end="3898" data-start="3829">Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management</p></li><li data-end="3948" data-start="3899"><p data-end="3948" data-start="3901">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</p></li><li data-start="3949" data-end="4001"><p data-end="4001" data-start="3951">Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) preferred</p></li><li data-start="4002" data-end="4045"><p data-start="4004" data-end="4045">Familiarity with FMCG industry dynamics</p></li><li data-end="4134" data-start="4046"><p data-start="4048" data-end="4134">Proactive mindset with strong ownership and adaptability in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><h2 data-end="4161" data-start="4141">Core Behaviours</h2><ul data-start="4162" data-end="4369"><li data-end="4201" data-start="4162"><p data-start="4164" data-end="4201">Consumer and customer-first mindset</p></li><li data-end="4240" data-start="4202"><p data-start="4204" data-end="4240">Strong execution and collaboration</p></li><li data-start="4241" data-end="4273"><p data-end="4273" data-start="4243">Ownership and accountability</p></li><li data-end="4315" data-start="4274"><p data-end="4315" data-start="4276">Continuous improvement and innovation</p></li><li data-start="4316" data-end="4369"><p data-start="4318" data-end="4369">High ethical standards and professional integrity</p></li></ul><h2 data-end="4403" data-start="4376">About the Organisation</h2><p data-end="4758" data-start="4404">We are a global, multi-category FMCG business with a diverse portfolio across food and beverage categories, focused on innovation, health, convenience, and premium offerings. With a strong presence in international markets, the organisation is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and delivering value to consumers and 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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNDk2NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>INDIRECT TAX ANALYST - UP TO £270/DAY - 6 MONTH TEMP ASSIGNMENT - KENSINGTON - HYBRID </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a well-known, dynamic client with their search for an Indirect Tax Analyst for a 6 month assignment offering hybrid working and up to £315/day (via umbrella)! The Indirect Tax Analyst will be responsible for performing activities related to indirect and withholding tax compliance and ensure ongoing tax obligations are met.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Indirect Tax Analyst (6 month assignment)</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £250-£270/day (via umbrella, depending on experience)</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Kensington - 3 days onsite, 2 days working from home</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: January 2026</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support VAT compliance across the EMEA region, assisting in the preparation of UK and EU tax returns (VAT, WHT, ECSL, Intrastat etc.).</li><li>Understand key ERP and associate technologies related to indirect and withholding tax reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with other process workstreams within the shared service centre (PTP-AP, OTC-AR, MDM - Master Data, Royalties, RTR - banking and finance reporting) teams.</li><li>Assist with day-to-day indirect and withholding tax queries.</li><li>Review tax accounts and general ledger account reconciliations for EMEA entities.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>2+ years experience performing indirect tax compliance VAT accounting.</li><li>Good understanding of UK & EU VAT regulations.</li><li>Experience of working with S/4 HANA.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDkwNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a consultancy organisation looking to add a data analyst to their IT team. They have just progressed from that start-up to scale up phase following their best year in terms of turnover and new clients on boarded.<br /><br />This is an excited opportunity for you to get in at ground level and grow along side the company. You will come in and and be given lots of responsibility and be trusted to take ownership of tasks.<br /><br />This is a remote role however they have a fully paid for, quarterly trips to London to build a good team culture.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Power BI</li><li>SQL</li></ul><p>Role: Data Analyst<br />Location: Remote (quarterly trips to London)<br /><br /></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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi42OTIzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Analyst - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bournemouth<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £45,000</p><p>Robert Half is recruiting for a <strong>Finance Analyst</strong> on a <strong>12-month fixed-term basis</strong>, based in Bournemouth.</p><p>If you have <strong>advanced Excel skills</strong> and enjoy <strong>process improvements</strong>, this could be the ideal role for you.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This position is key to <strong>automating and improving financial and KPI reporting processes</strong>. You will collaborate with finance managers and the system project team to:</p><ul><li>Streamline data collection</li><li>Enhance data structures</li><li>Build reliable, scalable reporting tools</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Strong technical skills in <strong>Excel</strong>, <strong>Power Query</strong>, and <strong>workflow automation</strong></li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>accounting principles</strong></li><li>Experience in <strong>multi-entity environments</strong></li><li>A finance-aware mindset</li></ul><p>This is a <strong>hands-on role</strong> for someone who enjoys <strong>problem-solving</strong>, <strong>modernising processes</strong>, and creating <strong>high-quality reporting solutions</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Automate and improve financial and KPI reporting</li><li>Consolidate and validate data from multiple entities and sources</li><li>Build scalable reporting tools using <strong>Excel</strong>, <strong>Power Query</strong>, and <strong>Power Pivot</strong></li><li>Enhance data structures and workflows</li><li>Support the property system upgrade and maintain data integrity</li><li>Collaborate with finance managers on reporting and process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Reduce manual work and increase accuracy through automation</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting solutions, including Power Query data models and Excel automation</li><li>Contribute to <strong>Power BI dashboards</strong> (interactive and paginated reports)</li><li>Assist with data mapping, testing, and process improvements during system upgrades</li><li>Proactively identify inefficiencies and propose improvements</li><li>Maintain documentation and process notes for long-term scalability</li></ul><p>If you are interested then please reply to this advert or send a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS41ODY4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000 - £90,000- Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients. Following a period of exceptional growth, the business is investing in strengthening its financial operations and is now seeking its first FP&A Manager to establish and lead the function from the ground up.</p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created role, ideal for someone who thrives on building structure from scratch, shaping processes, and designing best-in-class reporting frameworks that will directly influence strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li><br /> Building and leading the FP&A function, designing scalable processes, frameworks, and reporting tools from the ground up.<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles to align financial strategy with business objectives.<br /> * Developing and maintaining a robust 3-statement financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.<br /> * Creating financial models from scratch to forecast revenue, headcount, and operating costs.<br /> * Delivering insightful performance analysis, investigating variances, and presenting key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.<br /> * Producing and evolving executive-level reporting and departmental analysis.<br /> * Partnering cross-functionally to review business cases and evaluate strategic initiatives.<br /> * Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to support scale and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.<br /> * Demonstrable experience operating in a startup or scale-up environment (SaaS preferred, but not essential), with a track record of building or significantly enhancing FP&A processes.<br /> * Proven ability to establish structure in a fast-paced, evolving business with limited precedent or ambiguity.<br /> * Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including building complex models from scratch.<br /> * Strong experience manipulating, analysing, and interpreting large and complex data sets to support decision-making.<br /> * Strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.<br /> * Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate data into clear, actionable insight.<br /> * Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working with change and ambiguity.<br /> * Collaborative communicator who can build credibility and influence across cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * The opportunity to build and shape an FP&A function from the ground up, gaining full ownership and visibility across the business.<br /> * A high-growth, fast-paced environment where your insight will directly influence commercial and strategic decisions.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and the executive team, with a genuine voice in shaping future strategy.<br /> * A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement, where new ideas are encouraged and implemented.<br /> * Access to cutting-edge tools and systems, with scope to design new reporting and planning frameworks your way.<br /> * Career progression opportunities within a scaling international organisation that invests in its people.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, taking ownership of a new FP&A function that will become central to strategic decision-making as the business continues to scale. You'll have the freedom to design the tools, processes, and insights that drive performance in a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation.</p><p>If you're a hands-on finance professional with the vision and drive to build best-in-class FP&A capability from scratch, this is the perfect platform to make a lasting impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTg4NjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant | Technology Services Organisation | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office) | £60,000 - £65,000 | 12-Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with an established technology services business to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This position sits within a high-performing finance team and offers broad exposure across revenue accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Management Accountant to take ownership of key reporting processes while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a central role in delivering accurate revenue accounting, management reporting, and forward-looking financial analysis for a key division of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Revenue Accounting & Management Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly reporting of actual results, including revenue recognition across fixed price, annuity, and time & materials contracts.</li><li>Ownership of data integrity and accuracy across revenue streams.</li><li>Monthly reporting of revenue and gross margin by customer, deal, and revenue type.</li><li>Detailed analysis of results versus forecast and budget, providing clear variance explanations.</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliation of prior month accruals and timesheet compliance.</li><li>Preparation of month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Forecasting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of the monthly forecast process for a professional services division.</li><li>Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand pipeline, workload, and resource planning assumptions.</li><li>Supporting inputs into the Annual Operating Budget.</li><li>Managing and evolving KPI reporting, including building additional metrics where required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Controls & Process</strong></p><ul><li>Responsibility for intercompany reconciliations, invoicing, recharges, and supporting analysis.</li><li>Ensuring balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations.</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with data protection and information security policies.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋<strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>ACCA or CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.</li><li>6+ years' experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Essential:</strong> Proven experience in organisations with billable hours, such as law firms, management consulting, or IT consulting.</li><li><strong>Essential</strong><strong>:</strong> Strong understanding of revenue recognition.</li></ul><ul><li>Solid experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a finance team and partner effectively with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝<strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 salary.</li><li>12-month fixed term contract.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the London office.</li><li>Direct reporting line to the Finance Director, offering strong visibility within the finance function.</li><li>Broad exposure across revenue accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis within a growing organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This role offers the chance to step into a well-structured finance environment where you can take ownership of key revenue accounting areas and contribute to high-quality financial insight. With direct access to senior finance leadership and responsibility across multiple core processes, it provides valuable breadth and visibility within a dynamic technology services business.</p><p>If you're an experienced Management Accountant seeking your next challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, this opportunity provides a strong platform to make an impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTUyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a well-known British luxury retail brand based in central London. Recognised globally, they specialise in designer clothing, leather goods and accessories sold in stores worldwide and online.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a Financial Analyst to join their high-performing FP&A department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the FP&A Manager, the Financial Analyst will partner with colleagues across the business supporting with analysis and strategic insights. They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Support the global consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts</li><li>Review international cash flow submissions to strengthen global forecasting accuracy</li><li>Upload P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts accurately and on time</li><li>Prepare financial reporting packs and presentations for senior stakeholders</li><li>Deliver monthly variable cost analysis to support commercial decision-making</li><li>Perform detailed cash flow analysis to identify key drivers and risks</li><li>Oversee the real estate approval process and track investment proposals</li><li>Review and challenge store lease renewals and other capex submissions</li><li>Prepare materials for quarterly real estate meetings</li><li>Support performance analysis and impairment reviews</li><li>Build strong relationships with UK and international finance teams</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Financial Analyst position based in central London, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA or similar)</li><li>Ideally 3+ years of experience within a similar financial analyst / FP&A capacity</li><li>Industry trained or practice trained (audited retail clients)</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Proficient in Excel formulas</li><li>Retail industry background highly preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£60,000 to £65,000 plus benefits including:</p><ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Career development opportunities</li><li>Generous staff discounts</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Healthcare</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjExMTIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner | Global Reinsurance Brokerage | Central London (Hybrid) | £90,000 - £95,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading global reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm operating at the heart of the insurance and reinsurance market. Known for combining deep sector expertise with advanced analytics and advisory capability, the business supports clients worldwide in navigating complexity and making confident, data-driven decisions.</p><p>Following continued growth, the business has created a Finance Business Partner role to support a significant £250m division. This is a highly visible, commercially focused position, partnering closely with Divisional CEOs, Operations Directors, and revenue-generating teams across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, adding commercial insight, and operating in a complex, regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to a senior finance leader, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Acting as Finance Business Partner to a £250m division, working closely with Divisional CEOs, Operations Directors, brokerage teams, production and sales leaders.<br /> * Delivering high-quality financial analysis, insight, and modelling to support strategic and operational decision-making.<br /> * Leading and supporting the month-end close process, producing management accounts, variance analysis, and clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders.<br /> * Challenging performance and partnering with the business to drive profitability, growth initiatives, and cost management.<br /> * Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, including overhead allocation.<br /> * Working with complex and at times messy data sets, applying judgement and rigour to deliver meaningful commercial insight.<br /> * Embedding strong financial control and governance within business processes while maintaining a commercial mindset.<br /> * Contributing to change initiatives, including system improvements and enhancements to reporting and finance processes.<br /> * Supporting and developing colleagues, ensuring a high standard of service delivery across the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA or CA qualified, trained in audit and with a strong grounding in financial controls earlier in your career, now operating in a commercial finance or business partnering environment.<br /> * Proven experience partnering senior non-finance stakeholders within a large, complex, matrix organisation.<br /> * Strong commercial awareness, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at senior level.<br /> * Comfortable working with imperfect or messy data, balancing commercial insight with financial discipline.<br /> * Experience partnering revenue-generating teams such as sales, brokerage, production or operations is highly desirable.<br /> * Background in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services is advantageous but not essential.<br /> * Proactive, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br /> * Strong communication skills, able to convey key messages clearly and concisely.<br /> * Good awareness of financial controls and operating within a regulated environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £90,000 - £95,000 depending on experience.<br /> * Bonus of 10-15% linked to individual and business performance.<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in a Central London office.<br /> * Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days.<br /> * Competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.<br /> * Private medical insurance or health cash plan.<br /> * Access to share plans, volunteering days, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, and a wide range of additional benefits.<br /> * A highly visible role with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This role is ideally suited to an established commercial finance professional who trained in audit and built a strong controls mindset earlier in their career, and who has since moved into a senior finance business partnering role. You'll operate at the centre of the business, working closely with Divisional CEOs and operational leaders, influencing decisions across a sizeable £250m division.</p><p>The position offers genuine commercial exposure, senior stakeholder interaction, and the opportunity to shape financial performance in a complex, regulated environment - while still valuing the discipline and rigour that comes from an audit-trained background. For someone already operating in commercial finance and looking to step into a higher-impact, more visible role with greater scale and influence, this represents a compelling next move within a global reinsurance brokerage.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjU4NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Assistant Management Accountant to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Delivering accurate and compliant monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances</li><li>Management of fixed asset register</li><li>Analysis of spend and providing data driven insights, ensuring actionable commentary for variances</li><li>First review and reconciliation of payroll.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles. </li><li>Oversight of the Accounts Payable shared service function, ensuring adherence to the weekly payment cycle and expediting manual payment requests</li><li>Management of Corporate Cards and Pleo account</li><li>Preparing the cashflow forecast and maintaining daily receipts, to track and optimise the agency working capital position WIP Management</li><li>Driving best practice in the management of WIP, ensuring pass through costs are invoiced to clients and jobs are fully reconciled and closed in a timely manner.</li><li>Analysis and identification of recoverability risks and escalation to the Commercial Manager for remediation.</li><li>Partnering with the Next 15 Central Team and providing accurate, complete information to enable the timely submission of VAT returns, PAYE, Corporation Tax packs, CCS and Statutory Accounts</li><li>Assist in audits and compiling information for sampling Other Responsibilities</li><li>Adhoc projects and attending to information requests in the business.</li><li>Assist with delivering training to upskill non-finance staff to ensure compliance and financial best practice</li><li>Support with preparation of analysis for monthly business reviews</li><li>Collaborating with the Finance team and contributing to an environment which fosters new thinking, challenging the status quo, embracing technology and evolving reporting systems and processes</li></ul><p><strong><br /></strong><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Assistant Management Accountant will ideally have experience within a similar role and ideally be part qualified.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Media business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Assistant Management Accountant roles will be paying circa £35,000 - £42,000 pro rata, dependant on experience.</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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4xMzY0Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000-£60,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>⚠️ Due to business needs, only candidates who are on a notice period of 1 month or less can be considered for this position.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a large, international real estate and professional services business on a permanent basis, based in Central London. This is a commercially focused role offering the chance to partner closely with senior stakeholders, support financial decision-making, and drive performance across multiple business streams.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation operates across the UK and internationally, delivering high-value real estate and professional services solutions. With a focus on growth and operational excellence, the business provides a dynamic and collaborative environment, where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy and outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the business through:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Conducting regular P&L reviews and managing costs across business areas.</li><li>Leading fee forecasting, revenue management, and accrual processes.</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting, providing timely insights to drive decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing disbursement processes and ensuring financial controls are maintained.</li><li>Managing finances for Turnkey operations and reviewing labour allocations and salary sheets.</li><li>Leading ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Building effective relationships with stakeholders and internal teams, anticipating and responding to commercial and financial needs.</li><li>Supporting change initiatives driven by growth and operational priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Newly or nearly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - ideally close to completing your qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance roles; experience managing a small team is desirable but not essential.</li><li>Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.</li><li>Advanced Excel and systems skills, with the ability to analyse and present financial information clearly.</li><li>Commercial acumen with a track record of contributing to business decision-making.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident liaising with senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Self-starter with attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>A highly visible, senior-facing finance business partnering role within a fast-moving, international real estate environment.</li><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key commercial and strategic decisions.</li><li>Responsibility for shaping financial performance across multiple business streams and providing insight that drives growth.</li><li>The chance to take ownership of projects, lead change initiatives, and make a real impact on the business.</li><li>A collaborative, dynamic working environment where you can develop your commercial acumen and career progression opportunities.</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 a commercially minded accountant to take ownership of finance business partnering responsibilities in a highly visible, senior-facing role. You'll work closely with leadership teams, provide financial insight to support growth and operational excellence, and have the chance to develop into more senior finance roles within a large, structured business.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTM1ODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Financial Analyst - FP&A</p><p>📍 Central London (Hybrid)<br />💼 Global Luxury Retail Brand</p><p>A globally recognised <strong>luxury retail brand</strong> is seeking a high-calibre <strong>Financial Analyst - FP&A</strong> to join its London-based finance team.</p><p>This role is ideally suited to a <strong>newly qualified CIMA (via graduate scheme)</strong> or a <strong>Big 4 ACA (with retail/consumer audit exposure)</strong> looking to make their first move into industry within a prestigious, international retail environment.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - FP&A, you will support the consolidation of global financial plans, deliver meaningful analysis to senior stakeholders, and play a key role in investment appraisal across an international store portfolio.</p><p>You will operate in a fast-paced, global environment with exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Planning</h3><ul><li><p>Support global consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling forecasts</p></li><li><p>Review cash flow submissions from international finance teams to build robust global forecasts</p></li><li><p>Prepare financial presentation packs for senior Group stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Ensure timely and accurate system uploads of P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts</p></li></ul><h3>Financial Analysis</h3><ul><li><p>Deliver monthly variable cost analysis to drive insight and inform decision-making</p></li><li><p>Perform detailed cash flow analysis, identifying key drivers and supporting improvements in forecasting accuracy</p></li></ul><h3>Investment Appraisal & Real Estate</h3><ul><li><p>Oversee financial review of brand investment proposals, particularly store lease renewals</p></li><li><p>Review and challenge submissions to ensure commercial robustness</p></li><li><p>Support quarterly real estate meetings with financial materials</p></li><li><p>Conduct ad hoc boutique analysis and impairment reviews</p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p>We are specifically targeting:</p><p>✔ Newly qualified <strong>CIMA (graduate scheme trained)</strong><br /><strong>OR</strong><br />✔ Newly qualified <strong>ACA from a Big 4 firm</strong> with <strong>retail/consumer audit exposure</strong></p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Strong technical accounting foundation</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow mechanics</p></li><li><p>Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Commercial curiosity and confidence to challenge</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills</p></li></ul><p>Prior exposure to retail, multi-site or luxury environments is highly desirable.</p><h2>Why This Role?</h2><ul><li><p>Global luxury retail brand with strong heritage and international footprint</p></li><li><p>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic investment decisions</p></li><li><p>Clear progression pathway within FP&A</p></li><li><p>Collaborative, commercially focused finance team</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working model</p></li></ul><p>This is an outstanding first move into industry for a technically strong accountant seeking broader commercial exposure within a premium retail environment.</p><p>If you'd like, I can also:</p><ul><li><p>Make this more concise and "agency punchy"</p></li><li><p>Or dial it up to sound more exclusive / premium luxury aligned</p></li><li><p>Or tailor it specifically to attract Big 4 profiles more heavily</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41NjI2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Revenue Accountant | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid) | £60,000</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business needs, only candidates who are immediately available can be considered for this position.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Revenue Accountant into their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with extensive revenue recognition experience to take ownership of key revenue accounting processes within a complex, fast-paced business. Candidates from a media background are welcomed, however applications are encouraged from any industry provided there is strong, hands-on revenue recognition experience.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and offers regular engagement with senior stakeholders, providing a broad view of financial operations within a dynamic environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in the accurate recognition, reporting, and analysis of revenue across the business. This is a hands-on, P&L-focused accounts role, working closely with client leads and commercial finance teams. Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the monthly revenue recognition process, ensuring all revenue is accurately recorded and appropriately supported.<br /> * Calculating commissions revenue in line with contractual terms.<br /> * Preparing and maintaining monthly net sales files and client revenue control files, including detailed backing schedules for management and group reporting.<br /> * Preparing and posting accurate monthly revenue journals within SAP.<br /> * Ownership of monthly and quarterly SOX controls, including project revenue retainers, commissions incentives.<br /> * Performing monthly variance analysis on revenue accounts with clear and insightful commentary against forecast.<br /> * Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external audit queries relating to revenue.<br /> * Supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate revenue reporting.<br /> * Working closely with commercial finance teams to investigate and resolve revenue-related queries.<br /> * Contributing to process improvements and ad hoc finance projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant, qualified by experience or part qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).<br /> * Extensive experience in revenue recognition within a management accounting or revenue accounting environment.<br /> * Exposure to SOX controls and internal control frameworks is desirable but not essential.<br /> * Background in any industry, with experience in a complex, revenue-driven environment; experience in media, advertising, or agency settings is advantageous.<br /> * Solid understanding of IFRS, particularly revenue recognition standards.<br /> * Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas).<br /> * Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.<br /> * Confident communicator able to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders.<br /> * Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £60,000.<br /> * Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office.<br /> * Modern, collaborative office environment with regular team events.<br /> * Competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, group retirement plans, generous paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.<br /> * Strong opportunities for career development within a large, well-established finance function.<br /> * Exposure to senior stakeholders and high-impact projects across a multi-market business.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact Revenue Accountant role offering genuine ownership of revenue recognition, controls, and reporting. You'll work closely with commercial teams and senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making and strengthening your technical expertise. For an ambitious accountant looking to progress their career in a complex, revenue-driven environment, this role offers both challenge and long-term opportunity.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzEyNjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid) | £60,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Senior Management Accountant into their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, fully qualified management accountant to take ownership of key finance processes, drive month-end reporting, and gain exposure across a dynamic media business.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and provides regular engagement with senior stakeholders, giving a broad view of financial operations within a fast-paced and collaborative media environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in managing the preparation and analysis of management accounts, month-end and year-end processes, and supporting group reporting. Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts reconciled to the trial balance.</li><li>Calculation of accruals using IFRS principles and preparation of journals.</li><li>Leading monthly variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, managing exception reporting.</li><li>Ensuring all supporting schedules tie back to the P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Ownership of month-end processes and compliance with internal controls, including SOX.</li><li>Supporting interim and year-end audits, providing schedules and information as required.</li><li>Preparing management and external reporting, liaising with internal and international teams.</li><li>Driving process improvements and contributing to ad hoc finance projects.</li><li>Providing guidance and support to other members of the management accounting team.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Strong experience in management accounting, variance analysis, and month-end reporting.</li><li>Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills, with meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (SUMIF, PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and familiarity with finance systems such as BFC or Media Ocean (desirable).</li><li>Confident communicator, able to build strong relationships across teams and with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.</li><li>Ability to challenge current processes and drive improvements effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with DDS / Media Ocean, Cartesis / BFC.</li><li>Media or advertising finance experience.</li><li>Experience with SOX controls and compliance processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £60,000.</li><li>Hybrid working - based in Central London, combining office collaboration and remote working.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in high-impact finance projects across multiple markets.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of month-end reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a complex media finance environment.</li><li>A collaborative and dynamic team environment with scope for career progression and professional development.</li><li>The chance to contribute to process improvement initiatives and add real value across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on, senior management accountant role with substantial responsibility. You'll manage month-end processes, variance analysis, and P&L ownership while directly influencing financial reporting and business decisions.</p><p> </p><p>With exposure to senior stakeholders, internal and group reporting, and complex accounting matters, this role offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your technical and commercial finance expertise within a growing media and advertising business.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzAxNzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="499" data-end="512">Interim FP&A (3-6 months) Based near Windsor </h2><p data-end="824" data-start="513">As Commercial Business Controller - UK, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and strengthening commercial controls across the business. Acting as a finance business partner to commercial teams, you will deliver insight across pricing, promotions, forecasting, and trade spend effectiveness.</p><p data-start="826" data-end="1025">With a strong focus on promotional performance, revenue growth management, and planning, you will support commercial decision-making while ensuring robust financial governance and process discipline.</p><h2 data-start="1032" data-end="1056">Core Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="1058" data-end="1098">Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)</h3><ul data-end="1435" data-start="1099"><li data-start="1099" data-end="1186"><p data-start="1101" data-end="1186">Support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly outlook processes across the full P&L</p></li><li data-start="1187" data-end="1289"><p data-start="1189" data-end="1289">Ensure robust assumptions, financial integrity, and clear communication of risks and opportunities</p></li><li data-start="1290" data-end="1363"><p data-end="1363" data-start="1292">Deliver accurate and timely commercial close and management reporting</p></li><li data-start="1364" data-end="1435"><p data-start="1366" data-end="1435">Manage monthly forecasting cycles and track risks and opportunities</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1468" data-start="1442">Trade Spend Management</h3><ul data-end="1760" data-start="1469"><li data-start="1469" data-end="1528"><p data-start="1471" data-end="1528">Act as super-user for the trade spend management system</p></li><li data-end="1597" data-start="1529"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1597">Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise system usage</p></li><li data-end="1658" data-start="1598"><p data-end="1658" data-start="1600">Deliver training and ongoing support to commercial users</p></li><li data-end="1760" data-start="1659"><p data-start="1661" data-end="1760">Represent the business in internal system forums and collaborate with external software providers</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1809" data-start="1767">Commercial Finance Business Partnering</h3><ul data-start="1810" data-end="2140"><li data-start="1810" data-end="1905"><p data-end="1905" data-start="1812">Partner with commercial teams to drive performance improvement through insight and analysis</p></li><li data-end="1991" data-start="1906"><p data-end="1991" data-start="1908">Support revenue growth initiatives across pricing, promotion, assortment, and mix</p></li><li data-end="2056" data-start="1992"><p data-end="2056" data-start="1994">Evaluate promotional activity through pre- and post-analysis</p></li><li data-start="2057" data-end="2140"><p data-end="2140" data-start="2059">Drive trade investment efficiency through ROI tracking, analytics, and controls</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2169" data-start="2147">Forecasting & S&OP</h3><ul data-start="2170" data-end="2467"><li data-end="2253" data-start="2170"><p data-start="2172" data-end="2253">Support implementation and enhancement of Sales & Operations Planning processes</p></li><li data-end="2326" data-start="2254"><p data-start="2256" data-end="2326">Improve forecast accuracy and accountability across commercial teams</p></li><li data-end="2397" data-start="2327"><p data-start="2329" data-end="2397">Contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term demand outlook processes</p></li><li data-end="2467" data-start="2398"><p data-end="2467" data-start="2400">Support continuous improvement in forecasting tools and processes</p></li></ul><h2 data-start="2474" data-end="2522">Ideal Candidate Profile - Required Experience</h2><ul data-start="2523" data-end="3342"><li data-end="2613" data-start="2523"><p data-start="2525" data-end="2613"><strong data-end="2611" data-start="2525">Proven Commercial Finance / FP&A / Controlling experience within FMCG is essential</strong></p></li><li data-start="2614" data-end="2698"><p data-end="2698" data-start="2616">Strong background in forecasting, budgeting, and commercial performance analysis</p></li><li data-end="2791" data-start="2699"><p data-end="2791" data-start="2701">Hands-on experience with promotions, trade spend, pricing, and revenue growth management</p></li><li data-end="2880" data-start="2792"><p data-start="2794" data-end="2880">Experience partnering with sales and marketing teams in a consumer goods environment</p></li><li data-start="2881" data-end="2975"><p data-start="2883" data-end="2975">Analytical and commercially minded, able to translate data into actionable recommendations</p></li><li data-end="3048" data-start="2976"><p data-end="3048" data-start="2978">Advanced Excel and ERP system skills; BI tools experience beneficial</p></li><li data-end="3109" data-start="3049"><p data-end="3109" data-start="3051">Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability</p></li><li data-start="3110" data-end="3165"><p data-end="3165" data-start="3112">Understanding of S&OP and demand planning processes</p></li><li data-start="3166" data-end="3246"><p data-start="3168" data-end="3246">Professional finance qualification preferred (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)</p></li><li data-end="3342" data-start="3247"><p data-end="3342" data-start="3249">Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities</p></li></ul><p>3-6 months </p><p>Based near Windsor</p><p>2 days per week in the office </p><p>FMGC experience is required </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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMDc4MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running the Management Accountants, AP & AR functions. This role is to support the FD to drive operational performance and efficiency by ensuring compliance with regulations with robust financial controls coupled with continuous process development. The role provides commercial financial support across four distinct revenue streams and multiple international operations, supporting data driven decision making by our business leaders.</p><p><strong>Duties of Role:</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop finance team members.</li><li>Ensure clear segregation of duties.</li><li>Establish performance metrics and development plans.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with consolidated group reporting within the agreed timetable</li><li>Deliver revenue stream reporting with profitability analysis.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate international tax compliance with advisors and submissions are made within the agreed timetable</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Revenue & Margin Management (4 Distinct Revenue Streams)</strong></p><ul><li>Develop detailed margin analysis per revenue stream.</li><li>Partner with Divisional Heads to monitor performance against budget.</li><li>Identify revenue recognition risks and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Provide cost allocation models across revenue streams.</li><li>Analyse pricing structures and contribution margins.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process across all revenue streams.</li><li>Provide scenario modelling and financial sensitivity analysis to General Managers</li><li>Support business cases for investment decisions and capital expenditure</li><li>Deliver KPI dashboards and executive reporting packs.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain integrity of ERP/finance systems</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance operational and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Develop automation in reporting and financial controls.</li><li>Support integration of new revenue streams.</li></ul><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.</li><li>5+ years' experience in a multi-entity SME or international environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102.</li><li>Experience with multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a group consolidation environment.</li><li>Exposure to multi -currency, multi entity operations</li><li>Experience implementing financial systems and processes.</li><li>Experience in managing individuals at different stages of their career development</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNzk3NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with global Professional Institute in London who are looking to hire 2 immediate, interim Procurement Analysts / Coordinators for 6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit 2 immediate, interim Procurement Analysts / Coordinators for 6 months. As part of these roles you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Create, review, and process purchase orders in NetSuite in accordance with procurement policies and approval workflows</li><li>Ensure accuracy of PO data, vendor information, coding, contract alignment, and supporting documentation. </li><li>Monitor open POs and follow up with internal stakeholders and vendors to support timely delivery and service continuity. Procurement Help-desk & Inbox Management</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact for procurement-related queries via the procurement inbox/help-desk.</li><li>Maintain service-level expectations and accurate tracking of inquiries. Tactical Procurement & Purchasing Support</li><li>Conduct tactical or low-complexity procurement activities, including obtaining quotes, conducting simple sourcing events, and coordinating supplier communications.</li><li>Assist with the purchasing of goods and services to ensure uninterrupted operations.</li><li>Support evaluation of supplier options in alignment with PSLs and category strategies. </li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records in NetSuite and relevant procurement systems. </li><li>Support vendor on-boarding activities, including collection of required documentation and validation of compliance requirements.</li><li>Process contracts for review and approval in accordance with internal workflows.</li><li>Coordinate and manage contract signatures using ContractLogix / LegalSifter.</li><li>Support the administration and upkeep of Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs), including updating supplier records and ensuring staff have access to the correct approved suppliers.</li><li>Assist in collecting, recording, and tracking supplier performance data, including adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Provide support in monitoring supplier compliance, escalating concerns to procurement leadership as appropriate.</li><li>Help maintain dashboards, scorecards, or logs used to monitor supplier performance and contract obligations.</li><li>Support adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls across purchasing activities.</li><li>Assist with audits, data requests, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives, documentation updates, and procurement training materials.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidates for these Procurement Analyst / Coordinator roles will ideally be CIPS qualified. You will have strong knowledge of procurement processes such as vendor and contract management as well general procurement administration. You will have excellent communication skills as you will be facing off with the business as well as suppliers.</p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global Professional Institute who are looking to recruit 2 immediate, interim Procurement Analysts / Coordinators for a 6 months. This role will be based in the office one day per week with 4 days working from home.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>These interim Procurement Analyst / Coordinator roles will be paying circa £225-275 per day, dependant on experience. </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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4yMDEzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a global business near Chippenham to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst on a permanent basis, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a great opportunity comes with clear progression opportunities and will require someone to come with both technical and GRC security experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee security incident management and response</li><li>Threat management</li><li>Configure, implement and maintain security tools such as SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management</li><li>Implement and maintain security controls</li><li>Conduct vendor risk assessments, support internal and external audits</li><li>Governance, risk and compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience: </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in Cyber Security operations, threat management</li><li>Strong knowledge of SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, firewalls and network security</li><li>Good understanding of risk management, vendor security assessments and compliance</li><li>Understanding of UK regulations, including Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer: </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - approximately 2 days a week in office (Chippenham)</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Private medical insurance</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/Um94eS5MYXcuOTc4MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg3OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-end="187" data-start="146">Financial Accountant</h2><p data-end="519" data-start="189">We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the preparation of accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, and ensuring financial information is maintained in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.</p><h3 data-end="545" data-start="521">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="547" data-end="1442"><li data-start="547" data-end="681"><p data-end="681" data-start="549">Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including Income Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.</p></li><li data-start="682" data-end="775"><p data-end="775" data-start="684">Lead and support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p></li><li data-end="886" data-start="776"><p data-start="778" data-end="886">Produce monthly management reports and provide financial analysis to support business decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="887" data-end="963"><p data-start="889" data-end="963">Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any variances.</p></li><li data-start="964" data-end="1053"><p data-start="966" data-end="1053">Assist with preparation of cash flow forecasts and monitor actual cash movements.</p></li><li data-start="1054" data-end="1143"><p data-start="1056" data-end="1143">Ensure financial records are maintained accurately within the SAP S/4HANA system.</p></li><li data-start="1144" data-end="1249"><p data-start="1146" data-end="1249">Support internal and external audit processes, providing required documentation and explanations.</p></li><li data-end="1332" data-start="1250"><p data-end="1332" data-start="1252">Assist with improving financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.</p></li><li data-start="1333" data-end="1442"><p data-end="1442" data-start="1335">Collaborate with other finance team members and business stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial data.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1460" data-start="1444">Requirements</h3><ul data-start="1462" data-end="2083"><li data-start="1462" data-end="1556"><p data-end="1556" data-start="1464">Part-qualified ACCA or significant progress toward ACCA qualification (essential).</p></li><li data-start="1557" data-end="1653"><p data-start="1559" data-end="1653">Proven experience preparing Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.</p></li><li data-end="1728" data-start="1654"><p data-start="1656" data-end="1728">Experience with month-end reporting and financial close processes.</p></li><li data-start="1729" data-end="1803"><p data-start="1731" data-end="1803">Experience working with SAP S/4HANA (preferred but not essential).</p></li><li data-end="1892" data-start="1804"><p data-end="1892" data-start="1806">Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards.</p></li><li data-start="1893" data-end="1951"><p data-start="1895" data-end="1951">High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.</p></li><li data-end="2033" data-start="1952"><p data-start="1954" data-end="2033">Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li data-end="2083" data-start="2034"><p data-end="2083" data-start="2036">Strong communication and organisational skills.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2085" data-end="2105">Desirable Skills</h3><ul data-start="2107" data-end="2316"><li data-end="2179" data-start="2107"><p data-start="2109" data-end="2179">Previous experience in a financial accounting or reporting role.</p></li><li data-start="2180" data-end="2253"><p data-start="2182" data-end="2253">Experience working in ERP systems, particularly SAP environments.</p></li><li data-start="2254" data-end="2316"><p data-end="2316" data-start="2256">Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capability.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2318" data-end="2335">What We Offer</h3><ul data-start="2337" data-end="2509"><li data-start="2337" data-end="2394"><p data-end="2394" data-start="2339">Opportunity to develop within a growing finance team.</p></li><li data-end="2466" data-start="2395"><p data-start="2397" data-end="2466">Support toward ACCA qualification and professional development.</p></li><li data-start="2467" data-end="2509"><p data-end="2509" data-start="2469">Competitive salary and benefits package.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNzU5MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant | Energy Sector | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000-£60,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a newly qualified Accountant to join a global Energy & Infrastructure business as a Management Accountant, based in Central London. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to both senior leadership and front-office teams involved in energy trading and commercial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong grounding in financial and management accounting, with experience in month-end processes, reporting, and a keen interest in trading and energy markets.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation is a major player in the transition to low-carbon energy, delivering large-scale solutions across the UK and internationally. With operations in over 70 countries, they support both public and private sector clients across power, heat, and infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position </strong></p><p><br /> Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will be a key part of the finance team and will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Processing month-end journals, commodity invoices, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and audit packs.</li><li>Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting process, including uploads to accounting systems and preparing financial forecasts.</li><li>Managing invoice processing and payment runs, ensuring contractual and audit requirements are met.</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit queries and maintaining clear, auditable processes.</li><li>Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts and assisting with financial planning for trading activities.</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement projects, including automation, digitalisation of reporting processes, and process documentation.</li><li>Collaborating with trading, commercial, and wider finance teams to provide accurate reporting and analysis.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in finance roles, ideally within energy, trading, or financial services, but candidates from other industries will also be considered.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting, month-end close, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Analytical and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, able to work with both finance and front-office teams.</li><li>Eager to learn, proactive, and able to deliver practical solutions in a dynamic trading environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £55,000-£60,000</li><li>Hybrid working from London</li><li>Generous annual bonus</li><li>Pension: 12% employer contribution</li><li>28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays</li><li>Group Life Cover: 8x base salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance: family coverage</li><li>Exposure to high-value trading, commercial decision-making, and complex financial analysis within a leading energy business</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><br /> This is a hands-on accounting role offering exposure to a dynamic energy trading platform. You will develop your technical accounting skills while working closely with trading and commercial teams, gaining insight into the operational and commercial drivers of the business. Over time, there is the opportunity to progress into more analytical roles, or even front-office positions within market risk or credit risk, should you wish to move closer to the commercial side of trading.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjIwNTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid) | £50,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Management Accountant into their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced management accountant with revenue recognition experience or a background in media/advertising to take ownership of key finance processes and gain exposure across the business.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and offers regular engagement with senior stakeholders, providing a broad view of financial operations within a dynamic media environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in the preparation and analysis of management accounts, month-end and year-end processes, and supporting group reporting. Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts reconciled to the trial balance.</li><li>Calculation of accruals using IFRS principles and preparation of journals.</li><li>Leading monthly variance analysis against budget and forecasts and managing exception reporting.</li><li>Ensuring all supporting schedules tie back to the P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Ownership of month-end processes and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Providing information and schedules to auditors for interim and year-end audits.</li><li>Preparing management and external numbers and liaising with international teams for reporting.</li><li>Contributing to process improvements and ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Experienced management accountant (PQ/finalist welcome).</li><li>Strong understanding of revenue recognition and management accounting processes.</li><li>Experience in media or advertising finance is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills, with attention to detail.</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills and comfort working with finance systems such as BFC or Media Ocean (desirable).</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.</li><li>Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £50,000.</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Access to a modern, collaborative office environment with regular team events.</li><li>Competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.</li><li>Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing media finance function.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and high-impact projects within a multi-market business.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on management accountant role with real responsibility. You'll take ownership of month-end processes, variance analysis, and revenue recognition, and have the chance to directly influence financial reporting and business decisions.</p><p> </p><p>You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, international reporting, and complex accounting issues, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise and broaden your experience in media and advertising finance. This is an excellent role for a motivated accountant looking for a high-impact, career-building opportunity in a dynamic business environment.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTE3OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant (Permanent Role) | Environmental Services | West London & Buckinghamshire (Hybrid - 3 Days Office) | £58,000 + Bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global Environmental Services organisation to recruit a commercially focused Management Accountant. This is a hybrid role split across sites in West London and Buckinghamshire, with three days per week in the office (across both locations) and two days from home.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-visibility business partnering role supporting operational leadership across key contracts. You'll work closely with Senior Operational Managers, providing meaningful financial insight to drive performance, efficiency and informed decision-making within a large, complex organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Partner closely with Senior Operational Managers and the General Manager to provide financial insight and commercial support.<br /> * Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operational stakeholders.<br /> * Deliver monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.<br /> * Analyse operational data and KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities.<br /> * Act as Finance Business Partner to the Senior Contract Manager, advising on performance improvement and cost control.<br /> * Oversee and report on capital expenditure, ensuring robust financial control.<br /> * Conduct post-investment reviews and long-term financial performance analysis.<br /> * Support continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).<br /> * Proven experience in a Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role within industry.<br /> * Strong experience working with non-finance stakeholders in operational environments.<br /> * Commercially minded, confident and able to influence senior stakeholders.<br /> * Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight.<br /> * Candidates moving directly from practice without industry experience will not be considered.<br /> * Must be comfortable travelling weekly between West London and Buckinghamshire sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£58,000 base salary<br /> * Competitive performance-related bonus<br /> * Hybrid working (3 days in office across two sites, 2 days from home)<br /> * Clear progression opportunities within a large UK finance function<br /> * Exposure to a commercially dynamic operational environment</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join This Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised Environmental Services organisation operating at significant scale across the UK. The business delivers essential infrastructure and operational services that underpin environmental sustainability and long-term energy efficiency, placing it at the centre of critical national operations.</p><p> </p><p>With a well-established and sizeable UK finance function, the organisation offers genuine scope for progression, internal mobility and exposure to senior operational stakeholders. Finance plays a key role in driving commercial performance across contracts, meaning this is not a back-office reporting role but a visible, business-facing position with real influence.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be joining a stable, cash-generative and growing division within a global group, providing both security and long-term career development. For an ambitious Management Accountant looking to deepen their commercial exposure in a complex, operational environment, this role offers breadth, visibility and the opportunity to add measurable value.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDM0MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
