<h2 data-start="186" data-end="229">Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyst</h2><p data-end="306" data-start="230"><strong data-start="230" data-end="261">UK FMCG | Uxbridge (Hybrid)</strong><br data-end="264" data-start="261" /> <strong data-end="306" data-start="264">£42,000 base + 10% discretionary bonus</strong></p><p data-end="498" data-start="308">A leading international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyst to support its UK Commercial organisation during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.</p><p data-start="500" data-end="734">This is a high-impact, commercially focused finance role, offering strong exposure to Sales, Marketing, and Senior Leadership, and playing a key part in Revenue Growth Management, trade investment optimisation, and strategic planning.</p><h3 data-start="736" data-end="750">The Role</h3><p data-start="751" data-end="1014">You will act as a trusted finance business partner to the UK Commercial teams, delivering insightful analysis on business and category performance, supporting decision-making across short-, mid-, and long-term planning cycles, and helping drive profitable growth.</p><p data-start="1016" data-end="1045">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="1046" data-end="1683"><li data-start="1046" data-end="1159"><p data-end="1159" data-start="1048">Supporting the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) agenda (pricing, promotions, customer & SKU profitability)</p></li><li data-start="1160" data-end="1255"><p data-end="1255" data-start="1162">Delivering monthly and quarterly performance reporting, dashboards, and commercial insights</p></li><li data-start="1256" data-end="1329"><p data-end="1329" data-start="1258">Analysing category, channel, mix, margin, and promotional performance</p></li><li data-end="1423" data-start="1330"><p data-end="1423" data-start="1332">End-to-end trade investment management, including promotional evaluation and controls</p></li><li data-end="1494" data-start="1424"><p data-start="1426" data-end="1494">Supporting budgeting, forecasting (LE), and MTP planning processes</p></li><li data-start="1495" data-end="1593"><p data-start="1497" data-end="1593">Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams on NPD and business initiatives</p></li><li data-start="1594" data-end="1683"><p data-end="1683" data-start="1596">Acting as a key user and champion of a trade planning management system (Blueplanner)</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1700" data-start="1685">About You</h3><ul data-start="1701" data-end="2171"><li data-start="1701" data-end="1774"><p data-start="1703" data-end="1774">Studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA preferred or QBE)</p></li><li data-start="1775" data-end="1845"><p data-start="1777" data-end="1845">2-5 years' experience in a UK FMCG or fast-paced consumer business</p></li><li data-start="1846" data-end="1918"><p data-end="1918" data-start="1848">Strong understanding of P&L, financial analysis, and planning cycles</p></li><li data-end="2006" data-start="1919"><p data-start="1921" data-end="2006">Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insights</p></li><li data-start="2007" data-end="2092"><p data-end="2092" data-start="2009">Confident communicator with strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-start="2093" data-end="2171"><p data-start="2095" data-end="2171">Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ERP experience (e.g. SAP) beneficial</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2173" data-end="2191">Role Details</h3><ul data-start="2192" data-end="2410"><li data-start="2192" data-end="2218"><p data-end="2218" data-start="2194"><strong data-start="2194" data-end="2207">Location:</strong> Uxbridge</p></li><li data-start="2219" data-end="2302"><p data-end="2302" data-start="2221"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2221">Working model:</strong> Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office (Tuesday & Wednesday)</p></li><li data-start="2303" data-end="2360"><p data-end="2360" data-start="2305"><strong data-end="2315" data-start="2305">Level:</strong> Individual Contributor (no direct reports)</p></li><li data-end="2410" data-start="2361"><p data-end="2410" data-start="2363"><strong data-end="2374" data-start="2363">Salary:</strong> £42,000 + 10% discretionary bonus</p></li></ul><p data-start="2412" data-end="2589">This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a visible, value-adding role within a complex, multi-brand FMCG 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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uODA0NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for an Applications Analyst to join a global business based in Wantage, offering chance to support exciting application / systems projects as well as long term career prospects!</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Applications Analyst role will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>gathering requirements, analysis, identifying need for new applications / systems </li><li>translate business requirement into a technical solution</li><li>application support, acting as an escalation point for 3rd party support provider </li><li>project management activities</li><li>investigate and troubleshoot application issues </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the Applications Analyst role will have:</p><ul><li>strong knowledge of SAP and familiarity with its various modules / functionalities </li><li>experience of a programming language (e.g. ABAP)</li><li>experience of application / systems support, as well as experience managing projects </li><li>excellent communicator and stakeholder engagement skills </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Competitive salary and package, with excellent professional development opportunities</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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjk1OTI5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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><strong>INDIRECT TAX ANALYST - UP TO £315/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> Up to £315/day (via umbrella) </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDgxMTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p><strong>Graduate Data Analyst - Finance Systems, Data & Automation</strong></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a systems-focused Graduate Data Analyst to support our Finance function by developing, maintaining, and improving data warehouse, systems, and reporting automation capabilities. This role is ideal for a technically strong graduate with a passion for coding, data systems, and automating finance and non-finance reporting processes.</p><p>You will play a key role in improving how financial and operational data flows through the organisation, enabling scalable, automated reporting and analytics for Finance and wider business stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Data & Systems Development</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and optimise data pipelines feeding the finance data warehouse</li><li>Write, test, and optimise SQL queries, scripts, and transformations to support automated finance and non-finance reporting</li><li>Support integration of finance and operational systems (e.g. ERP, budgeting, forecasting, HR, sales, and billing systems) into the data warehouse</li><li>Assist in designing and maintaining data models that support automated reporting and analytics use cases</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting Automation & Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Help automate recurring finance and management reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy</li><li>Enable self-service and scalable reporting through robust data structures and automated data refreshes</li><li>Support automation of both financial (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and non-financial (operational, KPI, performance) reporting</li><li>Work with stakeholders to transition manual spreadsheet-based reports into automated system-driven solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Systems Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Finance and non-Finance teams to understand reporting and data requirements</li><li>Support finance systems and reporting automation initiatives, including process improvements and system enhancements</li><li>Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and data migrations with a focus on automation and data integrity</li><li>Troubleshoot data quality, reconciliation, and reporting issues across systems</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to further automate reporting, data processes, and controls across finance and the wider business</li><li>Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of data systems supporting automated reporting</li><li>Apply best practices in coding, version control, testing, documentation, and systems design</li><li>Stay up to date with modern data, automation, and finance systems technologies</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong coding capability, particularly in SQL</li><li>Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, R, or similar</li><li>Understanding of data warehousing and reporting architectures (ETL/ELT, star schemas, fact & dimension tables)</li><li>Experience working with databases and data systems (cloud or on-premise)</li><li>Interest in automating data and reporting workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Finance & Business Understanding</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field</li><li>Strong interest in finance systems, reporting automation, and business data</li><li>Basic understanding of finance concepts (e.g. general ledger, P&L, balance sheet) is desirable</li></ul><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to translate business and reporting requirements into technical, automated solutions</li><li>Clear communicator, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>High attention to detail and data accuracy</li><li>Curious, proactive, and keen to learn in a systems-driven environment</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable (Nice to Have)</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with ERP or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday)</li><li>Exposure to BI and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker)</li><li>Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)</li><li>Familiarity with automation, orchestration, or analytics engineering tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDY2OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Analyst role on a permanent basis with a growing business based in Cheltenham. This is a hybrid role suiting someone who has recently qualified with proven analytical skills.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Building and maintaining complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes.</li><li>Providing insightful analysis to highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends.</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders to develop robust modelling assumptions.</li><li>Tracking benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes.</li><li>Producing analysis for investor and funding requests.</li><li>Reviewing costs and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Supporting cash flow reporting and management.</li><li>Assisting with acquisition analysis and due diligence.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst role would suit someone with the following skills or attributes:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified and upwards ACA / ACCA / CIMA.</li><li>A background in FP&A, financial analysis or financial modelling.</li><li>Strong excel skills: financial modelling is essential.</li><li>Power BI, SQL or Power query would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-60,000 base salary.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Competitive pension.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days from home).</li><li>Subsidised parking.</li><li>Supportive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on well being</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjAyMTIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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/Um94eS5MYXcuNzM2MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Reporting Accountant - £300 - £350 per day - 3/6-month contract - 1 day in office - West Reading</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>My client requires a Reporting Accountant for a period of 6 months. This is a varied role working for a business that truly values its employees. Ideally the candidate would have experience working in the tech sector but this is not essential.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Accountabilities/Targets:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary each month on time and reporting results to the management team.</li><li>Work with the Billing team to improve the financial reporting in preparation for the monthly Management Accounts</li><li>Manage and pay the VAT returns as per HMRC requirements.</li><li>Manage and pay the P11D and PAYE process as per HMRC requirements</li><li>Responsible for accruals and prepayments</li><li>Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and explain any significant movements.</li><li>Assist and work with the external auditors as and when required</li><li>Review financial data and prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports</li><li>Ensure financial controls, processes and risks are followed in accordance with those set</li><li>Identify potential process and control weaknesses with recommended solutions.</li><li>Work with FP&A analyst to provide commentary around customer and product profitability.</li><li>Review of projects against budget to ensure billing and classification accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>What you will need to be successful:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA (a strong part qualified candidate will be considered)</li><li>Technology sector experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Practice background with a blend of accounting experience advantageous</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot, vlookup, sumif etc)</li><li>A working knowledge of PowerBI is advantageous</li><li>Proactive & organised with a good attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal English</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS44OTQyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
