<p><strong>Group Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Berkshire</strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<br /> <strong>Team:</strong> 17 finance professionals, with 4 direct reports<br /> <strong>Turnover:</strong> £100 million<br /> <strong>Industry:</strong> FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)<br /> <strong>Status:</strong> Multi-site, Highly Acquisitive Growth Group<br /> <strong>Package:</strong> £140-165k plus £6500 car allowance, 20% bonus, health / life pack and share scheme</p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Venture Life are a fast-paced, AIM listed, acquisitive £100 million turnover FMCG group with a growing footprint across multiple UK and international sites. The company is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by both organic performance and a robust M&A pipeline. With strong private backing and a clear strategy, the group is building a leading portfolio in its category and is looking for a commercially focused Group Finance Director to support and shape its strategic direction.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>As Group Finance Director, you will lead the finance function across the Group, playing a critical role in both strategic planning and operational delivery. You will be responsible for financial leadership during a dynamic period of acquisition, integration, and transformation. This role combines hands-on management, strategic insight, and leadership of a high-performing finance team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the CFO, CEO, and Board to shape and deliver the Group's growth strategy.</li><li>Support the CFO with M&A activity from financial due diligence to post-deal integration and performance tracking.</li><li>Drive commercial insight and decision support across pricing, margin analysis, and product investment.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Control & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated reporting and financial statements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements (UK GAAP/IFRS).</li><li>Manage audit, tax, treasury, and risk functions effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a finance team of 17, including 4 senior direct reports (e.g., FP&A, Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager, and Head of Shared Services).</li><li>Implement and optimise financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across all sites.</li><li>Act as a key driver in systems improvement and business integration projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP platform; drive further optimisation and system utilisation across the business.</li><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and data integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>M&A & Growth Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Play a central role in assessing, modelling, and executing acquisitions.</li><li>Integrate new businesses quickly and effectively into group reporting and control structures.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within a multi-site FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer product business.</li><li>Strong track record in M&A activity, including due diligence and integration.</li><li>Experience managing and developing large finance teams (20+).</li><li>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a private equity-backed or highly leveraged environment.</li><li>Exposure to international markets and operations.</li><li>MBA or additional strategic finance qualifications.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A leadership role at the heart of a dynamic and acquisitive FMCG business.</li><li>The chance to make a tangible impact on company performance and strategic growth.</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.</li><li>Competitive salary and bonus, with long-term incentive potential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">As Marketing Executive, you will play a key role in delivering brand and communications strategy across multiple channels. The Marketing Executive will manage the content calendar, support digital campaigns, and coordinate events, ensuring the messaging is consistent and impactful across every touchpoint.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">This is a hybrid role based in Central London.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Key Marketing Executive Responsibilities:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create, maintain, and optimise the marketing content calendar, including campaigns, newsletters, social media, and events</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Draft and edit copy for web, email, social, and promotional materials</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all communications</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Coordinate and design collateral such as social media assets, email campaigns, and event materials</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage website updates, landing pages, and basic SEO best practices</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee asset libraries, imagery, and copyright information</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Liaise with external agencies and vendors, including PR partners and event organisers</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Track and report on marketing performance, providing insights and competitor analysis</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"><strong>Ideal Marketing Executive Profile: </strong></p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">At least 2 years' experience in a corporate marketing role (experience in professional services or financial services is desirable)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong writing, editing, and communication skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proficiency with design and campaign tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, email platforms, CMS)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident working cross-functionally and building relationships across teams</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A proactive problem-solver with attention to detail and a creative mindset</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What We Offer</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Opportunity to work in a collaborative, global environment based in London. </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Exposure to high-profile clients and international projects</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Career growth and development within a dynamic and expanding firm</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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuNjM5ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="139" data-start="112">Our client is seeking a Marketing & Operations Coordinator to support senior leadership across business development, marketing, proposals, communications, and studio operations.</p><p data-end="139" data-start="112">The Marketing & Operations Coordinator will keep teams running smoothly, maintain a consistent brand presence, and contribute to client-facing materials, events, and internal processes. </p><p data-end="139" data-start="112">This role is based in the City of London. </p><p data-end="139" data-start="112"><strong data-start="112" data-end="137">Marketing & Operations Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="140" data-end="1558"><li data-start="140" data-end="184"><p data-end="184" data-start="142">Assist with proposals and bid management</p></li><li data-end="258" data-start="185"><p data-start="187" data-end="258">Maintain proposal templates, credentials, and an RFP response library</p></li><li data-start="259" data-end="328"><p 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data-end="2058">Familiarity with CMS platforms for website updates</p></li><li data-start="2059" data-end="2155"><p data-start="2061" data-end="2155">Experience with desktop publishing, marketing materials, or document control is advantageous</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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMjY5ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with rapidly expanding e-commerce platform to recruit a Group Financial Controller for a 9-12 month interim contract. The interim Group Financial Controller will be responsible for financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control, and providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can be hands on whilst effectively managing the teams day to day operations.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing eCommerce looking to continue their expansion. The business is well funded and are looking to continue disrupting the established payers in the market. The role will be based 5 days per week in the Vauxhall office in Central London. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Group Financial Controller, you would be supporting with:</p><ul><li>Leading the team in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of performance.</li><li>Monthly variance analysis to fully understand and explain month on month performance, and performance against forecasts, culminating in leading the monthly close meeting with C-suite.</li><li>Managing the overseas entities and consolidation process, producing the monthly consolidated financial statements that are used for investor reporting.</li><li>Providing financial analysis to support business decisions, cost-saving initiatives, and profitability improvement.</li><li>Leading the team through statutory processes including the annual audit, and ensuring the timely completion of tax filings and VAT returns.</li><li>Implementing and monitoring financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Managing and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.</li><li>Supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives, offering financial insights and risk assessments.</li><li>Overseeing systems and process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience</li><li>Proven Controllership experience in a fast-paced ecommerce, retail or tech environment.</li><li>Expertise in Xero and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookups, sumifs,).</li><li>Prior experience in a similar interim / contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p>A pro rata salary of between £90,000-£110,000 (dependant on experience) should represent fair market value for you. The role offers the opportunity to gain exposure in a rapidly growing business with an ambitious team in which you can have an immediate impact and exposure to C-suite.</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/SmFtZXMuS2Vhcm5zLjE0NDk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant | Leading Facilities Management & Workplace Solutions Group | Central London (Hybrid) | £70,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a <strong>market-leading facilities management and workplace solutions provider</strong>, operating at scale across multiple industries and supporting some of the world's most recognisable brands. The organisation delivers a wide range of integrated services across large, complex client sites, giving finance professionals exposure to a <strong>fast-paced and highly diverse business environment</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, fully qualified <strong>Senior Management Accountant</strong> to join a high-performing finance team, supporting a broad and complex portfolio of contracts and playing a <strong>key role in shaping financial insight and control</strong> across the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>This role offers <strong>increased responsibility and visibility</strong>, with exposure to senior finance leadership and operational stakeholders. You'll take ownership of the management accounts process, lead on process improvement initiatives, and work closely with Finance Business Partners to provide accurate financial analysis that drives decision-making. This is a fantastic step for a strong management accountant looking to build leadership experience in a complex, global business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting with detailed analysis.<br /> * Oversee the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition.<br /> * Partner closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders, providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions.<br /> * Own balance sheet integrity, ensuring robust reconciliations and effective controls.<br /> * Play a key role in internal and external audits, acting as a key point of contact.<br /> * Identify and lead initiatives to improve financial processes, strengthen reporting, and drive efficiencies.<br /> * Support mentoring and development of junior team members, helping to build capability within the finance function.<br /> * Work across multiple high-value contracts, providing oversight of financial performance and risk.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, or CIMA <strong>fully qualified</strong> with <strong>2+ years post-qualification experience (PQE)</strong>.<br /> * Strong management accounting experience in a complex, contract-led or service-focused organisation.<br /> * Proven ability to deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and process improvements.<br /> * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership.<br /> * Highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.<br /> </li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000 base salary plus bonus.<br /> * Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the London office.<br /> * Private health insurance and a competitive benefits package.<br /> * Excellent career progression opportunities in a global market leader.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior stakeholders, large-scale contracts, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>Senior Management Accountant</strong> who's ready to step into a role with <strong>broader ownership and influence</strong>. You'll be part of a <strong>dynamic, high-performing finance team</strong> that values collaboration, expertise, and professional development.</p><p>You'll gain hands-on experience in a large, complex organisation, with plenty of opportunity to take ownership of critical processes, shape financial insight, and contribute to the business's ongoing success. For an ambitious finance professional, this role offers the perfect balance of challenge, visibility, and growth.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTA4OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
