<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to have exclusively partnered with Summer Fields School to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer. This newly created role combines payroll management with finance support, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Payroll & Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Summertown, North Oxford (mainly on-site)</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience</p><p>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, while also supporting the Finance Manager with all aspects of finance, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community.</p><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full statutory compliance.</li><li>Work collaboratively with HR to process information on starters, leavers, salary changes and statutory payments.</li><li>Manage the collection and verification of timesheet data for staff on variable hours, ensuring accurate salary calculations.</li><li>Process monthly payments, produce variance reports, complete HMRC submissions and maintain robust payroll governance.</li><li>Liaise with the current payroll system provider and potentially support the selection and implementation of a new system.</li><li>Support the Finance Manager with Accounts Payable and Receivable, including invoice processing, supplier payments and ensuring smooth running of the Purchase Ledger.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of information for fee billing cycles and inputting data onto the Fees Ledger.</li><li>Support term-end procedures including journals and reconciliations, annual budgets, management accounts and audit preparation.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and HR Manager as part of a small, collaborative Bursary team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience of running the end-to-end payroll process in a similar sized organisation.</li><li>Strong experience working with timesheets and variable pay calculations.</li><li>Experience of changing or implementing payroll systems would be desirable.</li><li>Collaborative team player who thrives in a small team environment and can build strong relationships across the Bursary.</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities across payroll and finance responsibilities.</li><li>Comfortable working mainly on-site as part of a close-knit team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Working at Summer Fields</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is set within 70 acres of stunning grounds in North Oxford, with superb facilities that are continually enhanced. The school offers a warm, community atmosphere where staff are encouraged to get involved in school life. With around 160 full-time and part-time staff, many of whom are long-serving, the school clearly provides a supportive and rewarding place to work.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Free lunch on-site during term time.</li><li>On-site parking.</li><li>Pension scheme (4% employer contribution for first 2 years, 6% thereafter).</li><li>Group life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Annual flu vaccination.</li><li>Access to staff swimming club.</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41MzY5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Pursuit Racing to recruit their new Finance & Operations Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a genuinely unique business at the heart of European historic motorsport.</p><p>Founded in 2020, Pursuit Racing was built on a passion for historic motorsport, not just preparing iconic race cars to the very highest standards, but coaching and developing drivers at every level to race with confidence and skill. Operating from a state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester, the team competes in the finest races and rallies across Europe.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester - fully office-based</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 4 days per week (Tues-Fri preferably)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (salary pro-rata'd)</p><p><strong>Bonus:</strong> Up to 10% annually + Christmas bonus</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Joining a close-knit team, this is a varied, hands-on position that sits at the operational heart of the business. You will manage the full range of day-to-day financial processes, from supplier billing and client invoicing through to bank reconciliations and ledger management, while also providing administrative and operational support to the Managing Director and Finance Manager.</p><p>The working week is split across finance (three days) and administration (one day), though in practice the role is fluid and you will need to be comfortable pivoting between tasks as priorities shift. There are always plates spinning here, and the right person will thrive on that variety rather than shy away from it.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Finalising purchase orders and processing supplier bills on Xero, ensuring accuracy between the in-house system and Xero</li><li>Understanding the full operation of our in-house inventory system and ensuring its accuracy</li><li>Maintain the payment form and reconcile against Xero, ensuring correct due dates</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts on Xero and ensure all sales and purchase ledger entries are coded accurately to the correct nominal codes, projects, and profit centres.</li><li>Make supplier payments in line with deadlines</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Coordinate and maintain the storage tracker of client vehicles and invoicing clients monthly / quarterly</li><li>Review time recorded for in-house jobs and take appropriate action where corrections or follow-up is required</li><li>Maintain the register for race and test entries for Finance audit purposes</li><li>Add one-off parts to jobs on in-house inventory system</li><li>Chase missing VAT invoices, bills, receipts, and required financial documents from the team or external suppliers</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and supplier records</li><li>Raise accurate client invoices, ensuring parts and time entries are correct, and send client statements</li><li>Control and maintain utility accounts and related records</li><li>Run finance and operational reports for the FM as required</li><li>Support the MD and FM with ad hoc administrative and finance tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Operations & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Provide ad hoc administrative support to the MD - including booking travel, transport, and hotels for races abroad</li><li>Manage consumables ordering (e.g. Amazon) and ensure stock levels are maintained</li><li>Handle utilities matters</li><li>Understand and maintain the in-house inventory system, adding parts to jobs as needed</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Support the MD and FM with any additional ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly organised, autonomous, and self-sufficient - able to prioritise your own workload and stay on top of a varied to-do list</li><li>Detail-oriented, with absolute accuracy when handling financial data, invoices, and reconciliations</li><li>Comfortable working at pace and pivoting quickly in response to ad hoc requests</li><li>A confident communicator - clear and professional when dealing with suppliers, clients, and colleagues</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused - spotting issues early and taking ownership of resolving them</li><li>Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive financial information</li><li>Experienced in a fast-paced working environment where multiple priorities compete for your attention</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. To be considered, please apply directly through Robert Half.</p><p>Please note: any speculative CVs or third-party agency applications submitted directly to Pursuit Racing will be forwarded to Robert Half for review, and will be treated as applications made through Robert Half in the first instance. To ensure your application is handled correctly and promptly, we strongly encourage you to apply through the official Robert Half process.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44MTkyMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a highly successful, international organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Director into a pivotal leadership role within its global finance structure.</p><p>Operating across multiple countries, the business has a need for an experienced finance leader with both technical depth and strong commercial instincts. This role operates at a senior level within the wider group and carries responsibility for overseeing finance teams across several international locations. You will act as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing financial leadership, governance and insight to support strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial leadership across a complex, international operating environment. You will manage senior finance leaders based in multiple countries and play a central role in driving performance, control and commercial decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing international finance teams, including oversight of remote and regionally based Financial Controllers</li><li>Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Providing high-quality financial insight and commercial challenge to senior and executive stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and compliance across international entities</li><li>Overseeing tax matters and working closely with Group Tax and external advisers to ensure appropriate governance and compliance</li><li>Supporting complex contracts, pricing decisions and investment cases</li><li>Acting as a senior interface with Group finance functions, auditors and advisors</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across systems, reporting and financial processes</li><li>Playing a key role in international change, transformation and growth initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>The Person</strong></p><p>This role will suit a senior finance leader who is comfortable operating in a global, matrix-managed environment and influencing at executive level.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li>A strong technical accounting background combined with commercial leadership experience</li><li>Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Regional FD or equivalent level</li><li>Experience managing international finance teams across multiple locations and time zones</li><li>Broad exposure to tax, statutory reporting and cross-border financial governance</li><li>The credibility to partner with senior non-finance leaders and challenge constructively</li><li>Experience working in complex, regulated or contract-led environments</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with strong judgement and resilience</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles</li><li>International experience highly desirable</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally as required</li><li>Midlands-based, with regular on-site presence</li></ul><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely senior finance leadership role within a global organisation, offering significant scope, influence and long-term opportunity.</p><p>For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yMjMzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><h3>Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations</h3><p><strong>London | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi‑site, property‑led organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations. This is a senior, high‑impact role within a well‑established finance team, offering broad responsibility across finance operations, systems, and business partnering.</p><p>The role will suit a qualified finance professional who has trained in practice and has since moved into industry, bringing strong technical grounding alongside hands‑on operational experience.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of finance operations across a multi‑entity, multi‑site business.</p><p>You will lead a finance operations team covering AP, AR, and junior finance roles, while working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and provide clear, decision‑useful financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands‑on leadership role with genuine scope to influence how finance operates and scales.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Oversee end‑to‑end finance operations, including AP, AR, billing, and cash collection</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a finance operations team, setting clear ownership and accountability</li><li>Ensure strong financial control and balance sheet integrity across the group</li><li>Support an efficient and well‑governed month‑end close process</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>Play a key role in systems optimisation and enhancement, including ERP and billing platforms</li><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to operational and non‑finance stakeholders</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)</li><li>Trained within an accountancy practice, with post‑qualification experience gained in industry</li><li>Strong grounding in financial control, balance sheets, and core accounting principles</li><li>Proven experience in finance operations, controllership, or senior management accounting roles</li><li>Demonstrable people‑management experience within a finance function</li><li>Track record of delivering process improvement and systems enhancement</li><li>Confident, commercial business partner able to operate across finance and operations</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within property, real estate, or flexible workspace environments</li><li>Exposure to multi‑site and/or multi‑entity organisations</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul><li>Senior, visible role with genuine ownership across finance operations</li><li>Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes in a growing organisation</li><li>Hybrid working model with a collaborative, delivery‑focused culture</li><li>Broad stakeholder exposure across finance, operations, and leadershiP</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44MjMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with an exciting, global business who are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to join its UK Central Finance team based near Heathrow.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) who is looking to build strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a supportive and professional finance environment.</p><p> </p><p>The role will give you exposure to month-end reporting, balance sheet management, group reporting processes and audit support, making it ideal for someone developing their technical accounting career.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support core financial accounting processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting across several UK entities.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Supporting and leading elements of the month-end close and financial reporting cycle</li><li>Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with year-end financial close and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit processes</li><li>Preparing weekly cash flow reporting</li><li>Assisting with budget and forecast balance sheet preparation</li><li>Supporting overhead budgeting and month-end variance analysis</li><li>Maintaining IFRS 16 lease accounting records</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for Group Finance queries and reporting requests</li><li>Liaising with Shared Service Centre to ensure accurate accounting entries</li><li>Preparing ONS statistical returns and supporting regulatory reporting</li><li>Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and project support</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a motivated finance professional who is keen to continue developing within a technical accounting role.</p><p> </p><p>You will likely have:</p><ul><li>Experience working in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Accountant or similar role</li><li>Part-qualified status (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with studies in progress</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel skills and good overall systems capability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>The ability to communicate financial information clearly to a variety of stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Experience with varied financial consolidation or reporting systems would be beneficial but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Excellent career development within a growing finance function</li><li>Exposure to practical group reporting and financial accounting processes</li><li>Study support for professional qualifications</li><li>A collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are a part-qualified accountant looking to strengthen your financial accounting and reporting experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS44Mzc4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a thriving business in Chippenham to recruit a newly created Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in a period of exciting transformation and growth. This position offers an opportunity for someone who enjoys a change-focused, fast-paced SME environment and wants to further develop their finance expertise in a collaborative team. The Finance Manager role would suit someone that is stepping up into their first Finance Manager position and someone that has recently qualified (3+ years PQE) within industry or practice. The salary is between £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits and will be office based initially with potential to work from home 1-2 day in the long term. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts</li><li>Lead efficient close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and drive digitisation/automation within finance</li><li>Support the development of KPIs and dashboards for performance monitoring</li><li>Managing, supporting and developing a small team</li><li>Deliver strategic support as part of a finance transformation road map</li><li>Partner across the business to deliver financial insights that drive value creation and support sustainable growth</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience:</p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified with 3 years PQE, newly qualified or finalist will also be considered</li><li>Experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar finance leadership role within an SME or growth-focused business</li><li>Strong technical skills in accounting, reporting, and financial controls</li><li>Proven record of process improvement and operational optimisation</li><li>Proactive approach and forward thinking</li><li>Confident communicator, experienced in business partnering</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£50,000 - £60,000 annual salary</li><li>Annual bonus scheme</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off</li><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Employee recognition events</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yNTk4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
🚨 Interim Opportunity: Finance Operations & Transformation Lead 🚨<br />📍 Reading (5 days onsite, parking available)<br />💼 6-9 month contract<br />💰 £450/day (Outside IR35)<br />We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed environmental services group that is building a scalable, data-driven finance function to support continued acquisition and growth.<br />This is a high-impact interim role supporting two established and expanding regional businesses. You'll play a key role in both finance transformation and day-to-day operations, helping deliver a new group-wide finance system while ensuring business-as-usual processes run smoothly.<br />🔧 Key Responsibilities<br />Finance Transformation<br />Support implementation of Sage Intacct as the group finance system<br />Map, cleanse, and migrate financial data<br />Review and improve finance processes to align with the new system<br />Drive adoption of new ways of working across the business<br />Support wider transformation project activities<br />Finance Operations<br />Assist with monthly management accounts and group reporting<br />Support month-end close (accruals, prepayments, journals)<br />Oversee AP/AR processes, invoicing, and reconciliations<br />Manage bank postings and daily reconciliations<br />Maintain balance sheet integrity and schedules<br />Provide data and analysis for payroll and ad-hoc queries<br />✅ What We're Looking For<br />An Experienced Qualified Accountant, hands-on finance professional who thrives in fast-paced SME environments<br />Strong communicator with the ability to engage across all levels of the business<br />Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail<br />Advanced Excel skills<br />Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure<br />High integrity and commitment to strong governance<br />Desirable:<br />Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 200, Access Dimensions, or similar systems<br />Background in waste, environmental services, or operational industries<br />🎯 What Success Looks Like<br />Successful delivery of the finance system implementation on time<br />Improved speed and accuracy of financial reporting<br />Strong control environment with reconciled and up-to-date accounts<br />If you're a proactive finance leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and driving meaningful change, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organisation.<br />📩 Get in touch to learn more or apply.<br><br><br>Activate to view larger image,<br><br><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy43NzYxMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Head of Finance - Exclusive (Robert Half) - Based in Crick office based with flexibility/hybrid once probation has been passed.</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are exclusively supporting the search for a Head of Finance, reporting to the Finance and Commercial Director and leading a team of four (2 Accounts Administrators, Finance Administrator, Credit Controller).</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role ownership:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own end-to-end operational finance delivery</li><li>Lead monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and full month-end close</li><li>Manage fixed assets (demo & hire fleet) including SAP processing, disposals, and depreciation</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Control & compliance:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strengthen internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Improve reporting processes, systems, and financial discipline</li><li>Support year-end audit process</li><li>Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (including VAT)</li><li>Identify and manage financial and operational risk</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Commercial support:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Deliver financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Improve forecasting accuracy through business driver understanding</li><li>Support challenge of cost base, margins, and performance assumptions</li><li>Drive profitability through commercial finance support</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Leadership & delivery:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, develop, and scale a small finance team</li><li>Embed accountability, structure, and process discipline</li><li>Drive automation and continuous improvement across finance</li><li>Ensure the function is scalable to support growth</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Stakeholder scope:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as finance partner to operational teams and senior leadership</li><li>Operate across all levels from shop floor to board level</li><li>Engage with international stakeholders and major customers</li><li>UK & European travel may be required</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>5+ years' senior commercial finance experience</li><li>Proven leadership experience in a hands-on environment</li><li>Strong balance of operational detail and commercial thinking</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzI3OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity backed healthcare organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Operating a large and expanding network of sites across the UK, the business has experienced significant growth since its establishment in 2014 and now operates 80+ locations nationwide, with further expansion planned over the next 12 months.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth, commercially focused organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance and strategic decision-making.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Senior Finance Business Partner will work closely with Regional Directors and operational leadership teams, providing financial insight and commercial support across a portfolio of 30-40 sites.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a highly visible role within the business, requiring someone comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, travelling to sites and driving financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Acting as the Finance Business Partner to Regional Directors, supporting operational and financial decision-making</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Delivering budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across your region</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Providing clear and actionable commercial insight to operational stakeholders</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency across the site network</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Conducting regular site visits to build relationships with practice leadership teams</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Supporting business growth initiatives, strategic projects and operational improvements</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Preparing financial modelling and performance reporting to support senior leadership decision-making</p></li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The role will involve regular travel across the UK</strong> to support a portfolio of 30-40 sites, working closely with operational teams on the ground.</p><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations and influencing business performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Fully qualified accountant</strong> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Proven multi-site experience</strong> (e.g. retail, healthcare, hospitality, leisure or similar sectors)</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Strong Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance experience</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Excellent communication skills with the <strong>gravitas to influence senior operational stakeholders</strong></p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">A proactive, solutions-focused approach</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Willingness to travel regularly to sites across the UK</strong></p></li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">£65,000 base salary</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">£5,000 car allowance</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Bonus potential</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Flexible / remote working</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">The opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity backed organisation at an exciting stage of its expansion</p></li></ul><h3>Apply Now</h3><p>If you are a proven and influential Finance Business Partner with experience supporting multi-site operations, we would be particularly keen to hear from you. This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, building strong relationships across the business and using financial insight to drive performance and support strategic decision-making.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDM1ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="182" data-start="0"><strong data-start="0" data-end="14">JOB TITLE:</strong> Senior Finance Manager<br data-end="40" / data-start="37"> <strong data-start="40" data-end="55">DEPARTMENT:</strong> Finance<br data-start="63" / data-end="66"> <strong data-start="66" data-end="79">LOCATION:</strong> United Kingdom (Hybrid)<br / data-start="103" data-end="106"> <strong data-end="121" data-start="106">REPORTS TO:</strong> Director of Finance (UK)</p><h3 data-start="189" data-end="210">A. ROLE PURPOSE</h3><p data-end="482" data-start="211">The Senior Finance Manager will support the Director of Finance, deputising where required and ensuring effective management of finance, accounting, and tax matters. The role acts as a key business partner, providing strategic financial support to the UK leadership team.</p><h3 data-start="489" data-end="518">B. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul data-end="1383" data-start="519"><li data-end="599" data-start="519"><p data-start="521" data-end="599">Support daily accounting and month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.</p></li><li data-start="600" data-end="690"><p data-end="690" data-start="602">Lead budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts; own management reporting (MIS).</p></li><li data-end="774" data-start="691"><p data-end="774" data-start="693">Deliver insightful reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and portfolio-level P&L reviews.</p></li><li data-end="851" data-start="775"><p data-start="777" data-end="851">Support business cases, financial modelling, and commercial initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="852" data-end="925"><p data-start="854" data-end="925">Manage intercompany and related-party reporting with shared services.</p></li><li data-start="926" data-end="1017"><p data-start="928" data-end="1017">Support supply chain finance processes, including inventory and efficiency forecasting.</p></li><li data-end="1090" data-start="1018"><p data-start="1020" data-end="1090">Assist with corporation tax and transfer pricing alongside advisors.</p></li><li data-start="1091" data-end="1158"><p data-end="1158" data-start="1093">Prepare cash flow forecasts and advise on funding requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1237" data-start="1159"><p data-end="1237" data-start="1161">Complete balance sheet reconciliations (leases, accruals, tax provisions).</p></li><li data-end="1305" data-start="1238"><p data-end="1305" data-start="1240">Maintain strong financial controls and support audit processes.</p></li><li data-end="1383" data-start="1306"><p data-start="1308" data-end="1383">Contribute to integration and continuous process improvement initiatives.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1390" data-end="1419">C. PERSON SPECIFICATION</h3><ul data-start="1420" data-end="1758"><li data-end="1473" data-start="1420"><p data-start="1422" data-end="1473">Audit Trained ACA or ACCA qualified with 2-3 years' PQE.</p></li><li data-start="1474" data-end="1558"><p data-start="1476" data-end="1558">Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and ERP experience (SAP desirable).</p></li><li data-end="1621" data-start="1559"><p data-start="1561" data-end="1621">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li data-end="1690" data-start="1622"><p data-end="1690" data-start="1624">Proactive, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li data-end="1758" data-start="1691"><p data-start="1693" data-end="1758">Experience in a regulated or manufacturing sector advantageous.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1765" data-end="1788">CORE COMPETENCIES</h3><p data-start="1789" data-end="1942">Strategic thinking, innovation, customer focus, talent development, results orientation, process excellence, collaboration, and stakeholder management.</p><h3 data-end="1977" data-start="1949">ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</h3><p data-end="2027" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1978" data-is-last-node="">Some UK and international travel may be 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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNDE1NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> UK - predominantly remote (occasional London office visits)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £66,000 - £75,000 + strong benefits<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (37.5 hours)</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site organisation to recruit a technically strong Senior Finance Manager into a group-level finance function operating within an essential services environment.</p><p>This is a high-impact role, offering strong exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>The Senior Finance Manager will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, take ownership of key financial control activities, and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. The role is well suited to a hands-on, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead key aspects of month-end and year-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Own the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the main <strong>point of contact for external auditors</strong></li><li>Partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen group-level reporting and controls</li><li>Drive <strong>process improvement</strong>, systems optimisation, and automation initiatives</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insight and challenge where appropriate</li><li>Operate effectively in a high-accountability, PE-backed environment with senior stakeholder exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Fully qualified accountant</strong> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial control background</li><li>Proven ownership of <strong>statutory accounts and audit processes</strong></li><li>Hands-on, "roll‑sleeves‑up" mindset with a continuous improvement approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity or PE-backed business</li><li>Strong Excel, systems, and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, regulated, or multi-site experience</li><li>People management or mentoring exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>What's On Offer</strong></h3><ul><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li><strong>27 days holiday</strong> plus bank holidays</li><li>Predominantly remote working with limited office presence</li><li>High-impact role with visibility to senior finance leadership</li><li>Values-led culture with genuine scope to influence and improve</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong data-start="112" data-end="144">Finance & Operations Manager - Mandarin speaker </strong><br data-start="192" / data-end="195"> Salary: up to £60,000 + 25 days annual leave</p><p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong>Key link between our UK office and our partners in China.</strong></p><h2 data-end="259" data-start="248">The Role</h2><p data-end="463" data-start="261">We are seeking a hands-on and highly organised Finance & Operations Manager to take ownership of the finance function while overseeing HR administration, sales support, and day-to-day office management.</p><ul data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" class="KsbFXc U6u95"><li class="dF3vjf" data-hveid="CAEICRAA" data-sae="" data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb=""><strong data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" class="Yjhzub">Language Skills:</strong> Professional-level fluency in <strong data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" class="Yjhzub">Mandarin</strong> (written and spoken) is essential for this role to facilitate communication with our international partners.</li></ul><p data-start="465" data-end="773">This is a broad, varied position suited to someone who enjoys working at the centre of the business, improving processes, and supporting commercial teams in a growing SME environment. You will act as the operational backbone of the office, ensuring finance, people, and administrative processes run smoothly.</p><h2 data-start="780" data-end="803">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="805" data-end="816">Finance</h3><ul><li>Manage day-to-day finance operations and maintain strong financial controls</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting</li><li>Maintain accurate and compliant financial records</li><li>Liaise with external accountants and advisors</li></ul><h3 data-end="1190" data-start="1160">HR & People Administration</h3><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee records</li><li>Support payroll and benefits administration</li><li>Maintain HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Act as first point of contact for HR-related queries</li><li>Assist with development of HR processes and policies</li></ul><h3 data-start="1461" data-end="1491">Sales & Commercial Support</h3><ul><li>Support the sales team with quotes, proposals, and order processing</li><li>Maintain CRM and sales data accuracy</li><li>Produce sales and performance reporting</li><li>Coordinate with logistics/operations to support delivery</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve sales administration processes</li></ul><h3 data-start="1781" data-end="1815">Office Management & Operations</h3><ul><li>Fluent in <strong>Mandarin</strong></li></ul><h2 data-end="2123" data-start="2101">Skills & Experience</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Finance & Operations, or similar broad role</li><li>Strong hands-on finance capability</li><li>Experience supporting HR and/or sales administration</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Confident communicator able to work across all levels</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>High level of discretion with confidential information</li></ul><h2 data-start="2639" data-end="2651">Desirable</h2><ul><li>SME or owner-managed business experience</li><li>Experience improving finance or operational processes</li><li>Familiarity with CRM and accounting systems</li><li>Exposure to HR/payroll processes</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjcwMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="59" data-end="103" data-section-id="1pwei08">Group Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)</h2><p data-start="104" data-end="155">Beaconsfield | Hybrid Working | </p><p data-start="157" data-end="323">This is a standout opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional looking to step into a visible, high-impact Group role within a large, fast-paced organisation.</p><p data-end="505" data-start="325">We're looking for someone who can bring structure, control and leadership to a complex finance environment - we want future CFO's for this role! </p><h2 data-section-id="3brya0" data-end="525" data-start="512">The Role</h2><p data-end="701" data-start="527">As Group Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the core finance engine, leading on balance sheet integrity, cashflow and financial controls across a multi-entity group.</p><p data-start="703" data-end="753">This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:</p><ul data-end="1130" data-start="754"><li data-end="809" data-section-id="1g1vfbf" data-start="754">Lead and develop a high-performing team (~7 people)</li><li data-start="810" data-section-id="6mxrba" data-end="859">Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close</li><li data-start="860" data-end="938" data-section-id="uv0i9o">Take full responsibility for balance sheet control and financial integrity</li><li data-section-id="1syhmct" data-end="994" data-start="939">Oversee cashflow, treasury and liquidity management</li><li data-end="1051" data-section-id="smrr1n" data-start="995">Partner with senior stakeholders across the business</li><li data-start="1052" data-end="1130" data-section-id="1r0fkhn">Support capex, investment decisions and finance transformation initiatives</li></ul><p data-end="1263" data-start="1132">You'll be a key link between finance and the wider business - bringing clarity, rigour and confidence to financial decision-making.</p><h2 data-end="1297" data-section-id="1agzdan" data-start="1270">What We're Looking For</h2><ul data-end="1769" data-start="1299"><li data-start="1299" data-section-id="ri3g5u" data-end="1349">Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li data-end="1413" data-section-id="17fiaze" data-start="1350">Ideally Top 10 trained (Big 4 / Top 10 practice background)</li><li data-section-id="1bee620" data-end="1469" data-start="1414">Experience within a large, fast-moving organisation</li><li data-section-id="ilpqnk" data-end="1646" data-start="1470">Strong technical grounding across: <ul data-end="1646" data-start="1509"><li data-end="1546" data-section-id="1yclaxq" data-start="1509">Balance sheet and reconciliations</li><li data-start="1549" data-section-id="tchjv4" data-end="1586">Financial controls and governance</li><li data-section-id="1at2ga9" data-end="1618" data-start="1589">Month-end close processes</li><li data-section-id="s1ga9z" data-end="1646" data-start="1621">Cashflow and treasury</li></ul></li><li data-start="1647" data-section-id="1vasbmc" data-end="1703">Proven ability to lead, develop and challenge a team</li><li data-end="1769" data-section-id="y0j8yh" data-start="1704">A proactive, hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail</li></ul><h2 data-start="1776" data-section-id="r03wtz" data-end="1790">Why Apply</h2><ul data-end="2071" data-start="1792"><li data-end="1858" data-section-id="qqu0me" data-start="1792">High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership</li><li data-section-id="1akaspj" data-end="1916" data-start="1859">Real ownership across core finance, controls and cash</li><li data-start="1917" data-end="1974" data-section-id="1bmn4n8">Opportunity to drive improvements and shape processes</li><li data-end="2071" data-section-id="1ob5ewt" data-start="2030">Competitive salary and hybrid working</li></ul><h2 data-end="2098" data-section-id="vkjipx" data-start="2078">The Opportunity</h2><p data-start="2100" data-end="2306">This is not just another finance role - it's an opportunity to step into a position where you can make a tangible impact, build leadership capability, and position yourself for the next step in your career.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMzA5NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1><strong>Head of Finance</strong></h1><p><strong>Salary:</strong> c. £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leicestershire (Hybrid Working)</p><p>Robert Half are supporting a leading organisation within distribution and services sectors, to appoint an experienced <strong>Head of Finance </strong>to join its finance leadership team. Operating at significant scale with high transaction volumes, the business is undergoing an exciting period of digital transformation and system enhancement. This role will play a central part in strengthening financial insight, control and reporting across the organisation.</p><h2><strong>The Role</strong></h2><p>The Head of Finance will oversee all core financial reporting, statutory compliance, financial controls and cash management activities. Working closely with the Finance & Operations Director, you will provide clear, commercially focused insight to support strategic planning and operational decision‑making. The position combines technical expertise, leadership responsibility and hands‑on involvement in day‑to‑day finance operations.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Lead the production of monthly financial results and management reporting</li><li>Deliver high‑quality board‑level analysis and performance insights</li><li>Manage the annual budgeting cycle and contribute to forecasting processes</li><li>Oversee cashflow planning and monitor liquidity across the organisation</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure balance sheet accuracy</li><li>Prepare statutory accounts </li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audit activity</li><li>Oversee VAT compliance, payroll coordination and employee expense processes</li><li>Provide financial guidance and support to managers across the business</li><li>Contribute to the rollout of new systems, technologies and digital tools</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team</li></ul><h2><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h2><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW)</li><li>Strong background in management accounting and financial control</li><li>Experience working in high‑transaction or high‑volume environments</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders</li><li>Advanced Excel and data‑driven reporting capability</li><li>Comfortable operating both strategically and at a detailed operational level</li><li>Positive, steady approach to change and transformation.</li></ul><h2> </h2><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMTQ3MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-section-id="y3b8tn" data-end="190" data-start="131"><strong data-start="134" data-end="190">Interim Project Accountant / Project Finance Manager</strong></h2><p data-start="192" data-end="312"><strong data-start="192" data-end="205">Location:</strong> Reading (Hybrid)<br data-start="222" data-end="225" /> <strong data-start="225" data-end="238">Duration:</strong> 3-6 months<br data-end="252" data-start="249" /> <strong data-start="252" data-end="265">Day Rate:</strong> Up to £450 per day<br / data-end="287" data-start="284"> <strong data-end="302" data-start="287">Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h3 data-section-id="10rmw79" data-end="335" data-start="319"><strong data-end="335" data-start="323">Overview</strong></h3><p data-start="336" data-end="532">We are supporting a growing SME (c.£10M turnover) in the appointment of an Interim Project Accountant / Project Finance Manager to bring structure, efficiency, and control to the finance function.</p><p data-start="534" data-end="855">This is a hands-on role focused on <strong data-start="569" data-end="601">reducing the month-end close</strong>, improving core processes, and introducing practical automation. You will work closely with the Finance Lead, operating as a key member of a small team, and will be expected to deliver improvements quickly while supporting day-to-day finance activities.</p><h3 data-section-id="165gfiz" data-end="890" data-start="862"><strong data-start="866" data-end="890">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="892" data-end="2016"><li data-end="1037" data-start="892" data-section-id="tolu11">Take ownership of the <strong data-end="943" data-start="916">month-end close process</strong>, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to significantly reduce timelines</li><li data-end="1161" data-start="1038" data-section-id="biyd6h">Work closely with the Finance Lead to <strong data-start="1078" data-end="1121">streamline day-to-day finance processes</strong>, removing bottlenecks and manual work</li><li data-section-id="3ada6u" data-start="1162" data-end="1287">Deliver <strong data-end="1206" data-start="1172">practical process improvements</strong> across key areas such as accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and reporting</li><li data-end="1425" data-start="1288" data-section-id="1f1q3lz">Introduce <strong data-start="1300" data-end="1332">simple, effective automation</strong> (primarily using Excel and existing systems) to improve efficiency and reduce manual input</li><li data-section-id="nwri7y" data-start="1426" data-end="1528">Provide <strong data-end="1473" data-start="1436">hands-on support during month-end</strong>, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are accurate</li><li data-section-id="1i2ud67" data-start="1529" data-end="1606">Improve the quality, clarity, and consistency of <strong data-start="1580" data-end="1604">management reporting</strong></li><li data-section-id="1mvxmue" data-start="1607" data-end="1712">Review existing workflows and implement <strong data-end="1678" data-start="1649">fit-for-purpose processes</strong> suitable for a growing business</li><li data-end="1831" data-start="1713" data-section-id="16n9o75">Support <strong data-start="1723" data-end="1761">project accounting / cost tracking</strong> where required, providing clear visibility of financial performance</li><li data-start="1832" data-end="1920" data-section-id="ddxkgj">Provide <strong data-start="1842" data-end="1874">technical accounting support</strong> in a practical and commercially focused way</li><li data-start="1921" data-end="2016" data-section-id="eyc2nk">Act as a <strong data-start="1932" data-end="1975">key support within a small finance team</strong>, flexing across priorities as required</li></ul><h3 data-start="2023" data-end="2047" data-section-id="1rbfvvh"><strong data-start="2027" data-end="2047">Key Requirements</strong></h3><ul data-start="2049" data-end="2751"><li data-end="2107" data-start="2049" data-section-id="zncwg9">Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li data-section-id="1tc4i9j" data-end="2198" data-start="2108">Proven experience in an <strong data-start="2134" data-end="2196">interim or hands-on finance role within an SME environment</strong></li><li data-start="2199" data-end="2272" data-section-id="16cttu2">Strong track record of <strong data-start="2224" data-end="2270">improving and accelerating month-end close</strong></li><li data-section-id="kvcfwl" data-end="2360" data-start="2273">Experience in <strong data-end="2331" data-start="2289">process improvement and simplification</strong>, with a pragmatic approach</li><li data-end="2406" data-start="2361" data-section-id="tx0gcb">Strong <strong data-end="2404" data-start="2370">technical accounting knowledge</strong></li><li data-start="2407" data-end="2509" data-section-id="19aikjr">Advanced <strong data-end="2434" data-start="2418">Excel skills</strong> (comfortable building models, improving files, and automating processes)</li><li data-section-id="6gmgbk" data-end="2595" data-start="2510">Experience working with <strong data-start="2536" data-end="2569">finance systems / ERP systems</strong> and improving their use</li><li data-section-id="eqgnfg" data-start="2596" data-end="2661">Comfortable working in a <strong data-start="2623" data-end="2659">hands-on role within a lean team</strong></li><li data-section-id="1h6i60y" data-end="2751" data-start="2662">Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders</li></ul><h3 data-start="2758" data-end="2786" data-section-id="j7xpyz"> </h3><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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNzE0NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a values-led organisation within the not-for-profit sector in Cheltenham to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring robust controls, business partnering with stakeholders and efficient operations within the finance department. The Finance Manager role is a brilliant opportunity for someone that wants to make a positive impact and are driven by the same values. The salary is between £55,000 - £60,000 plus a number of excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager will consist of: </p><ul><li>Lead month-end management accounts and year-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory accounts.</li><li>Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Develop and deliver annual finance work plans, policies and procedures.</li><li>Implement and improve processes/procedures.</li><li>Manage external audit processes and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Support and advise stakeholders across the organisation on financial issues and business planning.</li><li>Lead, manage and develop the Finance team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must possess the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Must have experience within a Finance Manager role or equivalent. </li><li>Fully/part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven ability in management and financial accounting.</li><li>Experience within the not-for-profit sector would be desirable.</li><li>Must have experience managing and leading a team. </li><li>Ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and take initiative in identifying and implementing solutions.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication across all levels.</li><li>Adaptable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£55,000-£60,000 per annum</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Electric car lease scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>Subsidised health scheme.</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Life insurance.</li><li>Employee discount scheme.</li><li>On site parking.</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40OTU3NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Finance Manager - Multi-Site Portfolio </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a well-established and fast-growing business within the sporting and hospitality sector to recruit a Finance Manager to take ownership of a multi-site portfolio.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a hands-on, client-facing finance role where you'll act as the key financial partner across a number of sites, working closely with operational teams to deliver accurate reporting, strong financial control, and meaningful commercial insight. It's a role that blends technical accounting with relationship-building and real operational impact.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll be embedded within the business, supporting a dynamic and fast-paced environment where no two sites are the same.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">What you'll be doing</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Ownership of monthly management accounts across your portfolio (c. WD10)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Full responsibility for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of core finance processes including AP, payroll liaison, invoicing, expenses, and supplier payments</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Preparation and submission of VAT returns</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cash, bank, and daily takings reconciliation across multiple sites</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and ad hoc analysis</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Acting as the main finance point of contact for each site</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Regular site visits to support stakeholders and strengthen financial processes in person</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">What we're looking for</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively working towards chartered status)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* At least 4 years' experience in a client-facing finance role</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Background in hospitality, sporting, retail, leisure, or multi-site environments is preferred</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong interpersonal skills - confident working with non-finance stakeholders at all levels</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Xero or similar systems advantageous)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bonus: experience with EPOS systems, payroll, or finance system migrations</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If this is something of interest, please click 'Apply' or email through your CV</p><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC45MjYwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR - FAST GROWTH PE CONSTRUCTION GROUP</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the retained search partner to this fast growth, complex construction SME based in Surrey. Due to an incredible growth story, continued investment from some of the largest PE houses in the UK and a driven, ambitious CEO they now seek to recruit a hands on Group Finance Director to create, oversee and direct an efficient controls function, drive process and systems improvements including a imminent ERP upgrade, be the strategic partner to the leadership team and to manage the relationships with Group CFO and their investor group.<br /> <br /> Our client would ideal look for a "hands on" Finance Director with PE exposure and an understanding of the construction industry.</p><p>This role comes with an expectation of 4 days in office and 1 from home.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Full financial leadership and P&L ownership for the Southeast region, with accountability for profitability, cash flow, working capital and capital deployment.</li><li>Act as principal financial adviser to the Regional Managing Director, providing commercial insight, challenge and decision support.</li><li>Represent the region within the Group finance structure, ensuring alignment with sponsor and board expectations.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial & Operational Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive financial performance through deep understanding of pricing, margins, disposal costs and operational KPIs.</li><li>Partner operational leaders to identify efficiency opportunities and improve returns.</li><li>Support investment decisions, business cases and capital expenditure with rigorous financial analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Planning, Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budget, forecast and long-range planning processes for the region.</li><li>Deliver accurate, timely and insightful management reporting in line with Group standards.</li><li>Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Integration & Change</strong></p><ul><li>Lead finance integration for newly acquired businesses in the region.</li><li>Drive standardisation of systems, processes and reporting.</li><li>Embed consistent controls, KPIs and reporting cadence across all sites.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment.</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a PE-backed, acquisitive or infrastructure-style business.</li><li>Exposure to construction, asset-heavy, logistics, utilities or related sectors.</li><li>Systems implementation or finance transformation experience.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110,000 and £120,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzYxMTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzQ1MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Director on behalf of a specialist Research Organisation with offices in Hertfordshire - easily commutable from Harpenden, St Albans, Luton, Hemel and surroundings.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Director you will report to the CEO and work as a key member of the Executive team to shape and deliver on financial strategy and provide leadership to the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of the Business's long‑term financial strategy, ensuring financial resilience and sustainability.</li><li>Drive integrated financial planning across the business, ensuring alignment between research objectives, operational needs, and available resources.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the external financial environment, sector trends, and regulatory changes, advising the Executive Team on emerging risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead the end‑to‑end financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cashflow management, and performance reporting.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports, statutory accounts, and management information.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, risk management processes, and internal audit activities to ensure strong governance and compliance.</li><li>Manage investment planning, capital expenditure, and financial appraisal of research and commercial opportunities.</li><li>Team Management</li><li>Ownership of Governance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in strategic financial management within a complex organisation, ideally research, service or not for profit/grant lead environments. This is an excellent senior opportunity to work within an organisation that can affect the wider world and community</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Director in Herfordshire is working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of £110-120K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTA1MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing Business based in Berkhamstead</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Management Accountant you will work with the Head of Finance and play a key role in delivering pertinent and timely management information to the various stakeholders, as well as providing daily operational support within the Finance department. The team is new and developing therefore alongside your accounting responsibilities, you will be responsible for supporting and managing the finance team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Directly manage, nurture, and develop the UK finance team, promoting skills growth and teamwork.</li><li>Balance sheet ownership, including cashbook, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.</li><li>Processing and payments of Staff Expenses and Credit Card transactions</li><li>Monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Preparation and review of supplier payment runs for approval.</li><li>Management Accounting, both existing and developing new reports as the business grows</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting and, cash flow forecasting</li><li>Prepare VAT returns</li><li>Supporting and mentoring other members of the team, particularly in AR and AP</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally with experience within another Manufacturing organisation with strong team management and with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is an excellent development opportunity within a fast growing manufacturing organisation with consistent year on year growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is working 5 days in the office in Berkhamstead with some flexibility from time to time and offering a salary of £45-60K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzY4MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Large Service Organisation with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for managing the accounting function for key areas of technical accounting, JV work and VAT accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Timely and accurate reporting of Corp Tax, partial exemption VAT, employment tax and CIS requirements.</li><li>Management of robust internal controls looking to improve and develop when the opportunity arises</li><li>Provision of financial information to key stakeholders</li><li>Reporting of assets and liabilities</li><li>Management of the balance sheet reconciliation process</li><li>Month end reporting</li><li>Team management and development.</li></ul><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant who has managed teams and who has a strong, VAT, controls and core accounting background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally across teams and stakeholders both within finance and non-finance.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a key employer in the Bedford area and has a wide reach outside of Bedford and the Bedfordshire region providing an unparalleled service to its clients.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager in Bedford is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of £45-55k + Excellent 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ3MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with <strong>rapidly growing</strong> organisation based in <strong>Wallingford </strong>to recruit a <strong>Group Financial Controller</strong>. The Group Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£100,000</strong> plus an attractive benefits package. This high growth company offers <strong>hybrid remote working</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Own the full accounting function across multiple entities in the UK, EU, and USA, with additional jurisdictions expected as the company expands</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards</li><li>Lead the month-end close process across currently three legal entities (soon four) and continuously improve close timelines and processes</li><li>Lead the annual statutory audit process</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting partners</li><li>Ensure timely preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings</li><li>Support preparation of management reporting for the board and shareholders</li><li>Provide technical accounting input into financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Work towards SOX readiness</li><li>Support investor due diligence</li><li>Work closely with the Corporate Finance team on financial analysis and reporting</li><li>Lead and develop a team of accountants</li><li>Implement best in class processes, responsibilities, and quality standards</li><li>Hire and scale the accounting team as the company grows</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes;</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>8+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)</li><li>Prior experience in a senior accounting position</li><li>Experience operating in a high-growth or scaling company environment</li><li>Proven track record of building and scaling accounting processes and teams</li><li>Multi-entity and multi-currency accounting</li><li>Strong collaboration skills across finance and business teams</li><li>Experience with modern finance tooling and automation</li><li>Comfortable implementing and improving accounting systems</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzM1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">