<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing international renewable energy and infrastructure investment platform to recruit an Investment Associate into its Reading team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business invests in, develops and operates large-scale renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure across the UK and international markets. With an expanding portfolio and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to identify, acquire and develop new investment opportunities across multiple technologies and geographies.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join a small, entrepreneurial investment team and gain exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and financial modelling through to due diligence, M&A, financing and asset performance.</p><h3>About the Opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Investment Associate will support the commercial and investment appraisal of a growing portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Importantly, this is not solely a UK role. The successful individual will also support the wider European activities of the group's international parent, providing exposure to multiple technologies, transactions and markets.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will work closely with senior leadership and wider technical, commercial and legal teams, playing an active role in evaluating new opportunities and delivering the group's investment strategy.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Build, develop and take ownership of financial models for existing assets and new investment opportunities.</li><li>Undertake commercial analysis, investment appraisal, valuation and scenario analysis.</li><li>Support the sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities across multiple markets and technologies.</li><li>Contribute to M&A transactions, acquisitions, due diligence and financing processes.</li><li>Work with technical, commercial and legal advisers to assess investment opportunities and incorporate findings into financial models.</li><li>Support the preparation of investment papers, board materials and senior management presentations.</li><li>Contribute to debt and equity fundraising at project and platform level.</li><li>Analyse key commercial and operational value drivers and assess asset performance against relevant benchmarks.</li><li>Support negotiations and execution of acquisition, financing and project-level agreements.</li><li>Help develop and improve financial modelling and investment processes across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance professional with strong financial modelling and analytical experience and an interest in investment, infrastructure and the energy transition.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You are likely to have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or another relevant professional qualification.</li><li>5+ years' relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, investment, M&A, corporate finance, transaction services or a similar environment.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, including complex formulas and DCF valuation.</li><li>Experience supporting transactions, due diligence, acquisitions, fundraising or investment appraisal.</li><li>Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability.</li><li>The ability to manage large volumes of information and distil key findings and risks clearly.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and external advisers.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a small, entrepreneurial team.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Experience within renewable energy, energy storage or infrastructure would be advantageous, but is not essential.</strong> The ability to understand new sectors quickly and apply strong financial modelling and investment analysis skills is more important.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £80,000</li><li>Up to 30% discretionary annual bonus</li><li>6% matched employer pension contribution</li><li>Private medical and dental cover</li><li>Professional/accounting membership fees paid</li><li>Minimum 3 days per week in the Reading office</li><li>Exposure to an international portfolio across multiple technologies and geographies</li><li>Broad involvement across investment, M&A, financing and asset management</li></ul><p>If you're a qualified finance professional with strong modelling skills and want to move into a role offering genuine exposure to international renewable energy investment, M&A and infrastructure, this could be an excellent next step.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjM1NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half 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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Performance Media Manager (Interim Contract)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West London (2 days per week onsite, 3 days remote)<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £300 - £375 per day (via umbrella)<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 5 Months<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Performance Media Manager</strong> to join a leading consumer-focused organisation on a <strong>5-month contract</strong>. This role is ideal for a hands-on digital media professional who can quickly assess, optimise and scale performance marketing activity while implementing robust audience, attribution and measurement frameworks.</p><p>Working within a fast-paced marketing function, you will drive media effectiveness across the full customer journey, leveraging first-party data, advanced targeting techniques and data-led insights to maximise return on media investment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Full-Funnel Media Planning & Optimisation</h3><ul><li>Plan, execute and optimise integrated media campaigns across digital channels.</li><li>Manage performance activity across social, programmatic, video and retail media platforms.</li><li>Develop audience-first media strategies that drive measurable commercial outcomes.</li><li>Continuously test, learn and optimise campaigns to improve efficiency and performance.</li></ul><h3>Audience Strategy & Data Management</h3><ul><li>Build and activate audience segments using first, second and third-party data sources.</li><li>Work closely with CRM, analytics and marketing teams to improve audience targeting.</li><li>Ensure all audience activation complies with GDPR and data governance requirements.</li></ul><h3>Attribution & Performance Measurement</h3><ul><li>Establish and enhance multi-touch attribution methodologies.</li><li>Develop measurement frameworks that demonstrate the true impact of marketing activity.</li><li>Design and implement test-and-control programmes to validate campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Provide actionable recommendations based on campaign and customer journey analysis.</li></ul><h3>Tracking & Analytics</h3><ul><li>Manage and optimise tracking infrastructure including: <ul><li>Pixels and tags</li><li>Conversion APIs</li><li>Server-side tracking</li><li>UTM frameworks</li></ul></li><li>Ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity across channels.</li></ul><h3>Reporting & Insights</h3><ul><li>Produce weekly and monthly performance reports and dashboards.</li><li>Translate complex performance data into clear business recommendations.</li><li>Present insights and optimisation opportunities to key stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills & Experience</h2><h3>Essential</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a Performance Media Manager, Paid Media Manager or Digital Media Manager role.</li><li>Strong background in media planning and execution across major social and programmatic platforms.</li><li>Experience with audience segmentation, customer data strategies and attribution modelling.</li><li>Knowledge of tracking technologies including pixels, APIs and analytics platforms.</li><li>Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to influence commercial decisions through data.</li><li>Experience managing KPIs such as ROAS, CPA, conversion rate and media efficiency metrics.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience within FMCG, consumer brands or retail environments.</li><li>Exposure to first-party data activation and customer data platforms.</li><li>Understanding of retail media and omnichannel measurement.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p>If you're a data-driven performance marketing specialist available for a 5-month assignment and able to work onsite in West London twice per week, we'd love to hear from you.</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xMzA5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is recruiting for an IT Support Specialist on behalf of a specialist sales and service business with offices in Bedford</p><p>The Role</p><p>As IT Support Specialist you will take responsibility for helping across business systems, software and processes and needs someone with strong technical understanding of computer systems, training, implementation, best-practices, and technical problem solving. This full-time, onsite role will maintain operation of the local office, regional offices and warehouses, and remote users. This includes new laptop preparation and upgrades, break/fix, peripheral support, asset inventory, and assistance with server, network, phone system, and audio-visual equipment.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Ensure that appropriate measures are taken to keep the enterprise-wide network available to users. Implement new technologies to improve performance and provide the latest tools to access company information. Carry out responsibilities as instructed by more senior staff within the IT Infrastructure and Operations team.</li><li>Provide remote support for locations in EMEA, APAC, and North America, working collaboratively with IT staff to ensure continuity of service. Must be capable of working independently and escalating issues to other team members as necessary.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation and perform technical training to assist end users and team members.</li><li>Develop and assist in the rollout of strategic corporate initiatives and system changes, which may include office moves, mass system upgrades, hardware inventory and lifecycle support, and special projects.</li><li>Improve existing programs by reviewing objectives and specifications; evaluating proposed changes; recommending changes; making modifications.</li><li>Perform application deployment and system imaging leveraging Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).</li><li>Support endpoint vulnerability management through security related applications (e.g., anti-virus, vulnerability scanning, & patch management)</li><li>Participate in support activities and enhance daily operations including opening and closing procedures and uphold all corporate and IT Policies and Procedures regarding software, hardware, and equipment use and allocation within the company.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting client devices, PCs, thin clients, printers, and other peripherals.</li><li>Maintain network and system documentation, including network diagrams, facility location diagrams, system specific installation procedures, and procedural documentation. Maintain documentation of all IT related equipment, inventory management and company assets.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally have a degree in computer science or engineering technology or suitable work experience with aptitude and ability across operation systems like Microsoft Windows 10, iOS and Android and also experience of warehouse equipment, barcode printing and scanners etc. This is a role 5 days in the office in Bedford.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of IT Support Specialist based in Bedford is offering a salary of £45-50K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDYxNzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Security & Integration Architect</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a <strong>leading global risk consulting firm </strong>seeking an experienced <strong>Security & Integration Architect</strong> to support a major transformation and integration programme within a complex, regulated environment. The role is focused on the integration of applications, infrastructure and security controls, ensuring robust architectural governance and alignment across the programme. This position sits at the intersection of <strong>Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture and Integration Architecture</strong> and will suit an individual who has delivered large-scale transformation, integration, merger, acquisition, separation or platform modernisation programmes within highly regulated industries.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Contract Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite in Bedfordshire</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> Initial 6 months</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> c. £700-750 per day via FCSA Umbrella Company</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Define and document target-state security and enterprise architecture</li><li>Support integration of applications, infrastructure and network services</li><li>Assess current-state architectures and identify security, operational and integration impacts</li><li>Produce architecture artefacts, decision papers and governance documentation</li><li>Engage with senior stakeholders, architecture review boards and programme leadership</li><li>Ensure secure integration patterns and controls are embedded throughout the transformation lifecycle</li><li>Support migration, rationalisation and decommissioning activities</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Proven Security Architect, Enterprise Architect or Integration Architect background</strong></li><li><strong>Strong experience within banking or financial services environments</strong></li><li>Exposure to large-scale transformation, merger, acquisition or separation programmes</li><li>Knowledge of application integration, infrastructure architecture and security controls</li><li>Experience producing architecture roadmaps, target operating models and governance materials</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting major banking, financial services or regulated-sector transformation programmes</li><li>Knowledge of IAM, PKI, encryption, authentication/authorisation, network segmentation and secure-by-design principles</li><li>Exposure to enterprise integration, APIs and cloud transformation initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and play a key role in shaping future-state architecture across a complex enterprise environment.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS45MDM5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is excited to be partnering exclusively with a technology focused business in Kidlington in their search for a Cyber Security Specialist to join their expanding IT function. This is a permanent role, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the first dedicated Cyber Security specialist within the business, giving you the chance to shape security strategy, implement new technologies and play a key role in building a security function. <br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a varied position combining hands-on technical security with information security governance and compliance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Taking ownership of the organisation's cyber security posture.</li><li>Monitoring security risks and proactively identifying vulnerabilities.</li><li>Review M365, Entra ID, endpoint security, and other security alerts </li><li>Carrying out risk and security assessments for new technologies, projects and business initiatives.</li><li>Supporting Information Security compliance in line with UK standards and regulations.</li><li>Assisting with Cyber Essentials and wider security governance activities.</li><li>Recommending, implementing and improving security tools, controls and processes.</li><li>Working on Microsoft security projects, including identity and access management improvements.</li><li>Collaborating with technical teams to ensure security is embedded across infrastructure and development.</li><li>Delivering security awareness training and promoting best practice across the business.</li><li>Advising stakeholders on security risks and recommending practical solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone with a solid technical background who also enjoys the governance and compliance side of cyber security.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have experience with:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Cyber Security and Information Security.</li><li>Information Security Compliance / GRC.</li><li>Cyber Essentials.</li><li>Microsoft Windows Server.</li><li>Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Linux environments.</li><li>Risk assessments and vulnerability management.</li><li>Identity & Access Management.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ISO 27001</li><li>Experience implementing cyber security tools and technologies.</li><li>Experience supporting environments of approximately 400+ users</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits</li><li>Hybrid working - average of 2 days a week in Kidlington plus ad-hoc travel to client sites</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNTUwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered to support a search with an exciting group-level opportunity.</p><p>The Email Security & Mimecast Lead will have primary responsibility for the technical ownership, administration and optimisation of the Mimecast email security platform across the holdings company and its subsidiary businesses. The role will act as the Group subject-matter expert for email security, support cyber security awareness and threat training, and liaise closely with the external SOC/MDR provider in the monitoring, investigation and response to security incidents</p><p></p><h3>Essential Experience</h3><p>Candidates should have:</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on administration experience with Mimecast Email Security.</li><li>Experience configuring enterprise email-security policies.</li><li>Good understanding of email routing and mail flow.</li><li>Practical knowledge of DNS and email authentication technologies including SPF, DKIM and DMARC.</li><li>Experience investigating phishing, spoofing and BEC incidents.</li><li>Understanding of identity, authentication and privileged-access principles.</li><li>Experience supporting security incidents.</li><li>Ability to analyse security information and explain findings clearly to IT teams and management.</li></ul><p>The role requires someone who has the confidence and gravitas to operate at Group level and be the subject matter expert.</p><br><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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby4xNzYxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">