<p>Robert Half are pleased to be recruiting a Finance Manager role with a manufacturing business based in Swindon. This role would suit an ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified Accountant with experience of working in a manufacturing or retail business, with 5+ years experience.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the finances for a £5-10M TO manufacturing business and will be a key member of the leadership team. This is a standalone position that would suit an experienced Accountant with proven experience in a similar role. The Finance Manager will be responsible for a range of duties including:</p><ul><li>Preparing monthly management accounts to include processing journals, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Presenting the monthly management accounts.</li><li>Financial analysis including variance analysis, scenario planning and financial modelling.</li><li>Cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Cash flow management.</li><li>Product costing.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Invoice processing.</li><li>Producing statutory accounts.</li><li>Liaising with auditors.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager role would suit a qualified Accountant with the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 3+ years PQE.</li><li>Manufacturing or retail experience within an SME environment.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and business partnering capabilities.</li><li>Intermediate excel (vlookups and pivot tables).</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£55,000 - 65,000.</li><li>On site parking.</li><li>Early finish on a Friday.</li><li>5 days on site.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjU0NTg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Group Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Berkshire</strong></p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<br /> <strong>Team:</strong> 17 finance professionals, with 4 direct reports<br /> <strong>Turnover:</strong> £100 million<br /> <strong>Industry:</strong> FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)<br /> <strong>Status:</strong> Multi-site, Highly Acquisitive Growth Group<br /> <strong>Package:</strong> £140-165k plus £6500 car allowance, 20% bonus, health / life pack and share scheme</p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Venture Life are a fast-paced, AIM listed, acquisitive £100 million turnover FMCG group with a growing footprint across multiple UK and international sites. The company is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, driven by both organic performance and a robust M&A pipeline. With strong private backing and a clear strategy, the group is building a leading portfolio in its category and is looking for a commercially focused Group Finance Director to support and shape its strategic direction.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>As Group Finance Director, you will lead the finance function across the Group, playing a critical role in both strategic planning and operational delivery. You will be responsible for financial leadership during a dynamic period of acquisition, integration, and transformation. This role combines hands-on management, strategic insight, and leadership of a high-performing finance team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the CFO, CEO, and Board to shape and deliver the Group's growth strategy.</li><li>Support the CFO with M&A activity from financial due diligence to post-deal integration and performance tracking.</li><li>Drive commercial insight and decision support across pricing, margin analysis, and product investment.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Control & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated reporting and financial statements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements (UK GAAP/IFRS).</li><li>Manage audit, tax, treasury, and risk functions effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a finance team of 17, including 4 senior direct reports (e.g., FP&A, Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager, and Head of Shared Services).</li><li>Implement and optimise financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across all sites.</li><li>Act as a key driver in systems improvement and business integration projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP platform; drive further optimisation and system utilisation across the business.</li><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and data integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>M&A & Growth Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Play a central role in assessing, modelling, and executing acquisitions.</li><li>Integrate new businesses quickly and effectively into group reporting and control structures.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within a multi-site FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer product business.</li><li>Strong track record in M&A activity, including due diligence and integration.</li><li>Experience managing and developing large finance teams (20+).</li><li>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a private equity-backed or highly leveraged environment.</li><li>Exposure to international markets and operations.</li><li>MBA or additional strategic finance qualifications.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A leadership role at the heart of a dynamic and acquisitive FMCG business.</li><li>The chance to make a tangible impact on company performance and strategic growth.</li><li>Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.</li><li>Competitive salary and bonus, with long-term incentive potential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDEzMjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a top 50 Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Europe, delivering fully managed IT services to a range of UK and global clients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With a proven track record of providing enterprise-grade support, security, and consulting solutions, they cater to mid-sized and growing businesses in the property, retail, financial services, and healthcare sectors. The company has experienced significant organic growth over the past five years, a trajectory further accelerated by strategic acquisitions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong>Technical Project Manager</strong> to join a growing team. As a pivotal member of the Professional Services team, you'll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple IT infrastructure, cloud, and architectural projects, ensuring they are managed effectively and exceed client expectations.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Professional Services, you will be responsible for ensuring project scopes are tightly controlled and that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to an outstanding level of quality. You'll support Project Engineers by coordinating resources, assisting with project plan development, managing stakeholder communication, and reporting on progress.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing projects from initial planning to completion, ensuring all governance is followed.</li><li>Working with Project Engineers to create project plans and define requirements.</li><li>Developing strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.</li><li>Scheduling project deliverables, goals, and milestones.</li><li>Coordinating with third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Managing internal and external stakeholder expectations through clear communication.</li><li>Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>You are an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager from the MSP IT sector. You possess a strong technical background and a proven ability to lead projects with a meticulous attention to detail.</p><p><strong>Required Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of common IT product stacks.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills in project management.</li><li>Exceptional organisational, presentation, and customer service skills.</li><li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>A motivated approach to delivering excellent customer service.</li><li>The ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior management.</li><li>Calm under pressure and a good decision-maker.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Desirable Skills & Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar).</li><li>Strong presentation skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>This Role will pay up to £55,000 plus benefits</p><p>The client also have offices in Essex, Midlands and the South of England and wold consider candidates from all of those locations.</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMzc4NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">In this role, you'll take ownership of product-focused marketing, driving how the platform is positioned and communicated across multiple channels. </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 responsible for creating compelling campaigns, producing high-impact sales collateral, and generating demand through targeted activity. This is a hands-on role with a blend of strategy and execution, covering brand, content, demand generation, and sales enablement.</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 hybrid role based in Soho requiring 3x days in the office.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Digital Marketing Manager Responsibilities:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Strategic Marketing & Brand Awareness</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Develop and deliver marketing plans to increase visibility and credibility across media and enterprise audiences</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Translate complex value propositions into simple, compelling stories tailored to decision-makers and strategists</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sales Enablement</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create professional, on-brand collateral including case studies, sales decks, and email templates</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Standardise messaging across sectors to ensure consistency and effectiveness</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Demand Generation</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Plan and execute targeted campaigns to drive inbound interest and support account-based marketing</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Collaborate on thought leadership, webinars, and content to engage key audiences</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Content & Channel Management</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee creation of engaging content across formats (social, video, articles, campaigns)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage and optimise CRM (HubSpot) and website (Webflow or similar) to support clean segmentation and smooth campaign delivery</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Ideal Digital Marketing Manager Profile:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">5+ years' B2B marketing experience, ideally in SaaS or tech environments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Skilled at simplifying complex propositions into messaging that drives commercial outcomes</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience in demand generation, sales enablement, and account-based marketing</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong content creation skills, from social media to product messaging and presentations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident with tools such as HubSpot, LinkedIn, Canva, and Webflow (or similar platforms)</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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuODk1MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Finance Manager</strong></p><p>Milton Keynes (4 days on-site) £65,000 - £70,000 base + bonus + benefits</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with a leading UK manufacturer to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager for their head office in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a business undergoing an exciting transformation journey, with a clear focus on sustainable growth and profitability.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive commercial insight, streamline month-end processes, and partner with key stakeholders across sales, manufacturing, and operations. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close for sales and production, including rebate and cost accruals</li><li>Deliver commercial insight into product contribution margins and plant cost efficiencies</li><li>Partner with sales and plant managers to drive profitability and cost control</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes</li><li>Provide scenario modelling for pricing, volume, and mix decisions</li><li>Analyse customer contracts and rebate structures to protect margins</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in commercial finance within manufacturing or sales environments</li><li>Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory, and ERP systems (SAP preferred)</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills</li><li>Ability to simplify complex financial data and drive actionable insights</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary of £65,000 - £70,000</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Company-matched pension contributions</li><li>Income protection and life insurance</li><li>Hybrid benefits including cycle-to-work and EV schemes</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive culture with genuine career development opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in a commercially focused finance role. Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjgyNzc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will report to the Head of Commercial Accounting and take responsibility for the management and cost accounting for the business, sales and performance analysis and support across financial control and accounting teams. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Monthly reconciliation of all control, balance sheet and bank accounts.</li><li>Management of all accounting accruals and prepayments</li><li>Raw Material and Stock Management</li><li>Standard Costing</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Data and analysis management</li><li>Factory and Plant support and efficiency improvement </li><li>Bill of materials</li><li>Labour recovery rate reporting</li><li>Staff management and development</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You can be Qualified or QBE but you MUST have experience of working across a manufacturing/product based business or within a Service/WIP lead environment. This is an excellent newly created role to work within an interesting organisation which works across a specialist field.</p><p>Company</p><p>The business is at the forefront of technology and change within its market. Role of Commercial Finance Manager is newly created and offers an excellent growth opportunity for someone with experience across manufacturing or similar industries.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Commercial Finance Manager in Milton Keynes will be based 5 days in the office initially with a review period once up to speed. Salary is up to 75K Depending on Experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjA2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Working with a scaling business in Oxford to recruit a permanent Software Security Engineer to join the Information Security team. This is a newly created role working across software engineering, modelling and data science teams. This is a role to enable the business to improve their SDLC processes through creating robust and resilient security operations. </p><p>This is a permanent role with hybrid working, looking for someone to be in the office 3 days a week in Central Oxford.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Build secure products - ensure security is considered throughout the product and software development lifecycle </li><li>Provide security best practice, build security design patterns, complete security architecture reviews </li><li>Support on-going BAU software development processes and champion vulnerability management </li><li>Provide internal security consultancy and lead on audit engagements, risk activities</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of securing micro-service architectures</li><li>Working knowledge of modern secure SDLC practices - embedding security into CI/CD piplines</li><li>Understanding of application security principles (OWASP top 10, OWASP ASVS)</li><li>AWS, GCP or Azure knowledge </li><li>Previous experience in software development </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/Um94eS5MYXcuODg5MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of a specialist manufacturing and Sales business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Credit Controller you will work to maintain health cash flow and effective credit control through on-time and clear invoicing and excellent relationship management. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Raise timely and accurate sales invoices and credit notes</li><li>Manage the ar ledger, and customer accounts</li><li>Manage customer relationships to resolve invoice queries</li><li>Collaborate with internal sales teams to ensure invoice accuracy and support.</li><li>Credit checks and new customer validation</li><li>Weekly reports and updates on aged debt</li><li>Improving processes and procedures</li><li>Support audit and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support the finance team with other activities as requested.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will have previous Credit Control experience within a Sales setting and will be highly numerate with the ability to develop relationships both internally and externally to better assist your performance. Previous experience in a sales and manufacturing business would be an advantage.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is changing across its markets and the Credit Controller is newly created with the purpose of improving and developing finance procedures to better drive the ongoing growth of the organisation.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Credit Controller is based in Luton and is 5 days a week in the office with the possibility of 1 day from home once passed probation. It is paying a salary of up to £30K and the business is exciting and forward thinking with an excellent product base and culture.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTk3NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
