<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>We are recruiting for a <strong>Transactional Finance Migration & Automation Analyst</strong> to support the integration and migration of finance activities across international operations into a standardised finance function. This is a hands-on role that combines transactional finance, process improvement, and finance transformation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the migration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, contractor payments, billing and reconciliation processes into a standard operating model.</li><li>Process contractor payments, supplier invoices, customer invoicing and timesheet validations.</li><li>Assist with month-end activities, reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>Review and document existing finance processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.</li><li>Resolve transactional queries and investigate discrepancies across multiple systems.</li><li>Create process documentation, handover notes and operating procedures.</li><li>Produce reporting and status updates on migration progress, risks and outstanding actions.</li><li>Support wider transactional finance activities and provide cover where required.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Strong transactional finance experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, billing, payment runs and month-end processes.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance migration, transformation, integration or process improvement projects.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately.</li><li>Strong Excel and finance systems experience.</li><li>Confident analysing data, resolving discrepancies and improving processes.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage, Kantata or similar finance and timesheet systems.</li><li>Experience within professional services, technology, consultancy or contractor-led organisations.</li><li>Exposure to multi-country finance operations, shared services or acquisition integrations.</li><li>Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or studying towards a professional finance qualification.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys process improvement and transformation projects while remaining involved in day-to-day transactional finance operations.</p><br><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4yNzU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Operations Supervisor to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Cheltenham. For the right person the client is offering:</p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transactional finance team, conducting regular 1:1's, annual appraisals, and weekly workload planning meetings</li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex internal and external queries, supporting the team in overcoming operational bottlenecks</li><li>Oversee and execute core reconciliations, including daily/monthly bank accounts, credit card expenses, Equal prepaid cash cards and intercompany ledgers to ensure absolute control within the accounting systems</li><li>Manage the weekly payment run, distributing approved runs to the team and managing final banking approvals for supplier payments and customer refunds</li><li>Maintain a clean creditor ledger by monitoring supplier statement reconciliations, allocation of accounts, and resolving debit or historic balances</li><li>Ensure all direct cost invoices are posted on time, allowing the wider finance team to run accurate monthly accruals</li><li>Provide key support during peak month-end periods, year-end external audits, and finance transformation projects</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing or supervising a transactional finance or Accounts Payable team</li><li>Excellent reconciliation skills, ideally with exposure to intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions</li><li>Strong system literacy, with experience utilising ERP systems and</li><li>Intermediate level Excel</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wMDYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are supporting our client with a sarch for an <strong>I</strong>T Support Engineer, supporting users across sites around Birmingham.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide first-line support for hardware, software and network issues</li><li>Train users and develop training materials</li><li>Assist with programming, scripting and application development</li><li>Support the integration of third-party software and systems</li><li>Develop client-facing IT solutions where required</li><li>Liaise with external software suppliers and service providers</li><li>Manage multiple tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are met</li></ul><h3>Requirement</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience supporting users with hardware and software issues</li><li>Experience working within a small IT team and managing multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>IT qualifications or demonstrable IT experience and training</li><li>A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn</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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby44NDQ2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a healthcare business to recruit for a Contracts & Business Development Manager.</p><p><strong>While this role reports into the Birmingham team, you will only be required to visit the office twice a month.</strong></p><p>This is a commercially focused role combining contract management, account development and business development, with a strong focus on the NHS and wider healthcare market.</p><p>You will be responsible for managing and developing existing contracts while identifying opportunities to grow services, develop new relationships and secure new business. The role will involve working with NHS commissioners and other senior healthcare stakeholders, making it particularly suited to someone with experience operating in an NHS-facing commercial environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and develop a portfolio of NHS and healthcare contracts, ensuring strong performance and commercial value.</li><li>Identify and develop new business opportunities across an allocated region.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, healthcare stakeholders and key partners.</li><li>Identify relevant NHS tender and procurement opportunities and coordinate effective responses.</li><li>Develop existing contracts and accounts to identify opportunities for growth and increased revenue.</li><li>Lead on commercial negotiations, including pricing, fees and contract terms.</li><li>Monitor changes across the NHS and wider healthcare market to identify opportunities and potential risks.</li><li>Conduct competitor and market analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Prepare and deliver presentations and attend meetings with senior NHS and healthcare stakeholders.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business development, marketing and growth initiatives.</li><li>Attend relevant healthcare conferences and industry events to build relationships and identify new opportunities.</li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><ul><li>Proven experience in contract management, account management, commercial or business development roles.</li><li>A demonstrable track record of business development, account growth or winning new business.</li><li>Experience working with the NHS, NHS commissioners or within the wider healthcare market would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Strong experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Experience with tenders, bids, procurement or contract negotiations.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and external audiences.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for growth.</li><li>Candidates from other regulated or service-led sectors with strong transferable commercial experience will also be considered.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a car.</li><li>Salary Banding: Birmingham (46,000 - 52,000) & London 51,000 - 57,000</li></ul><p>Why consider this opportunity?</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing healthcare organisation in a role that combines <strong>contract management, NHS stakeholder engagement and genuine business development</strong>.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to develop existing NHS relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in supporting regional growth.</p><p>If you have a background in <strong>NHS-facing business development, healthcare partnerships, account management, commercial contracts or contract growth</strong>, we would be keen 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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTYwODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Recruitment Consultant - Solihull - Hybrid</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is looking for</strong> an ambitious and motivated <strong>Recruitment Consultant</strong> to join our growing team in Solihull.</p><p>Whether you're an experienced recruiter or someone with a strong sales background looking to break into the industry, this is your chance to build a successful career with a global market leader.</p><p>In return, you'll be part of a passionate and vibrant team, supported by industry-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding package of benefits. </p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><ul><li>In this role, you'll manage the full 360° recruitment process - from identifying new business opportunities and acquiring clients, to placing top-tier candidates in roles that align with their career goals.</li><li>You'll build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor and go-to recruitment partner.</li><li>Leveraging a variety of sourcing channels - including job boards, social media, and professional networks - you'll identify and engage high-calibre talent across your market.</li><li>You'll collaborate closely with a high-performing, supportive team to share insights, celebrate wins, and continuously refine recruitment strategies to deliver outstanding results.</li></ul><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong></p><ul><li>You bring proven experience in recruitment or a strong background in sales or customer service, with the ability to transfer these skills to a high-performance, target-driven environment.</li><li>You excel in communication and relationship-building, confidently engaging with stakeholders at all levels to create lasting professional connections.</li><li>You demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and a competitive edge - consistently pushing through challenges to achieve success.</li><li>You are highly goal-oriented, motivated by performance targets, and driven by a desire to earn, grow, and progress in your career.</li><li>You thrive in fast-paced, high-energy settings where you can stay focused, adapt quickly, and maintain a strong performance under pressure.</li></ul><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><p>When you join us, we will invest in your financial and personal wellbeing with benefits that work for you. Our package includes:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Transparent quarterly performance-based bonuses</li><li>Well-being initiatives designed to support your mental, physical and financial health</li><li>Industry-leading training and continuous professional development</li><li>Access to the latest technology and tools to help you succeed</li><li>Recognition programmes celebrating both individual and team achievements</li><li>National and international career mobility opportunities</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay41ODk1OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a small, ambitious and friendly business based in Oxford. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to take ownership of an important part of the financial operation.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance experience who enjoys variety, likes working with people as well as numbers, and wants to play a genuinely meaningful role within a growing, close-knit business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring customer accounts are accurately maintained and payments are received and allocated promptly. You'll be working with customers from around the world across multiple currencies, and the role goes well beyond routine accounts receivable. You'll also liaise with sales and marketing colleagues, resolve customer queries, produce reports, and get involved in wider business projects.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Allocating customer payments accurately against invoices and reconciling bank accounts</li><li>Preparing and importing bank statements into Xero</li><li>Proactively chasing outstanding debts by phone and email, maintaining accurate records of collection activity</li><li>Managing the accounts receivable inbox and resolving customer queries promptly and professionally</li><li>Producing and reviewing the monthly Aged Debtors Report</li><li>Maintaining and updating debt-tracking spreadsheets and reports</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc projects and administration</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounts receivable, credit control or accounts assistant role</li><li>Confident working with multiple currencies and reconciling accounts</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the confidence to proactively chase payments</li><li>Organised, accurate and comfortable managing a varied workload</li><li>Experience with Xero (or similar accounting software) is desirable but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £32,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service (up to 30 days)</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Quarterly team socials and Christmas party</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>The chance to join a small, fun team with genuine international reach</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a varied finance role within a supportive, sociable team where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Robert Half's Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Njc4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a Large Outsourced Services Provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Payroll Manager you will support the Finance Teams during an exciting period of growth to manage all payroll activities on behalf of clients whilst managing a small team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>End-to-end processing of company payrolls including processing BACS/Faster Payments and pensions payments.</li><li>Payroll administration including filing, setting up new starters, HMRC tax codes and student loan updates</li></ul><ul><li>Termination payment calculations</li><li>P11Ds</li><li>Process increases and calculation of back pay</li><li>Month end RTI submissions</li><li>Support any required system updates, parallel runs, migrations, reconciliation and implementations</li><li>Regular reports to Senior Finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Senior Payroll individual who has ideally lead teams and has experience within a multi-site/multi entity business ideally from a Bureau setting or similar who is able to work at a fast pace and with the ability to work both internally and externally with stakeholders.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes is working 5 days a week in the office with some flexibility and offering a salary of £40-50K.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjc4MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Advisor (12-15 Month FTC)</strong></p><p>Robert Half HR are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a highly respected heritage brand that combines cutting-edge innovation, scientific expertise and world-class manufacturing.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to support an ambitious growth strategy and an ongoing transformation of the People function. The business is looking for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys operating across the full employee lifecycle whilst helping to modernise processes, improve policies, support managers and deliver an exceptional employee experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Wilmslow, South Manchester<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site per week with flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12-15 Month Fixed Term Contract with the chance to become permanent</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will act as the first point of contact for employees and managers and provide proactive HR support across the organisation.</p><p>The role offers broad exposure across a diverse workforce including operational, technical and professional teams.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees</li><li>Supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding activities</li><li>Drafting contracts, offer letters and employment documentation</li><li>Maintaining employee records and HR systems</li><li>Supporting absence management and employee relations matters</li><li>Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures</li><li>Helping drive continuous improvement across the People function</li><li>Supporting the organisation's journey towards a more modern, colleague-focused HR environment</li></ul><p><strong>The Person</strong></p><p>The successful HR Advisor will be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys building relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position</li><li>CIPD Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards it</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Experience supporting a range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle</li><li>Good Excel and reporting capabilities</li><li>Confidence working within changing and evolving environments</li><li>Strong customer service focus and attention to detail</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 salary</li><li>27 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Opportunity to accrue flexi-time and earn additional days off</li><li>Life assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Employee discount scheme</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>Exposure to a business undergoing significant growth and transformation</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjMxOTE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.</p><p>This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Commercial & Proposals</strong></p><ul><li>Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door</li><li>Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget</li><li>Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio</li><li>Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly</li><li>Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects</li><li>Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed</li><li>Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme</li><li>Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures</li><li>Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Solid background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting</li><li>Strong grasp of core accounting principles</li><li>Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines</li><li>Good understanding of work package management and control</li><li>Working knowledge of risk management principles</li><li>A methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking</li><li>Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a major ERP system</li><li>Prior experience in project accounting</li><li>Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks</li><li>Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFH</li><li>Strong company pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual leave that increases with length of service</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits</li></ul><p>Please note: Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS43NzYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">