<p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a highly regarded, established organisation in Cheltenham to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager role is an exceptional opportunity for someone to drive excellence in financial and budget management, reporting and team collaboration. As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring robust controls, business partnering with stakeholders and efficient operations within the finance department. The salary is between £50,000 - £60,000 plus a number of excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager will consist of: </p><ul><li>Lead month-end management accounts and year-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory accounts.</li><li>Prepare budgets, forecasts, and management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making</li><li>Develop and deliver annual finance work plans, policies and procedures.</li><li>Implement and improve processes for efficient and accurate reporting.</li><li>Manage external audit processes and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and VAT regulations.</li><li>Support and advise stakeholders across the organisation on financial issues and business planning.</li><li>Oversee the processes in relation to income, direct debit processing and debtor management.</li><li>Manage assets and insurance claims.</li><li>Lead, manage and develop the Finance team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must possess the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Must have experience within a Finance Manager role or equivalent. </li><li>Fully/part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven ability in management and financial accounting, reporting and controls.</li><li>Must have experience managing and leading a team. </li><li>Ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and take initiative in identifying and implementing solutions.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication across all levels.</li><li>Adaptable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£50,000-£60,000 per annum</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Electric car lease scheme (salary sacrifice)</li><li>Subsidised health scheme.</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Life insurance.</li><li>Employee discount scheme.</li><li>On site parking.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40MDgyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing group in Leicester to recruit a Financial Controller for a highly visible, senior finance leadership role.</p><p>This Financial Controller position sits at the heart of a complex, engineering-led manufacturing operation with international reach. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role acts as their number two and takes ownership of financial performance for a significant operating segment, while also supporting wider business unit reporting, consolidation and process improvement. It is a site-based role, offering flexibility, and is suited to someone who enjoys being close to operations and influencing decision-making at senior level.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />As Financial Controller, you will lead finance for a core manufacturing division while also playing a key role in business unit oversight. You will partner closely with production, supply chain and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve margins and strengthen financial control. This is a hands-on leadership role with regular exposure to senior leadership and group stakeholders.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Full financial ownership for a major manufacturing segment, covering management accounts, forecasting and budgeting</p></li><li><p>Delivering clear weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting on operational performance, including COGS, inventory and working capital</p></li><li><p>Providing detailed variance analysis across material, labour and overhead costs, with actionable insight to improve profitability</p></li><li><p>Driving working capital optimisation and cash flow improvement initiatives</p></li><li><p>Leading cost control and efficiency programmes in collaboration with operational teams</p></li><li><p>Ensuring robust inventory control, valuation and compliance with statutory and group requirements</p></li><li><p>Supporting investment cases, capital expenditure proposals and scenario modelling</p></li><li><p>Owning internal controls, governance and SOX compliance at site level</p></li><li><p>Leading local statutory and internal audits and coordinating activity across the finance team</p></li><li><p>Supporting the Finance Director with business unit consolidation, group submissions and consistent month-end processes</p></li><li><p>Contributing to the standardisation and improvement of reporting, ERP usage and data quality across sites</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller or senior finance professional with a strong manufacturing background and the confidence to operate as a true business partner to operations and leadership teams.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li><p>Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant post-qualified experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar leadership role</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis and operational finance</p></li><li><p>Experience working within UK and US GAAP environments, with solid SOX exposure</p></li><li><p>The ability to influence senior stakeholders using clear, commercial financial insight</p></li><li><p>A track record of driving process improvement, automation and stronger controls</p></li><li><p>Confidence operating in a fast-paced, site-based environment with competing priorities</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior Financial Controller role within a well-established manufacturing business with global operations and strong investment in its people and processes.</p><p>The role offers:</p><ul><li><p>A senior, site-based Financial Controller role with flexibility</p></li><li><p>Significant exposure to operational leadership and group stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Broad remit across operations, reporting, controls and transformation</p></li><li><p>A collaborative, engineering-led culture with a continuous improvement mindset</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li></ul><p>If this Financial Controller role in Leicester is of interest, or if you are a senior finance professional looking to step into a broader leadership position, please apply now. Even if you are not actively looking, we are always keen to speak with accomplished finance professionals and get you on our radar.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yNzk1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing business based in Leicester to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a highly visible, site-based role supporting operations.</p><p>This is a hands-on Finance Business Partner position within a complex manufacturing environment with international operations. Working closely with the Finance Director and site team, the role plays a critical part in supporting day-to-day manufacturing activity, driving insight across costs, performance and decision-making. While the role is predominantly site based to remain close to operations, there is flexibility around working patterns.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />As Finance Business Partner, you will act as the financial lead for manufacturing and operational teams, embedding finance into the heart of the site. This is a proactive, sleeves-rolled-up role for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, challenging assumptions and improving how financial information is used to drive performance.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to operational leadership, delivering high-quality financial insight and challenge</p></li><li><p>Supporting manufacturing and development programmes through robust cost accounting and analysis</p></li><li><p>Ownership of operational and capital budgets, including overhead absorption, labour and capacity rates</p></li><li><p>Producing timely management information, forecasts and variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Developing and enhancing reporting and BI to improve visibility of operational performance</p></li><li><p>Providing detailed analysis of direct labour, manufacturing variances and cost centre performance</p></li><li><p>Supporting the development of bills of materials and routings for new products</p></li><li><p>Ensuring accurate inventory accounting, including movements, ageing and obsolescence provisions</p></li><li><p>Supporting KPI reporting and performance analysis across manufacturing operations</p></li><li><p>Working closely with the wider finance team on broader accounting and control activities</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />This role will suit an experienced Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting, who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience</p></li><li><p>Strong experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments</p></li><li><p>Solid knowledge of standard costing and operational finance</p></li><li><p>Proven experience producing budgets, forecasts and management reports</p></li><li><p>Confidence partnering with senior operational stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems</p></li><li><p>A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with global operations, offering exposure to complex operations and senior stakeholders.</p><p>The role offers:</p><ul><li><p>A site-based Finance Business Partner role with flexibility around working patterns</p></li><li><p>Broad operational exposure within a global manufacturing environment</p></li><li><p>A role with genuine influence on operational decision-making</p></li><li><p>A supportive finance team and collaborative culture</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li></ul><p>If this Finance Business Partner role in Leicester sounds of interest, or if you are an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step, please apply now. Even if the timing is not quite right, we are always keen to speak with strong finance professionals and get you on our radar.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS42OTk0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-start="189" data-end="212">Accounts Assistant</h2><p><strong>Office based full time - Monday - Friday (9am - 5.30pm)</strong></p><p data-end="295" data-start="213">Location: Olney, Bedfordshire</p><p data-start="213" data-end="295"><br data-end="245" data-start="242" /> <strong data-end="264" data-start="245">Salary: £28,000</strong></p><p data-end="295" data-start="213"> </p><h3 data-start="297" data-end="318">The Opportunity</h3><p data-start="319" data-end="608">This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in a hands-on, varied role. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support both the purchase and sales ledger functions, helping ensure accurate financial records and smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p data-start="610" data-end="705">Ideal for someone organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3 data-end="738" data-start="712">Key Responsibilities</h3><p data-end="770" data-start="740"><strong data-end="768" data-start="740">Sales Ledger & Invoicing</strong></p><ul data-start="771" data-end="1127"><li data-end="829" data-start="771"><p data-end="829" data-start="773">Raise chargeable callouts and service-related invoices</p></li><li data-end="895" data-start="830"><p data-end="895" data-start="832">Produce daily zero-rated invoices against works order numbers</p></li><li data-end="925" data-start="896"><p data-start="898" data-end="925">Raise weekly PPM invoices</p></li><li data-end="994" data-start="926"><p data-start="928" data-end="994">Resolve rejected customer invoices with supporting documentation</p></li><li data-start="995" data-end="1050"><p data-end="1050" data-start="997">Process credit notes with appropriate authorisation</p></li><li data-start="1051" data-end="1127"><p data-start="1053" data-end="1127">Support credit control by chasing outstanding debt and resolving queries</p></li></ul><p data-start="1129" data-end="1150"><strong data-start="1129" data-end="1148">Purchase Ledger</strong></p><ul data-end="1516" data-start="1151"><li data-end="1221" data-start="1151"><p data-end="1221" data-start="1153">Match, code, and process purchase invoices against purchase orders</p></li><li data-start="1222" data-end="1283"><p data-end="1283" data-start="1224">Investigate and resolve supplier account queries promptly</p></li><li data-start="1284" data-end="1375"><p data-start="1286" data-end="1375">Liaise with suppliers to ensure payments align with cashflow forecasts and credit terms</p></li><li data-end="1446" data-start="1376"><p data-start="1378" data-end="1446">Prepare supplier payments via online banking and issue remittances</p></li><li data-end="1516" data-start="1447"><p data-end="1516" data-start="1449">Reconcile supplier statements and maintain aged creditors reports</p></li></ul><p data-start="1518" data-end="1547"><strong data-end="1545" data-start="1518">General Finance Support</strong></p><ul data-start="1548" data-end="1793"><li data-end="1585" data-start="1548"><p data-start="1550" data-end="1585">Maintain the accounts email inbox</p></li><li data-start="1586" data-end="1633"><p data-end="1633" data-start="1588">Raise and amend purchase orders as required</p></li><li data-start="1634" data-end="1702"><p data-start="1636" data-end="1702">Distribute customer purchase orders to relevant project managers</p></li><li data-end="1734" data-start="1703"><p data-start="1705" data-end="1734">Support month-end deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1735" data-end="1793"><p data-start="1737" data-end="1793">Undertake filing and ad-hoc finance duties as required</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1800" data-end="1815">About You</h3><ul data-end="2088" data-start="1816"><li data-start="1816" data-end="1890"><p data-end="1890" data-start="1818">Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role</p></li><li data-end="1952" data-start="1891"><p data-start="1893" data-end="1952">Good understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes</p></li><li data-end="2005" data-start="1953"><p data-start="1955" data-end="2005">Comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers</p></li><li data-start="2006" data-end="2058"><p data-end="2058" data-start="2008">Highly organised with strong attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="2059" data-end="2088"><p data-end="2088" data-start="2061">Able to work to deadlines</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2116" data-start="2095">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="2117" data-end="2462"><li data-start="2117" data-end="2142"><p data-start="2119" data-end="2142">Salary of <strong data-end="2140" data-start="2129">£28,000</strong></p></li><li data-end="2248" data-start="2143"><p data-start="2145" data-end="2248">23 days holiday plus a <strong data-end="2202" data-start="2168">paid day off for your birthday</strong> (to be taken within four weeks either side)</p></li><li data-start="2249" data-end="2319"><p data-start="2251" data-end="2319">Access to an employee benefits platform with hundreds of discounts</p></li><li data-end="2384" data-start="2320"><p data-start="2322" data-end="2384">Purpose-built offices in Olney with <strong data-start="2358" data-end="2382">free on-site parking</strong></p></li><li data-start="2385" data-end="2416"><p data-start="2387" data-end="2416">Supportive team environment</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzUwNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
