<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering exclusively with an organisation based in <strong>Petersfield</strong> who operate in the <strong>commodities</strong> industry to recruit a <strong>Head of Finance</strong>. The Head of Finance will receive a salary of up to <strong>£90,000</strong> (potentially negotiable) plus a package of attractive benefits.</p><p>Experience in the <strong>commodities</strong> industry is essential for this role.</p><p>Reporting directly to the owner of this SME, you will be engaged in global trade of recycled non-ferrous metals, with group companies in Europe and Far East.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Managing financial control and risk to include banking covenants.</li><li>Reviewing marked to market valuations which are generated daily by the risk manager.</li><li>Cash flow management - including currency liquidity management.</li><li>Monitoring the business' financial plans.</li><li>Maintaining compliance.</li><li>Report to the director on trading performance through analysis of month end positions</li><li>Oversee finance team in respect of: <ul><li>Producing management accounts (consolidated / company).</li><li>Submitting monthly VAT returns.</li></ul></li><li>Submit monthly / quarterly management accounts to stakeholders as appropriate.</li><li>Liaise with UK auditors.</li><li>Liaise with advisors in Greece, China and Hong Kong in respect of overseas entities and local obligations.</li><li>Liaise with payroll team.</li><li>Corporation tax payments as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in the commodities industry including price risk management and hedging</li><li>Ideally qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA OR Qualified by Experience</li><li>F/X hedging and forecasting experience</li><li>Strong excel skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Multi-currency experience including F/X hedging and forecasting.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzQzMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Robert Half are partnering with a boutique, London-based firm operating across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborative SME culture, who are currently in a growth phase offering high-level and varied work.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">You will be joining a friendly, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on flexibility, efficiency, and continuous improvement.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Role Overview</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">This is a hands-on and strategic finance role, offering full responsibility for the finance function. You will work directly with the partners to manage and evolve the financial operations, while also contributing to broader business decisions.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Key Responsibilities</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;">Produce monthly management accounts and reconciliations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage cash collections, debtors, creditors, and payment processing</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare journals, consolidations, and management packs</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee WIP, billing, and cash flow forecasting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Coordinate with the FCA and manage statutory and regulatory filings</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Identify and lead process improvements</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare high-level financials for partner-level decisions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure filing and compliance across all relevant jurisdictions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist with monthly insolvency case reporting</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Candidate Profile</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;">Professionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience within an SME environment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Basic understanding of insolvency case structures</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cultural Fit</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;">Pragmatic, adaptable, and solutions-focused</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Takes initiative, cares about the firm's success, and contributes to a positive office culture</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Open to social engagement and building strong internal relationships</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNzE4MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a private equity firm for a newly created Finance Manager role in London. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers a rare opportunity to gain broad exposure across fund and corporate accounting - with a clear path to Financial Controller.</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Finance Manager - Fund & Corporate Accounting</strong></h3><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> London <br /> 💰 <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£90,000 + discretionary bonus (up to 50%)<br /> 🏢 <strong>Hybrid:</strong> 4 days in-office (potentially 5 initially)</p><p> </p><h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3><p>This is a hands-on, high-impact position within a lean finance team. You will take ownership of key accounting, reporting, and treasury functions, while also supporting commercial initiatives like FP&A and financial modelling. Ideal for a technically strong finance professional ready to step up in a fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Oversee day-to-day finance ops: bookkeeping, payments, payroll, expenses</p></li><li><p>Liaise with third-party fund administrators</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly and annual financial statements (IFRS/GAAP)</p></li><li><p>Support VAT returns, tax compliance, and year-end audit</p></li><li><p>Assist with cash flow forecasting and treasury management</p></li><li><p>Build models for performance tracking and analysis</p></li><li><p>Contribute to board and management reporting</p></li><li><p>Partner with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions</p></li><li><p>Drive process improvement as the business scales</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>Your Profile</strong></h3><ul><li><p>ACA qualified (preferred) or strong ACCA with Financial Services' focus</p></li><li><p>1-3 years PQE in industry, ideally in private equity or financial services</p></li><li><p>Technical grounding in IFRS/GAAP</p></li><li><p>Exposure to fund accounting; FP&A/financial modelling a plus</p></li><li><p>Big 4 or similar background desirable</p></li><li><p>Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative team</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>Interview Timeline</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Initial interviews:</strong> Friday 12 September (Teams)</p></li><li><p><strong>Final interviews:</strong> Friday 19 September (in-person)</p></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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNjYwNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a globally recognised legal and professional services firm based in the City of London. They have an extensive network of expertise and professionals covering a broad range of client services for numerous industries.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a high-calibre Financial Controller to join their finance department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will support the CFO and work closely with the FP&A function in the day-to-day running of the finance department. They will manage and lead the team whilst taking ownership of month-end/year-end processes, reporting and analysis. This position will take on a number of key duties including: </p><ul><li>Oversee the production of accurate financial information in accordance with UK GAAP and external regulations.</li><li>Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring high performance and regular reviews.</li><li>Manage the month-end closing process, ensuring that postings are finalised in line with close timetable.</li><li>Ensure robust financial policies & controls are maintained and communicated efficiently.</li><li>Lead the review of weekly and monthly payment runs.</li><li>Be the primary contact for external audit work (year-end processes etc.)</li><li>Manage day-to-day relationships with key external stakeholders.</li><li>Support the CFO with Partnership related queries/matters and provision of information for external tax.</li><li>Continuously support in improving processes and use of internal Dynamics 365 Business Central system.</li><li>Work closely with the FP&A Manager and provide input for budgeting & forecasting.</li><li>Work closely with other departmental heads throughout the business providing information efficiently.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Financial Controller position should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>ACA qualified (or equivalent, ACCA/CIMA) with 4+ years of post qualification experience</li><li>Experience working in professional services within a similar financial control capacity</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>Confidence using Excel and associated formulas</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li><strong>Desirable: </strong>Partnerships experience, use of Dynamics 365 Business Central</li></ul><p><strong>Salary / Package</strong></p><p>£80,000 - £90,000 + additional benefits including:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme - 5%</li><li>Private medical</li><li>PerkBox & retail discounts</li><li>Income protection</li><li>EAP, Life Assurance, Eye-care and more.</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjg3Nzc5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are looking for a Qualified Accountant from an SME, with top to bottom finance experience, to join a Global Retail Marketing Agency as a Finance Manager. This is a newly created position that has arisen due to business growth. The role is paying £70-80k and is based in Central London with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home).</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee core finance functions including accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, and billing.</li><li>Support pricing and costing analysis to inform commercial decisions.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including commentary for leadership.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, manage working capital, and produce cash flow projections.</li><li>Assist in preparing for audits and compiling required documentation.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles, tracking and reporting on key variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Profile </strong></p><ul><li>You will need to possess experience in a top to bottom Financial Controller/Manager type role, covering everything from the stat accounts to management accounts and the audit process.</li><li>All applicants will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>A background in Media/Advertising is advantageous not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Company </strong></p><p>Our client is a global retail marketing and shopper experience agency that helps some of the world's biggest brands win at the point of purchase. They design and deliver impactful in-store and omnichannel experiences that influence buying behaviour. They are a subsidiary of a major global marketing group, giving them access to world-class resources, tools, and cross-agency collaboration.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTA2OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a high-growth SaaS business entering an exciting scale-up phase. They are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to help shape the next phase of their growth.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">This is a strategic and operational finance role, reporting directly into the C-suite, offering excellent exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across the group.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">What's on offer</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;">Base salary: £80,000 - £100,000 </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Working model: Mostly remote with occasional travel (UK) </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Benefits package.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">Key Responsibilities</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;">Lead all day-to-day finance operations including management accounts, technical accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and group consolidations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner with the C-suite on financial strategy, budgeting, and internal controls</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own the development of finance systems in collaboration with the in-house tech team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver high-quality board reporting and key financial performance insights</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee tax compliance, foreign currency planning, and treasury management</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support external audits and ensure robust financial governance across the group</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">About You</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;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3-5+ years' PQE</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience in SaaS, FinTech, FS, or fast-growing tech-led environments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid background in group reporting, consolidations, and multi-currency operations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proactive, hands-on and excited to thrive in a start-up/scale-up setting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels</li></ul><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity to join am entrepreneurial business at a pivotal moment. </p><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNTM4NjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a global Production company in London to hire an immediate, qualified interim Financial Manager for a 3-month role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, qualified Financial Manager for a 3 month assignment. As part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Timely and accurate month end revenue recognition and client reporting.</li><li>Development of new business rate card pricing and commercial terms.</li><li>Continuous improvement in efficiency of clearing WIP for billing.</li><li>Work-flow organisation in line with reporting deadlines, including inter-company.</li><li>Ensuring all control procedures are in place and adhered to.</li><li>Continuous improvement in technical accounting system skills. </li><li>Maintenance of client CRM details on cradle (management information system) & MBS (Finance System). </li><li>Managing commercial controls, rate cards etc.</li><li>Assisting in all new business pricing and commercial pitches.</li><li>Liaison with Press & TV PM's to control and manage WIP.</li><li>Manage client profitability reporting.</li><li>Manage the month end revenue recognition process. Confidential.</li><li>Provide relevant reports including client and team KPI's and support to CFO and Financial Controller.</li><li>Provide relevant reports and support to PM's CD's and Business Directors.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this interim Finance Manager role will ideally be either a finalist or newly qualified accountant CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. You will have a background working within a media organisation, strong revenue recognition and reporting experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global Production Company are looking to recruit an immediate, Finance Manager for 3 months. You will be based in the office 3 days per week. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Financial Manager role will be paying circa £300-350 per day, dependant 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4zMDY3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>This newly created Finance Manager role for a rapidly growing Private Equity firm paying £85,000 to £95,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based the heart of the City</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>This Financial Controller role will be working closely with the Finance Director to put in providing support for a growing team. Please find a brief outline of the role below.</p><ul><li>Lead the monthly close process for overseas entities: review trial balances, journals, intercompany positions, and manage balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Liaise with local finance teams and third-party advisors to ensure timely submission of financial data and compliance with group policies.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with country/entity directors in Ireland, Asia, US, and other jurisdictions, acting as a finance business partner.</li><li>Take responsibility for accurate reporting and forecasting of group-level (head office and shared) costs.</li><li>Manage budgeting, reforecasting, and variance analysis in coordination with business stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure appropriate cost allocations and intercompany recharges across divisions (e.g., Investment Trust and IPS) and subsidiary entities.</li><li>Support and own elements of group consolidation, including elimination entries and intercompany reconciliations for relevant entities.</li><li>Lead preparation of half-year and year-end group financial statements under IFRS.</li><li>Manage the day-to-day relationship with external Big 4 auditors.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller for this Private Equity is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>A Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) Audit Background with at least 4 years Post Qualified Experience</li><li>Someone with experience with IFRS and Statutory Reporting</li><li>Someone who's worked in a Group Function</li><li>Somone who's worked with Multiple entities- Ideally Europe and UK </li><li>Someone from Financial Services</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will report into a hugely impressive Finance Director who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Private Equity business rapidly growing and this role is due to growth. The team is currently 7 strong and this role will be pivotal for their international entities. This is a role due to growth as investments are starting to ramp up! this is a role where you'll be able to get involved</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £85,000 to £95,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjE3NDc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with rapidly expanding e-commerce platform to recruit a Group Financial Controller for a 9-12 month interim contract. The interim Group Financial Controller will be responsible for financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control, and providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can be hands on whilst effectively managing the teams day to day operations.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing eCommerce looking to continue their expansion. The business is well funded and are looking to continue disrupting the established payers in the market. The role will be based 5 days per week in the Vauxhall office in Central London. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Group Financial Controller, you would be supporting with:</p><ul><li>Leading the team in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of performance.</li><li>Monthly variance analysis to fully understand and explain month on month performance, and performance against forecasts, culminating in leading the monthly close meeting with C-suite.</li><li>Managing the overseas entities and consolidation process, producing the monthly consolidated financial statements that are used for investor reporting.</li><li>Providing financial analysis to support business decisions, cost-saving initiatives, and profitability improvement.</li><li>Leading the team through statutory processes including the annual audit, and ensuring the timely completion of tax filings and VAT returns.</li><li>Implementing and monitoring financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Managing and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.</li><li>Supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives, offering financial insights and risk assessments.</li><li>Overseeing systems and process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience</li><li>Proven Controllership experience in a fast-paced ecommerce, retail or tech environment.</li><li>Expertise in Xero and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookups, sumifs,).</li><li>Prior experience in a similar interim / contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p>A pro rata salary of between £90,000-£110,000 (dependant on experience) should represent fair market value for you. The role offers the opportunity to gain exposure in a rapidly growing business with an ambitious team in which you can have an immediate impact and exposure to C-suite.</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/SmFtZXMuS2Vhcm5zLjE0NDk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Payable Manager | SaaS Sector | North London (Hybrid) | £45,000 - £50,000</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing provider of integrated online media solutions to major corporate customers. Due to continued expansion, the business is investing heavily in strengthening its finance operations and is now looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function through its next phase of growth.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on leading teams, embedding robust processes, and driving efficiencies across the purchase-to-pay cycle-while making a lasting, visible impact on the business. You'll be joining an organisation in the midst of major transformation, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing AP team.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the Accounts Payable team to deliver accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payment runs.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end AP operations, ensuring supplier accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved promptly.</li><li>Managing the month-end AP close process, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.</li><li>Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve communication and service levels.</li><li>Reviewing and enhancing AP policies, procedures, and controls to support a scaling business.</li><li>Driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to optimise the purchase-to-pay cycle.</li><li>Supporting audits by preparing documentation and responding to AP-related queries.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or Supervisor role within a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong technical understanding of AP processes, controls, and multi-entity operations.</li><li>Previous experience managing and developing a team.</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Confident communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office.</li><li>Working hours - 9-5.</li><li>Collaborative, inclusive culture and real autonomy.</li><li>The opportunity to lead and shape a function in a high-growth business environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership of a critical finance function in a business that's scaling rapidly, giving you the platform to design best-in-class AP processes and build a motivated, high-performing team. If you enjoy making tangible improvements and want to see the direct results of your work in a business on the rise, this role offers the challenge and reward you're looking for.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzY2NzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Tax Manager - £65,000 - £80,000 DOE - Hybrid (Farringdon) High-Growth Tech Business</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading PE-backed SaaS company headquartered in Central London to hire a newly created Tax Manager role. With strong year-on-year growth and global expansion into 7 countries, this business is now investing in building out its in-house tax capability. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious and commercially savvy tax professional to shape a group tax function from the ground up.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll report into the Financial Controller and work alongside a brilliant finance team. This is a broad and strategic tax role with international reach and a clear pathway to Head of Tax.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and review UK and international tax returns</li><li>Handle tax authority correspondence and manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors</li><li>Lead group tax reconciliations and resolve tax-related accounting queries</li><li>Monitor changes in legislation and mitigate associated risks</li><li>Complete complex tax calculations and oversee deferred tax accounting</li><li>Support Companies House filing requirements</li><li>Act as subject matter expert for transfer pricing, including policy development and documentation</li><li>Contribute to R&D relief claims and identify tax planning opportunities</li><li>Integrate tax considerations into business and project decisions</li><li>Drive improvements across tax processes, documentation, and controls</li><li>Manage online banking platforms, account openings, and credit card portals</li><li>Oversee intercompany loans and draft associated legal agreements</li><li>Review group cash position and support treasury-related tasks</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience required:</strong></p><p>We're seeking a strong UK tax professional with international exposure who is ready to step into a managerial role with real impact. You'll need to be curious, driven, and comfortable dealing with complexity.</p><p><strong>Must-Haves:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CTA/ACCA or equivalent) - ideally 2+yrs PQE</li><li>Experience in UK tax and international tax compliance</li><li>Hands-on exposure to transfer pricing</li><li>Strong communicator who is proactive, commercially minded, and eager to grow</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Background:</strong></p><ul><li>Trained in Big 4 top 10 practice</li><li>Already at Manager level</li><li>Prior in-house tax experience is a plus</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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjgxOTUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Job Description - Head of Accounts, Legal Sector</strong><br /> <strong>Financial Integrity and Regulatory Compliance</strong></p><p><strong>The Organisation</strong><br /> A well-established law firm with a strong reputation in its field.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> This leadership role involves overseeing the financial management of the firm and working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and financial best practice. Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading financial operations and reporting in partnership with senior management.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring full compliance with legal sector accounting regulations and working in tandem with the firm's compliance officer.</p></li><li><p>Liaising with financial institutions and external credit providers to maintain adequate firm financing.</p></li><li><p>Overseeing billing and debt recovery processes; preparing detailed client billing reports on a quarterly basis.</p></li><li><p>Supervising the finance team, including cashiering, credit control, and accounts support staff.</p></li><li><p>Managing payroll and expense processing.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring timely payments of all taxes including VAT, payroll, and partner tax obligations.</p></li><li><p>Producing financial forecasts and reports as required by stakeholders such as banks, creditors, and key clients.</p></li><li><p>Delivering monthly management accounts to leadership.</p></li><li><p>Managing aged debts and ensuring effective credit control.</p></li><li><p>Monitoring cash balances and preparing cashflow projections.</p></li><li><p>Performing weekly reconciliations of client accounts and tracking any residual balances.</p></li><li><p>Coordinating with external auditors on the completion of statutory accounts and regulatory audits.</p></li><li><p>Providing financial support and insights to both internal and external stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Building effective relationships across the firm to support finance-related decision-making.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) - essential.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of sector-specific accounting rules and regulations (e.g. Solicitors Accounts Rules).</p></li><li><p>Demonstrable experience leading a finance function within a professional services environment, ideally legal.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel proficiency.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with legal practice management and payroll systems (e.g., case management and payroll platforms).</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4xNzgzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="252" data-start="90"><strong data-start="90" data-end="114">Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic bio-tech scale- up in the search of a Financial Controller to join their team and help them in building the success of the finance function. </strong></p><p data-start="90" data-end="252"><strong data-end="114" data-start="90">Financial Controller</strong><br / data-end="117" data-start="114"> <strong data-start="117" data-end="130">Location:</strong> London (Hybrid - 2/3 days in office)<br data-end="168" data-start="165" /> <strong data-end="179" data-start="168">Salary:</strong> £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits<br / data-end="211" data-start="208"> <strong data-start="211" data-end="222">Sector:</strong> HealthTech / Scale-Up / SME</p><p data-start="254" data-end="544"><strong data-end="272" data-start="254">About the Role</strong><br / data-end="275" data-start="272"> Join a fast-growing Health Tech scale-up as a Financial Controller, leading finance operations and building scalable processes. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will manage financial reporting, compliance, and a small team, with exposure to international entities.</p><p data-end="572" data-start="546"><strong data-end="570" data-start="546">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="573" data-end="818"><li data-end="648" data-start="573"><p data-end="648" data-start="575">Lead month-end close, statutory accounts (FRS 102), and external audits</p></li><li data-end="723" data-start="649"><p data-end="723" data-start="651">Oversee AP, AR, credit control, and UK tax compliance (support US tax)</p></li><li data-end="765" data-start="724"><p data-end="765" data-start="726">Manage and develop two direct reports</p></li><li data-start="766" data-end="818"><p data-end="818" data-start="768">Drive process improvements and system automation</p></li></ul><p data-start="820" data-end="848"><strong data-start="820" data-end="846">Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul data-end="1179" data-start="849"><li data-start="849" data-end="923"><p data-end="923" data-start="851">ACA qualified with 1+ year's industry experience and practice training</p></li><li data-start="924" data-end="995"><p data-start="926" data-end="995">Strong accounting knowledge (FRS 102) and month-end close expertise</p></li><li data-end="1057" data-start="996"><p data-start="998" data-end="1057">Experience in AP, AR, credit control, and line management</p></li><li data-end="1124" data-start="1058"><p data-start="1060" data-end="1124">Proficient in Excel and cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero)</p></li><li data-start="1125" data-end="1179"><p data-start="1127" data-end="1179">Clear communicator with a process-focused approach</p></li></ul><p data-start="1181" data-end="1295"><strong data-start="1181" data-end="1207">Additional Information</strong><br data-start="1207" data-end="1210" /> Hybrid working with two days in the Central London office. Sponsorship not available for this role.</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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS45NTg0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Financial Services has partnered with a City of London based Reinsurance start-up firm to hire Financial Controller. The Financial Controller will be the first finance hire and will report directly to the two founders of the business. They will have broad remit including financial controller and reporting, treasury and liquidity management and group reporting. In time, the finance team will grow. </p><p> </p><p>The Candidate</p><p>The successful Financial Controller for this City of London based Reinsurance start up will be a qualified accountant with at least 6 years of experience. Strong understand of UK accounting standards is a must; exposure to US GAAP is desirable but essential. The successful candidate will ideally come from an insurance or reinsurance background but this is not essential. </p><p>The Firm</p><p>My client is a small but growing reinsurance firm with head quartered in London. </p><p> </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The successful Financial Controller will earn a salary of £80,000-£120000 (highly dependent on experience) plus a competitive bonus and benefits package. </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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjk0NzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Group Finance Manager</strong></p><p>A rapidly expanding international hospitality group is looking for an experienced <strong>Group Finance Manager</strong> to join its London-based head office. The business operates across multiple European markets and is listed on a major UK exchange, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong growth plans.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li><p>Prepare, review, and analyze weekly and monthly management reports</p></li><li><p>Draft financial commentary for senior leadership and banking partners</p></li><li><p>Support operational managers in understanding financial performance and forecasts</p></li><li><p>Co-ordinate and manage the annual budget process</p></li><li><p>Improve the format and content of management reports, including KPIs</p></li><li><p>Prepare financial information for operational performance reviews</p></li><li><p>Contribute to business plans and feasibility studies for new acquisitions</p></li><li><p>Monitor and control revenues and costs across the group</p></li><li><p>Lead or assist with ad-hoc finance projects</p></li><li><p>Enhance processes and policies to improve financial control</p></li><li><p>Manage group consolidation and financial statements under IFRS</p></li><li><p>Oversee month-end processes, journal postings, and reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Present monthly results to senior executives</p></li></ul><br><br>Skills & Experience<br><br><ul><li><p>Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>At least 5 years post-qualification experience</p></li><li><p>10+ years in Accounting & Finance roles</p></li><li><p>Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</p></li><li><p>Expertise in cashflow forecasting and management accounts</p></li><li><p>Experience with group consolidations and IFRS</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with financial systems (experience with Dynamics 365 is advantageous)</p></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4xOTA4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>We are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client who are looking for a full-time Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team offering hybrid working and study support! This would suit an individual who is towards the end of their accounting qualifications, looking for a step up and a challenge in a dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £52,000 (dependent on experience) + bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days working from home)</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>Study support offered!</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>To produce accurate monthly management accounts for contracts within the role-holder's remit and reporting results to Business Unit Managers, the Financial Controller and the Regional Manager.</li><li>Preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with Business Unit Managers providing support and advice for new projects/contracts when required.</li><li>Ensuring all contracts within the remit are compliant with company finance procedures and policies. Applicants must be willing to challenge processes they believe could be improved and are encouraged to take initiative to implement improvements.</li><li>Overseeing the performance of general finance duties e.g. invoicing, monitoring systems, and accounting/banking for cash collections.</li><li>Developing operational plans, e.g. new services, in tandem with the Business Unit Manager<strong>.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified/finalist (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).</li><li>Advanced Excel and google sheet skills.</li><li>PowerBI exposure desirable.</li><li>Analytical mind and able to demonstrate good attention to detail.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuODg4MzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are exclusively partnering with a leading Management Consultancy in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, qualified interim Financial Controller for 6-9 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, qualified Financial Controller for a 6 month contract and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four </li><li>Oversee the daily operations of AP, AR, and Payroll functions across multiple regions.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions and compliance with internal controls. Revenue Reporting & Forecasting</li><li>Oversee the preparation and analysis of revenue reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with client management alongside our business performance analyst to forecast revenue and identify variances. Balance Sheet Management</li><li>Oversee the team to maintain and reconcile the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and completeness. </li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes. Compliance & Controls</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</li><li>Support external auditors with timely and accurate information.</li><li>Ensure tax compliance across regions. Monthly reporting</li><li>Lead the preparation and delivery of the monthly financial reporting pack for the board, including variance analysis and key performance indicators.</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to gather financial data and ensure accuracy in reporting.</li><li>Oversee the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial statements.</li><li>Provide insightful commentary and recommendations based on financial results.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this interim Financial Controller role will be a qualified accountant CA, ACA or ACCA who has proven experience in financial controls. You will be confident leading a team of 4 and managing multiple P&Ls. </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>This is a prestigious global Management Consultancy, known for delivering high-quality strategic solutions across multiple industries. Based in Central London, the role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the office.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Financial Controller role will be paying circa £400-450 per day, dependant 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi42MzA0Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Head of Finance</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Central London<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> <strong>5 days in the office</strong></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong><br /> Our client is a high-end specialist fit-out company delivering bespoke projects across the hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors throughout the UK and internationally. Known for exceptional design and high-quality delivery, the business partners with globally recognised hospitality brands and major real estate investors.</p><p>With a dynamic and experienced leadership team, the company focuses on innovation, collaboration, and strategic project execution - always delivering to the highest standards, on time and within budget.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong><br /> We are seeking a commercially focused <strong>Head of Finance</strong> to take ownership of the company's financial strategy and operations. Reporting directly to the Board, this is a critical leadership role with oversight of all financial activities across the business and its subsidiaries.</p><p>This hands-on position requires an experienced finance professional from the construction or fit-out sector, capable of influencing decision-making and driving financial performance at a strategic level.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead all financial operations including management accounting, reporting, and controls</p></li><li><p>Cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and funding strategies</p></li><li><p>Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Prepare and manage annual budgets and long-term financial plans</p></li><li><p>Oversee HMRC compliance, including CIS, VAT, and corporation tax</p></li><li><p>Lead on year-end processes and statutory account preparation</p></li><li><p>Manage supplier/subcontractor payment terms and credit control</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain robust financial policies and procedures</p></li><li><p>Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to support project performance</p></li><li><p>Provide financial insight to support business growth and margin improvement</p></li><li><p>Lead on intercompany accounting and consolidation across group entities</p></li><li><p>Mentor and guide junior finance staff (if applicable)</p></li><li><p>Act as a financial business partner to the leadership team, offering strategic advice</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 7 years of senior-level finance experience, ideally within the construction or specialist fit-out industry</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of project costing, WIP, and contract accounting</p></li><li><p>Advanced skills in Xero and Excel</p></li><li><p>Proven track record of leading finance functions and supporting business strategy</p></li><li><p>Commercially astute, with strong analytical and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Detail-oriented, highly organised, and confident working in a fast-paced environment</p></li><li><p>Experience managing group entities and overseeing financial consolidations</p></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi45NDY1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Interim Finance Director based in London to work within a health care business for 6 months to do a full team, process and system review.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading the financial control and reporting function across all group entities.</li><li>Support strategic and operational decision-making at the highest level.</li><li>Group consolidations, statutory compliance, internal controls, and financial planning cycles, while also playing a hands-on role in cash management and team leadership.</li><li>Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation</li><li>Lead the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts for the group.</li><li>Take full ownership of delivering the monthly board pack, including variance analysis, commentary, and KPIs. </li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual statutory accounts under IFRS/UK GAAP, ensuring audit readiness.</li><li>Maintain group-wide accounting policies and ensure compliance across all entities.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, timelines, and clarity. Cashflow & Performance Reporting </li><li>Produce and update the weekly group cashflow forecast, including sensitivity scenarios and variance analysis.</li><li>Provide clear, actionable weekly performance updates to the Executive Team.</li><li>Partner with operational and commercial leads to manage cashflow risks and opportunities. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning</li><li>Lead the annual budget and reforecast processes.</li><li>Challenge and support budget holders to ensure alignment with business strategy.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations.</li><li>Manage and optimise ERP and reporting tools.</li><li>Maintain a clear finance calendar to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met across the team. </li></ul><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li>6 month role</li><li>2 days on site</li><li>£500-700pd </li><li>Immediate start</li><li>Must be qualified</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS42NTg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a impactful non-profit organisation in London to hire an immediate, qualified interim Finance Manager for a 6 month role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, qualified Finance Manager for a 6 month assignment. As part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Manage staff, and, in line with best practice, motivate and appraise, coach and support their development, enhancing team performance through compassionate leadership.</li><li>Lead and coordinate the preparation of forecasts and the 2026 Budget, producing income & expenditure statement, balance sheet and cash flow projection, with budget report for SLT and Board in November.</li><li>Ensure testing of budget scenarios to ensure the Budget aligns with the 2026 business plan and financial risks and opportunities are identified.</li><li>Oversee our outsourced accounting service to ensure records are accurate and processes are compliant with our financial policies.</li><li>Ensure monthly management accounts produced by the outsourced service are accurate, analyse and produce monthly and quarterly narrative reports.</li><li>Oversee credit control to ensure timely collection of payments and report regularly on collection to targets of aged debtors thresholds.</li><li>Undertake as requested any financial analysis that enables informed decisions at strategic and operational levels.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements including Charity and Company Law and HMRC regulations, sign-off returns for VAT, Corporation Tax and Payroll.</li><li>Manage the year end and annual audit, overseeing the process, liaising with our outsourced partner, liaising with the auditors and preparing audit information as requested. </li><li>Oversee and update appropriate financial procedures and controls.</li><li>Present financial information to non-finance stakeholders in the UK, and improve their understanding of financial matters and risks.</li><li>Ensure any new initiatives are planned and carried out in the most tax effective way, considering other organisational objectives and benefits.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this interim Finance Manager role will be a qualified accountant CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. You will have a background working within a non-profit organisation, have SORP accounting experience as well as strong budgeting and financial accounting experience. </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a forward thinking non-profit organisation are looking to recruit an immediate, Finance Manager for 6 months. You will be based in the office 2 days per week. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Manager role will be paying circa £325-375 per day, dependant 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi40OTQ3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role & Responsibility</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly reporting, budgeting, and re-forecasting with a commercial focus during the system migration.</li><li>Assist in Business Central implementation and redesign finance workflows to align with the new Rushlift GSE structure.</li><li>Develop Power BI dashboards for commercial and financial insights, including GSE financial performance and any other ad hoc reports.</li><li>Collaborate with the commercial team to analyse deals, optimise pricing, and support decision-making through financial modelling.</li><li>Contribute to cash flow monitoring, tax reporting, and audit preparation during the transition.</li><li>Identify cost-reduction opportunities in leasing operations and document optimised processes.</li><li>May need to assist the wider finance function with ad hoc tasks to support the business' requirements.</li><li>Fill in for Finance Manager during leave to ensure continuity of financial operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirement</strong></p><ul><li>Education Required: Part Qualified (Final Stages)/ Qualified ACCA/CIMA or ACA</li><li>Experience Required: >5 years</li><li>Travel Required: <20%</li><li>Strong experience in PowerBi including building reports from scratch and both front/back-end manipulation is essential.</li><li>Experience with Business Central is desirable.</li><li>Experience with leasing or equipment finance is desirable.</li><li>Thorough understanding of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and required to have knowledge on Pivot tables, Macros and formulas.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to multitask and priorities workload.</li><li>Required attention to details skills.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Functional Competency </strong></p><p><strong>Decision-making Scope (Range)</strong></p><p>Role Level: Manager</p><p>Direct Manager: Senior Manager</p><p>Direct Subordinate(s): 0</p><p>Number of Teams Under Direct Control: 0</p><p>Number of Subordinates: 0</p><p><strong>Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Internal Teams</li><li>Customers</li><li>Suppliers</li><li>Banks</li><li>Auditors</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Shared</strong></p><ul><li>All departments</li></ul><p><strong>External Shared</strong></p><ul><li>Customers</li><li>Suppliers</li><li>Auditors</li><li>Finance companies</li></ul><p><strong>External </strong><strong>Opposing</strong></p><ul><li>3rd party Legal Authorities</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNjY1NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £80,000 </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Robert Half</strong> are working with a <strong>Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space</strong>, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on partnering with operational stakeholders and adding value through finance. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of revenue-generating contracts, with responsibility for monitoring margins and driving profitability.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing your own portfolio of clients and providing financial leadership across account and contract activity.</li><li>Delivering monthly management accounts and performance reporting for your portfolio, including Principal Contracting-completing month-end processes, variance analysis, and detailed commentaries.</li><li>Developing a strong understanding of each client's commercial model to ensure accurate billing, cost allocation, and optimal resource utilisation.</li><li>Partnering with Operational Project Managers to support financial decision-making and performance tracking.</li><li>Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.</li><li>Managing costs, budgeting, and billing processes, identifying financial risks and operational opportunities.</li><li>Supporting corporate planning cycles, including budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a solid background in management accounting. This role carries significant month-end responsibilities, so recent hands-on experience and a willingness to be detail-oriented during the close process are essential.</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to business partner effectively with operational stakeholders.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with contract-based environments (e.g. Facilities Management, Waste Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Generous bonus scheme linked to the performance of your client portfolio.</li><li>Private health insurance.</li><li>A clear path for rapid career progression - with a UK finance team of over 200 and regular new client wins, opportunities to grow and step up are frequent.</li><li>Regular team events, including socials and off-sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of clients and play a key part in driving contract profitability-giving you direct impact on financial performance. You'll gain significant exposure to business partnering with operational teams across the organisation. The company has ambitious growth plans and regularly secures new contracts, which often create fresh opportunities within the finance function. With a strong track record of internal promotion, many of the company's senior finance leaders-including the Finance Director you'll report to-have progressed from similar roles.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTA0MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with one of the world's largest Media & Advertising groups to recruit a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> into their London-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>qualified Audit Manager</strong> (from any size practice) or a <strong>recent ex-auditor now in industry</strong> within a financial reporting role, to step into a high-visibility role with real influence over how financial results are reviewed and interpreted across a multinational group.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates across 100+ markets and supports a portfolio of iconic agency brands-offering genuine <strong>international exposure</strong> and regular engagement with senior stakeholders across the global organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into a senior finance leader, you'll play a critical role in reviewing group results, advising finance teams across the business, and ensuring accuracy and alignment with group standards. Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading and developing a direct report, including performance management and coaching.</li><li>Taking ownership of consolidated monthly results, forecasts, and year-end submissions.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet submissions from international business units.</li><li>Providing guidance on complex accounting issues and internal policies.</li><li>Preparing insightful analysis and commentary for senior leadership.</li><li>Ensuring group submissions meet internal governance standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).</strong></li><li><strong>Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience</strong> (likely qualified in 2022 or earlier).</li><li>Currently an <strong>Audit Manager</strong> or a recently qualified auditor now in a group finance or technical role.</li><li>Strong technical foundation and experience working with <strong>complex or multinational organisations</strong>.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £70,000-£72,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Access to a vibrant, modern office environment with a strong social culture and regular networking events.</li><li>Excellent development opportunities within a global group structure.</li><li>Exposure to senior leaders and high-impact work across multiple regions.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is more than just a <strong>BAU accounting role</strong>. You'll act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, helping shape how financial performance is understood and acted on across a global media group. The work is fast-paced, varied, and high-impact-with genuine visibility across the international business.</p><p>If you're an experienced auditor or technically strong finance professional looking to make the jump into a high-profile, global role-this is a rare opportunity to do so without needing prior industry 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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjg4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Finance Manager - Slough</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the retained search partner for a new Commercial finance manager to support sales, promotional and manufacturing activities for this fast growing manufacturing group.</p><p><br /><strong>About the Company:</strong></p><p>We are a dynamic and growing food manufacturing group with a strong presence in both the retail and catering sectors. Operating across three distinct entities, our portfolio of branded and private label products is trusted by leading supermarket chains, wholesalers, and national foodservice providers. We pride ourselves on a positive and colabrative culture, and are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in food production.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>The Commercial Finance Manager will act as a key business partner to commercial and operational teams, providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making, profitability analysis, and business growth. This role will take a lead in financial planning, forecasting, customer and product profitability analysis, and performance tracking across all three entities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Business Partnering & Commercial Support</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams.</li><li>Analyse and challenge commercial plans, pricing models, promotions, and customer profitability.</li><li>Support contract negotiations with key retail and foodservice customers.</li><li>Provide margin analysis by channel, customer, and product line.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly rolling forecasts.</li><li>Develop financial models to support new product development and investment cases.</li><li>Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights to drive performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Decision Support</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data.</li><li>Support monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Entity Financial Consolidation</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee consolidation of commercial data across all three business units.</li><li>Ensure consistency and alignment of financial reporting structures and systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Work</strong></p><ul><li>Lead or support strategic initiatives such as channel development, M&A analysis, or ERP implementation.</li><li>Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditure proposals.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or FP&A role within FMCG or food manufacturing.</li><li>Strong understanding of retail and/or foodservice commercial models.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) desirable.</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure preferred.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly proactive.</li><li>Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.</li><li>Confident and collaborative team player.</li><li>Resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing competing priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive salary of between £65 - 85k P/A.</li><li>Bonus of up to 10%</li><li>9% non contributory pension</li><li>Health and life pack</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Hybrid working options</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuOTQzMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Financial Services are recruiting a Finance Manager to join a west end based real estate investment firm. The Fiance Manager will have a very broad role covering both the fund and corporate side of finance. They will report directly to the Finance Director with along with 2 more junior team members. </p><p>The Candidate</p><p>The successful Finance Manager for this small real estate investment firm, based in the west end, will be ACA qualified for a top 10 accountancy firm. The Finance Manager will be have no more than 2 years of post qualified experience. Real estate experience is desirable but not essential. Above all, the Finance Manager will enjoy being in a fast paced and very hands on role with a keen ability to learn. </p><p> </p><p>The Firm</p><p>My client is a small but growing real estate investment manager. Founded over a decade ago, they are based in the west end and now have almost 30 employees in the London office. </p><p>Salary & Benefits</p><p>The Finance Manager for this west end based real estate investment firm will receive a salary of £65,000 to £70,000 (highly dependent on experience) plus competitive bonus and benefits package. </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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjAyNjQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
