<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are supporting our client to recruit an interim financial modeller/manager to support the finance team during a transition period as the current Finance Manager moves into a new internal role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The role will work closely with a new hire providing oversight and support whilst they develops into a broader Finance Manager position.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The team is relatively lean and the contractor will play a key role in maintaining operational stability while also improving core financial models.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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;">Duration: ASAP - July (approx. 4 months)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 remote</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Day Rate: £350- 450pd (via Umbrella.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Location: North Bristol</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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;">Work closely with the new hire, allowing them to own the operational delivery while providing review and guidance support</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support key finance processes, particularly month-end close (approx. 30% of the role)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Review outputs and ensure quality before final sign-off</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Rebuild and improve 1-2 key financial models</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Focus on creating robust, transparent Excel models that the existing team can maintain upon completion.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improve the existing cash flow forecasting model</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure it integrates P&L, balance sheet and actuals</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Address complexities around intercompany transactions and reporting</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Ideal 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;">Strong Excel modelling capability</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience building robust financial models for operational teams</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfortable working within smaller finance teams</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Able to provide oversight and mentoring to developing team members</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjkzMTQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation within the <strong>education and not-for-profit sector</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Head of FP&A</strong> to step into a critical leadership role at short notice.</p><p>This is a high-impact assignment requiring an individual who can quickly assess, stabilise and enhance financial planning and reporting processes, while providing clear insight to senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS</strong></p><p><strong>South West (On-Site)</strong><br /> <strong>£400 - £500 per day (inside IR35)</strong><br /> <strong>Immediate Start |3-6 Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of the organisation's FP&A function during a key period of planning and financial oversight.</p><p>This is an <strong>on-site role</strong>, requiring a strong physical presence to engage with stakeholders, support the finance team and drive improvements at pace.</p><p>You will be expected to operate with minimal handover, quickly building credibility and delivering value from day one.</p><p><strong>Key Priorities (First 3-6 Months)</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and deliver the <strong>budgeting and forecasting cycle</strong></li><li>Review and strengthen <strong>financial models and forecasting accuracy</strong></li><li>Improve <strong>management reporting, KPIs and insight for senior leadership</strong></li><li>Provide <strong>scenario analysis and decision support</strong> during a period of change</li><li>Support and guide a <strong>small FP&A team</strong></li><li>Identify quick wins in <strong>process improvement, automation and data quality</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own rolling forecasts, variance analysis and financial performance reporting</li><li>Deliver clear, concise insight to senior stakeholders and non-finance audiences</li><li>Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and control</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, investment appraisals and business cases</li><li>Enhance use of financial systems and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, planning systems)</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven track record in <strong>interim FP&A or senior finance roles</strong></li><li>Strong experience delivering <strong>budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling under time pressure</strong></li><li>Comfortable operating in <strong>ambiguous or evolving environments</strong></li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence quickly</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong experience with BI / planning tools</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations</li><li>Experience stepping into roles at short notice and delivering rapid impact</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Available to start <strong>immediately or within 1 week</strong></li><li>Able to commit to a <strong>6-month assignment</strong></li><li>Willing to work <strong>on-site in the South West</strong></li></ul><p> I look forward to reviewing your application, this is a organisation with a strong culture and ambitious vision, a great place to work, well respected across the south-west. <br /><br /></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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjU2ODkwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager</strong></p><p>Newport, South Wales - Hybrid working <br />PE-backed - Manufacturing </p><p><strong>The Opportunity:<br /></strong><br />A fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturing business is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join at short notice. This is a high-impact interim role within an SME environment, offering the opportunity to enhance financial planning, strengthen commercial insight, and support key business decisions during a period of growth.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a pivotal role in driving performance, improving reporting capability, and partnering with senior stakeholders across Commercial and Operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Business Partnering & Commercial Insight:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to support performance delivery</li><li>Deliver robust financial modelling and analysis to inform decision-making</li><li>Provide clear, actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency</li><li>Evaluate business cases, including capex appraisals and post-investment reviews</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting, analysis, and performance metrics</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Performance Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Own weekly and monthly reporting of sales, margin, and KPIs</li><li>Deliver insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast, and prior year</li><li>Provide visibility on key production and operational drivers</li><li>Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate reporting</li><li>Own and develop Power BI reporting to enhance business insight</li></ul><p><strong>Planning & Forecasting:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead monthly reforecasting cycles, highlighting risks and opportunities</li><li>Support group financial planning, including 3-year modelling</li><li>Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting process</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement & Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the CFO to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements</li><li>Support the wider finance function and cross-functional initiatives</li><li>Contribute to best practice across financial processes</li><li>Provide cover for the Financial Controller when required</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong commercial focus</li><li>Proven FP&A or Commercial Finance experience, ideally in an SME or fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (Power BI highly desirable)</li><li>Data-driven, proactive, and comfortable in a PE-backed setting</li><li>Able to hit the ground running in an interim capacity</li></ul><p> </p> <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> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNjEwNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> are working with a private equity-backed manufacturing group in Stroud to recruit an <strong>Interim Financial Accounting Support</strong> professional for a key 2-3month assignment. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting audit delivery, group consolidations, and reporting deadlines during a period of change and integration.</p><p><strong>Interim Group Financial Accountant (2-Month Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Stroud - 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Day Rate:</strong> Competitive<br /> <strong>Start:</strong> Immediate</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, delivery-focused role</strong> supporting the Group Finance function during a key reporting and audit cycle. You will play a central role in ensuring deadlines are met and processes run smoothly across multiple entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Supporting and coordinating the <strong>year-end audit process</strong></li><li>Acting as a key liaison with external auditors) on <strong>group consolidated accounts</strong></li><li>Assisting with delivery of accounts aligned to a <strong>banking deadline (mid-May)</strong></li><li>Performing <strong>month-end group consolidations</strong></li><li>Producing and maintaining <strong>weekly cashflow forecasts</strong></li><li>Supporting the preparation of <strong>subsidiary statutory accounts</strong></li><li>Assisting with <strong>board packs and group reporting</strong></li><li>Proactively <strong>coordinating and chasing stakeholders</strong> across the business</li></ul><p><strong>About the Business</strong></p><p>Our client is a <strong>private equity-backed manufacturing group (~£150m turnover)</strong> operating within an engineering-led environment.</p><p>Following recent investment, the business is undergoing <strong>group consolidation and structural alignment</strong>, bringing multiple entities together into a more integrated model. This has created a <strong>fast-paced and evolving finance function</strong>, with a strong focus on audit, reporting, and delivery against tight deadlines.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a candidate who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> and operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong experience in <strong>group finance, consolidations, and audit coordination</strong></li><li>A hands-on approach with the ability to <strong>deliver under tight timelines</strong></li><li>Experience working in <strong>multi-entity or PE-backed environments</strong></li><li>Confidence liaising with <strong>external auditors and senior stakeholders</strong></li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to <strong>drive processes and chase deliverables</strong></li><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>No team management responsibility</li><li>Exposure to a <strong>manufacturing / engineering environment</strong></li><li>High-impact role with immediate visibility across the Group Finance function</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjIxOTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
