<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="109" data-end="303"><strong data-end="144" data-start="109">Assistant Management Accountant</strong><br data-end="147" data-start="144" /> <strong data-end="160" data-start="147">Location:</strong> Royston, Hertfordshire<br / data-start="183" data-end="186"> <strong data-end="197" data-start="186">Salary:</strong> £35,000<br / data-start="205" data-end="208"> <strong data-start="208" data-end="228">Working Pattern:</strong> Fully Office Based (5 Days per Week)<br / data-start="265" data-end="268"> <strong data-start="268" data-end="285">Reporting To:</strong> Head of Finance</p><p data-start="305" data-end="620">Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business in Royston for an <strong data-end="195" data-start="160">Assistant Management Accountant</strong>. This hands-on role supports the Head of Finance and offers exposure to management accounts, multi-currency reporting, and day-to-day finance operations. You will also have regular interaction with the Managing Director and the US parent company, with opportunities for career progression.</p><h3 data-section-id="ixx92j" data-start="627" data-end="639">The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As <strong>Assistant Management Accountant based in Royston</strong>, you will support the Head of Finance in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The role is varied and requires someone comfortable working across transactional finance, reporting, reconciliations, and financial administration.</p><p>You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and ensuring financial processes run efficiently.</p><h3 data-start="811" data-end="835" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Assist with <strong data-start="850" data-end="881">monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Process <strong data-start="894" data-end="937">receipts, payments, and reconciliations</strong></li><li>Manage <strong data-start="949" data-end="981">sales and purchase invoicing</strong></li><li>Support <strong data-end="1012" data-start="994">credit control</strong> and chase outstanding debt</li><li>Assist with <strong data-start="1056" data-end="1080">cash flow monitoring</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong data-end="1108" data-start="1093">audit files</strong> and support the annual audit</li><li>Produce <strong data-start="1150" data-end="1169">royalty reports</strong></li><li>Support <strong data-end="1222" data-start="1182">Amazon reporting and reconciliations</strong></li><li>Perform <strong data-end="1269" data-start="1235">multi-currency reconciliations</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong data-start="1286" data-end="1316">VAT returns (UK & Ireland)</strong></li><li>Provide <strong data-start="1329" data-end="1357">ad hoc financial support</strong> to the Head of Finance</li></ul><h3 data-start="1389" data-end="1409" data-section-id="h4ahwd">Key Requirements</h3><p>Experience in an <strong data-start="1429" data-end="1488">Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role</strong><br />Experience supporting <strong data-start="1515" data-end="1550">management accounts preparation</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;" data-end="1585" data-start="1555">Strong working knowledge of:</p><p>Receipts and payments<br />Sales and purchase invoicing<br />Credit control<br />Experience preparing audit documentation<br />Exposure to multi-currency reconciliations<br />Experience assisting with VAT returns<br />Strong IT and financial systems skills<br />Experience with Pegasus Opera is an advantage, not essential<br />Experience with royalty reporting or Amazon reporting is beneficial<br />Invoice discounting experience desirable but not essential</p><ul><li>Must be <strong>highly organised</strong> with strong <strong>attention to detail</strong>.</li><li>Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced finance environment.</li><li>Must live within <strong>15 miles of Royston</strong> and hold a <strong>valid driving licence</strong>.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="la9i1k" data-end="2110" data-start="2089"> </h3><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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjMyNTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Large Service Organisation with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for managing the accounting function for key areas of technical accounting, JV work and VAT accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Timely and accurate reporting of Corp Tax, partial exemption VAT, employment tax and CIS requirements.</li><li>Management of robust internal controls looking to improve and develop when the opportunity arises</li><li>Provision of financial information to key stakeholders</li><li>Reporting of assets and liabilities</li><li>Management of the balance sheet reconciliation process</li><li>Month end reporting</li><li>Team management and development.</li></ul><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant who has managed teams and who has a strong, VAT, controls and core accounting background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally across teams and stakeholders both within finance and non-finance.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a key employer in the Bedford area and has a wide reach outside of Bedford and the Bedfordshire region providing an unparalleled service to its clients.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager in Bedford is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of £45-55k + Excellent benefits.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ3MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Lead month-end close across two IFRS entities, delivering accurate reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Manage AP, AR, and expenses, overseeing a Finance Associate</li><li>Support audit, compliance, and tax requirements (VAT/CIT)</li><li>Implement financial controls and scalable processes</li><li>Build financial models and cashflow forecasts at project and group level</li><li>Provide margin, cost, and ROI insight to project leads</li><li>Deliver board packs and performance dashboards with clear recommendations</li><li>System - Accounts IQ </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be qualified and experience within an SME previously.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast paced Entertainment Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager will be paying circa £350-£375 per day via an umbrella company, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjUzNTYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>We're partnering with a infastructure advisory who are looking for an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join their team in Holborn, London. They are hiring due to business growth and are looking for a candidate that can meet their expectatioon technically and culturally.</p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will have the following experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Cash Collection and Credit Management <ul><li>Ensure cash collection targets are met consistently</li><li>Monitor and action mailboxes promptly</li><li>Implement systems for monitoring customer credit accounts and promptly identify potential risks</li></ul></li><li>Billing and Process Management <ul><li>Work collaboratively with stakeholders to review and enhance processes that impact customer billing</li><li>Ensure billing accuracy and efficiency </li></ul></li><li>Customer Relationship Management <ul><li>Collaborate teams to understand customer needs and negotiate appropriate credit terms</li><li>Build strong relationships with customers to facilitate open communication and address credit-related concerns proactively</li></ul></li><li>Team and Organisational Support </li></ul><p><strong>Package and benefits:</strong></p><p>Position: Senior Credit Controller</p><p>Salary: £DOE + discretionary quarterly bonuses </p><br><p>Location: Holborn, London</p><br><p>Working structure: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH - 9am - 5:30pm</p><br><p>25 days annual leave + BH's</p><br><p>Up to 6% pension contribution</p><br><p>Electric vehicle scheme</p><br><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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNDAyNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Finance Manager you will look after all core fiancé operations including compliance, statutory accounts and assisting with commercial rerporting and decision making. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><p>* Financial Reporting and statutory accounts under IFRS</p><p>* Monthly and Quarterly reporting</p><p>* Asset Management</p><p>* Treasury Management and FX</p><p>* Annual budgeting and forecasting</p><p>* Sales analysis and performance reporting</p><p>* P+L reporting and analysis</p><p>* Team Management</p><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial and group reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas in order to become a more rounded individual on the route to FD</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Senior Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £90K + Bonus + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTk0ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Data Lead - Supply Chain/Inventory Transformation (CrunchTime Focus)</strong></p><p>Robert Half are supporting a global S&P 500 consulting firm to build out a specialist bench of contractors to support delivery across large-scale transformation programmes focused on supply chain, inventory management and operational platforms. The engagement sits within complex enterprise environments, with a particular focus on data migration into <strong>CrunchTime</strong> as part of a UK rollout following successful adoption in the US. Given the nature of the programme, we are particularly keen to engage individuals with experience across <strong>hospitality, retail or complex inventory environments</strong>, with strong ownership of <strong>data migration and data workstreams</strong>. We are looking for experienced delivery-focused profiles who can lead end-to-end data activities across transformation initiatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Day Rate</strong>: Likely to be Outside IR35 via LTD company</li><li><strong>Contract</strong>: 12-18 months initial contract</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: London hybrid working with 2-3 days on site required.</li><li><strong>Start</strong>: After interview process and onboarding c. 1st-2nd week in April</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own delivery of the <strong>data workstream</strong> for a large-scale supply chain transformation</li><li>Lead <strong>end-to-end data migration</strong> from legacy inventory systems into CrunchTime</li><li>Oversee <strong>data profiling, cleansing, transformation, validation and reconciliation</strong></li><li>Support <strong>mock migrations, cutover planning and go-live readiness</strong></li><li>Work closely with integration teams to ensure <strong>data flows across systems</strong> are accurate</li><li>Coordinate and manage <strong>onshore and offshore data analysts</strong></li><li>Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into data deliverables</li><li>Establish <strong>data governance, controls and documentation</strong> across the programme</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience within hospitality, retail or inventory-driven environments as a Data Lead / Data Migration Lead on large transformation programmes</strong></li><li>Strong hands-on delivery across <strong>data migration, cutover and reconciliation</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>CrunchTime</strong> or similar supply chain / inventory platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>data integration concepts</strong> (APIs, batch, interfaces)</li><li>Experience managing <strong>analysts and offshore teams</strong></li><li>Ability to operate across <strong>business, data and technology stakeholders</strong></li><li>Experience working within <strong>large-scale, complex programme environments</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Interview Process: </strong>Initial interview with the consulting firm & follow-up discussions aligned to the programme</p><p> </p><p><strong>Compliance Checks: If successful, the final stage of the process will require two recent professional references, financial background checks and criminal record checks.</strong></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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS42OTM0OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a global Tech firm in West London firm who are looking to hire an immediate, qualified interim Finance Manager for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Finance Manager for 3 a month role. This will be a hands on Finance Manager role and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Manage, coach and develop an accountant to drive a high-performing culture.</li><li>Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Financial Reporting & Control</li><li>Drive the preparation and first-level review of month-end, half year and year end close reporting across multiple entities, providing insightful variance commentary and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of internal and external submissions, including annual financial statements and other statutory filing obligations.</li><li>Demonstrate day-to-day operational knowledge of IFRS, applying technical standards in routine accounting transactions to ensure compliance and high-quality financial reporting.</li><li>Hands on responsibility for day‑to‑day general ledger operations, including preparing and posting journals, performing account reconciliations and investigating variances.</li><li>Hands on entity level budgeting and forecasting process with robust, insightful commentary that clearly articulates key drivers, trends, and risks. </li><li>Support accounts payable queries and drive general ledger accuracy including journal processing, reconciliations and month-end close activities.</li><li>Act as primary lead for external audits, efficiently managing timelines, requests and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Hands-on ownership of timely and efficient reporting across multiple entities and currencies, including the intercompany recharge process, FX movements, and key reconciliations Business Partnering</li><li>Collaborate with regional and local leaders to provide financial insights that drive cost discipline, working capital improvements and resource allocation.</li><li>Forecast and manage liquidity across multiple entities and currencies.</li><li>Support group-level cash repatriation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and tax requirements. Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement </li><li>Prepare accurate VAT returns, monthly filing and supporting reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare monthly corporate income tax provision and quarterly advance payments computation.</li><li>Support the global tax team with the annual tax filing process with exposure to transfer pricing requirements and supporting data.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager role will be a qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CA who has excellent technical acumen. Strong inter-company and multi-currency reporting skill set as well as hands on monthly 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 Technology firm who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim qualified Finance Manager for a 3 month role. This role is hybrid and based in West London.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Manager role will be paying circa £375-400 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi40OTI5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a Workday Integration Lead on a 6 month contract basis. Remote working - UK based </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Workday Integration Lead will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of Workday integrations, including both inbound and outbound interfaces.</li><li>Utilise Workday Studio, Workday Web Services (WWS), EIB, and Cloud Connect (CCW, PECI) for integration tasks.</li><li>Apply coding skills such as XSLT, XML, Java, SQL, and other integration technologies to build scalable and efficient custom integrations.</li><li>Ensure accurate and seamless data flow between Workday and other enterprise systems.</li><li>Identify and resolve data discrepancies, redundancies, and inefficiencies within integration processes.</li><li>Troubleshoot integration issues, including data mapping, transformation, and validation.</li><li>Collaborate with business users, IT teams, and external vendors to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical solutions.</li><li>Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams to support integration objectives.</li><li>Influence and guide stakeholders through the integration lifecycle, recommending improvements and managing risks.</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Workday Integration Lead will have proficiency in Workday integration development, including expertise with Workday Studio, EIB, and Workday Web Services.</li><li>Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities, with skill in troubleshooting and resolving complex integration issues.</li><li>Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage multidisciplinary teams and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and ability to adapt to changing business requirements.</li><li>Solid project management and organisational skills; Workday certification or experience with Agile methodologies is considered an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading manufacturing organisation with offices in London</li><li>Remote working - UK based</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjkxODcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Manage VAT activities for UK and EMEA companies</li><li>Ensure that VAT returns are prepared, reviewed, approved, and filed in respect of deadlines in each jurisdiction.</li><li>Prepare and submit EC sales or Intrastat reporting as applicable.</li><li>Act a subject-matter expert on all related VAT question and provide advice as applicable, anticipate the impact of operational changes and ensure system set-up updates as required</li><li>Manage the relationship with the transfer price advisor</li><li>Record monthly income tax entries, and perform reconciliation of US GAAP to local accounting basis tax expense</li><li>Includes entries for and reconciliation of deferred taxes</li><li>Perform return to provision analysis, and related journal entry if applicable</li><li>Prepare periodic reporting to the Office of National Statistics (turnover, inwards/outwards investment, inventory, FTEs)</li><li>Maintain the secondary ledger up to date and reconcile primary and secondary ledgers (US GAAP vs UK GAAP)</li><li>Act as primary UK contact for all corporate tax related matters or questions and work closely with the corporate team (tax returns, RTP entries, questions from HMRC, transfer price review)</li><li>Assist for the yearly R&D Credit application</li><li>Assist for monthly close activities</li><li>Prepare entries related to VAT, income taxes and reconcile related accounts</li><li>Prepare monthly flux analysis for VAT, and income taxes</li><li>Primary point of contact for annual audits (Group as well as regional)</li><li>Ensure SOX controls are executed and operating as designed</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accountant will have strong experience dealing with UK tax and UK VAT. You will either be part qualified, qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or be qualified by experience. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a reputable retail business based in London. The role is remote. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Accountant role will be paying circa £250 - £325 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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC43NjcxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Ping Identity IAM Architect (Principal Level) - Financial Services</strong></p><p>Robert Half (an S&P 500 company) is supporting a global consulting firm as they engage an interim associate to support their end client on a high-profile Identity & Access Management programme within Financial Services. This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a centralised Identity Provider (IDP) capability across multiple externally facing applications, with a focus on Ping Identity technologies and modern authentication protocols.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Day Rate: £600-6650 per day + 12.07%</strong> additional holiday pay (via PAYE model - gross basic rate with additional pay, no umbrella fees and employer's NI & tax already deducted at source so no further deductions)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid(occasional London presence if required)</li><li><strong>Duration</strong>: Initial 6 months (April-September) with strong likelihood of extension</li><li>April-June: c.2 days per week (design & advisory) then July-September: c.3 days per week (hands-on delivery)</li></ul><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong></p><ul><li>Provide architectural leadership across multiple IAM initiatives within Markets and Workspace programmes</li><li>Define and shape a centralised IDP strategy leveraging Ping Identity stack</li><li>Lead design discussions across OIDC/OAuth2-based authentication services</li><li>Support design and rollout of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) capabilities including POC and user impact considerations</li><li>Contribute to upgrade strategy from PingAM 7.x to 8.x (EOL driven)</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to align solutions with existing AWS-hosted architecture and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Provide hands-on support during implementation phase within development environments</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience as a Principal / Lead IAM Architect within complex enterprise environments</li><li>Deep expertise across Ping Identity suite (PingAM, PingDS, ideally PingFederate)</li><li>Proven delivery of OIDC / OAuth2 authentication frameworks at scale</li><li>Experience designing and implementing MFA solutions across customer-facing platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of IAM architecture within AWS environments</li><li>Experience working in Financial Services or regulated environments</li><li>Ability to operate both at strategic design level and hands-on technical delivery</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Pre-Engagement Checks: </strong>Able to provide 2 recent professional references & Willing to undergo financial and criminal background checks</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zOTE4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients.</p><p>Following a period of significant international growth, the business is investing heavily in strengthening its finance capability and is now seeking a Financial Controller to play a critical role in shaping a scalable, best-in-class finance function.</p><p>This is a high-impact, process-improvement led role, ideal for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys improving systems, implementing controls, and building efficient processes in a fast-paced scale-up environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll play a central role in improving and strengthening financial operations as the company continues to scale globally.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the monthly group consolidation process across a growing international structure, ensuring accurate reporting in line with UK GAAP / FRS 101.<br /> * Improving and evolving the month-end close process, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and stronger financial controls.<br /> * Reviewing and strengthening financial controls and documentation, ensuring appropriate governance as the business scales.<br /> * Ensuring accurate revenue recognition processes, including deferrals, accruals, and reconciliations across both SaaS subscription and transaction-based revenue streams.<br /> * Supporting the development of management reporting and departmental insights, ensuring consistency between budget, forecasts, and actuals.<br /> * Leading improvements across AP and AR processes, ensuring effective controls, timely invoicing and collections, and accurate posting of transactions.<br /> * Reviewing complex or evolving commercial arrangements such as invoice factoring, rebates, early payment discounts, and sales commission structures, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.<br /> * Designing and implementing new processes for areas such as sales commission reporting and performance tracking.<br /> * Working closely with internal teams to review new commercial contracts and business initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting and financial treatment.<br /> * Overseeing the preparation of group and local entity statutory accounts and audits, ensuring timely completion and evaluating external providers where necessary.<br /> * Ensuring compliance with global reporting, audit, and tax requirements across a growing international entity structure.<br /> * Supporting the development of cash flow forecasting, including weekly and 13-week cash forecasts.<br /> * Partnering with the Data team to improve financial data visualisation, reporting dashboards, and KPI tracking.<br /> * Identifying further opportunities to automate reporting and streamline finance processes as the business continues to scale.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).<br /> * 5+ years' post-qualification experience, with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.<br /> * Experience operating within a high-growth, international business, ideally within SaaS, FinTech, or technology environments.<br /> * Demonstrable experience improving finance processes, implementing controls, and driving operational improvements.<br /> * Strong experience across financial reporting, audit, tax compliance, and management accounting.<br /> * Comfortable reviewing and accounting for complex commercial arrangements and evolving business models.<br /> * Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced scale-up environment.<br /> * Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.<br /> </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * A high-growth FinTech / SaaS environment with a global customer base and international operations.<br /> * The opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.<br /> * The chance to build scalable processes and controls that will support the company's next phase of growth.<br /> * A collaborative, ambitious culture where initiative, innovation, and ownership are genuinely encouraged.<br /> * Clear opportunities for career progression within a scaling international organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling technology business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.</p><p>You'll play a central role in strengthening the finance function, improving financial processes, and building the controls and infrastructure needed to support international scale. From reviewing complex commercial arrangements to optimising month-end processes and driving automation, your work will have a direct impact on how the business operates and grows.</p><p>If you're a technically strong, improvement-focused finance professional who enjoys solving problems, building structure, and leading change in a scale-up environment, this role offers a fantastic platform to make a meaningful impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODExMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing Business based in Berkhamstead</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Management Accountant you will work with the Head of Finance and play a key role in delivering pertinent and timely management information to the various stakeholders, as well as providing daily operational support within the Finance department. The team is new and developing therefore alongside your accounting responsibilities, you will be responsible for supporting and managing the finance team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Directly manage, nurture, and develop the UK finance team, promoting skills growth and teamwork.</li><li>Balance sheet ownership, including cashbook, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.</li><li>Processing and payments of Staff Expenses and Credit Card transactions</li><li>Monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Preparation and review of supplier payment runs for approval.</li><li>Management Accounting, both existing and developing new reports as the business grows</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting and, cash flow forecasting</li><li>Prepare VAT returns</li><li>Supporting and mentoring other members of the team, particularly in AR and AP</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally with experience within another Manufacturing organisation with strong team management and with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is an excellent development opportunity within a fast growing manufacturing organisation with consistent year on year growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is working 5 days in the office in Berkhamstead with some flexibility from time to time and offering a salary of £45-60K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzY4MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Interim AWS Security Architect - Financial Services</strong></p><p>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in engaging an experienced <strong>AWS Security Architect</strong> as an interim associate to support a large-scale cloud security programme for a major financial services organisation. This role will focus on <strong>deep AWS application and infrastructure security</strong>, working closely with engineering teams and AWS as a strategic partner to design and secure cloud-native platforms.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start</strong>: c. 2-3 week onboarding lead time</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Primarily remote, with flexibility for occasional days in the City of London</li><li><strong>Contract Duration</strong>: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension)</li><li><strong>Day Rate</strong>: £<strong>600 p/day PAYE + 12.07%</strong> via PAYE (Employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience Needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience as an <strong>AWS Security Architect</strong> within financial services (ideally banking)</li><li>Proven track record designing and securing <strong>AWS-native applications</strong> (not just governance or oversight)</li><li>Deep expertise in <strong>container security</strong>, particularly EKS and service mesh environments</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>AWS network security</strong>, including VPC design, segmentation, firewalling, and Direct Connect</li><li>Experience working directly with <strong>AWS as a supplier</strong>, providing independent security assurance and challenge</li><li>Ability to operate at both <strong>low-level design (LLD)</strong> and enterprise architecture levels</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within <strong>low-latency or trading environments</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>AWS Outposts</strong> design and security</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>DevSecOps and IaC security controls</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information: Candidates will be subject to full financial and criminal background checks</strong></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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS40MTc3OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Publishing Company in London to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for 4-6 weeks.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate temporary, Accounts Payable Clerk to assist them for 4-6 weeks. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li data-start="543" data-end="622" data-section-id="19kv1jm"><p data-end="622" data-start="545">Process and verify supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</p></li><li data-start="623" data-end="710" data-section-id="1776q3y"><p data-end="710" data-start="625">Manage the accounts payable inbox, responding to supplier and internal queries.</p></li><li data-start="711" data-section-id="1jxjxnn" data-end="806"><p data-end="806" data-start="713">Prepare and run bi-weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.</p></li><li data-start="807" data-end="875" data-section-id="1clp0nn"><p data-end="875" data-start="809">Set up supplier payments in the finance system for approval.</p></li><li data-start="876" data-section-id="1838zqq" data-end="944"><p data-start="878" data-end="944">Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.</p></li><li data-section-id="snxs16" data-end="1028" data-start="945"><p data-end="1028" data-start="947">Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for all transactions.</p></li><li data-end="1121" data-section-id="1okl61c" data-start="1029"><p data-end="1121" data-start="1031">Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice or payment issues.</p></li><li data-start="1122" data-section-id="jvzo0u" data-end="1195"><p data-end="1195" data-start="1124">Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.</p></li><li data-end="1279" data-section-id="sz900g" data-start="1196"><p data-end="1279" data-start="1198">Assist with month-end closing tasks, including reporting and reconciliations</p></li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful temporary Accounts Payable Clerk will either be a Finance graduate looking to gain entry level finance experience or have over 2 years experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Publishing Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £15-£18p/h, 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjI1ODkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Group Reporting Manager to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><p> </p><ul><li data-section-id="1bjrm2u" data-end="93" data-start="0">Own monthly/annual group reporting and consolidation </li><li data-section-id="at404q" data-end="196" data-start="94">Prepare and review consolidated results </li><li data-start="197" data-end="234" data-section-id="1hbji7k">Produce monthly board pack slides</li><li data-section-id="16vp5hn" data-end="301" data-start="235">Lead group audits and support regional teams with local audits</li><li data-end="367" data-start="302" data-section-id="1b6djeq">Manage lender/debt reporting (covenants, compliance, queries)</li><li data-end="398" data-start="368" data-section-id="1x1qvul">Act as technical IFRS lead</li><li data-section-id="1ox8nim" data-end="464" data-start="399">Support M&A</li><li data-section-id="1xw4ktz" data-start="465" data-end="526">Oversee company secretarial matters and statutory filings</li><li data-end="597" data-start="527" data-section-id="1upiky8">Coordinate with external advisors (legal, tax, corporate services)</li><li data-start="598" data-end="661" data-section-id="15y2tmc">Ensure robust, audit-ready reporting processes and controls</li><li data-section-id="v6sekc" data-end="724" data-start="662">Drive improvements in reporting tools, models, and systems</li><li data-section-id="1ocrjw" data-end="777" data-start="725">Support regional finance teams on ad hoc matters</li><li data-section-id="xspruf" data-end="854" data-start="778" data-is-last-node="">Review Assistant Accountant's work</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Group Reporting Manager will qualified and have an audit background. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Group Reporting Manager role will be paying circa £400-£450 per day via an umbrella company, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjkyMTk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an European Finance Manager to work for a Real Estate business in London on a 6 month contract.</p><p>Supporting the CFO with the day to day running of the European entities and supporting on projects.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the day-to-day contact for the business, as well as the European team (based in London or locally)</li><li><p>Key relationship with local third-party service providers, supervising local accountants and finance administrator/purchase ledger assistants, to:</p></li><li><p>To take responsibility for and ensure local financial reporting and compliance, including oversight of preparation of audited financial statements for the European entities (OpCo, PropCo and SPV)</p></li><li><p>Manage OpCo / PropCo / SPV cashflows to ensure construction and other payments are made in timely fashion and ensure purchase ledger and other bank payments are made in timely fashion</p></li><li><p>Manage the online banking platform</p></li><li><p>Review performance of third party administrators</p></li></ul><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li>Immediate Start</li><li>6 months</li><li>4 days in the office</li><li>MUST have Real Estate experience</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS42MjE3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager - High‑Growth Data Centre & Infrastructure Environment</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly scaling organisation operating at the forefront of AI, advanced computing, and large‑scale digital infrastructure to recruit a high‑calibre FP&A Manager.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a fast‑growing, capital‑intensive business where finance is central to shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling global expansion.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>You'll join an innovative and engineering‑led environment delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable data centre and digital infrastructure solutions. As FP&A Manager, you'll help define financial strategy, strengthen planning processes, and influence high‑value investment decisions.</p><h3><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></h3><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgets, long‑range plans, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Build and enhance financial models to support strategic and investment decisions</li><li>Conduct in‑depth variance and performance analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Management Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Produce accurate monthly/quarterly reporting with insightful commentary</li><li>Identify performance risks, trends, and opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Capital Expenditure & Investment Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support oversight of £100m+ annual capex programmes</li><li>Monitor project spend and alignment with budgets and investor expectations</li><li>Manage reporting related to project financing and loan covenants</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Finance Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with technical, operational, and commercial teams</li><li>Drive process improvements, strengthen systems (e.g., NetSuite), and enhance automation</li><li>Support the development of scalable finance processes</li></ul><p><strong>Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor junior members as the function expands</li></ul><h3><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h3><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)</li><li>3-5 years' experience in FP&A or commercial finance</li><li>Strong financial modelling and Excel capability</li><li>ERP experience (NetSuite or SAP preferred)</li><li>Evidence of improving processes and delivering actionable insights</li></ul><p><strong>Industry Background</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ideal:</strong> data centres, infrastructure, energy, telecoms, engineering, or other capex‑heavy environments</li><li>Open to strong FP&A talent from project‑based, capital‑intensive industries</li></ul><p><strong>Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Highly analytical with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex financial information</li><li>Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on in a scaling environment</li></ul><h3><strong>Why Join?</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Impact:</strong> Influence financial strategy in a high‑growth, global business</li><li><strong>Progression:</strong> Significant exposure and career advancement opportunities</li><li><strong>Environment:</strong> Collaborative, future‑focused team working in a cutting‑edge sector</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yMTMzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Treasury Accountant to assist them for 6-8 weeks. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Process improvement </li><li>Involvement with financing programs </li><li>Be the liaison with factoring third party </li><li>Cashflow management - tracking balances and assisting with cash transfers.</li><li>Assist and support Treasury Manager with tasks related to report preparation in relation to investments and debt levels.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements</li><li>Reconciling accounts and updating financial models</li><li>System - TMS </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Treasury Accountant will have experience with dealing with manual factoring processes and be able to get involved with process improvement. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a growing Energy Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Treasury Accountant role will be paying circa £33-£350 per day via an umbrella company, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjE3MzcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong data-start="112" data-end="144">Finance & Operations Manager - Mandarin speaker </strong><br data-start="192" / data-end="195"> Salary: up to £60,000 + 25 days annual leave</p><p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong>Key link between our UK office and our partners in China.</strong></p><h2 data-end="259" data-start="248">The Role</h2><p data-end="463" data-start="261">We are seeking a hands-on and highly organised Finance & Operations Manager to take ownership of the finance function while overseeing HR administration, sales support, and day-to-day office management.</p><ul data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" class="KsbFXc U6u95"><li class="dF3vjf" data-hveid="CAEICRAA" data-sae="" data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb=""><strong data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" class="Yjhzub">Language Skills:</strong> Professional-level fluency in <strong data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" class="Yjhzub">Mandarin</strong> (written and spoken) is essential for this role to facilitate communication with our international partners.</li></ul><p data-start="465" data-end="773">This is a broad, varied position suited to someone who enjoys working at the centre of the business, improving processes, and supporting commercial teams in a growing SME environment. You will act as the operational backbone of the office, ensuring finance, people, and administrative processes run smoothly.</p><h2 data-start="780" data-end="803">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="805" data-end="816">Finance</h3><ul><li>Manage day-to-day finance operations and maintain strong financial controls</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting</li><li>Maintain accurate and compliant financial records</li><li>Liaise with external accountants and advisors</li></ul><h3 data-end="1190" data-start="1160">HR & People Administration</h3><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee records</li><li>Support payroll and benefits administration</li><li>Maintain HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Act as first point of contact for HR-related queries</li><li>Assist with development of HR processes and policies</li></ul><h3 data-start="1461" data-end="1491">Sales & Commercial Support</h3><ul><li>Support the sales team with quotes, proposals, and order processing</li><li>Maintain CRM and sales data accuracy</li><li>Produce sales and performance reporting</li><li>Coordinate with logistics/operations to support delivery</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve sales administration processes</li></ul><h3 data-start="1781" data-end="1815">Office Management & Operations</h3><ul><li>Fluent in <strong>Mandarin</strong></li></ul><h2 data-end="2123" data-start="2101">Skills & Experience</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Finance & Operations, or similar broad role</li><li>Strong hands-on finance capability</li><li>Experience supporting HR and/or sales administration</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Confident communicator able to work across all levels</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>High level of discretion with confidential information</li></ul><h2 data-start="2639" data-end="2651">Desirable</h2><ul><li>SME or owner-managed business experience</li><li>Experience improving finance or operational processes</li><li>Familiarity with CRM and accounting systems</li><li>Exposure to HR/payroll processes</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjcwMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Client Finance Director | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Client Finance Director to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio.<br /> * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction.<br /> * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight.<br /> * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities.<br /> * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment.<br /> * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks.<br /> * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality.<br /> * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role.<br /> * <strong>Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential</strong>, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses.<br /> * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management.<br /> * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure.<br /> * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level.<br /> * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.<br /> * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments.<br /> * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations.<br /> * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office<br /> * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package<br /> * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams<br /> * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure<br /> * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio<br /> * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzk2MzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Business Analyst to join a member's association for a fixed term contract.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> 12 months FTC</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £55, 000 per annum</p><p> </p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Business Analyst</strong> to join an ambitious development programme focused on the redevelopment of a core line-of-business application.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will quickly immerse yourself in a sophisticated business and data landscape, analysing and challenging existing systems and processes to help design and document a future-state solution.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Analysing, documenting and challenging current systems and processes</li><li>Capturing and defining as-is and to-be states, including gap analysis and roadmap development</li><li>Understanding complex data structures and mapping existing information architecture to the new application</li><li>Creating user personas and defining user journeys and stories</li><li>Gathering requirements and capturing business pain points</li><li>Building and refining product backlogs in Jira</li><li>Working within Agile Scrum ceremonies (and deputising for the Project Manager when required)</li><li>Supporting usability testing, QA collaboration and release cycles</li><li>Producing and maintaining high-quality documentation in Confluence</li><li>Championing user-centric design and innovative thinking</li></ul><p> </p><p>Essential Experience & Skills</p><ul><li>Proven track record delivering value on web and application development projects</li><li>Experience working in complex, data-heavy business environments</li><li>Strong understanding of relational databases and ability to interpret/convey data models</li><li>Experience defining user journeys, user stories and information architecture</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capability</li><li>Experience documenting workflows and business processes (e.g. Visio)</li><li>Agile and Scrum framework experience</li><li>Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to run workshops and extract requirements from diverse stakeholders</li><li>Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>Degree-level education or equivalent</li></ul><p> </p><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>Experience querying transactional databases (e.g. SQL / SSMS)</li><li>Wireframing tools such as Adobe XD or Axure</li><li>Working knowledge of Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)</li><li>BA or Agile/Scrum certifications</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/VGFyeW4uU2VpZGxlLjgxODIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is currently engaging with a leading Real Estate organisation that is looking to recruit an IT Systems Engineer for an initial 3‑month contract.</p><h2><strong>Role:</strong></h2><ul><li>Administer and optimise the Workspace ONE environment, ensuring effective device and application management.</li><li>Provide recommendations for best‑practice configuration and improved operational efficiency.</li><li>Streamline device/app deployment processes and support lifecycle management.</li><li>Implement automation for onboarding, provisioning, compliance, and internal IT workflows.</li><li>Audit existing PowerShell scripts and develop new scripts to support:<ul><li>Okta</li><li>Workspace ONE</li><li>Active Directory</li><li>Onboarding/offboarding</li><li>Alerting and reporting</li></ul></li><li>Use GAM to automate Google Workspace administrative tasks.</li><li>Manage and enhance identity and access workflows across Okta, AD, and CyberArk.</li><li>Improve SSO configurations, access policies, identity lifecycle, and privileged access workflows.</li><li>Administer Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups) and recommend automation and configuration improvements.</li><li>Support Jira workflow updates and enhance Confluence structure, documentation processes, and permissions.</li><li>Produce clear documentation including SOPs, architectural recommendations, scripts, and operational processes.</li><li>Ensure alignment with IT governance, compliance, and security best practices.</li><li>Maintain a structured and accessible internal knowledgebase.</li></ul><h2><strong>Profile:</strong></h2><ul><li>5+ years' experience in IT Engineering, Systems Administration, or advanced support roles.</li><li>Hands‑on expertise with Workspace ONE or similar MDM solutions.</li><li>Strong PowerShell scripting capability.</li><li>Solid understanding of Okta and Active Directory administration.</li><li>Experience administering Google Workspace and automating tasks with GAM.</li><li>Familiarity with Jira/Confluence within Agile environments.</li><li>Practical experience with CyberArk for privileged access management.</li><li>Strong documentation discipline and commitment to systems hygiene.</li></ul><h2><strong>Contract:</strong></h2><ul><li>Initial 3 month contract </li><li>Competitive day rate - Outside IR35 </li><li>Remote role with occasional travel to London</li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzc3ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Media Company in London to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate temporary, Accounts Payable Clerk to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (3-way matching)</li><li>Posting invoices to the purchase ledger system</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS, bank transfers, or cheques)</li><li>Maintaining and updating supplier accounts and records</li><li>Handling supplier queries regarding invoices and payments</li><li>Ensuring invoices are approved according to company procedures</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful temporary Accounts Payable Clerk will either be a Finance graduate looking to gain entry level finance experience or have over 2 years experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Media Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £16-£20p/h, dependant on experience.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjUyMjMzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Assistant Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Accounts payable </li><li>Account receivable </li><li>Credit control duties </li><li>Preparing payment runs</li><li>Bank reconciliations </li><li>Expenses</li><li>Month-end duties </li><li>Ad-hoc finance work</li><li>System - Xero </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Assistant Accountant will have previous experience with both accounts payable and receivable and have used Xero before. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast-paced marketing Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Assistant Accountant role will be paying circa £23-25 per hour + holiday, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjY1NTg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
