<p><strong>Financial Analyst - Inventory, Margin & Reporting</strong></p><p><strong>Luxury Retail Business</strong><br /><strong>London | Office-based (5 days)</strong></p><p>A leading <strong>luxury retail business</strong> is looking to appoint a <strong>Part-Qualified Financial Analyst</strong> to join its Inventory, Margin & Reporting team. This is a commercially focused role offering excellent exposure to stock, margin, and costing across a complex retail environment.</p><p>Reporting into a Senior Finance Manager, the role will suit a <strong>hands-on, analytically minded finance professional</strong> who enjoys working with data, understanding product economics, and partnering closely with Merchandising, Operations, and Group Finance.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the <strong>accuracy, integrity, and insightfulness of financial reporting</strong> related to inventory, product costing, and margins. You will play a key role in producing analysis that supports inventory optimisation, margin improvement, and effective cost management.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li><p>Produce weekly retail margin reports with clear commentary on trends and variances</p></li><li><p>Deliver monthly margin analysis by season, product category, FX impact, and regional mix</p></li><li><p>Support margin simulations for new wholesale accounts and clearance scenarios</p></li><li><p>Partner with Merchandising to provide ad hoc margin and performance analysis</p></li><li><p>Analyse markdown performance versus budget and prior year</p></li><li><p>Maintain inventory coverage reporting and supporting models</p></li><li><p>Analyse problematic and slow-moving stock and track monthly movements</p></li><li><p>Maintain high-discounted P&L tracking, including sales, margin, and EBIT</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain WIP and margin forecasting models</p></li><li><p>Perform ad hoc analysis on stock provisions, freight, and duty costs</p></li></ul><p><strong>Costing</strong></p><ul><li><p>Execute the monthly costing run, aligning Moving Average Cost (MAC) with system costs</p></li><li><p>Identify and upload missing cost data to ensure accurate product costing</p></li><li><p>Cost new products and submit information to Group Accounting</p></li><li><p>Review and validate MAC movements, escalating material variances where required</p></li></ul><p><strong>Month-End & Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li><p>Reconcile stock between ERP and warehouse management systems</p></li><li><p>Prepare and reconcile inventory-related balance sheet accounts</p></li><li><p>Perform stock ageing analysis in collaboration with Logistics and Retail Operations</p></li><li><p>Analyse movements in second- and third-choice stock with Quality teams</p></li><li><p>Reconcile sales, COGS, margin, capex, and stock for management reporting</p></li><li><p>Reconcile operational and merchandising-related costs with local finance teams</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Part-qualified accountant</strong> (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)</p></li><li><p>Degree-educated or equivalent practical experience</p></li><li><p>Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals</p></li><li><p>Experience in inventory, stock, or cost-based environments (retail, FMCG, wholesale, manufacturing)</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working with large data sets and financial models</p></li><li><p>Previous exposure to ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous but not essential)</p></li></ul><h3>Personal Attributes</h3><ul><li><p>Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</p></li><li><p>Confident communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally</p></li><li><p>Curious, analytical, and keen to continue developing professionally</p></li></ul><h3>Why Join?</h3><ul><li><p>Exposure to <strong>luxury retail operations</strong> and complex inventory models</p></li><li><p>Strong learning curve with clear progression for a part-qualified candidate</p></li><li><p>Close partnership with commercial and operational teams</p></li><li><p>A role where your analysis genuinely influences decision-making</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yMzIyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business including Payroll. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Preparing the monthly payroll file for the external payroll bureau to process the payroll</li><li>Preparing the month end payroll journal and reconciliations</li><li>Reconciliation of commission/bonus payments through Payroll for Sales staff</li><li>Preparation of P11D statements</li><li>Management of staff credit card and cash expenses from start to finish</li><li>Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end preparation and reporting of the accounts</li><li>Assisting with financial accounting duties including non-payroll journals, accruals, and prepayment schedule preparation and posting to ERP system</li><li>Assisting Finance Manager with quarterly VAT computation</li><li>Assisting with year-end audit preparation</li><li>Assisting the Finance Manager with any ad hoc duties and projects</li><li>Support the purchase ledger function</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. Experience of Payroll alongside transactional duties is critical - as is the ability to work in a detailed fashion across Excel.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTk1NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected charitable organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insight.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will help embed best-in-class financial planning, support continuous improvement and play a key role in developing the organisation's analytics and impact measurement capability.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, reforecasts and scenario modelling.</li><li>Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Develop financial reporting and performance metrics, including cost allocations and balanced scorecard measures.</li><li>Support forecasting, business cases and investment decisions across programmes and initiatives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of income, expenditure and value for money.</li><li>Support payroll, headcount planning and employment cost modelling.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Your Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong background in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Proven finance business partnering with senior and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Working knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Sage 200 and advanced Excel.</li><li>Collaborative, improvement-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Charity or not-for-profit experience.</li><li>Exposure to value-for-money analysis, impact measurement or business case preparation.</li><li>Experience with ERP / ERM systems.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Up to £65,000 plus an excellent benefits package.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg3ODAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong Finance Transformation expertise. This role supports our sister company Protiviti and requires someone confident operating in a consulting environment, shaping requirements and driving improvements across finance processes, systems, and operating models.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead business analysis activities across finance transformation workstreams.</li><li>Gather, document, and challenge business requirements to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.</li><li>Map current‑state and future‑state finance processes using Microsoft Visio.</li><li>Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimisation.</li><li>Support solution design across finance systems (ERP, EPM, reporting, controls, data).</li><li>Facilitate workshops with finance SMEs, technology teams, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Translate complex financial and operational needs into clear, actionable deliverables.</li><li>Contribute to project governance, RAID management, and progress reporting.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Business Analyst within finance transformation programmes.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance processes (Record‑to‑Report, Procure‑to‑Pay, Order‑to‑Cash, FP&A, financial controls).</li><li>Advanced Visio skills with demonstrable experience producing process maps and workflow documentation.</li><li>Background in consulting or large‑scale change environments.</li><li>Experience working with finance systems (ERP, EPM, reporting tools).</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously in a consulting environment.</li><li>Must be commutable to the North West at least 3 days a week </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/Q2FsbHVtLkNoYWxtZXJzLjcyNTEyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="72" data-end="211"><strong data-start="72" data-end="91">Head of Finance</strong><br / data-start="91" data-end="94"><strong data-start="97" data-end="123">Royston, Hertfordshire</strong><br / data-end="126" data-start="123"><strong data-start="129" data-end="163">Fully office based | Full-time</strong><br data-end="166" data-start="163" /><strong data-end="209" data-start="169">£100,000 - £115,000 + company benefits</strong></p><p data-end="487" data-start="213">Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Royston for a <strong data-start="315" data-end="334">Head of Finance</strong>. This is a senior, hands-on role with full ownership of the finance function and regular interaction with the Managing Director and a US parent company.</p><h3 data-start="489" data-end="503">The Role</h3><p data-start="504" data-end="902">As Head of Finance, you will lead and manage the entire finance operation, ensuring robust financial control, accurate multi-currency reporting, strong cash flow management, and full statutory compliance. You will act as a key business partner to the Managing Director, support acquisition activity, and serve as the primary financial interface with the US parent company and external stakeholders.</p><h3 data-start="904" data-end="930">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="931" data-end="2026"><li data-start="931" data-end="1014"><p data-start="933" data-end="1014">Full responsibility for the finance function and leadership of the finance team</p></li><li data-end="1099" data-start="1015"><p data-end="1099" data-start="1017">Act as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and corporate governance compliance</p></li><li data-end="1189" data-start="1100"><p data-start="1102" data-end="1189">Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and the US parent company</p></li><li data-start="1190" data-end="1234"><p data-start="1192" data-end="1234">Lead the annual audit process end-to-end</p></li><li data-end="1310" data-start="1235"><p data-end="1310" data-start="1237">Oversee all tax matters, including VAT reporting for the UK and Ireland</p></li><li data-end="1370" data-start="1311"><p data-end="1370" data-start="1313">Execute quarterly royalty reporting and monthly payroll</p></li><li data-end="1418" data-start="1371"><p data-end="1418" data-start="1373">Own credit control and cash flow management</p></li><li data-start="1419" data-end="1491"><p data-start="1421" data-end="1491">Produce budgets, forecasts, and sales reporting for commercial teams</p></li><li data-start="1492" data-end="1550"><p data-start="1494" data-end="1550">Prepare customer, warehouse, and stock control reports</p></li><li data-end="1627" data-start="1551"><p data-end="1627" data-start="1553">Deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports in GBP and USD</p></li><li data-start="1628" data-end="1690"><p data-start="1630" data-end="1690">Oversee insurance arrangements, including credit insurance</p></li><li data-end="1728" data-start="1691"><p data-end="1728" data-start="1693">Manage the company pension scheme</p></li><li data-start="1729" data-end="1799"><p data-start="1731" data-end="1799">Support acquisition reviews, financial analysis, and due diligence</p></li><li data-start="1800" data-end="1878"><p data-start="1802" data-end="1878">Oversee telecommunication contracts and support IT development initiatives</p></li><li data-end="1961" data-start="1879"><p data-start="1881" data-end="1961">Drive process improvements and efficiency gains, including potential use of AI</p></li><li data-end="2026" data-start="1962"><p data-end="2026" data-start="1964">Deliver ad-hoc projects as required by the Managing Director</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2053" data-start="2028">Skills & Experience</h3><ul data-start="2054" data-end="2760"><li data-end="2124" data-start="2054"><p data-start="2056" data-end="2124">Proven experience leading a full finance function in a senior role</p></li><li data-start="2125" data-end="2194"><p data-end="2194" data-start="2127">Minimum 5 years' experience producing monthly management accounts</p></li><li data-end="2259" data-start="2195"><p data-start="2197" data-end="2259">Strong background in credit control and cash flow management</p></li><li data-end="2329" data-start="2260"><p data-end="2329" data-start="2262">Experience supporting acquisitions and/or financial due diligence</p></li><li data-start="2330" data-end="2400"><p data-start="2332" data-end="2400">Solid expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</p></li><li data-end="2483" data-start="2401"><p data-start="2403" data-end="2483">Hands-on experience managing audits, tax authorities, and statutory compliance</p></li><li data-start="2484" data-end="2583"><p data-start="2486" data-end="2583">Exposure to payroll, pensions, insurance, royalties, customer, stock, and operational reporting</p></li><li data-start="2584" data-end="2635"><p data-start="2586" data-end="2635">Experience in a B2C environment is advantageous</p></li><li data-end="2695" data-start="2636"><p data-end="2695" data-start="2638">Experience with Pegasus Opera and/or Sage is beneficial</p></li><li data-start="2696" data-end="2760"><p data-start="2698" data-end="2760">Experience maintaining and developing accounting/ERP systems</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2782" data-start="2762">Qualifications</h3><ul data-end="2850" data-start="2783"><li data-end="2850" data-start="2783"><p data-start="2785" data-end="2850">Ideally professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjAwMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Director, IT & AI Infrastructure - Central London - BioTech</strong></p><p><strong>£100K - £140k, Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half a partnered with a fast-scaling BioTech based in London.</p><p>Relentless Medicine Discovery Needs Relentless Technology!</p><p>The way medicines are discovered today is too slow. We believe patients deserve better - and faster. That requires unconventional thinking, advanced computation, and a relentless drive to do things differently.</p><p>We are an ambitious biotech organisation uniting <strong>AI, computation, and RNAi</strong> to accelerate the discovery of differentiated therapies with real-world impact. Our teams thrive on complexity, creativity, and collaboration, and we move quickly to turn insight into action.</p><p>As we continue to scale, we are seeking a <strong>Director of IT & AI Infrastructure</strong> to lead our enterprise technology, security, and AI enablement strategy at a pivotal moment in our journey.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the <strong>VP, Head of Applied AI & Informatics</strong>, this role owns enterprise IT operations, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI enablement across the organisation. You will be accountable for safeguarding systems, data, and intellectual property, while ensuring our technology estate actively accelerates R&D and commercial productivity.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership role at the intersection of <strong>IT, security, AI, and biotech R&D</strong>, offering the opportunity to shape how AI is embedded responsibly and effectively across the business.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Microsoft 365 and end-user computing environments</li><li>Oversee AWS cloud architecture supporting discovery and computational platforms</li><li>Ensure availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery readiness</li><li>Establish infrastructure standards, documentation, and operational best practice</li><li>Deploy AI-enabled IT automation for monitoring, support, and knowledge management</li><li>Partner with internal AI teams to support secure and efficient AI workloads</li></ul><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end cybersecurity posture across all systems</li><li>Implement access controls, monitoring, and incident response frameworks</li><li>Maintain compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 and other relevant standards</li><li>Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments</li><li>Manage third-party vendors and security risk</li><li>Govern secure use of enterprise AI platforms (e.g. generative AI tools), protecting IP and sensitive data</li><li>Define and enforce responsible AI, data sharing, and access control policies</li></ul><p><strong>Strategy & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver a multi-year IT and AI infrastructure roadmap</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies relevant to biotech, R&D, and computational science</li><li>Define IT governance and risk management aligned to regulatory needs</li><li>Own IT budget, licensing, and vendor relationships</li><li>Partner with R&D leadership on capacity planning and infrastructure strategy</li><li>Drive enterprise adoption of secure AI tools, including training teams to embed AI into daily workflows</li><li>Advise senior leadership on AI, security, and operational efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years in senior IT or infrastructure leadership roles, ideally in regulated environments (biotech, pharma, healthcare)</li><li>Strong experience managing AWS production environments</li><li>Proven success building and maturing enterprise security programmes</li><li>Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365 and identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID)</li><li>Deep understanding of IAM, network security, and encryption</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>Working knowledge of enterprise AI platforms and architectures</li><li>Experience defining or governing AI use in data-sensitive or regulated settings</li><li>Ability to translate AI opportunity and risk into practical enterprise outcomes</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in high-growth or early-stage biotech/pharma</li><li>Familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, or similar frameworks</li><li>Exposure to data platforms, MLOps, or AI/ML infrastructure in R&D contexts</li><li>Ownership of SOC 2 or similar certifications</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Committed to Care</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, pension/401(k), and life assurance</li></ul><p><strong>Celebrating Success</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and recognition awards</li></ul><p><strong>Unlocking Potential</strong></p><ul><li>Dedicated personal development time and learning budget</li></ul><p><strong>Enjoying Life</strong></p><ul><li>Social and wellbeing initiatives and a competitive holiday/PTO policy</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4wMDQzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an Asset Management firm located in London looking to add an IT director to the team.</p><p>This role will report directly into the COO and will be responsible for the daily IT operations for the business. It will be 50% project work as well as 50% BAU work. You will also work closely with third party vendors and senior stakeholders within the business. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone to come in and take ownership for the IT function. </p><p><strong>Role: IT Director</strong></p><p><strong>Location: London (4 days a week in the office - Monday to Thursday)</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 + discretionary bonus </strong></p><p><strong> </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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi40Njk1OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-start="186" data-end="229">Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyst</h2><p data-end="306" data-start="230"><strong data-start="230" data-end="261">UK FMCG | Uxbridge (Hybrid)</strong><br data-end="264" data-start="261" /> <strong data-end="306" data-start="264">£42,000 base + 10% discretionary bonus</strong></p><p data-end="498" data-start="308">A leading international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyst to support its UK Commercial organisation during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.</p><p data-start="500" data-end="734">This is a high-impact, commercially focused finance role, offering strong exposure to Sales, Marketing, and Senior Leadership, and playing a key part in Revenue Growth Management, trade investment optimisation, and strategic planning.</p><h3 data-start="736" data-end="750">The Role</h3><p data-start="751" data-end="1014">You will act as a trusted finance business partner to the UK Commercial teams, delivering insightful analysis on business and category performance, supporting decision-making across short-, mid-, and long-term planning cycles, and helping drive profitable growth.</p><p data-start="1016" data-end="1045">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="1046" data-end="1683"><li data-start="1046" data-end="1159"><p data-end="1159" data-start="1048">Supporting the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) agenda (pricing, promotions, customer & SKU profitability)</p></li><li data-start="1160" data-end="1255"><p data-end="1255" data-start="1162">Delivering monthly and quarterly performance reporting, dashboards, and commercial insights</p></li><li data-start="1256" data-end="1329"><p data-end="1329" data-start="1258">Analysing category, channel, mix, margin, and promotional performance</p></li><li data-end="1423" data-start="1330"><p data-end="1423" data-start="1332">End-to-end trade investment management, including promotional evaluation and controls</p></li><li data-end="1494" data-start="1424"><p data-start="1426" data-end="1494">Supporting budgeting, forecasting (LE), and MTP planning processes</p></li><li data-start="1495" data-end="1593"><p data-start="1497" data-end="1593">Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams on NPD and business initiatives</p></li><li data-start="1594" data-end="1683"><p data-end="1683" data-start="1596">Acting as a key user and champion of a trade planning management system (Blueplanner)</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1700" data-start="1685">About You</h3><ul data-start="1701" data-end="2171"><li data-start="1701" data-end="1774"><p data-start="1703" data-end="1774">Studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA preferred or QBE)</p></li><li data-start="1775" data-end="1845"><p data-start="1777" data-end="1845">2-5 years' experience in a UK FMCG or fast-paced consumer business</p></li><li data-start="1846" data-end="1918"><p data-end="1918" data-start="1848">Strong understanding of P&L, financial analysis, and planning cycles</p></li><li data-end="2006" data-start="1919"><p data-start="1921" data-end="2006">Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insights</p></li><li data-start="2007" data-end="2092"><p data-end="2092" data-start="2009">Confident communicator with strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-start="2093" data-end="2171"><p data-start="2095" data-end="2171">Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ERP experience (e.g. SAP) beneficial</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2173" data-end="2191">Role Details</h3><ul data-start="2192" data-end="2410"><li data-start="2192" data-end="2218"><p data-end="2218" data-start="2194"><strong data-start="2194" data-end="2207">Location:</strong> Uxbridge</p></li><li data-start="2219" data-end="2302"><p data-end="2302" data-start="2221"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2221">Working model:</strong> Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office (Tuesday & Wednesday)</p></li><li data-start="2303" data-end="2360"><p data-end="2360" data-start="2305"><strong data-end="2315" data-start="2305">Level:</strong> Individual Contributor (no direct reports)</p></li><li data-end="2410" data-start="2361"><p data-end="2410" data-start="2363"><strong data-end="2374" data-start="2363">Salary:</strong> £42,000 + 10% discretionary bonus</p></li></ul><p data-start="2412" data-end="2589">This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a visible, value-adding role within a complex, multi-brand FMCG environment.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a specialist Defence Business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Business Partner you will take responsibility for financial insight, analysis and operational information for commercial teams to support cost scenarios and WIP improvement. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge to drive performance.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary.</li><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned business areas.</li><li>Support cost centre owners with financial planning and control.</li><li>Analyse product costing, margin performance, and profitability.</li><li>Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business cases and investment decisions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and efficiency.</li><li>Support the implementation and optimisation of ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Act as a key finance contact for cross-functional projects and initiatives.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant although studying and QBE will also be considered should you have significant relevant management accounting and commercial accounting experience across manufacturing and project based organisations. The role requires the individual to work from the office 5 days a week and also because of the nature of the business also requires British Nationals ONLY</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Business Partner based in Luton is paying up to £55K Depending 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading PE-backed facilities organisation to recruit a Interim IT Director on an initial 8-12 month contract basis. </p><p><strong>Objectives (8-12-Month Outcomes)</strong></p><p>The Interim IT Director will be accountable for designing and executing a transformation roadmap, delivering tangible improvements across cost, service quality, resilience, and commercial value.</p><ol><li><strong> Digital Transformation & Value Creation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Design and execute a clear, prioritised digital transformation plan aligned to the PE value-creation strategy.</li><li>Translate technology initiatives into commercial outcomes (cost reduction, productivity, service improvement, scalability).</li><li>Establish clear governance, milestones, and success metrics within the business.</li></ul><ol start="2"><li><strong> Automation, AI & Process Efficiency</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Identify and deliver automation and AI opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve speed, and enhance customer and internal service experience.</li><li>Simplify and streamline core business processes, removing friction and failure points.</li></ul><ol start="3"><li><strong> Outsourced IT Review & Supplier Reset</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Conduct a rapid but thorough review of the current outsourced IT model (including Aura).</li><li>Address poor service levels, slow response times, and lack of value for money.</li><li>Redesign the sourcing strategy: renegotiate, replace, or re-tender providers as required.</li><li>Deliver cost transparency, improved SLAs, and materially better service quality.</li><li>Resolve issues around overpriced, second-hand equipment and long lead times.</li></ul><ol start="4"><li><strong> IT Security & Risk Management</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Assess and remediate cyber and operational security risks.</li><li>Ensure the business meets an appropriate level of security maturity for a PE-backed organisation preparing for exit.</li><li>Put in place pragmatic, proportionate controls and incident response capability.</li></ul><ol start="5"><li><strong> Data & Analytics Capability</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Improve access to reliable management information and analytics.</li><li>Enable data-driven decision-making across the executive team.</li><li>Define a realistic roadmap for analytics maturity aligned to business need.</li></ul><ol start="6"><li><strong> IT Procurement & Commercial Control</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Establish disciplined IT procurement processes.</li><li>Ensure technology spend is justified, benchmarked, and ROI-led.</li><li>Introduce stronger commercial management of vendors and contracts.</li></ul><ol start="7"><li><strong> Build a Fit-for-Purpose IT Function</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Design and implement an appropriate target operating model for IT, balancing in-house capability and outsourced services.</li><li>Clarify roles, accountability, and governance.</li><li>Upskill or reshape the existing IT Manager role as part of a sustainable future-state function.</li></ul><ol start="8"><li><strong> Core Systems & Operating System Remediation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Address critical system instability, including replacement of the unsupported operating system (in place since November 2015).</li><li>Build a robust business case for change, clearly articulating risk, cost, ROI, and implementation roadmap.</li><li>Reduce system failures and downtime, improving operational resilience.</li></ul><ol start="9"><li><strong> Exit Readiness</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Ensure all initiatives support the broader objective of maximising valuation and exit readiness for summer 2027.</li><li>Improve technology due-diligence readiness, documentation, resilience, and scalability.</li><li>Leave behind a clear technology roadmap that extends beyond the interim engagement.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile Type</strong></p><ul><li>Proven Interim IT Director / Technology Transformation Lead experience in PE-backed or highly commercial environments.</li><li>Strong track record of fixing underperforming outsourced IT models.</li><li>Commercially astute, able to build ROI-led business cases and challenge spend.</li><li>Hands-on, delivery-focused, and credible at board and CEO level.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving at pace.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjU3NDAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Head of IT - London Hybrid (3 days in office) - £100k-£110k </strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a fast‑growing professional services firm who are looking for a <strong>Head of IT</strong> to lead its technology strategy, cyber posture, data capabilities and service delivery. This is a high‑impact role, shaping a modern Microsoft‑based environment and building a small, high‑performing internal team alongside managed partners.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><ul><li>Own the IT strategy, roadmap and budget.</li><li>Lead governance across cyber, risk, data protection and change.</li><li>Drive platform direction across Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Dynamics 365, Business Central and Power Platform.</li><li>Strengthen cybersecurity controls and resilience using Microsoft's security stack.</li><li>Manage MSPs, SLAs and vendor performance; ensure value and cost optimisation.</li><li>Build and develop a capable engineering/service team.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced IT leader in a regulated or professional services environment.</li><li>Strong vendor/MSP management and service governance experience.</li><li>Hands‑on knowledge of Dynamics 365 and/or Business Central.</li><li>Background in data platforms, reporting and governance (Power BI/Fabric ideal).</li><li>Confident communicator and pragmatic moderniser with a strong security mindset.</li></ul><p><strong>Tech environment</strong></p><p>Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure/Entra ID, Dynamics 365, Business Central, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Sentinel, Mimecast, NetDocuments and Carpe Diem.</p><p><strong>Head of IT - London Hybrid (3 days in office) - £100k-£110k </strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjM3NDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h3 data-end="209" data-start="157"><strong data-end="209" data-start="161">Head of Systems Innovation - Microsoft Stack</strong></h3><p data-start="210" data-end="243"><strong data-end="243" data-start="210">Central London | Hybrid</strong></p><p data-end="243" data-start="210"><strong data-start="210" data-end="243">Perm Role</strong></p><p data-start="210" data-end="243"><strong data-end="243" data-start="210">High Bonus on offer!</strong></p><p data-end="402" data-start="245">Robert Half Ltd is partnering with a leading London-based business to hire a <strong data-start="318" data-end="348">Head of Systems Innovation</strong> to own and evolve their Microsoft business platforms for a leading FTSE 250 company! </p><p data-end="526" data-start="404">This is a <strong data-end="450" data-start="414">senior, hands-on leadership role</strong> with real ownership - not a legacy clean-up, not vendor management theatre.</p><h3 data-start="528" data-end="557"><strong data-end="557" data-start="532">What actually matters</strong></h3><p data-end="580" data-start="558">You must be strong in:</p><ul data-end="749" data-start="581"><li data-end="632" data-start="581"><p data-end="632" data-start="583"><strong data-start="583" data-end="599">Dynamics 365</strong> (CE and/or Finance & Operations)</p></li><li data-start="633" data-end="693"><p data-start="635" data-end="693"><strong data-end="653" data-start="635">Power Platform</strong> (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)</p></li><li data-end="749" data-start="694"><p data-start="696" data-end="749"><strong data-start="696" data-end="708">Power BI</strong> (analytics, reporting, business insight)</p></li></ul><p data-start="751" data-end="866">You'll lead platform strategy, set standards, and ensure these systems genuinely support the business as it scales.</p><h3 data-end="896" data-start="868"><strong data-start="872" data-end="896">What you'll be doing</strong></h3><ul data-end="1198" data-start="897"><li data-end="939" data-start="897"><p data-start="899" data-end="939">Owning and improving the <strong data-end="939" data-start="924">D365 estate</strong></p></li><li data-end="994" data-start="940"><p data-end="994" data-start="942">Driving delivery across <strong data-end="994" data-start="966">Power Platform solutions</strong></p></li><li data-end="1056" data-start="995"><p data-start="997" data-end="1056">Ensuring data and reporting are meaningful via <strong data-start="1044" data-end="1056">Power BI</strong></p></li><li data-end="1104" data-start="1057"><p data-end="1104" data-start="1059">Leading and mentoring a small specialist team</p></li><li data-start="1105" data-end="1198"><p data-start="1107" data-end="1198">Working closely with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into systems that work</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1200" data-end="1222"><strong data-end="1222" data-start="1204">Who this suits</strong></h3><ul data-start="1223" data-end="1409"><li data-end="1259" data-start="1223"><p data-end="1259" data-start="1225">A senior Microsoft platform leader</p></li><li data-start="1260" data-end="1306"><p data-end="1306" data-start="1262">Comfortable balancing strategy with delivery</p></li><li data-start="1307" data-end="1352"><p data-start="1309" data-end="1352">Pragmatic, commercial, and outcomes-focused</p></li><li data-end="1409" data-start="1353"><p data-end="1409" data-start="1355">Experienced in complex, multi-stakeholder environments</p></li></ul><p data-start="1411" data-end="1515"><strong data-end="1433" data-start="1414">London | Hybrid</strong><br />Interested? then Apply now! </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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS45NDYxOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="366" data-start="120">Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading UK legal firm to recruit a <strong data-start="194" data-end="267">Chief Technology Officer (CTO) </strong>on a contract basis. Outside IR35. UK-based remote working with occasional stakeholder sessions.</p><p data-start="368" data-end="1092"><strong data-end="376" data-start="368">Role</strong><br / data-start="376" data-end="379"> * The CTO will lead the assessment, design, and implementation of the firm's cloud and data platforms.<br / data-start="481" data-end="484"> * Provide Board-ready recommendations on cloud strategy (Azure vs GCP) and data architecture.<br data-start="577" / data-end="580"> * Design and implement a modern cloud data platform with Databricks as the core analytics and AI layer.<br data-end="686" data-start="683" /> * Build a production-ready lakehouse architecture optimised for analyst-led use.<br data-start="766" / data-end="769"> * Implement secure, scalable ingestion pipelines for structured, unstructured, text-based, and geospatial data.<br data-end="883" / data-start="880"> * Balance performance, security, cost, and operational simplicity across the platform.<br / data-start="969" data-end="972"> * Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and guidance to enable internal teams to operate and extend the platform.</p><p data-end="1638" data-start="1094"><strong data-end="1105" data-start="1094">Profile</strong><br / data-start="1105" data-end="1108"> * Proven hands-on experience delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end to end.<br data-end="1194" data-start="1191" /> * Strong expertise in Azure and GCP, including Databricks implementation.<br data-start="1266" / data-end="1269"> * Deep understanding of lakehouse architectures, data engineering, and analytics design.<br / data-start="1357" data-end="1360"> * Experience with large datasets, NLP/AI workloads, and geospatial data.<br data-end="1435" / data-start="1432"> * Strong security, governance, and access control design experience.<br / data-start="1503" data-end="1506"> * Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and senior stakeholder recommendations.</p><p data-end="1751" data-start="1640"><strong data-end="1651" data-start="1640">Company</strong><br data-end="1654" / data-start="1651"> * Leading UK legal firm<br / data-start="1677" data-end="1680"> * Remote-first with occasional onsite or virtual stakeholder sessions</p><p data-start="1753" data-end="1880"><strong data-end="1774" data-start="1753">Salary & Benefits</strong><br data-end="1777" / data-start="1774"> The day rate / contract value is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and engagement structure.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjIwNTAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
