18 results for Head Of Infrastructure in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Project Manager - IT

City of London, London
remote
Contract
350 - 400 GBP / Daily
IT Project Manager - Real EstateDay Rate Contract London (4 days onsite)Robert Half have partnered with a well established real estate organisation who are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of several concurrent technology and infrastructure initiatives across their London portfolio.This is a hands on delivery role, ideal for a Project Manager who is comfortable working in a complex environment and managing multiple work streams at once.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple IT and infrastructure projects, including:</li><ul><li>Wi‑Fi network refresh and upgrades</li><li>Business software delivery and implementation</li></ul><li>Own project planning, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies across all workstreams.</li><li>Coordinate internal stakeholders, third‑party vendors and technology partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and to agreed scope.</li><li>Lead governance activities including project status reporting, RAID management, and steerco updates.</li><li>Support business readiness, cutover planning and post‑implementation handover.</li></ul>Experience & Skills Required<ul><li>Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering IT or technology enabled projects.</li><li>Strong background managing multiple concurrent projects in parallel.</li><li>Experience delivering infrastructure projects (e.g. Wi‑Fi, networks, devices) and software implementations.</li><li>Comfortable working in onsite, operational environments such as real estate, property, facilities, or similar asset heavy organisations.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across technical and non‑technical teams.</li><li>Highly organised with a pragmatic, delivery focused approach.</li><li>Delivered end to end projects in an SME environment.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working with third party suppliers and managed service providers.</li><li>Exposure to property, real estate, facilities management or multi‑site environments.</li><li>Formal project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, etc.).</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxleC5IaWxsLjczNTgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-12T08:25:32Z

IT Operations Manager

London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-end="26" data-start="0" data-section-id="1nyuh71">IT Operations Manager</h2>London | On-siteA prestigious London-based professional services organisation is looking for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join its growing technology team. This is a hands-on role supporting a fast-paced, high-performance environment where reliability, responsiveness, and professionalism are critical.You'll take ownership of the day-to-day IT operation while also playing a key role in modernising and improving the wider technology function. Alongside managing core infrastructure and end-user support, you'll have the opportunity to help drive an exciting automation programme across the business, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys both operational support and continuous improvement projects.<h3 data-end="846" data-section-id="1xdyghs" data-start="821">What you'll be doing:</h3><ul data-start="847" data-end="1583"><li data-start="847" data-section-id="1k0qjhs" data-end="954">Managing and supporting Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, networking, and endpoint environments</li><li data-section-id="xzqi70" data-start="955" data-end="1033">Providing hands-on support across Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices</li><li data-end="1102" data-start="1034" data-section-id="12gjr1m">Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues</li><li data-end="1198" data-start="1103" data-section-id="1a9puja">Supporting AV and video conferencing technology for high-profile meetings and hybrid events</li><li data-end="1290" data-start="1199" data-section-id="1ljtuv3">Delivering infrastructure and systems projects from discovery through to implementation</li><li data-end="1403" data-section-id="mfb81s" data-start="1291">Driving automation initiatives using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Power Apps, and similar tools</li><li data-end="1486" data-section-id="12bxuoj" data-start="1404">Managing IT suppliers, hardware provisioning, and service delivery performance</li><li data-section-id="17bb6cs" data-start="1487" data-end="1583">Ensuring strong security, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance practices are maintained</li></ul><h3 data-end="1614" data-section-id="12d06p0" data-start="1585">What they're looking for:</h3><ul data-end="2156" data-start="1615"><li data-start="1615" data-section-id="14e2nnf" data-end="1696">Strong experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure, or Systems Administration</li><li data-end="1767" data-start="1697" data-section-id="k2opsc">Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID</li><li data-end="1823" data-section-id="3fr55a" data-start="1768">Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation</li><li data-end="1906" data-start="1824" data-section-id="1qts9jg">Excellent communication skills with the ability to support senior stakeholders</li><li data-section-id="1n231g7" data-start="1907" data-end="1987">Experience delivering technical projects and improving operational processes</li><li data-start="1988" data-section-id="62bwag" data-end="2067">Knowledge of AV/conferencing technologies and modern workplace environments</li><li data-start="2068" data-section-id="1eguzl3" data-end="2156">A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in technology improvement and automation</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation investing heavily in its technology function, where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape future IT operations and automation strategy.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC40NTUwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-08T16:02:41Z

Project Manager

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Contract SC Project Manager Role: Project ManagerLength: Initially 6 monthsRate: Competitive, Outside IR35Location: Milton KeynesWorking Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week hybrid working. My client is seeking an experienced infrastructure project mananger with a defence background to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering several smaller projects aligned to a broader programme of work. The key objective of this role is to support the organisation in returning to full compliance while contributing to its wider strategic goals.Requirements:<ul><li>Proven background in Defence or Critical National Infrastructure</li><li>Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cyber remediation, and risk management</li><li>Experience managing strategic systems and change initiatives</li><li>Strong understanding of defence environments and relevant compliance frameworks</li><li>desirable to have DEFCON 658, DEFSTAN 05-138, and CIDA/SCIDA</li><li>Experience taking ownership of and delivering brownfield projects</li></ul>My client is looking for someone who can join ASAP due to the nature and urgency of the project. Contract SC Project Manager 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjQwODE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-20T10:15:52Z

Head of Finance

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
120000 - 130000 GBP / Yearly
Head of Finance | Energy | Central London (Hybrid) | £120,000 - £130,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half is partnering with a leading energy business that forms part of a large international group, combining the scale and backing of a multinational organisation with a commercially agile and operationally focused culture. This role sits within one of the group's specialist divisions, supporting a broad portfolio of public and private sector clients across complex infrastructure and energy-related projects. The business operates in a fast-moving, project-driven environment, working closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver long-term sustainable solutions for clients across the UK. This is a broad and commercially focused Head of Finance role, reporting directly into the Managing Director with a strong dotted line into the CFO. The position offers significant exposure to both operational and strategic leadership, combining ownership of the finance function with genuine influence across the business. 📊 About the Position As Head of Finance, you'll lead the day-to-day finance function and act as a key business partner to both operational and commercial leadership teams. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across financial control, planning, commercial decision-making, and operational performance. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team, ensuring clear priorities, strong performance, and ongoing development across the function. * Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial commentary to senior leadership. * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning processes, including scenario analysis and performance modelling. * Partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, supporting project delivery, procurement activity, contract reviews, and profitability improvement initiatives. * Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and compliance with group and statutory requirements. * Oversee cash flow management, working capital, payroll oversight, and liquidity forecasting. * Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, audit processes, and wider external reporting requirements. * Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting, systems, and controls. * Support senior leadership on strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and wider commercial projects. * Act as a key finance lead across the division, providing insight, challenge, and commercial support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul> This role offers a strong blend of operational finance leadership and commercial business partnering, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business. 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). * Significant post-qualified experience within a senior finance leadership role. * Experience within either construction, energy services, facilities management, engineering, or project-based environments is essential.</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll, procurement, and operational finance processes. * Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within a fast-moving and operationally focused business. * Commercially minded with strong business partnering capability and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. * Previous people management experience, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams. * Confident communicator, capable of translating financial information into clear commercial insight for operational stakeholders.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>£120,000 - £130,000 base salary. * Hybrid working model with Central London office base. * Direct exposure to both the Managing Director and CFO. * Broad leadership role with genuine commercial influence across the business. * A highly visible position within a growing and operationally focused division. * The opportunity to shape finance processes, reporting, and controls within a complex environment. * Long-term career opportunities within a large international group.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is far more than a traditional Head of Finance role. You'll operate as a genuine commercial partner to the leadership team, supporting operational performance, influencing strategic decisions, and helping drive the continued growth of the business. Alongside ownership of the finance function, you'll gain broad exposure across operational and commercial activity, working closely with stakeholders across project delivery, procurement, planning, and business performance. The role offers the scale and backing of a large international group whilst still maintaining the visibility, pace, and broad exposure often found in more entrepreneurial environments. For someone looking to combine strong financial leadership with genuine operational and commercial involvement within a growing and project-led business, this represents an excellent opportunity. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTAwOTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T16:26:51Z

Accounting Manager - UK

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Accounting Manager - UK Location: Milton Keynes (office-based) Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus/incentive scheme<h3 data-start="362" data-end="381">The Company</h3>Our client is a private equity-backed, high-growth technology business operating within the data centre infrastructure space. The business delivers patented, state-of-the-art monitoring solutions including leak detection, battery monitoring, and critical infrastructure protection.<h3 data-end="1058" data-start="1035">The Opportunity</h3>This is a hands-on Accounting Manager role within the UK entity, suited to someone comfortable operating "in the weeds" while also contributing to process improvement and scaling a finance function in a fast-growing environment.You will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations across the full quote-to-cash cycle, including AR, AP, cash management, and general ledger activities, while supporting financial reporting and compliance under IFRS.<h3 data-end="1554" data-start="1526">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1555" data-end="2595"><li data-start="1555" data-end="1715">Own and execute daily accounting operations across:</li><li>Accounts Receivable </li><li>Accounts Payable</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>General Ledger </li><li data-start="1716" data-end="1777">Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li data-start="1778" data-end="1846">Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS</li><li data-start="1847" data-end="1914">Manage and reconcile the general ledger for the UK legal entity</li><li data-end="1990" data-start="1915">Support payroll processing and employee benefits accounting (as needed)</li><li data-end="2074" data-start="1991">Prepare financial reports, including variance analysis and management reporting</li><li data-end="2146" data-start="2075">Maintain compliance with IFRS, VAT, and internal financial policies</li><li data-end="2226" data-start="2147">Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules and queries</li><li data-end="2298" data-start="2227">Strengthen and monitor internal controls, recommending improvements</li><li data-end="2380" data-start="2299">Manage intercompany reconciliations and collaborate with global finance teams</li><li data-end="2441" data-start="2381">Assist with tax filings, VAT returns, and HMRC reporting</li><li data-start="2442" data-end="2518">Research technical accounting issues and advise on appropriate treatment</li><li data-end="2595" data-start="2519">Contribute to process improvements in a scaling, acquisitive environment</li></ul><h3 data-start="2602" data-end="2627">Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-end="3304" data-start="2628"><li data-start="2628" data-end="2754">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or international equivalent preferred)</li><li data-start="2755" data-end="2817">5+ years' accounting experience (practice and/or industry)</li><li data-end="2911" data-start="2818">Strong working knowledge of:</li><li>IFRS</li><li>VAT</li><li>UK financial reporting requirements</li><li data-start="2912" data-end="2987">Experience in a fast-paced, growing, or PE-backed environment preferred</li><li data-end="3049" data-start="2988">Comfortable operating in a hands-on, detail-oriented role</li><li data-start="3050" data-end="3113">Strong systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage or similar)</li><li data-end="3178" data-start="3114">Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)</li><li data-start="3179" data-end="3233">Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail</li><li data-end="3304" data-start="3234">Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally</li></ul><h3 data-end="3328" data-start="3311">Why Join?</h3><ul data-start="3329" data-end="3606"><li data-end="3392" data-start="3329">High-growth, PE-backed environment with strong M&A activity</li><li data-start="3393" data-end="3456">Exposure to global finance operations and scaling processes</li><li data-start="3457" data-end="3526">Opportunity to shape and improve finance infrastructure in the UK</li><li data-end="3606" data-start="3527">Work with cutting-edge technology protecting critical global infrastructure</li></ul><h3 data-start="3613" data-end="3640">Working Environment</h3><ul data-start="3641" data-end="3790"><li data-end="3684" data-start="3641">Primarily office-based in Milton Keynes</li><li data-end="3752" data-start="3685">Some flexibility for remote working depending on business needs</li><li data-end="3790" data-start="3753">Occasional travel may be required</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDYwNjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-23T10:32:51Z

Head of Finance

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
Head of Finance | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role 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 Head of Finance to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. 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. 📊 About the Position Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will: <ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio. * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction. * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight. * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities. * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment. * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks. * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition. * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality. * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul> 📋 What we're looking for <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role. * Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses. * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management. * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure. * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level. * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting. * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments. * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations. * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's what's waiting for you <ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul> 💼 Why this role could be your next move 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. 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.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTk2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-06T11:30:55Z

IT Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
IT Manager Location - London with Paris TravelA world-renowned international education group with a heritage dating back more than 100 years is looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations across its London and Paris institutes.Known globally for excellence, innovation and premium learning experiences, this organisation operates an international network of specialist schools and trains thousands of students each year from across the world. With a strong reputation and a truly global presence, it offers the chance to join a respected brand with real prestige.This is a broad and hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, user support, systems reliability and continuous improvement across two busy international sites. You'll have real autonomy, strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.The RoleYou'll be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of IT systems across both locations, ensuring stability, security and excellent service for staff and students. You'll also lead technical teams, manage suppliers and help shape future technology decisions.Key responsibilities include:* Managing servers, storage and virtualised environments * Supporting networks, switches, routers, VPNs, WiFi and firewalls * Overseeing Microsoft 365 administration and Azure cloud services * Managing backups, disaster recovery and business continuity * Supporting telephony, CCTV and access control systems * Maintaining Windows Server environments, Active Directory and remote desktop services * Managing SQL Server / MySQL backups, restores and user access * Monitoring security, permissions, antivirus and intrusion prevention * Maintaining documentation, operational manuals and inventory systems * Leading, mentoring and developing IT support staff * Managing budgets, procurement and external vendors * Supporting wider global IT teams when neededWhat We're Looking For* Strong infrastructure and systems experience across enterprise environments * Solid knowledge of Windows Server, networking and cloud platforms * Experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Proxmox or Xen environments * Confident troubleshooting skills with a calm, practical mindset * Ability to prioritise effectively and work independently * Previous experience supporting varied IT environments * Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach * Comfortable working in a multicultural environmentDesirable* VMware, Microsoft or Linux certifications * French language skills * Exposure to lean six sigma principlesWhy Apply?* Join a globally recognised premium brand * Broad role with real ownership and variety * International exposure across London and Paris * Opportunity to lead improvements and modernisation projects * Strong long-term career potentialRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC43NzA2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T08:39:25Z

Senior Internal Auditor

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Internal Auditor (Permanent Role) | Energy & Infrastructure | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £75,000 Robert Half are partnering with one of the UK's most significant infrastructure and energy organisations, currently delivering a nationally critical programme that will play a vital role in the country's long-term energy security and net-zero ambitions. As the organisation continues to evolve through a major phase of growth and delivery, the Internal Audit function is expanding, creating an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join a high-performing and forward-thinking assurance team. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead end-to-end audit engagements across a complex, fast-moving and highly regulated environment. Working closely with the Internal Audit Manager and Head of Internal Audit, you'll provide meaningful assurance, insight and challenge across operational, project, governance and strategic risk areas, helping shape an organisation that is building one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. 📊 About the Role<ul><li>Lead the planning, execution, reporting and follow-up of internal audit engagements across operational, financial, project, governance and compliance risk areas. * Deliver risk-based assurance that goes beyond compliance testing, providing valuable insight into governance, risk management and internal controls. * Assess control design, operating effectiveness and governance arrangements across a complex and evolving business environment. * Manage and oversee co-sourced audit providers throughout all stages of audit delivery. * Conduct stakeholder interviews and walkthroughs to understand key processes, risks and emerging challenges. * Produce high-quality working papers, audit findings and reports that clearly articulate risks, root causes and practical recommendations. * Present audit observations and recommendations to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving improvements. * Contribute to risk assessments, audit planning and the continuous development of audit methodology and assurance frameworks. * Work collaboratively with Risk, Compliance and other assurance functions to support an integrated assurance approach. </li></ul>📋 What We're Looking For<ul><li>Minimum of 5-7 years' experience within Internal Audit, Risk or Assurance functions, gained within large, complex organisations operating in regulated, project-based or infrastructure-led environments. * Candidates currently working within a leading professional services firm are encouraged to apply, provided they have demonstrable experience delivering internal audit, risk advisory or internal controls engagements. Individuals with a purely external audit background and no internal audit experience are unlikely to be suitable for this position. * Proven experience independently leading audits from planning through fieldwork, reporting and closure. * Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls and assurance methodologies. * Experience auditing complex, regulated, project-based or rapidly evolving organisations. * Ability to take a risk-led approach to auditing, focusing on business impact, governance and strategic risks rather than purely checklist-based testing. * Strong report writing skills with the ability to deliver concise, insightful and impactful audit findings. * Experience conducting root cause analysis and developing practical, prioritised recommendations. * Confident communicating with and constructively challenging senior stakeholders while maintaining strong working relationships. * Comfortable operating in environments where processes, controls and governance frameworks continue to evolve and mature. * Experience working within infrastructure, construction, engineering, energy, utilities, major projects or similarly complex environments would be highly advantageous. * Knowledge of the Three Lines Model and modern internal audit practices. * Experience using data analytics, Power BI, audit technology or continuous improvement tools would be beneficial. * Professional qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You<ul><li>£75,000 base salary * Annual bonus * Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer) * 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service</li></ul> 💼 Why Join This BusinessThis is a rare opportunity to join an organisation at the centre of one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and energy programmes. You'll gain exposure to complex operational, commercial, project and strategic risks while working within an environment where assurance genuinely influences decision-making and organisational success.The Internal Audit function is evolving alongside the wider business, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in complex and developing environments where they can add real value, shape best practice and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.For an ambitious Senior Internal Auditor looking to move beyond routine compliance-led auditing, this role offers exposure to major projects, executive-level stakeholders, evolving governance frameworks and genuinely career-defining experience within a nationally significant organisation.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDIxMjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-01T16:14:51Z

ERP Manager

Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working with a client recruiting for an ERP Manager within Lincolnshire<h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Own the performance, support and roadmap of core business systems, including ERP, warehouse scanning, route planning, mailing solutions, SharePoint and related platforms.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to improve workflows, system adoption and business outcomes.</li><li>Ensure appropriate business continuity, disaster recovery, security and regulatory compliance across business systems.</li><li>Oversee warehouse systems and handheld scanning solutions to support accurate stock and operational processes across sites.</li><li>Manage suppliers, contracts, licences, SLAs and escalations to ensure quality, value and timely resolution.</li><li>Monitor business systems support tickets and ensure effective service delivery.</li><li>Work closely with infrastructure and support teams to deliver a joined-up IT service and one-team approach.</li></ul><h3 id="key-requirements">Key requirements</h3><ul><li>Experience managing ERP and wider business systems in a complex operational environment.</li><li>Experience managing system integrations, customisations and third-party vendors.</li><li>Good understanding of change control, release management, service delivery and compliance.</li><li>Experience supporting warehouse-related systems and operational business processes.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work in a business-partnering capacity.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby4wMjgwNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-28T09:11:05Z

IT Vendor Manager Role

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>IT Vendor & Service Performance Manager</h2>London | Hybrid WorkingTechnology services don't fail because of one team. They succeed when everything works together.We're partnering with a global insurance broker to find an IT Vendor & Service Performance Manager who will sit at the heart of technology operations, owning service performance across internal teams, strategic suppliers and business-critical platforms.This isn't a traditional infrastructure management role.It's an opportunity to become the single point of accountability for technology service outcomes, influencing senior stakeholders, driving supplier performance and ensuring technology delivers measurable value to the business.<h3>What Makes This Role Different?</h3>You'll operate as the service integration layer between internal technology functions and key managed service providers, ensuring services are reliable, resilient, cost-effective and continually improving.From major incident reviews and supplier governance to service optimisation and cost transparency, you'll have the authority and visibility to make a genuine impact across the organisation.If you're someone who enjoys solving complex service challenges, influencing senior stakeholders and driving accountability across multiple suppliers, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.<h3>What You'll Be Responsible For</h3>✔ Owning end-to-end IT service performance across availability, resilience, user experience and cost.✔ Leading service integration across internal technology teams and external partners.✔ Driving continual service improvement initiatives and service optimisation programmes.✔ Holding suppliers accountable through robust governance, service reviews and performance management.✔ Managing major incident follow-up, root cause analysis and long-term remediation plans.✔ Delivering executive-level reporting, dashboards and service health insights.✔ Driving cost transparency, forecasting and demand management across technology services.✔ Supporting risk, compliance and assurance activities within a regulated environment.<h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong experience in IT Service Management, SIAM or Service Integration environments.</li><li>Proven success managing third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers.</li><li>Excellent understanding of ITIL principles and service governance frameworks.</li><li>Experience driving service improvement, operational excellence and vendor accountability.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage senior leadership teams.</li><li>Experience working within complex, multi-vendor technology environments.</li><li>Knowledge of major incident governance, problem management and service reporting.</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3>This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected international organisation and take ownership of how technology services are delivered across the business.You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence strategic technology decisions and play a key role in shaping the future of service delivery.If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond operational firefighting and genuinely drive service excellence, we'd love to speak with you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC45MjAwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-01T07:35:16Z

Finance Manager

London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Manager - PermanentLocation: London (Fully Remote for now - eventual London office presence)Salary: £60,000-£70,000 DOE + bonus + benefits Reporting directly into senior leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function while managing one direct report. The role offers broad exposure across finance, operations and commercial partnering, with the opportunity to help shape processes, improve reporting visibility and support strategic growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities:<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ownership of the full finance function including month-end, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead reporting, financial analysis and performance insight for senior leadership</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner with commercial and operational stakeholders to support decision-making and business growth</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage working capital, inventory accounting and supply chain-related financial processes</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee AP/AR, reconciliations, controls and external accountant relationships</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improve finance processes, reporting automation and operational visibility</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support pricing, margin analysis and broader commercial initiatives</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage and develop one junior finance team member</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Play a key role in helping scale the finance infrastructure as the business grows</li></ul> Candidate Profile:<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Previous experience within an SME environment with ownership of a broad, hands-on finance role</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Product-based industry background essential, ideally retail, consumer goods, FMCG, e-commerce or related sectors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong understanding of inventory, stock management, supply chain and working capital dynamics</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfortable operating in lean environments without large support structures</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Commercially minded with the ability to balance detail with wider business priorities</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong Excel and finance systems capability</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proactive, adaptable and motivated by helping scale a growing business</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjI1NDM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-12T16:00:20Z

Management Accountant

Saffron Walden, Essex
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working exclusively and on a retained basis with LPA Group Plc in Saffron Walden to assist with the recruitment of a Group Management Accountant. LPA Group plc (AIM: LPA) is an innovation-led engineering specialist in electronic and electromechanical components and systems. Focused on transport (rail and aviation), aerospace, defence, infrastructure and industrial markets and supplying into hostile and challenging environments, LPA is known for engineering solutions to improve product reliability, reducing maintenance and life cycle costs. The Group has four sites across the UK, selling to customers in the UK and overseas. Three of these are design and manufacturing sites: Saffron Walden, Essex - electro-mechanical systems for rail, aviation and industrial; Knapwell, Cambridge - power supplies for the rail market, Normanton, Yorkshire - LED lighting and electronic systems for rail and infrastructure. The fourth site is Thatcham, Berkshire - value-added distribution of engineered components for rail, aerospace and defence. With over 150 years of UK design and manufacture, and with origins in the first ever light installed in 'Electric Avenue', Brixton; innovation is core to LPA and to the products and services supplied to our customers worldwide. The Role The Group Management Accountant will work closely with and work alongside Group Financial Accountant and report directly to the CFO and be tasked with taking responsibility for the production of regular management reporting across the Group. The Group Management Accountant will ensure high levels of accuracy, quality and integrity in the daily recording of financial data and produce robust and timely financial information to all stakeholders covering forecasting, inventory, sales and value add. Day to day duties will consist of: <ul class="_13613d6a da470b38"><li>Production of the monthly sales and margin flash reporting</li><li>Completion of the monthly detailed sales and margin reports, analysing variances and undertaking review meetings with as required</li><li>Produce 13 week cash flow</li><li>Coordination of Arbuthnot invoice discounting analysis and link to payment runs</li><li>Supporting the Commercial Team to secure revenue projects by undertaking project and product specific margin analysis</li><li>Managing capex spend with dept heads</li><li>Preparation of annual budget and multi-year forecasts</li></ul> Your Profile You will be a strong Management Accountant with experience across a Manufacturing and Product/Service Bases Sales business with the ability to maintain relationships both internally and externally through communication and sense checking. Previous exposure to cost accounting, sales and margin analysis from a multi-site business is key. You must be self-motivated, able to act on own initiative and be able to communicate at all levels. This is an excellent role where development will be available under the guidance of an excellent manager and within a business that continues to change and develop. Salary and Benefits The role of Group Management Accountant for LPA Group PLC in Saffron Walden is offering a salary £50-60K + Benefits and will be working in the office 3 days a week with two from home. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjg3ODQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-27T20:39:55Z

Data Analytics Manager

Hampshire, Hampshire
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading telecommunications organisation to recruit a Data Analytics Manager on a 9-month contract basis. Hybrid - Hampshire/London - 3 days per week on site. <h2 data-end="259" data-start="252" data-section-id="1xwbgcx">Role</h2>* The Data Analytics Manager will establish and scale a centralised data and analytics capability to support commercial and operational decision-making across the organisation. * Translate business strategy and key use cases into actionable data and analytics initiatives. * Lead the consolidation of fragmented data sources following significant growth and acquisition activity. * Improve data quality, consistency, and accessibility across multiple systems and business units. * Support the design, development, and ongoing management of data warehouse and/or data lake environments. * Build scalable reporting, dashboarding, and analytics capabilities to support business-wide insight generation. * Partner with senior stakeholders to define commercial KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics. * Support the integration of newly acquired businesses and their data environments into a centralised model. * Introduce and embed data governance, standards, and best practice across the organisation. * Work closely with leadership to drive long-term value creation through data-led decision-making.<h2 data-end="1406" data-start="1396" data-section-id="6y2rri">Profile</h2>* Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Python in data-focused environments. * Proven experience delivering data transformation, data enablement, or analytics modernisation initiatives. * Experience working with data warehouse and/or data lake architectures. * Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management principles. * Demonstrable experience working in complex, fragmented, or rapidly changing data landscapes. * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. * Comfortable operating independently and driving initiatives in ambiguous environments. * Background in consulting or transformation environments highly desirable (e.g. KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture). * Experience in acquisitive, PE-backed, or high-growth organisations preferred. * Blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery capability, with the ability to both shape and execute.<h2 data-start="2353" data-section-id="1v75q76" data-end="2365">Company</h2>* Market leading telecommunications organisation undergoing significant growth and acquisition-led expansion. * Building a new centralised data and analytics capability to transform reporting, governance, and commercial insight. * Fast-paced, greenfield environment with strong investment in data and digital transformation. * Hybrid working model with Hampshire office base and occasional travel to London.<h2 data-end="2810" data-section-id="1edaf9v" data-start="2788">Salary & Benefits</h2>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjkxMTYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-27T17:11:57Z

IT Systems Lead

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
IT Systems Lead - London - Hybrid £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience) + Equity & BenefitsHelp Build Europe's Hypersonic CapabilityThis organisation is redefining what's possible in European defence technology, delivering speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. Operating as a small, elite, and highly capable team, it focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems quickly and effectively.They are seeking an IT Systems Lead to take ownership of core IT infrastructure and operations within a talent-dense environment where every individual has a direct impact. This is not a predefined or siloed position, it is an opportunity for a high-calibre operator to shape, build, and run IT systems from the ground up, with the autonomy to define best practice and standards.The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations, directly contributing to the organisation's mission and Europe's broader technological independence.The RoleThe IT Systems Lead will:<ul><li>Own the Microsoft environment end-to-end, including Entra ID, Windows endpoints, Intune/Autopilot (or GPO where appropriate), and core Microsoft server services</li><li>Build and operate IT infrastructure for a UK-based engineering workshop from the ground up, including secure network access, device provisioning, and endpoint compliance</li><li>Define and implement a hardened baseline across all endpoints, including MFA enforcement, least-privilege access, patching strategies, encryption, and standardised security policies</li><li>Act as the on-site IT authority, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly, documenting outcomes, and implementing preventative measures</li><li>Partner closely with international IT teams (including Linux/Kubernetes environments) to ensure consistent identity, access, and security controls across regions</li><li>Oversight and delivery of a new UK office move</li><li>Maintain high operational standards through clear documentation, asset management, streamlined workflows, and responsive user support</li></ul>Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will bring:<ul><li>Proven experience owning and operating Microsoft environments in real-world settings (Entra ID, Windows endpoint management, Intune/GPO, and core server infrastructure)</li><li>A security-first mindset, with strong understanding of access control, system hardening, and auditability</li><li>The ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement, particularly in environments where they may be the sole on-site IT lead</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused approach, prioritising root cause resolution, prevention, and long-term system integrity</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance environments where uptime, security, and delivery speed are critical</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to collaborate across technology stacks, particularly with Linux and Kubernetes-based systems</li></ul>Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting (DV).What's on Offer<ul><li>The opportunity to contribute directly to one of Europe's most consequential defence and technology challenges</li><li>High ownership and autonomy, with full responsibility for shaping IT systems and standards</li><li>Close collaboration with leading experts across engineering, operations, and defence</li><li>A fast-paced environment where ideas are implemented quickly and outcomes matter</li><li>A culture built on clarity, integrity, and excellence, supporting individuals who take initiative and operate with accountability</li><li>Competitive compensation and meaningful equity aligned to impact and responsibility</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi43MTA2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T15:26:23Z

Senior Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Accountant | Energy Trading Sector | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a global Energy Trading & Infrastructure business as a Senior Accountant, based in Central London. This is a highly commercial, front-office facing role offering extensive exposure to Traders, Business Developers, and senior leadership, including the CEO. Sitting within the Finance Operations team, this position is far broader than a traditional financial accounting role. The successful candidate will work closely with the trading desk, supporting mark-to-market valuations, applying IFRS to complex trading contracts and derivatives, and providing analytical insight to support commercial decision-making. The business trades power, gas, and environmental certificates, using a range of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The UK platform is fully integrated into a global trading business, providing a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with commercial exposure within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 📊 About the Position Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team, acting as a key link between Finance and the Front Office. This is an analytical and commercially focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in an evolving, unstructured environment rather than purely routine accounting processes. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Supporting and running mark-to-market valuations for trading activities and derivative contracts. * Applying IFRS accounting standards, including IFRS 9, to complex trading agreements and commercial contracts. * Partnering closely with Traders, Business Developers, and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and commercial support. * Producing detailed KPI analysis, variance reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. * Interpreting and assessing the accounting treatment of derivatives, PPAs, structured contracts, and traded instruments. * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across trading activities. * Ensuring accurate accounting treatment and booking of derivative transactions. * Designing and maintaining complex Excel-based models and reports to support operational and commercial performance. * Supporting audit and compliance activities where required.</li></ul>This role is significantly less focused on routine month-end accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, payment runs, and journal posting. Instead, the emphasis is on understanding how derivatives work, performing valuations, and providing commercially focused accounting support to the trading business. 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance roles within the energy, commodities, or oil and gas sectors is essential. Prior experience within trading environments is also essential. * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). * Strong understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, with experience applying accounting standards to derivatives and trading contracts. * Experience working closely with front-office or commercial teams within energy or commodities businesses. * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured, and commercially driven environment. * Experience with mark-to-market valuations, trading activities, or derivative accounting is essential. * Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities. * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li></ul> 🤝 What's On Offer <ul><li>Salary: £85,000 * Hybrid working * Generous annual bonus * Pension: 12% employer contribution * 28 days holiday plus bank holidays * Group Life Cover: 8x base salary * Private Medical Insurance: family coverage * High exposure to front-office trading activities and senior leadership * Opportunity to develop within a global energy trading platform</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an opportunity to move into a highly visible and commercially focused finance role within a leading energy trading business. You will work directly with the Front Office, gaining exposure to derivatives, trading strategies, and commercial decision-making while applying technical accounting expertise in a genuinely value-adding capacity. If you are looking to step away from heavily process-driven month-end accounting and into a more analytical, commercially engaged role with direct exposure to trading activities, this position offers an excellent platform for long-term career development within the energy and commodities sector.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTgyNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-28T10:29:21Z

Xero Implementation Lead

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
90000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
Xero Implementation Specialist / Xero Practice Lead£65,000 - £85,000 | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)We're looking for a Xero Implementation Specialist, Xero Practice Lead, or Cloud Accounting Implementation Manager to take ownership of Xero onboarding, migration, and enablement across a growing Accounting-as-a-Service function.This is a specialist role - ideal for someone whose background is 80%+ focused on Xero implementations, migrations, and client training, rather than general bookkeeping or year-end accounting. Who this role is forYou'll likely already be working as one of the following:<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Xero Implementation Manager</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Xero Practice Manager / Practice Lead</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Cloud Accounting Manager (Xero-focused)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Accounting Systems Implementation Manager</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Xero Specialist / Senior Xero Specialist</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Digital Accounting Manager (Xero-focused)</li></ul> What you'll be doing<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading end-to-end Xero implementations and client migrations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Onboarding SMEs onto Xero from legacy systems</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Acting as the internal Xero subject matter expert</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Delivering Xero training for internal teams and clients</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Troubleshooting complex Xero setup, workflow, and integration issues</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Building scalable onboarding guides, FAQs, and training resources</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving implementation processes and reducing support dependency</li></ul> What's on offer<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">£65,000 - £85,000 salary</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">25 days holiday</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">8% pension contribution</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Opportunity to lead Xero implementation strategy in a scaling function</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Real ownership over onboarding, training, and process design</li></ul> This is a high-impact role for a true Xero specialist who wants to move beyond day-to-day compliance work and become a key driver of how clients adopt and succeed on Xero.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS43Mjc1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-02T15:03:12Z

Graduate Assistant Accountant

South West London, London
remote
Permanent
28000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis is a globally recognised multinational corporation based in south west London. They specialise and run leading businesses in various key areas including retail, infrastructure and telecommunications serving consumers and clients worldwide.They are looking to hire a new position as a Graduate Assistant Accountant, within their finance department. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is keen on developing their accounting career within an international organisation.RoleReporting into the Finance Manager, the Graduate Assistant Accountant will support on a number of key transactional and reporting duties across various entities, dealing with AP/AR and month-end.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Ensure all routine finance processing is completed accurately and to monthly deadlines</li><li>Work with internal teams to gather data for reporting and decision-making</li><li>Manage accounts payable, including invoices, purchase orders, and coding</li><li>Ensure costs are recorded in the correct period</li><li>Plan and carry out regular supplier payment runs</li><li>Process employee expenses in line with company policy</li><li>Build strong relationships with suppliers and resolve queries quickly</li><li>Complete monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash and journals</li><li>Support VAT returns and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Assist with process improvements, ad hoc analysis, and finance projects</li></ul>ProfileThe ideal candidate for this Graduate Assistant Accountant position, should have the following:<ul><li>Recent graduate (or equivalent) with 6-12 months of accounting experience in a similar role</li><li>Experience in processing invoices and managing Accounts Payable</li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>High standards of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li><li>Interest in studying towards a qualification (ACCA/CIMA)</li></ul>Salary & Benefits£28,000 to £32,000 plus benefits:<ul><li>Study support package</li><li>Company bonus scheme</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Company mobile</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Regular socials and seasonal events</li></ul>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYzMzkwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-02T14:02:09Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
135000 - 140000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Real Estate Development | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £140,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a growing, international real estate development business on a permanent basis, based in Central London.This is a senior leadership role within a growing EMEA business, offering the opportunity to lead a multi-country controllership function, partner directly with executive leadership, and shape financial reporting, governance, and controls across a complex international structure.The business operates across large-scale real estate development and investment projects throughout Europe, with a focus on high-value commercial and logistics assets. Backed by a major global organisation, the platform combines the pace and entrepreneurial culture of a growing business with the technical rigour and reporting standards of a US-listed environment. This role sits at the centre of that balance, requiring both exceptional technical capability and the confidence to influence at the highest levels. 📊 About the PositionReporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting the business through:<ul><li>Leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across the EMEA region, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under US GAAP. * Overseeing statutory reporting and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external providers and advisors. * Managing complex consolidations, intercompany reporting, and regional financial controls within a large multinational structure. * Acting as the key finance business partner to senior stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and executive leadership. * Reviewing and challenging accounting treatment across development transactions, management contracts, joint ventures, and equity arrangements. * Supporting technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, impairments, carried interest, incentive structures, and IFRS 15 considerations. * Leading audit relationships across multiple entities and ensuring compliance within a SOX-controlled environment. * Interpreting complex legal and commercial agreements and translating them into clear accounting conclusions and reporting outcomes. * Enhancing the control environment and helping establish scalable processes within a growing and evolving business. * Managing competing priorities across US group reporting requirements and local statutory obligations across EMEA. * Leading and developing a high-performing finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For<ul><li>ACA qualified, ideally trained within a Big 4 environment. * Approximately 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience within large multinational businesses. * Prior experience operating within a US-listed or highly regulated public-company environment with exposure to SOX controls and rigorous reporting deadlines. * Strong technical accounting expertise across US GAAP, IFRS, and multi-jurisdiction statutory reporting. * Proven experience leading controllership, financial reporting, or group finance functions within complex international organisations. * Strong consolidations experience within complex corporate structures. * Demonstrable ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders across both finance and non-finance functions. * Commercially minded with strong presence, credibility, and business partnering capability at executive level. </li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You<ul><li>A highly visible leadership role within an internationally backed real estate platform experiencing continued growth across EMEA. * Significant exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to influence key operational and strategic decisions. * Ownership of a broad and complex controllership remit across multiple countries and reporting frameworks. * The opportunity to shape and strengthen processes, controls, and finance infrastructure within an entrepreneurial environment. * A dynamic and collaborative culture where finance plays a central role in commercial decision-making. * A genuine opportunity to combine technical excellence, leadership, and strategic business partnering in one role.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to step into an FD-grade controllership role within a highly commercial and technically challenging environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership across Europe and the US, lead a critical finance function through its next phase of growth, and play a key role in building a scalable, best-in-class control environment. If you're looking for a role that combines complex technical accounting, international exposure, senior stakeholder management, and the opportunity to influence a growing business, this position offers an outstanding platform for long-term progression.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. 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