<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjQxODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1><strong>Change Business Analyst </strong></h1><p>Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading investment management organisation in their search for a Business Analyst to support key operational change initiatives across their environment.</p><h2><strong>Overview</strong></h2><p>This role sits at the heart of an evolving investment operations function. You will analyse workflows, strengthen controls, and help deliver improvements across processes that support portfolio management, oversight, and operational governance. The successful candidate will combine strong BA fundamentals with experience working in investment or fund operations settings.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Review and document operational processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate, or strengthen control points.</li><li>Partner with investment, operations, risk, and technology teams to capture business requirements and translate them into clear deliverables.</li><li>Support workflow redesign and operational change across areas such as trade support, cash and position control, reconciliations oversight, and reporting workflows (kept high‑level intentionally to avoid identifiable detail).</li><li>Produce concise artefacts including process maps, requirement definitions, and implementation supporting materials.</li><li>Contribute to testing cycles (UAT) and readiness assessments for new tools, processes, or enhancements.</li><li>Help embed a culture of continuous improvement across investment operations.</li></ul><h2><strong>Experience & Skills</strong></h2><h3><strong>Essential</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience as a Business Analyst within investment management, fund operations, or a similar financial services environment.</li><li>Understanding of investment operations processes (e.g., trade support, middle‑office controls, reconciliations, reporting, data quality) without tying to any specific firm model.</li><li>Strong documentation skills with the ability to distil complex processes into clear, actionable outputs.</li><li>Confident working across technology and business teams to drive operational change.</li><li>Highly organised, structured, and detail oriented.</li><li>Experience delivering a Target Operating Model.</li></ul><h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Exposure to workflow or project management tools.</li><li>Experience supporting operational process redesign within regulated financial environments.</li><li>Understanding of data quality, operational oversight, or investment governance frameworks.</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/QWxleC5IaWxsLjI1MDM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>On behalf of Protiviti, the global Business Consulting firm, we are seeking an interim Actuarial Data Business Analyst to join a life insurance firm. <br /><br />This role will focus on ensuring high-quality actuarial data flows across systems, supporting risk modelling, pricing, and reporting activities, while embedding robust data governance frameworks. This is initially a 6-month interim assignment with a view to potentially extend beyond that term.<br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>Design, build, and implementation of a target state solution</li><li>Producing and managing both functional and non-functional requirements, and supporting the collation of acceptance criteria</li><li>Developing a transparent traceability matrix between business requirements and the proposed technical design</li><li>Reviewing and identifying opportunities to optimise current business capabilities</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Skills:</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>Strong background in actuarial processes</li><li>Proven experience in data governance, data quality, and lineage frameworks.</li><li>Hands-on expertise with Snowflake and SAP platforms.</li><li>Ability to translate actuarial requirements into technical data solutions.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, working across actuarial, finance, risk, and IT functions.</li></ul><p><br />If you are available or actively seeking to a new interim assignment then please get in touch with me and we can have a discussion about the role. <br /><br />This is a hybrid opportunity based in London, and will require a minimum two days office presence. <br /><br />Best wishes, <br />Affi</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/QWZ0YWIuTm9yZS42NDk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Client Due Diligence Analyst for 6 month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Act as the first line of defence for KYC/AML risk in Private Banking department by delivering end-to-end CDD for international HNW/UHNW clients (individuals, trusts, and related entities) across on boarding, periodic review, and event-driven remediation.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Review, validate, and challenge client-provided information and documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and a robust customer profile before account opening/continuation.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Analyse complex client and trust ownership/control structures, identify controllers/settler/protector /trustees/beneficiaries and UBOs where applicable, and document conclusions clearly for audit trail.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Perform and evidence sanctions/PEP screening and adverse media checks, investigate potential matches, and escalate confirmed/unclear hits in line with policy and timelines.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assess financial crime risk factors (e.g., geography, product usage, occupation/business activities, high risk industries) and ensure the right level of due diligence is applied, including EDD for high-risk and PEP relationships.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Obtain, assess, and corroborate Source of Wealth and Source of Funds information/evidence (particularly for high-risk/PEP cases) and request additional documentation to resolve gaps, inconsistencies, or red flags.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner closely with Relationship Managers and PB Support Team to guide evidence collection, set clear requirements, and progress cases efficiently through pre-on-boarding, on boarding, and life-cycle reviews.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain accurate and consistent KYC data across internal systems, identify discrepancies between documentation and system records, drive remediation to completion, and maintain accurate KYC data across relevant platforms.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Produce clear, auditable case notes and written KYC assessments that explain analysis, conclusions, and any conditions or follow-up actions.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage workload to agreed SLAs/KPIs, prioritising higher-risk and time-critical cases while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Escalate issues, policy exceptions, and suspected financial crime concerns promptly via agreed governance routes, supporting timely risk decisions (including potential restriction/exit where applicable)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying control/process enhancements, sharing recurring themes with stakeholders, and supporting updates to procedures and training/knowledge sharing within the Private Banking Department.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, CDD Analyst will have at least 4-5 years experience working within Private Banking and will have had exposure to GCC countries. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is a Private Bank based in the West End. You will work 5 days per week from their office.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary CDD role will be paying circa £400 - 500 per day. This is dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjQzMjgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Technology Risk & Resilience, Senior Consultant - London, Hybrid - £50k-£58k + bonus </strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading consulting firm and are recruiting a <strong>Technology Risk & Resilience Senior Consultant. </strong>The role will be supporting clients with key disciplines such as information and technology risk management, third party risk, operational and technology resilience, and cyber security risk management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise consultants on project work plans and deliverables, especially on complex engagements.</li><li>Conduct technology risk assessments, evaluating client environments from both a technical and business perspective.</li><li>Review IT governance, systems, and controls against recognized standards (ITIL, COBIT, NIST, SOC2, ISO).</li><li>Design and implement solutions to enhance performance, improve resilience, and increase value for clients.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience required</strong></p><ul><li>Significant consulting or industry experience focused on technology-related risks.</li><li>Expertise in IT risk management frameworks, IT risk governance, operational resilience, third party risk management, and/or information security.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a delivery-focused consulting environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Experience guiding teams, planning engagements, and managing project delivery.</li><li>Working knowledge and practical use of industry standards such as COBIT, ISO27001, NIST CSF, SOC2, and ITIL.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and passion for driving results.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Technology Risk & Resilience, Senior Consultant</strong> - <strong>London, Hybrid</strong> - <strong>£50k-£58k + bonus </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjk4MjAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="132" data-start="0">Robert Half is partnering with a Financial Services organisation to recruit a Vulnerability Analyst on an initial 12-month contract.</p><p data-end="554" data-start="134">This role sits within a growing security function focused on strengthening vulnerability management practices, improving remediation workflows, and enhancing the organisation's overall security posture. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing, analysing, and coordinating the remediation of vulnerabilities across the business, while working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p><p data-start="556" data-end="573"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="575" data-end="1585"><li data-start="575" data-end="695"><p data-end="695" data-start="577">Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security risks across systems and infrastructure.</p></li><li data-start="696" data-end="793"><p data-start="698" data-end="793">Perform vulnerability scanning and validate identified weaknesses and remediation activities.</p></li><li data-end="897" data-start="794"><p data-end="897" data-start="796">Analyse, triage, and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, business impact, and exploitability.</p></li><li data-start="898" data-end="979"><p data-end="979" data-start="900">Develop and support remediation plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.</p></li><li data-start="980" data-end="1084"><p data-end="1084" data-start="982">Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, and Facilities teams to implement security patches and updates.</p></li><li data-end="1181" data-start="1085"><p data-start="1087" data-end="1181">Translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="1282" data-start="1182"><p data-end="1282" data-start="1184">Provide recommendations on security hardening best practices and preventative security controls.</p></li><li data-end="1373" data-start="1283"><p data-end="1373" data-start="1285">Assist in standardising workflows across current vulnerability management workstreams.</p></li><li data-end="1498" data-start="1374"><p data-start="1376" data-end="1498">Interpret and manipulate complex data sets (including Excel and pivot tables) to support informed remediation decisions.</p></li><li data-end="1585" data-start="1499"><p data-start="1501" data-end="1585">Maintain clear documentation of findings, risk assessments, and remediation actions.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1598" data-start="1587"><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul data-start="1600" data-end="2460"><li data-start="1600" data-end="1715"><p data-end="1715" data-start="1602">3-5+ years of experience in vulnerability analysis, vulnerability management, or a related security discipline.</p></li><li data-start="1716" data-end="1793"><p data-end="1793" data-start="1718">Experience working within recognised vulnerability management frameworks.</p></li><li data-end="1874" data-start="1794"><p data-start="1796" data-end="1874">Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7).</p></li><li data-end="1973" data-start="1875"><p data-start="1877" data-end="1973">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.</p></li><li data-start="1974" data-end="2046"><p data-start="1976" data-end="2046">Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation.</p></li><li data-end="2187" data-start="2047"><p data-end="2187" data-start="2049">Excellent communication skills - able to confidently explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders in a collaborative manner.</p></li><li data-end="2291" data-start="2188"><p data-end="2291" data-start="2190">Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in high-demand environments.</p></li><li data-start="2292" data-end="2385"><p data-end="2385" data-start="2294">Experience within financial services or other regulated environments is highly desirable.</p></li><li data-end="2460" data-start="2386"><p data-start="2388" data-end="2460">Exposure to system or programme management environments is advantageous.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2462" data-end="2475"><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul data-is-last-node="" data-end="2581" data-start="2477" data-is-only-node=""><li data-end="2507" data-start="2477"><p data-end="2507" data-start="2479">Initial 12-month contract </p></li><li data-start="2508" data-end="2533"> 4 days per week, London based <br></li><li data-start="2534" data-end="2581" data-is-last-node=""><p data-is-last-node="" data-end="2581" data-start="2536">Competitive day rate | Inside IR35 PAYE </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNTQ4NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">Senior Business Analyst- Compliance (Top-Tier Bank!)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is not your average BA role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hybrid Working in Central London </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you want visibility, influence, and a seat at the table, keep reading.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Ltd have partnered with a major international bank building out its UK compliance capability, and they need a sharp, commercially-minded Business Analyst to come in and make an impact from day one.</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work directly with the Head of Compliance & MLRO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own critical regulatory data and MI reporting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Influence key compliance decisions and strategy</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be part of a globally recognised banking group</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Genuine career acceleration opportunity</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You'll Be Doing</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Take control of compliance data, reporting and governance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver insightful MI that drives decision-making</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead on regulatory change and impact assessments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner across Risk, Legal, IT and Front Office</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Play a key role in audits, controls and financial crime frameworks</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You Bring</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid experience as a Business Analyst within banking compliance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong grasp of FCA regulations, AML, KYC and financial crime</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven track record in MI reporting and data analysis</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced Excel (non-negotiable) with exposure to SQL or BI tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident communicator who can engage senior stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus points for ICA qualifications and exposure to MiFID II, EMIR or SFTR</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is your chance to step into a role where you're not just ticking boxes you're shaping how compliance operates within a serious banking environment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're feeling underutilised, too siloed, or not getting the exposure you deserve, this is your move.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS40NTk4OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Analyst | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days in the Office) | £50,000-£55,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a large, international real estate and professional services business on a permanent basis, based in Central London.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This role will initially be heavily focused on billing, cash flow, and process management in a complex, evolving environment, making it well suited to someone who enjoys improving processes, resolving issues, and working closely with operations.</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a highly operational and commercially exposed role, sitting within a fast-paced environment currently undergoing significant transformation. You'll play a key role supporting financial processes, improving systems, and partnering with operational teams during a period of change and integration.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation operates across the UK and globally, delivering high-value real estate and professional services solutions. With ongoing integration of project teams and major system changes underway, this is an opportunity to step into a role where you can make a tangible impact from day one.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, your role will initially focus heavily on billing, cash flow, and process management, before evolving into a broader finance position with forecasting and commercial responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting a complex billing process via a Shared Service Centre, ensuring accurate and timely invoice requests.</li><li>Managing aged debt, working closely with operational teams to drive timely PO receipting and cash collection.</li><li>Owning timesheet tracking and compliance, building dashboards to monitor completion and improve accuracy.</li><li>Partnering with operations to resolve resistance and improve adoption of financial processes.</li><li>Identifying and resolving process inefficiencies during a period of systems and operational change.</li><li>Supporting system migration activities and helping embed new finance processes and controls.</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, with the opportunity to take on more ownership over time.</li><li>Ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and accurate financial data across projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on role in a changing environment, particularly in the first few months, where billing, processes, and operational alignment will be the key focus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Part-qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), including those who have chosen not to continue studying.</li><li>Strong grounding in finance fundamentals (debits & credits, revenue, cost control).</li><li>Experience in billing, revenue processes, or working with Shared Service Centres.</li><li>Exposure to budgeting and forecasting, with a desire to develop further in this area.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, with experience building dashboards and improving reporting.</li><li>Comfortable working in a complex, evolving environment with process and system challenges.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, confident pushing back and driving process adherence.</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼<strong> Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>A key role within a globally recognised real estate and professional services environment.</li><li>The opportunity to step into a business undergoing significant transformation and system change.</li><li>High visibility across finance and operations, with real influence on process improvement.</li><li>The chance to build out dashboards, improve workflows, and shape how finance supports the business.</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance as the role evolves.</li><li>A collaborative and fast-moving environment with strong long-term development opportunities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDkzODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Technology Consultancy in London to recruit an immediate, temporary Finance/Business Analyst for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate temporary, Finance/Business Analyst to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Analyse financial and operational data to support business decision-making.</li><li>Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical models to provide insights into performance.</li><li>Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for operational or financial improvement.</li><li>Support the finance team with ad-hoc analysis and data requests.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and automation of regular financial and management reports.</li><li>Maintain and improve reporting templates and data sources.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial reporting outputs. </li><li>Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.</li><li>Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and compliance procedures.</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes through data preparation and documentation.</li><li>Ensure financial records, processes, and systems meet regulatory and internal policy requirements.</li><li>Assist with documentation and improvement of finance procedures.</li><li>Support the management and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data workflows.</li><li>Assist with implementation, upgrades, and maintenance of finance-related systems.</li><li>Act as a liaison between finance and IT where systems improvements are required.</li><li>Provide analytical support across all finance functions including accounting, reporting, and operations.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather data and improve reporting capabilities.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful temporary Finance/Business Analyst will have 3+ Years experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Technology Consultancy based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £225-£250 Umbrella per day dependant on experience.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjM3ODY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<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>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a PE backed SaaS firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Commercial Finance Analyst for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Commercial Finance Analyst for a 3 month contract and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Build and maintain commission models in Excel to support the business while the new commissions tool is being implemented.</li><li>Translate existing commission structures and incentive schemes into clear, accurate financial models.</li><li>Support the implementation of the new commissions system by assisting with model validation and ensuring alignment with current processes.</li><li>Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on the new commissions tool, identifying issues, documenting findings, and working with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Produce and maintain commercial performance reports to support business decision-making.</li><li>Develop and deliver KPI reporting, ensuring accuracy and providing insights into performance against targets.</li><li>Analyse commission and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with finance, commercial, and operational teams to ensure reporting and commission calculations meet business requirements.</li><li>Enhance and optimise existing Excel models and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this interim Commercial Finance Analyst role will have strong model building skills, experience working with large data sets whilst also having a strong commercial acumen. </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is an fast growing PE backed SaaS firm based in London. Please note that this role will be based in the clients Central London office 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Commercial Finance Analyst role will be paying circa £350-400 per day, dependant on experience. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4zNzg2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a global S&P 500 consulting firm to bring in an interim contractor as an Associate to support delivery across a major financial services client on Third-Party Risk Management and critical supplier oversight initiatives. The engagement sits within a mature TPRM and operational resilience environment, focused on strengthening the quality, consistency and audit readiness of critical vendor risk assessments. The programme already has a defined set of critical suppliers and established processes in place, and the focus will be on validating, improving and strengthening existing assessments rather than building a new framework. We are looking for a senior supplier risk or third-party risk specialist who understands how to assess vendor financial stability, disruption risk and operational impact across critical suppliers in regulated environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Rate</strong>: c. £<strong>500-£600</strong> per day via <strong>PAYE plus 12.07% holiday pay</strong></li><li><strong>Contract</strong>: <strong>Initial 10 month engagement with potential extension to 12 months</strong></li><li><strong>Location</strong>: <strong>City of London - 4 DAYS PER WEEK ON SITE (company policy)</strong></li><li><strong>Start</strong>: 1st week in <strong>April</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with business units to identify and validate <strong>critical suppliers across engagements, geographies and business lines</strong></li><li>Conduct <strong>third-party risk assessments</strong>, analysing the potential impact of supplier disruption</li><li>Collect vendor financial data through internal platforms, external data sources or directly from vendors</li><li>Perform <strong>quantitative financial analysis</strong> assessing supplier financial stability</li><li>Carry out <strong>qualitative assessments</strong> using financial statements, audit reports and supporting documentation</li><li>Produce <strong>executive summaries</strong> outlining supplier risk exposure and assessment outcomes</li><li>Review and improve <strong>existing supplier risk assessments</strong>, ensuring consistency, accuracy and audit readiness</li><li>Support <strong>audit and regulatory assurance activities</strong> by ensuring supplier risk documentation and data quality meet governance standards</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within <strong>Third-Party Risk Management, Vendor Risk or Supplier Risk</strong></li><li>Experience assessing <strong>critical suppliers within financial services or regulated environments</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>vendor financial risk and financial stability analysis</strong></li><li>Experience working with <strong>TPRM platforms</strong> such as ProcessUnity, Archer, ServiceNow or similar</li><li>Ability to produce <strong>clear executive-level risk summaries</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>operational resilience, supplier risk governance or regulatory frameworks</strong></li><li>Experience supporting <strong>audit readiness or regulatory review processes</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><ul><li>Initial interview with the <strong>global consulting firm</strong></li><li>Likely follow-up interview with the <strong>end client delivery team</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Compliance checks: if successful, the final stage of the process will require 2 recent professional references, financial background checks and criminal record checks.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yOTQ3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Analyst to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Own project financials, billing, costs, and reconciliations</li><li>Analyse client and project profitability and performance</li><li>Prepare pricing estimates and maintain pricing tools</li><li>Support client approvals, reporting, and invoicing</li><li>Forecast revenue and expenses and explain variances</li><li>Partner with account teams on financial planning and reporting</li><li>Support audits and deliver ad-hoc financial project </li><li>System - NetSuite & Hyperion </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Analyst will have experience working in the marketing industry or similar and have exposure to audit. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Marketing Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Analyst will be paying circa £200-250 per day via an umbrella company. dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjg3MTY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong> GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR </strong></p><p><br /> I am proud to be the retained search partner to a well-established, reputable and highly profitable pharmaceutical manufacturing group that has a diverse range of products across its five business units. Due to internal change they now seek to recruit a Group CFO that will oversee business unit performance, develop Divisional Finance Directors, identify acquisition opportunities, steer growth strategy through partnership with operational leadership and manage the relationship with the board.<br /> </p><p>This role would be based from their Beaconsfield HQ with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with the individual business's strategy and business goals.</li><li>Advise the Group Chief Executive and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.</li></ul><li><strong>Financial Operations & Reporting:</strong></li><ul><li>Provision of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated group management accounts and reports to the board and executive team.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide strong support and challenge to all capital expenditure proposals across the group to ensure strong return on investments.</li><li>Responsible for monthly Group management accounts.</li><li>Responsible for effective management of the Group's cash position including FX and treasury.</li></ul><li><strong>Compliance & Risk Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Ensuring compliance with all financial, accounting and tax requirements for the Group, working with external advisors as appropriate.</li><li>Oversee the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts working with the external auditors.</li><li>Ensure all businesses within the group adhere to the internal Group Finance and Governance framework to deliver a robust financial control environment.</li><li>Ensure that effective risk and resilience plans are in place across the Group to mitigate financial risks to the Group.</li></ul><li><strong>Team Leadership & Development:</strong></li><ul><li>Lead and mentor the finance leaders across all of businesses providing coaching and support as required.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture within the Group's finance function.</li></ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></li><ul><li>Proactively manage relationships with the external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies as appropriate.</li><li>Produce insightful financial management information with regards to operational and strategic performance to the Managing Directors, Executive team and Board.</li></ul><li><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee and administer payroll for senior leaders.</li><li>Provide support on any ad hoc activities and projects as instructed by the Group CEO and Board.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment with exposure to a manufacturing sector business</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £150,000 and £180,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 25%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzc5NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000 - £90,000- Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients. Following a period of exceptional growth, the business is investing in strengthening its financial operations and is now seeking its first FP&A Manager to establish and lead the function from the ground up.</p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created role, ideal for someone who thrives on building structure from scratch, shaping processes, and designing best-in-class reporting frameworks that will directly influence strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li><br /> Building and leading the FP&A function, designing scalable processes, frameworks, and reporting tools from the ground up.<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles to align financial strategy with business objectives.<br /> * Developing and maintaining a robust 3-statement financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.<br /> * Creating financial models from scratch to forecast revenue, headcount, and operating costs.<br /> * Delivering insightful performance analysis, investigating variances, and presenting key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.<br /> * Producing and evolving executive-level reporting and departmental analysis.<br /> * Partnering cross-functionally to review business cases and evaluate strategic initiatives.<br /> * Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to support scale and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.<br /> * Demonstrable experience operating in a startup or scale-up environment (SaaS preferred, but not essential), with a track record of building or significantly enhancing FP&A processes.<br /> * Proven ability to establish structure in a fast-paced, evolving business with limited precedent or ambiguity.<br /> * Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including building complex models from scratch.<br /> * Strong experience manipulating, analysing, and interpreting large and complex data sets to support decision-making.<br /> * Strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.<br /> * Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate data into clear, actionable insight.<br /> * Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working with change and ambiguity.<br /> * Collaborative communicator who can build credibility and influence across cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * The opportunity to build and shape an FP&A function from the ground up, gaining full ownership and visibility across the business.<br /> * A high-growth, fast-paced environment where your insight will directly influence commercial and strategic decisions.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and the executive team, with a genuine voice in shaping future strategy.<br /> * A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement, where new ideas are encouraged and implemented.<br /> * Access to cutting-edge tools and systems, with scope to design new reporting and planning frameworks your way.<br /> * Career progression opportunities within a scaling international organisation that invests in its people.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, taking ownership of a new FP&A function that will become central to strategic decision-making as the business continues to scale. You'll have the freedom to design the tools, processes, and insights that drive performance in a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation.</p><p>If you're a hands-on finance professional with the vision and drive to build best-in-class FP&A capability from scratch, this is the perfect platform to make a lasting impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTg4NjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with an exciting, global business who are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to join its UK Central Finance team based near Heathrow.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) who is looking to build strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a supportive and professional finance environment.</p><p> </p><p>The role will give you exposure to month-end reporting, balance sheet management, group reporting processes and audit support, making it ideal for someone developing their technical accounting career.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support core financial accounting processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting across several UK entities.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Supporting and leading elements of the month-end close and financial reporting cycle</li><li>Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with year-end financial close and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit processes</li><li>Preparing weekly cash flow reporting</li><li>Assisting with budget and forecast balance sheet preparation</li><li>Supporting overhead budgeting and month-end variance analysis</li><li>Maintaining IFRS 16 lease accounting records</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for Group Finance queries and reporting requests</li><li>Liaising with Shared Service Centre to ensure accurate accounting entries</li><li>Preparing ONS statistical returns and supporting regulatory reporting</li><li>Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and project support</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a motivated finance professional who is keen to continue developing within a technical accounting role.</p><p> </p><p>You will likely have:</p><ul><li>Experience working in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Accountant or similar role</li><li>Part-qualified status (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with studies in progress</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel skills and good overall systems capability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>The ability to communicate financial information clearly to a variety of stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Experience with varied financial consolidation or reporting systems would be beneficial but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Excellent career development within a growing finance function</li><li>Exposure to practical group reporting and financial accounting processes</li><li>Study support for professional qualifications</li><li>A collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are a part-qualified accountant looking to strengthen your financial accounting and reporting experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS44Mzc4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Financial Analyst | Global Management Consultancy | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office) | £57,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global management consultancy to recruit a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Regional FP&A team in London. This position sits within a highly collaborative international finance function and offers strong exposure to regional performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to work closely with senior finance leaders across multiple international markets while contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and performance insight for a growing professional services organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Regional FP&A leadership team, you will play a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis across international markets.</p><p> </p><p>You will work closely with finance teams across multiple countries, helping ensure consistency in reporting, improving financial processes, and delivering meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Forecasting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting the consolidation of regional budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment across markets.<br /> * Assisting with quarterly forecasting processes and the annual budgeting cycle.<br /> * Preparing forecast analysis, commentary, and supporting presentation materials for senior leadership.<br /> * Maintaining and updating country-level forecasting templates and reporting models.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Month-End Reporting</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Analysing monthly financial performance against budgets and strategic plans.<br /> * Preparing financial commentary and highlighting key performance drivers.<br /> * Supporting the preparation of regional management reporting.<br /> * Performing reasonableness checks across sales and financial data, challenging inconsistencies where required.<br /> * Monitoring accounts receivable performance and following up with country finance teams on outstanding queries.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Regional Finance Projects & Process Improvement</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting regional finance initiatives, including process standardisation and system enhancements.<br /> * Driving adoption of FP&A best practices across international markets.<br /> * Collaborating with cross-functional teams on regional transformation projects.<br /> * Supporting ad-hoc analysis, data reconciliation, and financial reporting requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p> <strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Building strong relationships with finance teams across multiple international markets.<br /> * Acting as a key liaison between regional finance, country leadership, and international accounting teams.<br /> * Supporting communication of financial insights and responding to queries from stakeholders across the business.<br /> * Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing finance team environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><br /> ACCA / ACA / CIMA part-qualified or finalist. (Fully qualified candidates will also be considered and are preferred).<br /> * Proven experience within a FP&A function, with a minimum of 5 years' experience.<br /> * Full P&L experience, including analysing performance across revenue, costs, and profitability drivers.<br /> * Experience within professional services or a multinational organisation is highly desirable but not essential.<br /> * Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills.<br /> * Advanced Excel skills.<br /> * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.<br /> * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£57,000 salary.<br /> * Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * Opportunity to work within a global consultancy environment with exposure to international finance teams.<br /> * Involvement in regional finance initiatives and transformation projects.<br /> * A collaborative and supportive finance team with strong career development opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong> <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This position offers the opportunity to join a globally recognised consultancy where finance plays a key role in supporting business strategy and performance. You'll gain broad exposure across international FP&A processes while working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to meaningful finance transformation initiatives.</p><p>For a commercially minded FP&A professional looking to develop within a global professional services environment, this role offers excellent visibility, variety, and long-term development potential.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzE5MTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE ANALYST - PERMANENT - HYBRID - £40k</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a long-standing client who are looking for a permanent Finance Analyst offering up to £40k, career progression, study support and hybrid working! </p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Analyst </li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £40k </li><li><strong>Location</strong>: London - 2 days onsite, 3 days working from home </li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li>Study support, career progression </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Assist with month-end reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet and cash flow information.</li><li>Post journals accurately and in line with accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare month-end tax calculations and supporting documentation.</li><li>Monitor cash position regularly and escalate issues where appropriate.</li><li>Support the month-end close by gathering and validating required information.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to improve processes and reporting quality.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) and actively studying, or willing to study.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and present financial data clearly.</li><li>Strong team player who works well with others across finance and the wider business.</li><li>Confident and approachable, comfortable interacting with stakeholders at different levels.</li><li>Proactive mindset with good attention to detail.</li><li>Able to manage priorities effectively in a month-end driven environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNTg2NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a sales and service business with offices in Luton.</p><p>Role</p><p>As Finance Business Partner you will provide financial support and insight to help drive business performance and support budgeting and forecasting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and forward‑looking financial insights to senior business stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions</li><li>Analysis of business unit performance</li><li>Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Provide proactive updates and analysis on forecast movements for senior leaders and commercial teams.</li><li>Play a key role in the preparation, coordination, and delivery of the annual Budget and periodic</li><li>Provide senior oversight on sales target setting and rebate management</li><li>Lead or support cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial processes, business systems, and data quality.</li><li>Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and project support to senior leadership as required.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant or Finalist with previous commercial reporting experience, a range of management accounting, financial analysis and business partnering from within a sales and contract based organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Business Partner based in Luton is working ideally in the office 5 days a week but with some flexibility and paying a salary of £50-60K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjY2OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner | Global Reinsurance Brokerage | Central London (Hybrid) | £90,000 - £95,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading global reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm operating at the heart of the insurance and reinsurance market. Known for combining deep sector expertise with advanced analytics and advisory capability, the business supports clients worldwide in navigating complexity and making confident, data-driven decisions.</p><p>Following continued growth, the business has created a Finance Business Partner role to support a significant £250m division. This is a highly visible, commercially focused position, partnering closely with Divisional CEOs, Operations Directors, and revenue-generating teams across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, adding commercial insight, and operating in a complex, regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to a senior finance leader, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Acting as Finance Business Partner to a £250m division, working closely with Divisional CEOs, Operations Directors, brokerage teams, production and sales leaders.<br /> * Delivering high-quality financial analysis, insight, and modelling to support strategic and operational decision-making.<br /> * Leading and supporting the month-end close process, producing management accounts, variance analysis, and clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders.<br /> * Challenging performance and partnering with the business to drive profitability, growth initiatives, and cost management.<br /> * Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, including overhead allocation.<br /> * Working with complex and at times messy data sets, applying judgement and rigour to deliver meaningful commercial insight.<br /> * Embedding strong financial control and governance within business processes while maintaining a commercial mindset.<br /> * Contributing to change initiatives, including system improvements and enhancements to reporting and finance processes.<br /> * Supporting and developing colleagues, ensuring a high standard of service delivery across the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA or CA qualified, trained in audit and with a strong grounding in financial controls earlier in your career, now operating in a commercial finance or business partnering environment.<br /> * Proven experience partnering senior non-finance stakeholders within a large, complex, matrix organisation.<br /> * Strong commercial awareness, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making at senior level.<br /> * Comfortable working with imperfect or messy data, balancing commercial insight with financial discipline.<br /> * Experience partnering revenue-generating teams such as sales, brokerage, production or operations is highly desirable.<br /> * Background in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services is advantageous but not essential.<br /> * Proactive, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br /> * Strong communication skills, able to convey key messages clearly and concisely.<br /> * Good awareness of financial controls and operating within a regulated environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £90,000 - £95,000 depending on experience.<br /> * Bonus of 10-15% linked to individual and business performance.<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in a Central London office.<br /> * Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days.<br /> * Competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection.<br /> * Private medical insurance or health cash plan.<br /> * Access to share plans, volunteering days, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, and a wide range of additional benefits.<br /> * A highly visible role with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This role is ideally suited to an established commercial finance professional who trained in audit and built a strong controls mindset earlier in their career, and who has since moved into a senior finance business partnering role. You'll operate at the centre of the business, working closely with Divisional CEOs and operational leaders, influencing decisions across a sizeable £250m division.</p><p>The position offers genuine commercial exposure, senior stakeholder interaction, and the opportunity to shape financial performance in a complex, regulated environment - while still valuing the discipline and rigour that comes from an audit-trained background. For someone already operating in commercial finance and looking to step into a higher-impact, more visible role with greater scale and influence, this represents a compelling next move within a global reinsurance brokerage.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjU4NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an industry leading international organisation to recruit a Finance Manager to lead a high-performing team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement across the regional finance structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the function, ensuring high-quality reporting and perform a key role in improving financial controls. You will manage and develop a large team, embedding best practice, driving efficiencies, and supporting transformation initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, setting clear objectives and driving performance.</li><li>Ensure delivery of a consistent, high-quality service across regional time zones, flexing team workload and coverage as required.</li><li>Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, proactively managing performance, feedback, and continuous improvement plans.</li><li>Drive standardisation, documentation, and optimisation of end-to-end processes.</li><li>Own KPIs and service level performance, ensuring delivery is consistently met or exceeded.</li><li>Ensure strong governance, compliance, and control frameworks are embedded across all activities.</li><li>Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records, proactively identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>Lead period-end close activities, including accruals, revenue recognition, reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger operations.</li><li>Support and contribute to ongoing finance transformation and continuous improvement programmes.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong leadership capability with a proven track record of managing and developing finance teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance systems and end-to-end accounting processes.</li><li>High attention to detail, with the ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in financial controls, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>High integrity and strong ethical standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within a large company environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading similar finance operations functions.</li><li>Additional language skills.</li><li>Experience working within a regional or multinational organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant, or equivalent business / finance qualification.</li><li>Strong MS Excel and MS Office capability.</li><li>Experience working with Oracle and other ERP / finance systems.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><p>The role of Finance Manager is offered with a salary of up £55,000 DOE, with market leading benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjEzNjYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established international distribution business to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-impact, commercially focused role. This position will sit at the heart of the organisation, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive performance, improve decision-making, and support strategic growth.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating as a true business partner rather than a purely reporting-focused finance role.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a key link between finance, operations, and senior stakeholders. You will provide insight-led analysis, lead planning and forecasting activities, and support commercial decision-making across the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly sales, margin, and KPI reporting (financial and non-financial)</li><li>Real-time sales performance analysis and insight</li><li>Supply chain and stock accounting, including valuation, rebates, and provisioning</li><li>Monitoring purchasing performance against sales, stock levels, and supplier agreements</li><li>Supporting senior leadership in commercial negotiations with suppliers</li><li>Calculation and review of commission and remuneration structures</li><li>Ownership of key provisions, including bonuses, rebates, stock, bad debts, and customer-related provisions</li><li>Annual budgeting and in-year forecasting, including cash flow forecasting</li><li>Financial modelling and appraisal of ad hoc business opportunities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Strong commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into insight</li><li>Confident communicator, able to influence non-finance and senior stakeholders</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems</li><li>Exposure to BI and reporting tools such as Power BI</li><li>Strong understanding of operational drivers and how they impact financial performance</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 from home)</li><li>High-visibility role with genuine influence on business performance</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a commercially driven environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a Finance Business Partner role where you can add real value beyond the numbers, this opportunity is well worth exploring.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjk3ODc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be working in an exclusive retained agreement with <strong>Signify Research</strong> to recruit a <strong>Senior Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager,</strong> based in <strong>Cranfield</strong> on a <strong>hybrid</strong> basis.</p><p>You will be proactive, detailed orientated and ambitious looking to support driving the professionalism and value creation of our ambitious and scaling business, happy to pull up your sleeves and get stuck in with the aptitude to develop and grow as we do. This role is seen as the future Head of Finance with the opportunity to build a team around you as the business expands. <strong> </strong>The foundations of the finance function are now in place, and the next step is to professionalise, streamline and gradually build capability as the company grows.</p><p><strong>Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager</strong></p><p>Signify Research is dedicated to offering the highest quality, most in-depth and robust market analysis, insight, and consultancy services for the healthcare technology industry.</p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>You will support the CFO by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and assisting with financial processes, as well as acting as a key link between finance and the research, sales and marketing teams supporting the provision of insights and analysis to support decision making. This role is designed for a proactive individual who will aid ensuring that financial performance is aligned with business objectives and demonstrates curiosity, trustworthiness, and commitment to quality while fostering impartiality, partnership and expertise.</p><p>Right hand to the CFO/COO running the day-to-day finance activities whilst also lending support to strategic projects and working across the business to deliver efficiencies. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Own the relationship with outsourced finance provider who manage the day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns.</li><li>Oversight of Accounts Payable</li><li>Ownership of Accounts Receivable including invoicing and credit control.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial controls and reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the month end close process and discipline (e.g., timelines, checklists, issues/actions log)</li><li>Ensure accurate Revenue recognition.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting and Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the MI and KPI pack for CFO review.</li><li>Assist in preparing Board packs.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining a rolling 12-month forecast (with CFO oversight).</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital, highlight variances promptly.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering (developing capability)</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to resolve queries efficiently.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.</li><li>Finance Business partner to all team leads helping to understand the financial impacts of business decisions and function as the early warning flag to emerging financial risks.</li><li>Provide analysis on profitability, cost control, and performance metrics.</li><li>Help non-finance stakeholders understand financial performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process improvement and systems</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement/automation and contribute ideas proactively. Especially within sphere of influence.</li><li>Improve reporting efficiency and data quality.</li><li>Support future implementation of improved reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)</li><li>Contribute to building a scalable finance function as the company grows.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally a Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).</li><li>3-5 years' experience, ideally in an SME or scaling environment.</li><li>Strong grounding in management accounts and financial controls.</li><li>Experience with subscription revenue models beneficial.</li><li>Comfortable in Xero and strong Excel capability (basic modelling and analysis), proficient with other Microsoft applications</li><li>MI and data visualization tools and a working use of Power BI a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000 - £55,000 basic </li><li>Work in a PE backed, owner managed business on its growth journey to second transaction over the next 3-5 years</li><li>Family-friendly work-life balance with ability to work from home and flexible hours - Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 from home</li><li>Health cash plan that includes 24/7 virtual GP consultation service, health advice and counselling services, gym discounts and second opinion medical services</li><li>Company pension 4%, (increases to 7.5% after 3 years), 15% Bonus, dependent on company and personal performance</li><li>Paid employer-supported volunteer time off</li><li>27 days per annum holiday allowance (exclusive of bank holidays), flexible bank holiday usage, plus ability to "buy" addition holiday allowance.</li><li>Company life insurance worth 3X salary</li></ul><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 Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running the Management Accountants, AP & AR functions. This role is to support the FD to drive operational performance and efficiency by ensuring compliance with regulations with robust financial controls coupled with continuous process development. The role provides commercial financial support across four distinct revenue streams and multiple international operations, supporting data driven decision making by our business leaders.</p><p><strong>Duties of Role:</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop finance team members.</li><li>Ensure clear segregation of duties.</li><li>Establish performance metrics and development plans.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with consolidated group reporting within the agreed timetable</li><li>Deliver revenue stream reporting with profitability analysis.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate international tax compliance with advisors and submissions are made within the agreed timetable</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Revenue & Margin Management (4 Distinct Revenue Streams)</strong></p><ul><li>Develop detailed margin analysis per revenue stream.</li><li>Partner with Divisional Heads to monitor performance against budget.</li><li>Identify revenue recognition risks and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Provide cost allocation models across revenue streams.</li><li>Analyse pricing structures and contribution margins.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process across all revenue streams.</li><li>Provide scenario modelling and financial sensitivity analysis to General Managers</li><li>Support business cases for investment decisions and capital expenditure</li><li>Deliver KPI dashboards and executive reporting packs.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain integrity of ERP/finance systems</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance operational and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Develop automation in reporting and financial controls.</li><li>Support integration of new revenue streams.</li></ul><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.</li><li>5+ years' experience in a multi-entity SME or international environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102.</li><li>Experience with multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a group consolidation environment.</li><li>Exposure to multi -currency, multi entity operations</li><li>Experience implementing financial systems and processes.</li><li>Experience in managing individuals at different stages of their career development</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNzk3NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Financial Analyst - FP&A</p><p>📍 Central London (Hybrid)<br />💼 Global Luxury Retail Brand</p><p>A globally recognised <strong>luxury retail brand</strong> is seeking a high-calibre <strong>Financial Analyst - FP&A</strong> to join its London-based finance team.</p><p>This role is ideally suited to a <strong>newly qualified CIMA (via graduate scheme)</strong> or a <strong>Big 4 ACA (with retail/consumer audit exposure)</strong> looking to make their first move into industry within a prestigious, international retail environment.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - FP&A, you will support the consolidation of global financial plans, deliver meaningful analysis to senior stakeholders, and play a key role in investment appraisal across an international store portfolio.</p><p>You will operate in a fast-paced, global environment with exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Planning</h3><ul><li><p>Support global consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling forecasts</p></li><li><p>Review cash flow submissions from international finance teams to build robust global forecasts</p></li><li><p>Prepare financial presentation packs for senior Group stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Ensure timely and accurate system uploads of P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts</p></li></ul><h3>Financial Analysis</h3><ul><li><p>Deliver monthly variable cost analysis to drive insight and inform decision-making</p></li><li><p>Perform detailed cash flow analysis, identifying key drivers and supporting improvements in forecasting accuracy</p></li></ul><h3>Investment Appraisal & Real Estate</h3><ul><li><p>Oversee financial review of brand investment proposals, particularly store lease renewals</p></li><li><p>Review and challenge submissions to ensure commercial robustness</p></li><li><p>Support quarterly real estate meetings with financial materials</p></li><li><p>Conduct ad hoc boutique analysis and impairment reviews</p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p>We are specifically targeting:</p><p>✔ Newly qualified <strong>CIMA (graduate scheme trained)</strong><br /><strong>OR</strong><br />✔ Newly qualified <strong>ACA from a Big 4 firm</strong> with <strong>retail/consumer audit exposure</strong></p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Strong technical accounting foundation</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow mechanics</p></li><li><p>Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Commercial curiosity and confidence to challenge</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills</p></li></ul><p>Prior exposure to retail, multi-site or luxury environments is highly desirable.</p><h2>Why This Role?</h2><ul><li><p>Global luxury retail brand with strong heritage and international footprint</p></li><li><p>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic investment decisions</p></li><li><p>Clear progression pathway within FP&A</p></li><li><p>Collaborative, commercially focused finance team</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working model</p></li></ul><p>This is an outstanding first move into industry for a technically strong accountant seeking broader commercial exposure within a premium retail environment.</p><p>If you'd like, I can also:</p><ul><li><p>Make this more concise and "agency punchy"</p></li><li><p>Or dial it up to sound more exclusive / premium luxury aligned</p></li><li><p>Or tailor it specifically to attract Big 4 profiles more heavily</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41NjI2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
