<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with an established business in Stroud to recruit a newly created role - Data Insights and Analytics Manager. This is a permanent role, offering hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) with an opportunity to lead and shape a new and evolving central function. </p><p>This is a pivotal role to support the organisation and their next period of growth!</p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><ul><li>Own the delivery of a newly created Data Insights and Analytics hub</li><li>Support the business in adopting the wider data insights strategy, defining change management processes</li><li>Evolve and grow a team of Data Analysts</li><li>Drive the development and evolution of data tooling, reporting platforms and modelling capabilities</li><li>Work with senior leadership team to understand business requirements, translate to actionable insights and commercial activities</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading and delivery of data insights, analytics and data reporting functions</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile delivery</li><li>Experience in developing and managing reporting frameworks</li><li>Expertise in data visualisation tools, data modelling, dashboard development and reporting</li><li>Proven experience in team management</li><li>Tools: Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or equivalent</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong>:</p><ul><li>Salary - DOE</li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution</li><li>Volunteering Day</li><li>Hybrid Working</li><li>Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTY1MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. </p><h3 data-start="161" data-end="181" data-section-id="rxbt5q"> </h3><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a <strong>24/7 manufacturing environment</strong>.</p><p>The position combines<strong> leadership</strong> of the IT Operations function with <strong>hands-on technical oversight and project delivery</strong>, working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability</li><li>Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives</li><li>Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including:</li><ul><li>Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware)</li><li>Windows Server environments</li><li>Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN)</li></ul><li>Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems</li><li>Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime</li><li>Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable</li><li>Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline</li><li><strong>Minimum 10 years' experience in IT</strong>, including <strong>significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams)</strong></li><li><strong>Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential)</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of IT requirements in <strong>24/7, production-critical environments</strong></li><li>Technical expertise in:</li><ul><li>Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services</li><li>Data centre infrastructure and operations</li><li>Network infrastructure and services</li></ul><li>Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership</li><li>Strong leadership and team development capabilities</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and results-driven</li><li>Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing</li><li>Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Salary/logistics</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits </li><li>The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. </li></ul><p><br /><br /></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjYwNDY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p> Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a growing FMCG near Bridgend</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Purpose: </strong></p><p>The FP&A Manager will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the group. Analyse actual performance against plan to identify opportunities, flag risks, and support data-driven decision-making that enhances overall business performance. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear business insight.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Take a proactive role in defining, tracking, and interpreting key financial and operational KPIs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.</li><li>Lead the development of financial modelling, review of key initiatives, work closely with the SLT and senior business leaders.</li><li>Produce insightful internal reports that accurately reflect detailed performance by company and business unit.</li><li>Promote self-service analytics through automated dashboards tailored to stakeholder needs.</li><li>Partner with the senior finance, commercial and operational leadership to gather, challenge, and analyse financial performance across all business areas to drive cost efficiencies and insight-driven performance analytics, budgets and forecasts that reflect strategic priorities.</li><li>Cost Optimisation by identifying a target percentage reduction in total hours or waste per unit each quarter through operational focused projects.</li><li>Working Capital Efficiency: Improving inventory turnover ratios and the cash conversion cycle through stock analysis and the understanding of business units minimum inventory requirements.</li><li>Manage end-to-end forecasting of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.</li><li>Prepare high-quality Board materials that communicate budget assumptions, key drivers, and risks/opportunities.</li><li>Act as a finance lead on strategic projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across the Coppice Packaging Group</li><li>Contribute directly to M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and strategic assessments, under the guidance of the CEO and Finance Director.</li><li>Own monthly performance reporting cycles, including variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights to support decision-making.</li><li>As a senior leader within the Finance team, provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, helping to build capability and a high-performance culture.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and promote best practices in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA with relevant</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>On offer: Salary of to £70,000 plus bonus, benefits and hybrid working - two days on site, three days home working. </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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQ5MTc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for a 6 month contract, Finance Business Analyst for a fantastic business in Wiltshire. </p><p>You will be required to work onsite 1 day per week. </p><p>The role will be to support the implementation of a finance ERP system by analysing current finance processes, defining business requirements, and helping design future-state processes aligned to ERP best practice.</p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Process Analysis & Mapping</strong></li><ul><li>Lead workshops to document as-is finance processes (AP, AR, GL, month-end, reporting, etc.).</li><li>Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Produce clear, visual process maps and supporting documentation.</li></ul><li><strong>Requirements & Solution Design</strong></li><ul><li>Translate business needs into clear ERP requirements and design specifications.</li><li>Perform gap analysis between current processes and ERP functionality.</li><li>Support customisation, reporting, and analytics requirements.</li></ul><li><strong>To-Be Process Design</strong></li><ul><li>Work with ERP vendors/partners to define future-state processes.</li><li>Align processes, controls, roles, and approvals to ERP best practice where possible.</li><li>Identify required changes to policies, access, and operating model.</li></ul><li><strong>Project & Delivery Support</strong></li><ul><li>Contribute to process documentation, RACI, SOPs, and procedure guides.</li><li>Support data readiness, cleansing, mapping, and migration activities.</li><li>Assist with UAT planning and execution, training materials, and cutover activities.</li><li>Track issues, actions, and decisions for finance-related workstreams.</li></ul><li><strong>Integration & Data Flow</strong></li><ul><li>Support definition of system integrations, data mappings, and interfaces with other business systems.</li><li>Ensure solution designs meet business and architectural requirements.</li></ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></li><ul><li>Act as a bridge between finance, IT, and implementation partners.</li><li>Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a <strong>Business Analyst on ERP or finance system implementations</strong>.</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>core finance processes</strong>.</li><li>Expertise in <strong>process mapping, requirements gathering, and documentation</strong>.</li><li>Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Clear written, visual, and verbal communication.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with ERP platforms (e.g. Business Central, Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Sage).</li><li>Exposure to <strong>data migration, UAT, and change management</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Deliverables</strong></p><ul><li>As-is and to-be process maps.</li><li>Business requirements catalogue and gap analysis.</li><li>ERP solution and customisation specifications.</li><li>UAT scenarios, SOPs, training inputs, and RACI documentation.</li></ul><p>If you are immediately available then please apply to this advert or call 01793 571 900 and ask for Thamina. </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/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS40MTM5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h3 data-end="128" data-start="65" data-section-id="xgne6g"><strong data-end="126" data-start="69">Incident and Problem Manager (Information Technology)</strong></h3><h3 data-end="148" data-section-id="1dl56dh" data-start="130"><strong data-end="146" data-start="134">Overview</strong></h3><p data-start="149" data-end="507">Our client sits within the Utilities industry working in a highly regulated environment, and is seeking a proactive and experienced Incident and Problem Manager to join its IT Service Delivery function. This role is responsible for governing and executing incident and problem management processes, ensuring they are consistently applied, monitored, and aligned with organisational objectives.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="862">You will drive service stability and continuous improvement by ensuring incidents are effectively managed, root causes are identified promptly, and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. The role also includes leading a team of internal staff and external service providers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="862"> </p><h3 data-end="169" data-section-id="cr3u3g" data-start="129"><strong data-start="133" data-end="167">Governance & SLA Management</strong></h3><p data-end="410" data-start="170">Own and oversee partner adherence to incident and problem management SLAs, acting as the client authority on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) quality and ensuring corrective actions are effective, timely, and aligned with contractual expectations.</p><h3 data-end="455" data-start="412" data-section-id="9s5edi"><strong data-end="453" data-start="416">Incident Management Leadership</strong></h3><p data-end="629" data-start="456">Ensure incidents are managed efficiently and in line with best practices, driving rapid resolution, minimizing service disruption, and maintaining high service availability.</p><h3 data-section-id="wz17as" data-start="631" data-end="686"><strong data-start="635" data-end="684">Problem Management & Root Cause Excellence</strong></h3><p data-end="859" data-start="687">Lead robust problem management practices, ensuring high-quality RCAs, accurate root cause identification, and implementation of sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.</p><h3 data-start="861" data-section-id="8ju43f" data-end="913"><strong data-end="911" data-start="865">Vendor & Partner Performance Management</strong></h3><p data-start="914" data-end="1093">Drive vendor accountability through regular service reviews, evaluating SLA performance, RCA quality, and continuous improvement opportunities to enhance overall service delivery.</p><h3 data-start="1095" data-section-id="puuog2" data-end="1153"><strong data-start="1099" data-end="1151">Continuous Improvement & Service Optimization</strong></h3><p data-start="1154" data-end="1325">Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, leading initiatives that enhance incident prevention, streamline processes, and elevate service management maturity.</p><h3 data-end="1380" data-start="1327" data-section-id="64tba7"><strong data-start="1331" data-end="1378">Team Leadership & Capability Development</strong></h3><p data-start="1381" data-end="1543">Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing incident and problem management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.</p><h3 data-end="1605" data-section-id="1f6av6t" data-start="1545"><strong data-start="1549" data-end="1603">Stakeholder Collaboration & Service Integration</strong></h3><p data-end="1778" data-start="1606">Work closely with Service Delivery Managers, IT teams, and partners to integrate insights from incidents and problems into broader service strategies and improvement plans. Excellent management upwards and downwards.</p><h3 data-end="1837" data-start="1780" data-section-id="1fx33tp"><strong data-end="1835" data-start="1784">Reporting, Communication & Tooling Expertise</strong></h3><p data-end="2024" data-start="1838">Deliver clear, data-driven reporting and insights to IT leadership, leveraging tools such as ServiceNow, and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p><h3 data-section-id="1lerpjn" data-start="2134" data-end="2166"> </h3><h3 data-end="119" data-section-id="d5l8tf" data-start="78"><strong data-start="82" data-end="117">Qualifications & Accreditations</strong></h3><ul data-end="795" data-start="120"><li data-end="246" data-section-id="1y9xgsk" data-start="120">Proven experience in a management role within IT service delivery, with a strong focus on incident and problem management.</li><li data-start="247" data-section-id="1r5so0k" data-end="371">Solid practical knowledge of ITIL frameworks, particularly across incident, problem, and service management disciplines.</li><li data-section-id="1rr6llk" data-start="372" data-end="474">Demonstrated expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing effective corrective actions.</li><li data-start="475" data-section-id="5iqqcn" data-end="570">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.</li><li data-end="694" data-section-id="amlqec" data-start="571">Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li data-start="695" data-section-id="1ax2jyb" data-end="795">Experience driving process optimisation and improving incident and problem management workflows.</li><li data-section-id="1ax2jyb" data-start="695" data-end="795">ITIL 4 Practitioner</li></ul><p data-end="813" data-start="797"> </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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby45NzQ3NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Director of Technology, Digital & Data / Fixed term - 18 months </strong></p><p>Very interesting opportunity has become available to work with our Bristol based client as their new Director of DDT. </p><p>This is a fixed term position for 18 months and you will play a pivotal role in stabilising and enhancing the data, digital and technology capabilities. </p><p>Responsibilities include;</p><ul><li>Strategic Leadership and Planning</li><li>Leadership and Workforce development</li><li>Change and Transformation</li></ul><p>Experience required;</p><ul><li>Significant experience at leadership level within data, digital and technology functions</li><li>Experience managing data, digital and technology budgets, contracts and supplier relationships</li><li>Understanding of information governance, data protection and cyber security requirements in regulated environments</li><li>Bonus if you have healthcare, NHS, primary care or similar regulated environments</li></ul><p>If you tick the above boxes and would like to find out more, please apply via the link below or email me (Joss. Escott @ Roberthalf. co. uk) </p><p>Interviews can be arranged immediately, with a view of starting in the next 2 - 4 weeks. </p><p><strong>Director of Technology, Digital & Data / Fixed term - 18 months </strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9zcy5Fc2NvdHQuNzcyODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
