<p><strong>Robert Half have partnered with Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs, in Cardiff, to recruit their new Finance Manager.</strong></p><p><strong>Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs</strong> is a national Welsh charity that supports the development of quality, accessible, and sustainable out of school childcare across Wales. Their mission is to help children and families by enabling childcare clubs to thrive, providing training, resources, and advocacy to support the sector.</p><p><strong>Job Title</strong>: Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Office based in Llanishen with 50/50 hybrid working available</p><p><strong>Hours of Work</strong>: 37 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsible To</strong>: Chief Executive Officer</p><p><strong>Responsible For</strong>: Finance Assistant, Senior Finance Assistant & Finance Assistant.</p><p><strong>Pay Scale</strong>: £38,223, increasing to £39,513 upon successful confirmation in post (after 6 months)</p><p><strong>Main Purpose of Job</strong><br /> The Finance Manager of Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees is responsible for the success of the organisation with responsibility for:</p><ul><li>Financial resources and budgets</li><li>Accounting systems</li><li>Financial procedures</li></ul><p><strong>Main Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Set and control the organisation's budgets, financial procedures and accounting system in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer. Manage and report on the budgets which include a multitude of funders</li><li>Manage the Finance Department staff and oversee all day-to-day financial transactions of the organisation using SAGE Intact, the computerised bookkeeping system. Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, using SAGE 50 payroll and make PAYE payments and RTI returns to the Inland Revenue</li><li>Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset register</li><li>Liaise with the Welsh Government and any other external organisations such as Cwlwm and including Local Authorities involved with the finances of the organisation</li><li>Assist the Chief Executive Officer with the development of a fund raising and income generation programme and the preparation of figures for any funding applications</li><li>Assist the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Team with staffing and financing recommendations to the Board</li><li>Ensure that the organisation complies with financial and legal requirements</li><li>Assist the accountants with preparation of year end financial statements</li><li>Assist Core team to ensure cyber essential compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Core Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent (Part qualified/qualified AAT or CCAB)</li><li>3 - 4 years' experience in a charitable accounting environment</li><li>Practical experience of Sage Intact accounting</li><li>Payroll, VAT and period end experience</li><li>High level of knowledge of spreadsheet, database and power apps</li><li>The ability to work under pressure</li><li>Tact, diplomacy and ability to work as part of a team</li><li>A commitment to excellence, quality and equality of opportunity</li><li>Knowledge of Charities accounting</li><li>Knowledge of voluntary sector</li></ul><p><strong>Highly Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Welsh speaker or willingness to learn</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Teitl y Swydd:</strong> Rheolwr Ariannol</p><p><strong>Lleoliad Y swyddfa:</strong> Llanisien, Caerdydd, â chytundeb gweithio ystwyth yn ei le</p><p><strong>Oriau Gwaith</strong>: 37 awr yr wythnos, er bod oriau ychwanegol yn debygol ‒ bydd angen</p><p>hyblygrwydd, gan gynnwys rhywfaint o waith gyda'r nos ac ar benwythnosau.</p><p><strong>Yn atebol i'r:</strong> Prif Swyddog Gweithredol</p><p><strong>Yn gyfrifol dros:</strong> Y Cynorthwyydd Ariannol, yr Uwch Gynorthwyydd Ariannol a'r Cynorthwydd Ariannol.</p><p><strong>Graddfa Dâl:</strong> £38,223, yn cynyddu i £39,513 ar dderbyn cadarnhad mewn swydd (wedi 6 mis)</p><p><strong>Prif Bwrpas y Swydd </strong></p><p>Mae Rheolwr Ariannol Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs, mewn partneriaeth</p><p>â'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol a'r Bwrdd Ymddiriedolwyr yn gyfrifol am</p><p>lwyddiant y gyfundrefn, ac â chyfrifoldeb arbennig dros:</p><ul><li>Adnoddau a chyllidebau ariannol</li><li>Systemau cyfrifo</li><li>Gweithdrefnau ariannol</li></ul><p><strong>Prif Ddyletswyddau </strong></p><ul><li>Gosod a rheoli cyllidebau'r gyfundrefn, ei gweithdrefnau ariannol a'i system gyfrifo ar y cyd â'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol. Rheoli ac adrodd ar y cyllidebau, sy'n cynnwys lliaws o arianwyr.</li><li>Rheoli staff yr Adran Ariannol a goruchwylio holl weithrediadau ariannol y gyfundrefn o ddydd i ddydd, gan ddefnyddio SAGE Intact, y system gadwcyfrifon gyfrifiadurol. Goruchwylio paratoi'r gyflogres fisol, defnyddio cyflogres SAGE a gwneud taliadau TWE a dychwelebau Gwybodaeth Amser Real (RTI) i Gyllid y Wlad.</li><li>Cynnal cofrestr Asedion Sefydlog.</li><li>Cydymgynghori â Llywodraeth Cymru ac unrhyw gyfundrefnau allanol eraill megis Cwlwm, ac Awdurdodau Lleol sydd ynglŷn â chyllid y gyfundrefn.</li><li>Cynorthwyo'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol i ddatblygu rhaglen codi arian a chynhyrchu incwm, a pharatoi ffigurau ar gyfer unrhyw geisiadau ariannu.</li><li>Cynorthwyo'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol a'r Uwch Dîm i wneud argymhellion i'r Bwrdd ar staffio ac ariannu.</li><li>Sicrhau bod y gyfundrefn yn cydymffurfio â'r gofynion ariannol a chyfreithiol.</li><li>Cynorthwyo'r cyfrifwyr i baratoi datganiadau ariannol diwedd y flwyddyn</li><li>Cynorthwyo'r Tîm Craidd i sicrhau cydymffurfio â'r hanfodion seibr Dimensiynau</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44MTMxMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior M&A Manager - £90,000 - £100,000+ Bonus + Fully Remote</strong></p><p><strong>Senior M&A Manager </strong></p><p>A rapidly growing PE-backed business are looking for a fully remote Senior M&A Manager to lead on all end-end acquisition activity. The role is perfect for someone with experience within a global fast-moving business, or working within corporate finance/transaction services.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li data-end="302" data-start="217">Oversee Financial Due Diligence </li><li data-end="302" data-start="217"><p data-end="302" data-start="219">Act as financial gatekeeper, maintaining discipline within the acquisitions team.</p></li><li data-start="303" data-end="412"><p data-end="412" data-start="305">Review TDD to identify and escalate tax risks; ensure legal and tax issues are addressed pre-acquisition.</p></li><li data-start="413" data-end="492"><p data-end="492" data-start="415">Work with legal teams to assess and mitigate risks from complex structures.</p></li><li data-start="493" data-end="597"><p data-start="495" data-end="597">Recommend FDD and investment cases for CFO approval, ensuring all due diligence issues are captured.</p></li><li data-end="680" data-start="598"><p data-start="600" data-end="680">Ensure compliance with investor and banking agreements; escalate any breaches.</p></li><li data-end="778" data-start="681"><p data-end="778" data-start="683">Review disclosure letters and LDD for financial/tax risks; adjust investment cases as needed.</p></li><li data-end="836" data-start="779"><p data-start="781" data-end="836">Approve funds flow and pro forma completion accounts.</p></li><li data-start="837" data-end="924"><p data-start="839" data-end="924">Ensure timely transfer of diligence data and completion docs into internal systems.</p></li><li data-end="984" data-start="925"><p data-end="984" data-start="927">Oversee smooth handover of investment cases to Finance.</p></li><li data-end="1039" data-start="985"><p data-end="1039" data-start="987">Review and challenge post-acquisition performance.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant </li><li>Strong end-end M&A experience within a high acquisitive business, or transaction services/corporate finance</li><li>Strong negotiation skills</li><li>Ability to manage and communicate with senior stakeholders </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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci45MTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Director of FP&A & Regulatory Reporting - Exeter - Hybrid 2-3 days</strong></p><p><strong>Shape the Financial Narrative of a Purpose-Driven Group</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with<strong> Pennon Group</strong>, a portfolio of water and wastewater companies including <strong>South West Water, Bristol Water, SES Water</strong>, and <strong>Pennon Water Services</strong>, who deliver essential services to millions of customers every day.</p><p>This is a pivotal moment for the business and the industry - and due to recent acquisition and restructuring, they're now looking for a high-calibre leader to join as<strong> Director of FP&A & Regulatory Reporting</strong>, a key role at the heart of the Group Finance function.</p><p><strong>The Role: Financial Strategy Meets Regulatory Insight</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to take a <strong>truly integrated leadership role</strong> across the Group. You'll oversee the activities of their specialist <strong>Strategic Planning, Reporting, Regulatory Finance</strong>, and <strong>Revenue & Tariff</strong> teams - bringing together all strands of performance, planning and regulatory reporting into one coherent, high-performing function.</p><p>Your mission: to create a <strong>trusted "single version of the truth"</strong> that drives insight-led decisions, underpins strategic planning, and ensures they stay ahead in a highly regulated, rapidly evolving sector.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing the <strong>Reporting team</strong> to deliver insightful monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Leading the <strong>Regulatory Finance team</strong>, ensuring strong integration with wider finance, regulatory and operational teams, and full understanding of financial regulatory impacts</li><li>Driving the continuous development of our <strong>Strategic Planning & Financial Modelling capability</strong> - enabling accurate, agile, and forward-looking decision-making</li><li>Leading <strong>Revenue & Tariff operations</strong> across South West Water, Bristol Water, and SES Water - including tariff setting and regulatory pricing cycles</li><li>Partnering with the <strong>Group Financial Control team</strong> to implement consistent corporate accounting policies</li><li>Supporting audit processes and ensuring high standards in all reporting disciplines</li><li>Ensuring a strong culture of <strong>performance management, team development and succession planning</strong></li><li>Acting as a key voice for Finance at senior leadership and Executive level - communicating with impact and clarity</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role, Why Now?</strong></p><p>🔹 <strong>Impact</strong> - This is a Group-wide role with a direct line to the Executive team and influence over investment, strategy and regulatory planning.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Integration</strong> - You'll lead four specialist teams and bring them together into a more aligned, strategic and insight-led unit.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Change & Improvement</strong> - From Power BI and data warehouse transition to better MI and reporting, you'll help drive Pennon's next generation of financial insight.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Breadth & Complexity</strong> - With multiple regulated companies and a five-year regulatory framework, your work will span technical and strategic dimensions.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Purpose</strong> - At Pennon, every decision supports something bigger: protecting the environment, supporting communities, and investing in the future.</p><p><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></p><p>They're looking for an experienced leader with a strong grounding in <strong>financial planning, regulatory finance and revenue insight</strong>, ideally from a <strong>regulated environment</strong> such as water, energy, utilities, infrastructure or telecoms. However, will consider outside of this for the right candidate.</p><p>You'll likely bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading FP&A or financial strategy at Group level</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>regulatory finance and reporting</strong></li><li>Experience overseeing or partnering on <strong>tariff setting or revenue forecasting</strong></li><li>Ability to <strong>develop strategic models</strong> and support long-term investment planning</li><li>Exceptional communication skills - able to present complex financial insight to executive and board audiences</li><li>A passion for <strong>translating data into action</strong> and improving business performance</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></p><p>If you're looking to lead where financial insight, strategic decision-making and regulatory rigour come together - this is your opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's leading water and environmental services groups.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci43NjEwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Are you a Senior Finance leader in the higher education sector?</strong> If so, we have a fantastic interim opportunity available to start over the coming weeks in the South-west, you must be prepared to be in the office 2-3 days a week.<strong><br /> <br /> Interim Financial Controller / FD-Level Support</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> South West England (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on site per week)<br /> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Interim (3 to 6 months)<br /> <strong>Day Rate</strong>: £350pd+ (negotiable based on candidate experience) <br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> Urgent - within the next 2-3 weeks<br /> <br /> A South West-based university is seeking an experienced and hands-on interim finance professional to provide senior-level cover during a period of organisational and financial transformation. With the Finance Director heavily involved in strategy, this role will take ownership of core financial reporting, controls, and planning. Acting as the operational lead across the finance function, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring stability, timely reporting, and high-quality analysis - while working closely with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant with Higher Education or wider public sector experience, who can operate at pace and provide confidence during a key transitional period.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the existing CFO & FD (focused on strategic workstreams), this role will lead day-to-day financial operations and ensure timely delivery of key outputs. <br /> <strong><br /> Snapshot Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts with high-level commentary</li><li>Financial analysis of income and expenditure, including tuition fee income</li><li>Review and completion of balance sheet reconciliations and key month-end controls</li><li>Support in preparing financial statements and annual report</li><li>Treasury oversight, including input into sustainable investment strategies</li><li>Short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting</li><li>Maintenance of financial controls across reporting, audit preparation, and forecasting</li><li>Collaboration with Finance Director to support statutory audit completion (pending deadline)</li><li>Support provision reviews including student withdrawal and bad debt provisions</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in Financial Controller / FD-level roles</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills</li><li>Experience working within Higher Education or the wider public sector</li><li>Able to lead or oversee finance teams through busy reporting cycles</li><li>Process-minded with an eye for continuous improvement</li><li>Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and operating in change environments</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of university finance</li><li>ERP system knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>If you are immediately available and have higher education background and would like to find out more, please reach out - rates and information above are negotiable for the right candidate. </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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjI5MTQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are working in partnership with our client - an industry leading engineering business in their recruitment of a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.</p><p>Due to continued growth and strategic investment, our client has created a Finance Business Partner role to join their commercial finance function and play a key role in driving business performance across global operations.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with experience in manufacturing or engineering environments-ideally (but not limited to) within aerospace, aviation, or defence. The role offers broad exposure, working closely with stakeholders across the business - think of it as a decision support role.</p><p>The salary on offer is up to £75,000 + benefits, and due to the nature of the role & the required level of partnering, there is a strong preference for predominantly office based to get the best out of stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide proactive financial partnering across multiple functions</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles</li><li>Deliver insight through commercial analysis and performance reporting</li><li>Partner with cost centre owners to ensure effective cost management and delivery of business objectives</li><li>Support data integrity and process enhancements within ERP systems (IFS exposure desirable)</li><li>Contribute to wider transformation and efficiency projects across finance and operations</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You:</p><ul><li>Qualified or near qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CA)</li><li>Prior proven partnering experience</li><li>Well-developed understanding of cross functional environments</li><li>Strong analyst - and be able to convey high quality data into meaningful insight</li><li>Relevant industry experience - aviation, engineering, defence, manufacturing</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445 or to apply, please e-mail </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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuMjgwMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are hiring a Management accountant for a successful organisation based in Ferndale- north of Pontypridd</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Management Accountant will be reporting into the Head of Finance you'll be responsible for the management accounts for business.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">There is potential to grow these responsibilities as you progress.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </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;">Issue timely and complete financial reports including coordination of the annual report, monthly management accounts (inc. budget variance reports) and weekly forecast updates.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintenance of accounting systems, records and controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance accuracy of companies' financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and reporting standards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain documented system of accounting policies and procedures.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee operations of the accounting department.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, taking advantage of any reasonable early payment discounts.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure accounts payable are all collected promptly.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure bank reconciliations are completed regularly.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain chart of accounts.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure an orderly accounting filing system is maintained.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Produce annual budgets.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain Fixed Asset Register.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Produce ad-hoc reports when needed, most frequently in relation to investment or project appraisals.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Produce KPI and Management reports to MD and Group Finance.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #222e39;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #222e39;">Salary to £45,000 plus study support</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjk1ODU3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">