<p data-start="317" data-end="507">Robert Half is a highly experienced Senior Data Insights Analyst to play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insight that drives both strategic and operational decision-making.</p><p data-end="827" data-start="509">This role sits at the intersection of analytics, finance, and business partnering. You will deliver high-impact insights, develop robust analytical models, and work closely with senior leaders to help the organisation understand performance, optimise profitability, and uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.</p><p data-end="984" data-start="829">This is a unique opportunity to help shape how data is used across a complex, federated environment and to influence decision-making at the highest levels.</p><p data-end="984" data-start="829"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Develop high-value insights across key performance metrics with defined data domains - finance, retail, pricing and promotion, facilities management etc </li><li>Build advanced analytical and financial models to support strategic decisions</li><li>Act as trusted insight partner to senior business and finance stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with Business Intelligence teams within a hub-and-spoke operating model</li><li>Partner with Data Governance teams to ensure finance data is well-managed, trusted and consistently understood</li><li>Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of data products and dashboards</li><li>Develop analytical solutions using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Databricks</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience: </strong></p><ul><li>Strong SQL, Power BI and financial data modelling</li><li>Experience working with enterprise data models, semantic layers, or governned data domains</li><li>Proven experience partnering with senior finance and business stakeholders</li><li>Strong communications skills with the ability to influence decisions and shape financial narratives</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £65,000</li><li>10% bonus</li><li>6% matched pension</li><li>Private healthcare</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMjkxNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Financial Accountant - Global Manufacturing Organisation<br />Salary: £40,000<br />Location: Cardiff<br />Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day home<br />Recruiting via Robert Half</p><p><br />Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a leading global manufacturing organisation to recruit a talented Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong international footprint, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to developing its people.<br />If you're commercially minded, analytically strong, and eager to make an impact, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career.</p><p>🌟 Main Purpose of the Role<br />The Financial Accountant will play a key role in supporting managers across the business by providing high‑quality financial insight. You'll help drive better decision‑making, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the organisation's growth through accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.</p><p>📌 Key Responsibilities<br />* Analyse current and historical trends across key performance indicators, including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditure<br />* Act as a key contributor to the month‑end close process<br />* Support trade compliance and reporting activities<br />* Assist the Finance Manager with VAT return preparation and ensure full compliance with tax reporting requirements<br />* Take full ownership of cash flow forecasting and reporting<br />* Conduct detailed overhead analysis<br />* Manage accruals and prepayments<br />* Oversee lease accounting<br />* Produce warranty reporting<br />* Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and investigate variances<br />* Support and mentor junior accountants<br />* Implement and utilise Business Intelligence tools and dashboard reporting<br />* Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives<br />* Interpret complex financial information to provide timely, accurate recommendations for management<br />* Deliver ad‑hoc reporting and analysis<br />* Support internal and external audit processes<br />* Assist with divisional reporting, including stat packs and tax packs<br />* Support payroll reporting, including P11D preparation and submission</p><p>🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile<br />* ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE<br />* Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail<br />* Confident communicator able to partner effectively with stakeholders<br />* Experience within manufacturing is beneficial but not essential<br />* Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNDQ5NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a growing design and manufacturing business in North Somerset to recruit an IT Manager on a permanent basis. This is an ideal role for a strong Senior IT Engineer or someone early into their IT Management journey looking to develop their career and take on additional responsibility. <br /><strong><br />Role purpose:</strong><br /><br />A hands-on standalone IT Manager role, responsible for day-to-day IT delivery, system reliability, security, and continuous improvement across the business. You will be the primary technical expert, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams across production, warehouse, print, and office environments. You will own delivery, control suppliers, have authority to standardise systems, be accountable for risk, uptime and security.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:<br /><br /></strong><strong>IT Operations</strong><br />* Own day-to-day IT operations across the business.<br />* Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose.<br />* Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues.<br />* Maintain IT policies, documentation, and standards.</p><p><strong>Infrastructure & Systems</strong><br />* Manage on-site and cloud infrastructure (servers, networks, firewalls, backups).<br />* Oversee Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, identity and access controls.<br />* Maintain business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery arrangements.</p><p><strong>Security & Compliance</strong><br />* Manage cybersecurity risks, patching, endpoint protection, and firewalls.<br />* Support compliance with GDPR and recognised security standards.<br />* Promote good security awareness across the business.</p><p><strong>Business Systems & ERP</strong><br />* Support and maintain ERP and core Finance Systems<br />* Ensure ERP systems support warehouse, production, and finance workflows.<br />* Support handheld scanners and warehouse technology.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder & Supplier Management</strong><br />* Work with department managers to understand IT needs.<br />* Manage third-party suppliers and support contracts.<br />* Translate technical issues into clear business impacts.</p><p><strong>Experience / Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior IT role (IT Manager, Senior Engineer, Lead IT).</li><li>Strong documentation and communication skills.</li><li>Strong Microsoft stack knowledge:</li><ul><li>Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy.</li><li>Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, MFA, security controls.</li></ul><li>Networking experience (firewalls, switches, VLANs, VPNs).</li><li>Virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V).</li><li>Backup and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>ERP support experience (Business Central and/or OrderWise preferred).</li><li>Calm, structured approach to fault-finding and incident response.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary/Logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£45,000 - £50,000 per annum </li><li>This role is to be based on site in Cheddar, North Somerset - please only apply if you can commit to this. </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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjMxOTM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a long standing client to recruit a Cyber Security Manager on a permanent basis. <br /><br /></p><p data-end="372" data-start="345"><strong data-end="370" data-start="345">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="373" data-end="1211"><li data-end="496" data-start="373"><p data-start="375" data-end="496">Provide expert cyber security guidance, translating control requirements into technical standards and secure baselines.</p></li><li data-end="574" data-start="497"><p data-start="499" data-end="574">Support architectural governance, project reviews, and digital assurance.</p></li><li data-start="575" data-end="674"><p data-start="577" data-end="674">Maintain the technical security roadmap and drive improvements across tooling and capabilities.</p></li><li data-end="811" data-start="675"><p data-start="677" data-end="811">Operate and optimise core security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, CASB) and track control adoption through KPIs and dashboards.</p></li><li data-end="926" data-start="812"><p data-end="926" data-start="814">Lead and document security initiatives, including hardening guides, architecture diagrams, and evidence packs.</p></li><li data-end="1006" data-start="927"><p data-start="929" data-end="1006">Chair the Cyber Security Working Group and support regional security leads.</p></li><li data-start="1007" data-end="1069"><p data-start="1009" data-end="1069">Assist the Security Architect with deploying new controls.</p></li><li data-start="1070" data-end="1211"><p data-start="1072" data-end="1211">Deliver incident response: triage escalations, coordinate crisis response, provide out-of-hours support, and perform post-incident reviews.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1213" data-end="1242"><strong data-end="1240" data-start="1213">What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul data-end="1578" data-start="1243"><li data-end="1327" data-start="1243"><p data-end="1327" data-start="1245">Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.</p></li><li data-end="1427" data-start="1328"><p data-start="1330" data-end="1427">Highly organised, detail-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently.</p></li><li data-end="1528" data-start="1428"><p data-end="1528" data-start="1430">Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with clear and professional documentation skills.</p></li><li data-start="1529" data-end="1578"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1578">Commitment to ongoing professional development.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1606" data-start="1580"><strong data-start="1580" data-end="1604">Required Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="2199" data-start="1607"><li data-end="1730" data-start="1607"><p data-start="1609" data-end="1730">Degree or equivalent experience plus relevant security certifications (Security+, CEH, CySA+, Cloud Security Engineer).</p></li><li data-start="1731" data-end="1808"><p data-start="1733" data-end="1808">Significant experience in cyber security operations or incident response.</p></li><li data-start="1809" data-end="1913"><p data-start="1811" data-end="1913">Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, CASB, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).</p></li><li data-start="1914" data-end="2017"><p data-end="2017" data-start="1916">Proven security project delivery, PowerShell automation skills, and familiarity with IR frameworks.</p></li><li data-start="2018" data-end="2097"><p data-end="2097" data-start="2020">Consulting-style experience providing advisory support to IT/Digital teams.</p></li><li data-end="2199" data-start="2098"><p data-end="2199" data-start="2100">Knowledge of NIST, CIS, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, and willingness to work out of hours/travel when needed.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2201" data-end="2217"><strong data-end="2215" data-start="2201">Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-end="2425" data-start="2218"><li data-end="2371" data-start="2218"><p data-start="2220" data-end="2371">Experience in MxDR/SOC support, security technologies (IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls), and compliance frameworks (GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, SOC2, PCI-DSS).</p></li><li data-end="2425" data-start="2372"><p data-end="2425" data-start="2374">Strong understanding of data protection principles.</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjE0NDM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Management Accountant - Commercial</p><p><br />📍 Blaenau Gwent 💼 Onsite, 5 days/week</p><p><br />💰 £45,000 - £55,000 PQ, Finalist, or Qualified</p><p><br />Robert Half is proud to be representing a dynamic manufacturing business in Blaenau Gwent seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on sales analysis, business partnering, and driving commercial insight across the organisation.</p><p><br />🧩 What You'll Be Doing<br />* Partner with the Senior Finance Business Partner to support strategic decision-making<br />* Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly sales reporting (currently 40-50% of the role, evolving with SAP implementation)<br />* Analyse sales performance, forecast accuracy, and profitability margins<br />* Present actionable insights to the MD and senior leadership<br />* Prepare board-level presentations and monthly meeting decks<br />* Manage rebate calculations and ensure accuracy<br />* Support intercompany sales and commercial analysis<br />* Track non-product costs, transport, and freight spend<br />* Provide cover for the Operations Management Accountant when needed</p><p><br />🛠️ What You'll Bring<br />* Strong management accounting experience in a commercial or manufacturing setting<br />* Comfortable with spreadsheets and data manipulation (Excel wizardry essential!)<br />* Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems<br />* Power BI or other analytics tools preferred<br />* Adaptive, analytical, and commercially curious mindset<br />* Confident communicator with a proactive approach<br />* Comfortable in a team that values humour and camaraderie</p><p><br />🎁 What's On Offer<br />* 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday (flexible start times available)<br />* 23 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays (+1 day after 3 years, +1 more after 5 years)<br />* Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee<br />* Life assurance cover<br />* Free onsite parking<br />* Wellness programmes & cycle to work scheme<br />* Career growth opportunities in a supportive team</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMzM1NDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Business Partner for a successful services company in north Cardiff.</p><p> </p><p>Working within a dynamic and fast-paced finance function, you will take ownership of reporting and management accounting for a number of product categories within the Finance team.</p><p> </p><p>You will primarily support the Senior Finance Business Partner by delivering insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and by providing proactive financial support to drive performance across product categories. This role combines core management accounting with advanced analytics to enable strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity to develop your experience and we will support you with completing your professional finance qualification. Realistic progression opportunities available also.</p><p> </p><p>The role:</p><p>Prepare, review & summarise monthly P&L results and own balance sheet reconciliations for assigned areas</p><p>Deliver variance analysis with actionable insights for multiple senior stakeholders</p><p>Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting & budgeting</p><p>Business Partner with operational and sales teams to understand performance drivers, identify improvement opportunities & highlight areas of risk</p><p>Support year-end accounts and audit processes</p><p>Respond to ad hoc financial enquiries by gathering and interpreting data</p><p>Drive process automation and reporting enhancements using BI tools</p><p>Contribute to strategic projects, including scenario planning and investment appraisal</p><p>Assist with the implementation and testing of the new finance system</p><p> </p><p>On offer:</p><p> </p><p>Salary of up to £45,000</p><p>Study support</p><p>Hybrid working</p><p>Company pension</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjAzNTk5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a fast-growing global client based near Chippenham to recruit for a Cyber Security Manager role. Paying up to £95,000 with company bonus and fantastic benefits and remote working (with occasional trips to Chippenham office as and when needed). This is a newly created position where the role is a 50/50 split between strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. It involves direct collaboration with wider IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure secure practices and maintain alignment with business objectives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver the Global Cyber Security Strategy regionally, aligning with business needs and regulations, and advising leadership on security investments and resource priorities</li><li>Maintain and evolve security tools and platforms (e.g. SIEM/XDR, endpoint protection, gateways), ensuring optimal utilisation and effectiveness.</li><li>Drive the development of threat hunting and vulnerability management practices, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks across systems and infrastructure.</li><li>Track emerging threats and recommend updates to policies, standards, and procedures.</li><li>Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.</li><li>Lead and mature the regional incident response function, coordinating with global teams on high-severity events and driving continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage regional security governance, including policy reviews, ITSM processes, KPIs, and reporting.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for operational cyber matters, providing clear, timely communication to stakeholders and leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable experience in cyber security operations, including incident management, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory frameworks within region and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials).</li><li>Professional certifications - CISSP, CISM, ISO27001</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £95,000</li><li>Company bonus</li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Remote working (occasional visits to office near Chippenham)</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance - 3x annual salary</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTQwOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join a growing organisation based in Chepstow on a permanent basis</p><p> </p><p>The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a newly created role to focus upon the financial insight and bids analyses for this growing concern.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting into a capable director this would be an ideal opportunity to step into your first "Head of' role and have the prospects of growing with this highly acquisitive organisation. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role: </strong></p><p><strong>Financial Planning & Forecasting</strong></p><p>Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast process, including building and maintaining robust financial models.</p><p>Develop acquisition models to assess investment opportunities and scenario analysis.</p><p>Test and challenge assumptions from business leaders to ensure accurate and realistic financial planning.</p><p><strong>Business Partnering</strong></p><p>Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide actionable financial insights.</p><p>Develop pricing models and support commercial decision-making.</p><p>Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and wider leadership team, driving accountability for performance.</p><p><strong>Performance Reporting & Analytics</strong></p><p>Lead KPI development, monitoring, and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>We need a qualified accountant with Advanced financial modelling skills including Power BI</p><p> </p><p>On offer:</p><p> A salary of from £90,000 to £110,000 plus a generous package.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjMwMDIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
