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Head of Finance

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a leading engineering business to recruit for a Head of Finance. This is a great opportunity to be part of a subsidiary within a FTSE 250 organisation, gaining experience working with international partners whilst developing a clear pathway towards a Finance Director role in the future.The RoleThis is a senior financial leadership position offering the opportunity to drive strategic financial governance across major programmes whilst supporting international business expansion. You'll be based at one of the company's offices in Rosyth, Plymouth or Bristol, working on a hybrid basis (2 days onsite) with international travel as required (twice a year).Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Establish and oversee financial controls, reporting and risk management across major programmes</li><li>Lead the financial setup of international operations, ensuring legal, tax and governance compliance</li><li>Develop commercial pricing models and provide bid support for complex international tenders</li><li>Manage treasury, banking and FX activities across multiple currencies</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure commercial robustness, compliance and sustainability</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA equivalent)</li><li>International experience is required - proven track record of establishing or supporting international entities, including legal and tax structuring</li><li>Strong background in project accounting and long-term contract management</li><li>Experience in regulated industries (engineering, infrastructure or similar sectors)</li><li>Senior-level financial governance and risk management expertise</li><li>Commercial mindset with strong bid and pricing support experience</li><li>Willing to travel internationally as part of the role</li><li>Able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance</li></ul>What's Offered<ul><li>Salary of up to £85,000 + car allowance (6,000) + bonus of up to 20% and family PMI</li><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance</li><li>Health and wellbeing benefits</li><li>Professional fees paid</li><li>Additional leave options and volunteering days</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzAzNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-22T15:12:33Z

Head of Financial Planning

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.The RoleAs Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul>Your profileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.SalaryRole of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £75K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDI0MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-01T14:43:19Z

Head of Transactional Finance

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
- 90000 GBP / Yearly
Hi there, I wondered if this role might be of interest to you or based on your background if you can recommend anyone? Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Head of Transactional Finance. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to £90,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop the finance operations team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.</li><li>Oversee the AP function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and that all liabilities are captured and reported timeously.</li><li>Oversee the AR function to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.</li><li>Develop strategies to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cashflow.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships and optimize banking operations, including administrative ownership for Corporate credit cards.</li><li>Develop and enhance the cashflow management and reporting processes, with the support of the Treasury assistant.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective internal controls over the AP, AR and treasury processes.</li><li>Oversee the GL accounting and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li></ul> In order to be considered you will need to evidence the following experience so please send me your CV, salary, location and evidence relating to the following bullet points: <ul><li>Strong people management and development essential - Ideally 15+ staff</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, Treasury, GL accounting and tax compliance,</li><li>Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis</li><li>Experience working with an OCR Tool / invoice automation for AP</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjY1OTU0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-29T14:56:55Z

Cost Accountant

Southampton, Hampshire
remote
Temporary
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering with a well-established business in Southampton to recruit a Cost Accountant on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail of costings while also working closely with stakeholders across the business. This position will play a key part in ensuring accurate product costing and providing meaningful insight to support business decisions.You'll be working across both finance and operational teams, so strong communication skills are essential. Key responsibilities Management and maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOM) Analysis of margins and cost bases to identify trends and opportunities Production of regular cost reports and variance analysis Supporting budgeting and forecasting with accurate cost data Partnering with non-finance teams (e.g. operations, procurement) to improve understanding of costs Driving improvements in costing processes and reporting accuracy Previous experience in a Cost Accountant / Management Accountant role Strong understanding of product costing, BOMs, and margin analysis Confident working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to explain financial data clearly Ideally available at short notice or immediately Opportunity to move into a permanent role Exposure to a collaborative and commercially focused environment Immediate impact role within a supportive team Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xNDE2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-25T12:40:43Z

Management Accountant

Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
remote
Permanent
40000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Management Accountant of a successful manufacturing organisation based in Ebbw Vale.Job Title: Management AccountantSalary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annumLocation: Ebbw ValeContract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week (Early finish every Friday)About the BusinessWe are an exceptionally stable and globally backed manufacturing business. Due to our continued success and sustained operations in the UK, we are looking for a hands-on Management Accountant to join our team. We offer a supportive environment with excellent long-term progression routes for the right finance professional.Role OverviewReporting into local and international management, you will own the full accounting cycle from daily transactional activities through to monthly and yearly reporting. A critical focus of this role is the management of transfer pricing.Key ResponsibilitiesCore Accounting & Month-End<ul><li>Sales Ledger: Raise sales invoices, prepare weekly sales reports, reconcile accounts receivable balances, and liaise with customers.</li><li>Month-End Reporting: Complete comprehensive month-end processes including Sales, Cost of Sales (COS), cost analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Banking: Manage daily banking and cash postings, and raise payments as required.</li><li>Journals: Process accruals, prepayments, inter-company interest calculations, and foreign exchange analysis.</li></ul>Costing, Stock & Analysis<ul><li>Transfer Prices: Manage the updating, analysis, and distribution of transfer pricing (a highly critical component of this role).</li><li>Stock Management: Prepare and analyse stocktakes and analyse stock obsolescence to propose financial actions.</li><li>Variance Analysis: Analyse and investigate Purchase Price Variances</li><li>Fixed Assets: Maintain and update the fixed asset register and related activities.</li><li>Perform ad-hoc financial tasks and analysis to support the management team. [1, 2]</li></ul>Audit & Compliance<ul><li>Assist with full financial year-end tasks, liaise with external auditors, and support the preparation of UK Statutory Accounts.</li><li>Support compliance and support internal audits</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjczMDIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-23T14:26:57Z

Legal Counsel

Solihull, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a global business. You'll provide commercially focused legal advice across employment law, commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory matters and corporate operations.Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you'll drive risk management, support business growth, and ensure legal excellence across multiple jurisdictions.What we're looking for:-Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive or equivalent -7+ years' relevant legal experience-Strong expertise in Employment Law and Commercial Contracts-Proven in-house experience delivering pragmatic, business-focused advice-Exceptional stakeholder managementIf you're a strategic legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.#Legal #ManagingCounsel #Hiring #LegalCounsel Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4yNzYwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-29T09:43:14Z

Finance Analyst

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Analyst to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing huge growth based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:£55,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:<ul><li>Support daily, monthly and quarterly finance operations for a number of cost centres in various countries</li><li>Coordinate with local regional finance centres and oversees teams to verify accounting cost transfers</li><li>Support Overhead and project management costing</li><li>Support forecasting, opportunities and risks reporting, and headcount reporting</li><li>Collect cost match documentation in coordination with HR Services, Accounting, Finance, contracts, and funding bodies</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders on price estimates for proposals</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders and submit justification costs to the relevant administrations when due using all information collected on a monthly basis</li></ul> Person specification:<ul><li>Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)</li><li>Currently working in a commercial finance role or a role involving financial analysis</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels of a business</li><li>Intermediate/strong level of Excel with the ability to use a wide range of systems</li></ul> £55,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and wider benefits packageRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43MDE5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-04T16:08:52Z

Payroll Analyst

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Harwell to recruit a Payroll Analyst. The Payroll Analyst will receive a salary between £45,000-£60,000 (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working, a bonus and equity! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Manage the administration and processing of the company's monthly UK payroll and designated international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Administer day-to-day employee benefits programmes and provide support for ongoing benefit plan operations.</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, taxation, employment law and relevant HR regulations, ensuring continued compliance.</li><li>Prepare year-end payroll reporting and statutory submissions.</li><li>Support SOX compliance, internal controls and audit requirements.</li><li>Participate in payroll system implementations, enhancements and reporting optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate annual payroll changes including bonuses, salary reviews, promotions and market adjustments.</li><li>Partner with Finance on budgeting, invoicing, accounting activities and other cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, including the use of automation and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and improve the employee experience.</li><li>Manage relationships with external payroll and benefits providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Process tax withholdings relating to employee equity plans in partnership with the equity administration team.</li><li>Provide payroll support and act as back-up for US and other international payrolls when required.</li><li>Contribute to wider Global Rewards initiatives, supporting organisational growth and continuous improvement across payroll and benefits.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>A minimum of five years' payroll experience,</li><li>Proven UK payroll experience (essential), with exposure to global payrolls</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, taxation and employment regulations.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>The resilience and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODc4NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-23T19:46:48Z

Financial Analyst - manufacturing

Newport, Newport
remote
Permanent
38000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are hiring a Finance Analyst to support the manufacturing team in a growing organisation. The Finance Analyst role in a highly commercially focused one: <ul><li>Financial modelling and support of the development and negotiation of Joint Business Proposals</li><li>Financial evaluation of Commercial new product development projects from concept to post launch</li><li>Managing the bill of material for product costing</li><li>Preparation of the monthly forecast</li><li>Preparation & review of the Monthly Commercial Finance Pack</li><li>Meaningful input to key meetings at all levels, from project teams to expanded function conferences</li><li>Pre-promotional analysis, authorisation of promotional activity and recommendations for future activity based on financial post promotional review</li><li>Brand reporting</li><li>Liaising with the senior operations and finance teams to maximise sales and profit opportunities.</li></ul> On offer - a salary of to £60,000 plus benefits.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjI2MDI5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-30T07:19:59Z

Assistant Accountant

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Radley (Abingdon) to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will receive a salary of up to £35,000 plus attractive benefits including hybrid remote working and free lunch! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operation of the purchase and sales ledger functions.</li><li>Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.</li><li>Ensure VAT is accounted for correctly across all transactions.</li><li>Manage daily banking activities, including processing receipts and payments.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Monitor outstanding debtor balances and proactively follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Maintain effective relationships with parents, customers and other stakeholders while managing collections.</li><li>Prepare and post monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.</li><li>Proven experience managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.</li><li>Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.</li><li>Experience posting journals, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Strong bank reconciliation and cash management experience.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated.</li><li>Reliable and dependable with a strong sense of accountability.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzcxODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-25T17:11:30Z