<p><strong>Head of Marketing</strong></p><p>Salary: £60,000 + Benefits Location: Cheshire</p><p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a long-established and highly successful live entertainment business to recruit a Head of Marketing.</p><p>This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the marketing strategy across a portfolio of well-known touring entertainment brands.</p><p>Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead a small marketing team and work closely with external agencies to drive customer acquisition, increase ticket sales and ensure marketing activity delivers measurable commercial results.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy across multiple live events, shows and entertainment brands.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Creating and implementing the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Leading, developing and coaching a marketing team of four</li><li>Managing external agencies across paid media, SEO and digital channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, digital marketing, social media, content and brand activity</li><li>Monitoring campaign performance, ROI and return on ad spend (ROAS)</li><li>Using customer insight and data to guide marketing decisions</li><li>Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders across the business</li><li>Supporting launches into new venues and locations</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced marketing professional with a broad skill set and a strong commercial mindset.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Growth Marketing Manager or Head of Marketing role</li><li>Experience developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong knowledge of digital marketing, CRM and customer acquisition</li><li>A data-driven approach with the ability to analyse performance and optimise campaigns</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team leadership experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in delivery as well as strategy</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to shape a newly created Head of Marketing position</li><li>Direct influence on commercial performance and business growth</li><li>Broad role spanning multiple brands and channels</li><li>Genuine autonomy and visibility within the leadership team</li><li>Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Salary of £60,000 plus benefits</li><li>25 days holidays</li></ul><p>If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership, drive growth and make a visible impact within a unique and exciting business, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjkxMTc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a infrastructure business to recruit for a Head of Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation.</p><p>This is a newly created senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver the organisation's data, analytics and digital transformation strategy.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £75,000 - £85,000</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Crewe, York, Leeds or Derby</p><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> 2 days per week on site, with some travel to other locations</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead the development of a modern, data-driven function, using data, analytics, automation, AI and digital technology to improve operational performance, decision-making and business efficiency.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Develop and deliver the organisation's data and digital transformation strategy.</li><li>Build strong data governance, reporting and analytics capabilities.</li><li>Establish reliable business data and improve data quality and accessibility.</li><li>Lead digital transformation, automation and technology-enabled change programmes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency.</li><li>Develop dashboards, MI and insights to support senior decision-making.</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing data and digital team.</li><li>Manage budgets, business cases, suppliers and transformation benefits.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders across technology, finance, operations and other functions.</li><li>Ensure appropriate governance, risk, data protection and information security standards are maintained.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced data, digital or transformation leader with:</p><ul><li>Significant leadership experience across data, analytics, digital transformation or technology.</li><li>A strong track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes.</li><li>Experience developing data strategies and governance frameworks.</li><li>Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders.</li><li>Strong knowledge of analytics, BI, automation, AI and emerging technologies.</li><li>Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and business cases.</li><li>Strong programme management, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.</li><li>A strategic and commercially minded approach, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data and transformation professional to take ownership of a newly created function and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future digital capability.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMDU4NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large business based in Manchester to recruit for a <strong>Head of Financial Control</strong> on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month FTC<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000-£130,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Before the end of December, ideally sooner</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a large, complex organisation. You will lead financial control activities across multiple business areas, strengthening governance, improving processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. You will also play a key role in finance transformation, driving greater consistency, efficiency and control across the function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a large financial control team, including several direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and compliance with finance policies.</li><li>Build effective relationships with senior finance stakeholders, acting as a key contact for business area finance teams.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and improvements implemented.</li><li>Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across financial control processes.</li><li>Support the implementation of a new ERP system, helping to improve finance processes and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Coach and develop qualified and part-qualified accountants, building capability across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li>Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams and building a high-performance culture.</li><li>Experience working within a shared service centre or centre of excellence.</li><li>Demonstrable success in process improvement, automation and standardisation within finance.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, governance and audit management experience.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.</li><li>Have experience with team management of at least 10 or more employees and ideally have managed managers</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzExNDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Information Security Manager - ISO27001 accreditation</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester - 4 days onsite per week<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£100,000 per annum</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are working with a client seeking an experienced <strong>Information Security Manager</strong> to lead and drive information security governance, risk and compliance, with a particular focus on GDPR, data protection and ISO 27001 accreditation.</p><p>This is a GRC-focused role rather than a hands-on technical security position. <strong>The successful candidate will have a proven track record of taking organisations through the ISO 27001 accreditation process from scratch</strong>, establishing the necessary frameworks, policies, controls and governance structures to achieve certification and maintain ongoing compliance.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to building and embedding a robust information security and data protection framework across an organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end implementation of ISO 27001, taking the organisation from initial assessment through to successful accreditation.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 requirements and business objectives.</li><li>Own and drive the organisation's governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities, identifying and managing information security and data protection risks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GDPR, UK data protection legislation and relevant regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks and supporting documentation.</li><li>Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments and internal audits, coordinating remediation activities to address identified weaknesses.</li><li>Prepare the organisation for external audits and certification assessments, working closely with auditors and key stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Proven experience implementing ISO 27001 from scratch and successfully taking an organisation through to accreditation.</strong> This is a key requirement for the role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.</li><li>A solid understanding of GDPR, UK data protection legislation and information governance.</li><li>Experience developing and embedding an ISMS, including policies, procedures, controls and audit processes.</li><li>The ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organisation.</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach to building and maintaining compliance frameworks in a complex business environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professional certifications such as <strong>CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001</strong></li><li>Experience working within the utilities, infrastructure or construction sectors, particularly in complex project-based environments.</li><li>Experience managing external audits, certification bodies and ongoing ISO 27001 compliance.</li><li>The ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>The Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester.</li><li><strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Four days onsite per week.</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/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjc2NDQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Credit Control Team Leader</p><p>£40,000 | Hybrid | Manchester | 3 days office</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing and established business to recruit a Credit Control Team Leader to join its finance function.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced credit professional who enjoys leading people, working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of a high-volume ledger.</p><p>You'll manage a team of 6-10 Credit Controllers, with responsibility for performance, development, cash collection and the overall effectiveness of the credit control function. You'll also work closely with the Head of Credit and act as an escalation point for more complex customer and credit matters.</p><p>What you'll be doing</p><ul><li><p>Lead, motivate and develop a team of 6-10 Credit Controllers.</p></li><li><p>Set and monitor individual and team collection targets and KPIs.</p></li><li><p>Carry out regular ledger reviews and drive improvements in cash collection.</p></li><li><p>Manage performance, including coaching, development and addressing underperformance.</p></li><li><p>Identify training and development opportunities across the team.</p></li><li><p>Manage escalated customer accounts and complex credit issues.</p></li><li><p>Assess and manage credit risk, taking action to minimise bad debt exposure.</p></li><li><p>Deal with invoice queries and ensure timely resolution.</p></li><li><p>Work with customers on payment plans and complex debt situations.</p></li><li><p>Ensure credit policies and processes are consistently followed.</p></li><li><p>Work with senior stakeholders and support the Head of Credit with wider process improvements.</p></li><li><p>Use Excel and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>5+ years' Credit Control experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing a team of 6-10 people.</p></li><li><p>Strong experience of performance management and developing team members.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with high-volume ledgers.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of credit risk.</p></li><li><p>Experience with insurance and legal exposure within a credit environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent Excel skills and strong numerical ability.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing complex customer relationships and working with senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A commercial, proactive and results-focused approach.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead from the front.</p></li></ul><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li><p>£40,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office</p></li><li><p>Leadership responsibility for a team of 6-10</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to make a genuine impact on credit performance</p></li><li><p>A role with clear responsibility and visibility within the wider finance function</p></li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Credit Control Team Leader looking for your next opportunity, apply now or get in touch with Robert Half for more information.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zNTg1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Internal Audit Manager - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £76,000-£86,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager - IT to join a high-impact team and help strengthen technology governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on management role where you'll lead multiple audit engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll oversee audit quality, manage and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, evidence-based insight that supports decision-making and strengthens the control environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Internal Audit Manager - IT, you'll take ownership of technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting and action tracking, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>You'll oversee multiple audits, review findings and recommendations, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing the Senior Internal Auditor, you'll work with co-sourced providers and contribute to the ongoing development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity for an established IT Audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with people management, quality assurance and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead multiple IT audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.</li><li>Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, data management and digital transformation.</li><li>Review audit scopes, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports, ensuring recommendations are practical and evidence-based.</li><li>Manage, coach and develop audit professionals, including workload allocation, performance management and development planning.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly to management.</li><li>Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments to inform audit planning.</li><li>Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and collaborate with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 7 years of relevant experience leading IT internal audit engagements.</li><li>Significant IT Internal Audit experience gained within a large, complex or regulated organisation, or a Big Four professional services environment.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, from planning through to reporting and action follow-up.</li><li>Essential line management experience, including coaching, developing and overseeing audit professionals.</li><li>Experience reviewing and signing off audit work, challenging findings and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cyber security, technology risk and governance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent technology risk frameworks.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£76,000-£86,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 10% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a management role where you can shape audit delivery, influence senior stakeholders and play a meaningful part in strengthening technology risk and governance.</p><p> </p><p>You'll combine hands-on audit leadership with people management and quality assurance, overseeing multiple engagements while helping develop the wider Internal Audit function.</p><p> </p><p>For an established IT Audit Manager looking to take ownership of a broader audit programme, work across complex technology risks and develop their leadership experience, this is an excellent next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODcyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Finance Director | Manchester | £90k-£110k + Bonus</p><p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing, privately owned Manchester-based business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to take ownership of an established finance function and play a key role in shaping how finance supports the wider business.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a genuine opportunity to modernise and transform the finance function, driving improvements across processes, systems, reporting and management information, while helping create a more efficient and commercially focused finance operation.</p><p>Working closely with the Managing Director and wider Senior Leadership Team, you will also act as a key commercial sounding board, providing insight, challenge and financial direction to support profitability and future growth.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li><p>Lead and develop the finance function.</p></li><li><p>Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercially focused insight to the SLT.</p></li><li><p>Identify and deliver opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Modernise management information and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strengthen financial controls and governance.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and profitability.</p></li><li><p>Review and develop the finance team and wider finance structure.</p></li><li><p>Support the continued development of financial systems and technology.</p></li><li><p>Take a hands-on approach to the role, getting into the detail when required and leading from the front.</p></li></ul><p>The person</p><p>We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys improving businesses and making a tangible difference.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Senior finance leadership experience within an SME or mid-market environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial and strategic acumen.</p></li><li><p>A proven track record of process improvement and/or finance transformation.</p></li><li><p>Experience improving automation, systems or reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management information experience.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A hands-on approach with a genuine willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, although QBE candidates with the right experience will be considered.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction or another project-led environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li><p>£90,000-£110,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Discretionary Bonus</p></li><li><p>Enhanced benefits package</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, 3 days in the office</p></li><li><p>Genuine opportunity to shape and transform the finance function</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the SLT</p></li><li><p>A commercially influential position with significant autonomy</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director who wants to be more than the head of finance and play a genuine role in shaping the future of a successful business.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi40NjM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Group Reporting Manager | Manchester | £75k - £85,000 + bonus </strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Reporting Manager to join a growing international organisation based in Manchester.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in strengthening the finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls across a number of UK and international entities.</p><p>This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where they can make improvements, add value and work closely with senior stakeholders.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:<br />* Leading the preparation of group consolidated and statutory accounts<br />* Managing audit processes across multiple jurisdictions<br />* Overseeing tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements<br />* Working with international entities, advisors and auditors<br />* Supporting improvements to finance processes, controls and systems<br />* Providing technical accounting expertise and developing the wider finance team<br />* Supporting the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis</p><p>The ideal candidate will be:<br />* ACA / ACCA qualified<br />* Experienced within industry following practice<br />* Strong technically, with experience across group consolidations, statutory reporting and international entities<br />* Comfortable working in a medium-sized, growing business where they can have real ownership and influence</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to move into a role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape and improve a finance function.</p><p>If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yNDU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1> </h1>We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People & Culture for a highly regarded further education college in Lancashire. This is an interim/fixed term assignment commencing as soon as possible, for approximately 12 months.<br><p>Reporting to the Principal & CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and professional assurance across the people agenda, working closely with the Senior Management Team and Corporation Board.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Lead the People & Culture strategy, workforce planning and organisational development.</p></li><li><p>Manage complex employee relations matters, employment tribunals and trade union relationships, particularly UCU.</p></li><li><p>Oversee HR and payroll system implementation and integration, including People First.</p></li><li><p>Ensure robust employment safeguarding practices, including oversight of the Single Central Record.</p></li><li><p>Support teaching staff capability, performance management and leadership development.</p></li><li><p>Improve organisational culture, employee engagement and staff morale.</p></li><li><p>Lead organisational change and advise senior leaders and governors at executive and board level.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You will be an experienced senior HR leader with the credibility and judgement to operate at executive level from day one.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Significant senior HR or People leadership experience in a complex organisation.</p></li><li><p>Strong expertise in trade union relations, particularly UCU, employment tribunals and complex employee relations.</p></li><li><p>Experience of HR and payroll systems, safeguarding, workforce planning and organisational change.</p></li><li><p>The ability to influence senior leaders and governors while improving culture, engagement and performance.</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.</p></li></ul><h3>Assignment requirements</h3><ul><li><p>Available to commence at short notice</p></li><li><p>Able to commit to a 12-month assignment</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working on site at the college campus in Lancashire</p></li></ul><p>Appointment will be subject to satisfactory employment and health checks, including an appropriate DBS check.</p><br> <br><br><br><p> </p> <br><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjI0NTU1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, established UK business to recruit for a <strong>Senior Finance Manager - Technical Accounting</strong>.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Just outside Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£100,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a complex, multi-site organisation. You will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet governance, ensuring high standards of financial control and compliance. You will also lead a sizeable team, provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters and drive improvements in reporting processes, systems and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, setting clear objectives and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee the application of IFRS across the business, providing guidance on complex accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.</li><li>Maintain strong balance sheet controls, reporting accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.</li><li>Provide technical oversight of lease accounting, property-related transactions, asset valuations, impairments and associated provisions.</li><li>Lead complex accounting assessments, including impairment reviews and discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling.</li><li>Ensure robust accounting treatment and reporting under IFRS 16, supporting consistent application across the organisation.</li><li>Work closely with senior finance and business stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support informed decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate audit requirements and ensure accounting judgements are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise, including practical application of IFRS within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li><strong>In-depth IFRS 16 and lease accounting experience.</strong></li><li>Proven experience managing and developing a team of <strong>10 or more employees</strong>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of balance sheet governance, financial reporting and audit requirements.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly and influence senior decision-makers.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODU1NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">About the Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will provide Finance expertise across the end-to-end Order to Cash process, helping to shape future processes across B2C and B2B channels. The role combines strong hands-on Finance knowledge with previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end O2C process, from order through to billing, cash and reconciliation.</li><li>Shape processes covering revenue, billing, refunds, returns, credit notes, AR and collections.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliation and revenue accuracy.</li><li>Work with Finance, Technology and wider business teams to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process solutions.</li><li>Support integration between the ERP and wider systems including e-commerce, POS, payments and order management.</li><li>Lead Finance input into testing, UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, controls, automation and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or strong relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Strong O2C / AR / revenue / billing experience.</li><li>Experience within a complex B2C and/or B2B environment, ideally retail.</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience combined with previous involvement in an ERP implementation or Finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation and end-to-end Finance processes.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Technology and senior business stakeholders.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Desirable</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC experience.</li><li>Experience with SAP SD / Finance integration.</li><li>Retail, omnichannel, wholesale or franchise experience.</li><li>Experience with UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">What's on Offer</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future O2C processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODUxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Finance Manager - Procure to Pay.</p><p><strong>**Must be available to start in December**</strong></p><p>About the Role</p><p>This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p>You will provide Finance expertise across the Procure to Pay process, helping to shape future processes covering Accounts Payable, invoice processing, payments, accruals and financial controls. The role combines hands-on Finance knowledge with previous ERP implementation experience and strong OpenText VIM expertise.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end Procure to Pay process.</li><li>Shape processes covering AP, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, approvals, payments and month-end close.</li><li>Lead business requirements and process design for OpenText VIM, including PO/non-PO invoices, approvals, exceptions and automated invoice processing.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls around invoice processing, approvals, matching, GR/IR and payments.</li><li>Work with Procurement, Logistics, Technology and Finance teams to ensure effective end-to-end process integration.</li><li>Support data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go-live activity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency, automation, controls and data quality.</li><li>Act as a key Finance point of contact throughout the ERP transformation.</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience across Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance controls, audit requirements, invoice processing and month-end.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience.</li><li>Retail or other high-volume environment experience.</li><li>Experience with data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Knowledge of e-invoicing, tax or supplier compliance.</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>£85,000-£90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future Procure to Pay processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzY3OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Robert Half is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant </strong>to play a key role in driving business growth and delivering outstanding results for clients and candidates alike.</p><p>If you're an experienced recruiter looking to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to move into a strategic, high-impact role with genuine autonomy and clear progression - all within a market-leading business.</p><p>In return, you'll be part of a passionate and vibrant team, supported by industry-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding package of benefits.</p><p><strong>Meet your future career at Robert Half,</strong> the global leader in talent solutions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role</strong> </p><ul><li><p>As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage end-to-end recruitment processes across permanent and contract roles within your specialist market, delivering tailored talent solutions to meet client needs.</p></li><li><p>You'll build and nurture consultative relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and market expert.</p></li><li><p>You'll drive business development by identifying new opportunities, expanding market presence, and contributing to the growth of your desk through strategic client engagement.</p></li><li><p>On the candidate side, you'll proactively source, assess, and engage top-tier talent - ensuring an exceptional experience from first contact through to successful placement and beyond.</p></li><li><p>You'll stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity, using insights to inform recruitment strategy and deliver value to clients and candidates alike.</p></li><li><p>As a key member of the team, you'll contribute to a collaborative culture - mentoring junior consultants, sharing best practices, and supporting collective success.</p></li><li><p>This role offers the opportunity to build long-term relationships, deliver expert consulting, and make a meaningful impact on careers and businesses.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong> </p><ul><li><p>You have 3+ years of 360° recruitment experience, ideally within [insert sector - e.g., finance, legal, technology], with a strong track record of delivering high-quality placements across permanent and/or contract roles.</p></li><li><p>You bring a proven history of business development success, combining strong client and candidate management skills with a consistent billing performance.</p></li><li><p>You demonstrate commercial acumen and approach business development with confidence, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities.</p></li><li><p>You take a proactive, self-driven approach to your work and show clear potential for leadership and progression.</p></li><li><p>You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills that enable you to build lasting professional relationships.</p></li><li><p>You operate with a consultative mindset and a strong focus on delivering value to clients - always putting their needs first.</p></li><li><p>You are highly motivated, professional, and results-oriented, with a passion for exceeding targets and expectations.</p></li><li><p>You thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where goals are clear and ambition is rewarded.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer</strong> <br />When you join us, we will invest in your financial and personal wellbeing with benefits that work for you. Our package includes: </p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</p></li><li><p>Transparent quarterly performance-based bonuses</p></li><li><p>Well-being initiatives designed to support your mental, physical and financial health</p></li><li><p>Industry-leading training and continuous professional development</p></li><li><p>Access to the latest technology and tools to help you succeed</p></li><li><p>Recognition programmes celebrating both individual and team achievements</p></li><li><p>National and international career mobility opportunities</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Meet your future with a business that changes futures</strong> <br />At Robert Half, we change lives and create incredible career journeys through work with meaning, and work with impact. we meet the demands of a changing world and changing work, with foresight, empathy, and energy.</p><p>If you have the skills to connect exceptional talent with exciting opportunities, meet your future as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Robert Half. </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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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.co.uk/legal-information/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxzLmd1bGRpeC43MDQ4Ny4xMDkyM0Byb2JlcnRoYWxmaW50bC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing international business on a 12 month fixed-term contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a hands-on accounting role with a strong focus on process improvement, standardisation and automation. The business is investing in new operating models, AI and technology, and is looking for someone who can help make finance processes more efficient and scalable.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be responsible for a portfolio of UK and international entities, supporting month-end and group accounting while identifying and implementing improvements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Salary: £50k-£65k. </p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Management and subsidiary accounting across multiple entities.</li><li>Month-end journals, P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Bank reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Working with AP/AR teams and local accountants.</li><li>Supporting VAT, statutory and tax requests.</li><li>Assisting with financial statements and FX hedging.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to standardise and automate finance processes.</li><li>Supporting the use of AI, Power BI and other technology to improve reporting and workflows.</li><li>Providing support to the Finance Manager and wider finance leadership team.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with solid management accounting and multi-entity experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong month-end accounting experience.</li><li>Experience with P&L, balance sheets, reconciliations and journals.</li><li>A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.</li><li>The confidence to challenge inefficient processes and suggest better ways of working.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high standard of delivery.</li><li>An interest in AI, automation and technology.</li><li>Power BI or strong excel experience would be advantageous.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced Management Accountant or someone around 2 years post-qualified who wants to combine core accounting with finance transformation and process 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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuODI0NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">