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Technical Business Analyst (5 Days in Office)

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Contract
400 - 450 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join a global risk consulting firm as an Associate, supporting a major technology transformation programme within a leading financial services organisation. Working across business stakeholders, engineering teams and programme leadership, you will play a key role in driving delivery across multiple software development teams, translating business requirements into technology solutions and ensuring successful execution of strategic change initiatives.Assignment Details:<ul><li>Technical Business Analyst (Financial Services)</li><li>📍 Birmingham City Centre (5 Days Per Week Onsite)</li><li>💷 £450/day PAYE + 12.07% Holiday Pay Accrual (Equivalent to c.£504/day Total Compensation)</li><li>📄 Initial 8 Month Contract until end of June 2027</li><li>🚀 Immediate Start: c.1-2 weeks onboarding turnaround</li><li>🏦 Financial Services/Banking Programme</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead delivery activities across various software development teams.</li><li>Gather, analyse and document business and technical requirements.</li><li>Facilitate workshops with stakeholders across Business Management, Operations, Trading, Compliance and Technology.</li><li>Create business process maps, workflow diagrams and architecture diagrams reflecting technology solutions.</li><li>Work closely with Developers, Architects and Engineering teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle.</li><li>Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and escalation paths.</li><li>Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management and business sign-off activities.</li><li>Act as the bridge between business and technology teams to ensure successful programme delivery.</li><li>Support Agile delivery teams and provide proactive governance reporting.</li></ul>Essential Experience<ul><li>Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst within large-scale software delivery programmes.</li><li>Financial Services experience, ideally within Banking environments.</li><li>Experience working across multiple software engineering or development teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of software development, system design and architecture principles.</li><li>Ability to understand and produce architecture diagrams, process flows and business process maps.</li><li>Experience working closely with Developers, Architects and Technical Leads.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology functions.</li><li>Experience leading UAT planning, execution and defect resolution activities.</li><li>Proven risk identification, issue management and escalation experience.</li><li>Understanding of software development lifecycles and technology delivery methodologies.</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Asset & Wealth Management experience.</li><li>Exposure to Front Office, Trading or Operations functions.</li><li>Knowledge of complex financial products, including derivatives.</li><li>Experience working within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.</li><li>Agile, Scrum or SAFe delivery experience.</li></ul> Please note that, if successful, you will be required to provide employment references covering the previous five years. As this assignment is within a risk consulting and financial services environment, successful applicants will also be subject to financial and criminal background screening. Any adverse findings, including County Court Judgments (CCJs), may impact clearance and eligibility for the engagement.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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS43NjcyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-11-06T17:26:43Z

FP&A Analyst

Northwich, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
FP&A Analyst | Northwich | Hybrid working | Up to £50,000 + bonusAre you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a role where you can influence decisions, challenge existing processes and contribute to business performance?Robert Half is working exclusively with an established technology services business looking to further develop its FP&A function and strengthen the commercial insight available across the business.This is an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational areas. You'll play an active role in analysing business performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and supporting decisions around pricing, efficiency and future growth.The role offers scope to take ownership, bring new ideas and move beyond traditional financial reporting into a more commercially focused position.The Opportunity<ul><li>Commercial business partnering: Work alongside senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support business decisions.</li><li>Profitability and performance: Analyse margins, pricing and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and increased efficiency.</li><li>Develop FP&A: Contribute to the development of forecasting, financial modelling and forward-looking commercial analysis.</li><li>Wider business exposure: Build relationships across Sales, Operations and Service Delivery, gaining an understanding of the wider business and its commercial drivers.</li><li>Support growth: Evaluate commercial opportunities and proposals, helping the business make informed decisions and improve financial performance.</li><li>Ownership and autonomy: Take responsibility for your work, challenge existing processes and put forward recommendations that can have a tangible impact.</li></ul>What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone with a strong analytical mindset who enjoys understanding the wider business, questioning the numbers and translating financial information into meaningful commercial insight.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>Experience within FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting.</li><li>Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced Excel.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions and communicate financial information clearly.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and recommend practical solutions.</li><li>The ability to work independently, take ownership and adapt within a changing business environment.</li></ul>Full qualification isn't essential. The business is open to part-qualified candidates and those with relevant experience who can demonstrate the right commercial skills and mindset.Previous experience within technology, services or recurring revenue businesses would be beneficial but isn't essential.The Package<ul><li>Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.</li><li>Annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working, with three days a week in the Northwich office (Tuesday to Thursday).</li><li>Private healthcare and dental plan options.</li><li>Birthday day off, plus increased annual leave with service.</li><li>Employee discounts, wellness benefits and ongoing training and development.</li></ul>Interested?If you're looking to develop your commercial finance experience, gain greater exposure to senior decision-making and take on a role where your analysis can directly influence business performance, we'd like to hear from you.Apply with your latest CV to find out more about this exclusive opportunity.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41MjMwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-11-02T12:07:47Z

Finance Business Partner

Dudley, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site<h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3>If your background is in commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.I'm working exclusively on a newly created Commercial Controller position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to double turnover over the next three years - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.<h3>What will make you stand out?</h3>You will already have a strong commercial finance / business partnering background and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:<ul><li>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</li><li>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</li><li>Challenging assumptions around sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</li><li>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</li><li>Turning financial data into commercial decisions and actions</li><li>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</li><li>Private label, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</li><li>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</li></ul>You might currently be a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.<h3>What this role isn't</h3>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.If your experience is primarily month-end, statutory reporting and financial control, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.We're looking for someone who wants to be part of the commercial conversation - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.<h3>Why now?</h3>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.Up to £70,000, hybrid working with three days on site in Dudley, plus benefits.If you're currently working in commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail, I'd be interested in speaking with you.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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T14:17:01Z

Senior Marketing Manager

Macclesfield, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Marketing ManagerSalary: £55,000 - £60,000 Location: Cheshire Robert Half are recruiting for a Senior Marketing Manager to join a long-established, growing and entrepreneurial business based in Cheshire.The business operates in a fast-moving, highly commercial environment where effective marketing directly influences audience numbers, ticket sales and the success of the strategic plan.This is a newly created, senior role offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take ownership of the overall marketing strategy, lead a small team and work closely with the Commercial Director. ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for bringing together the business's existing marketing channels and creating a clear, commercially focused strategy across its portfolio of shows.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Creating tailored marketing plans for different shows, venues, locations and customer demographics</li><li>Leading, supporting and developing a marketing team of four</li><li>Bringing greater structure and coordination to activity currently managed across different channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, paid digital, social media, SEO, content, outdoor advertising and brand activity</li><li>Managing and challenging external agencies to ensure strong performance and value</li><li>Using customer data, market insight and campaign analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Monitoring ROI, ROAS, ticket sales and campaign performance</li><li>Managing and optimising the annual marketing budget</li><li>Working closely with operational, finance, commercial and production teams</li></ul>Ideal candidate profileThe successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Manager who is ready to take ownership of a complete marketing function.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Broad experience across the full marketing mix rather than specialising in one individual channel</li><li>A track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing activity drives revenue</li><li>Experience of customer acquisition, customer journeys and audience segmentation</li><li>Good knowledge of CRM, paid digital, social media, content and offline marketing</li><li>Experience using data and insight to improve campaign performance</li><li>An understanding of ROI and ROAS</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team management or leadership experience</li><li>The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches</li><li>A hands-on, adaptable approach suited to an entrepreneurial, owner-managed business</li></ul>Salary and benefits<ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £60,000</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created senior marketing role</li><li>Leadership of an established marketing team</li><li>Responsibility for the annual marketing budget</li><li>Direct exposure to the Commercial Director and business owners</li><li>Scope to shape the future marketing strategy and grow with the business</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI4Njc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-26T11:48:55Z

Senior Finance Manager

Colne, Lancashire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Finance ManagerLocation: East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)The OpportunityRobert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation that is investing heavily in its finance function as part of its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function for a significant trading division, playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls and supporting operational decision-making.This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.The RoleReporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders across the business.Working in a fast-paced, sales-led environment, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, driving process improvements and supporting the wider leadership team with commercial insight.You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own the end-to-end monthly management accounts process.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, management information and detailed financial commentary.</li><li>Produce flash reporting and month-end reporting packs.</li><li>Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and authorise supplier payments.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes.</li><li>Manage and support the local finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact for operational stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reporting to meet evolving stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with finance teams across multiple UK locations.</li></ul>About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.</li><li>Excellent month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week on site).</li><li>25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Exposure to an experienced executive leadership team.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation.</li><li>Clear progression towards Financial Controller.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative Group Finance environment.</li></ul>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while developing their career within a business undergoing significant investment and transformation. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-30T10:31:07Z

Commercial Finance Analyst

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Commercial Finance AnalystBarnsley | £35,000-£40,000 | HybridRobert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing Yorkshire business as they continue to invest in their finance and commercial functions.Working closely with the Head of Commercial Finance, this role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with data, partnering with stakeholders and helping the business understand the story behind the numbers.This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance experience within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyse commercial and operational data to provide meaningful business insights</li><li>Produce regular reporting, KPI analysis and performance dashboards</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the business to explain financial performance and trends</li><li>Assist with profitability and margin analysis</li><li>Support month-end close activities and management accounting processes</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analysis and decision-making</li><li>Support ad hoc finance and commercial projects</li></ul> The CandidateThe successful candidate will ideally:<ul><li>Be studying towards ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>Have experience within a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant role</li><li>Possess strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Be confident communicating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Enjoy working with data and turning information into actionable insights</li><li>Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£35,000-£40,000 salary</li><li>Study Support</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership</li><li>Genuine opportunity to develop commercial finance and business partnering skills</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjAyMTExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-11-05T16:17:18Z

Financial Controller

Warrington, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Warrington | £55,000-£65,000 + bonus | On-site An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, profitable and growing founder-owned business based in Warrington.Operating in a technology-led, consumer-focused market, the business has established a strong market position and continues to grow, with ambitious plans for the future. It offers the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with an established operation, where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and future growth.This is a key appointment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible contribution to the continued development of the business.<h3>The role</h3>Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust processes.The role offers a varied blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering. You will lead a small finance team, remaining hands-on with the detail while providing the financial insight needed to support business performance and decision-making.This would suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where initiative, adaptability and a pragmatic approach are valued.<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.</li><li>Oversee the general ledger, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.</li><li>Lead, support and develop a small finance team, including two Assistant Accountants.</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</li><li>Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business planning and strategic decisions.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders, communicating financial performance clearly and managing expectations.</li><li>Monitor results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Review and improve finance systems, processes and reporting to support the business as it grows.</li><li>Work closely with the leadership team to ensure finance supports operational performance and future growth.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the detail.You will ideally have:<ul><li>A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills and experience across financial control and reporting.</li><li>A solid grounding in month-end, balance sheet management and financial controls.</li><li>Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</li><li>The ability to lead and develop a small team while remaining hands-on.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and financial data.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.</li></ul>Experience in an SME, owner-managed or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous. Practice-trained candidates with the right commercial awareness and desire to move into a broad industry role will also be considered.Most importantly, you will be adaptable, approachable and comfortable operating in a growing business where collaboration, accountability and initiative are key.<h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li>Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.</li><li>Bonus scheme.</li><li>Holidays increasing with service.</li><li>Workplace pension.</li><li>Employee rewards and benefits through Perkbox.</li><li>On-site parking.</li><li>A close-knit, collaborative working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.</li><li>A broad, influential role with the opportunity to shape processes, develop the finance function and support the next stage of business growth.</li></ul><h3>Location</h3>Warrington - this is an office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and working closely with the wider business.If you're looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial involvement and have a genuine impact on a successful, growing business, we'd welcome a conversation.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNDIzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-21T12:13:28Z

Senior Head of Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Title: Senior Head of FinanceLocation: BirminghamSalary: Competitive + BenefitsThe OpportunityRobert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Head of Finance to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership<ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul>Control & Governance<ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul>Reporting & Commercial <ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul>Leadership <ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul>Transformation<ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul> About YouWe are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-25T15:22:35Z

Finance Manager

Wilmslow, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, international technology business at its Wilmslow office. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its international operations. This role will be instrumental in strengthening the finance function, improving internal financial reporting and providing greater commercial insight to support business decisions.Working closely with senior finance leadership and colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and delivered in a timely manner.The role will also play an important part in a major finance systems transformation, with the business preparing to transition to SAP S/4HANA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing international organisation, with longer-term career development opportunities.<h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to develop robust financial plans and understand business performance.</li><li>Produce and enhance internal financial reports, providing clear analysis of performance, trends and key financial drivers.</li><li>Deliver regular variance analysis, investigating discrepancies, identifying risks and opportunities, and challenging assumptions where appropriate.</li><li>Improve the accuracy, consistency and efficiency of financial reporting processes, ensuring data is validated and reliable before being entered into financial systems.</li><li>Act as a business partner to budget holders and operational stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support decision-making.</li><li>Work closely with US-based finance colleagues to align reporting, processes and financial objectives across the wider business.</li><li>Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, overseeing three team members across the UK and Germany.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting methodologies.</li><li>Support the transition from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA, working alongside the US IT team on system development, testing and implementation.</li><li>Contribute to the introduction of new systems and processes, including a purchase order system, ensuring finance requirements are effectively represented.</li><li>Support internal reporting requirements and collaborate with colleagues responsible for statutory and wider group reporting.</li></ul> You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will combine excellent technical capability with the confidence to engage with stakeholders, challenge figures and identify opportunities to improve business performance.You will bring:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role.</li><li>Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA</li><li>Strong experience in internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interrogate complex financial data, identify inconsistencies and resolve issues.</li><li>Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively.</li><li>A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.</li><li>Experience managing or developing a finance team.</li><li>The ability to work effectively across functions and within an international, matrix-managed organisation.</li></ul><h2>What's on offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary of up to £70,000.</li><li>The opportunity to join a growing international business with an established presence across the UK, Europe and the US.</li><li>A key role in improving internal reporting and strengthening finance processes.</li><li>Involvement in a significant SAP S/4HANA implementation.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and international finance teams.</li><li>A genuine opportunity for longer-term career development and progression.</li><li>A dedicated office and car parking at the Wilmslow location.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and supportive company culture.</li></ul>If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad Finance Manager role combining internal reporting, business partnering, team leadership and systems transformation, we would be keen to hear from you. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjcxODIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-26T15:01:38Z

Finance Director

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
85000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
We are partnering with a high-growth technology SME based in Manchester City Centre to appoint a commercially astute Finance Director.This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to work closely with the CEO and leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in the company's next phase of growth.The business is looking for someone who can combine strong financial control with genuine commercial insight, helping to shape strategy, improve performance and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale successfully. This is a role for someone who wants to influence the direction of a business, rather than simply report on its performance.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and deliver the company's growth strategy, providing financial insight to support key business decisions.</li><li>Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modelling and financial planning, ensuring the business has clear visibility of performance and future requirements.</li><li>Commercial Finance: Provide insight into revenue performance, margins, pricing, customer profitability and investment opportunities, identifying ways to improve profitability and support sustainable growth.</li><li>Financial Control & Reporting: Own the production of accurate and timely management accounts, statutory reporting and year-end processes, ensuring robust financial controls as the business scales.</li><li>Cash Flow & Working Capital: Take ownership of cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning to support growth and protect the company's financial position.</li><li>Business Performance: Establish meaningful KPIs and reporting frameworks, translating financial data into actionable insight for the leadership team.</li><li>Scaling the Business: Develop and improve financial systems, processes and controls to accommodate growth, enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making.</li><li>Risk & Compliance: Ensure appropriate financial governance and compliance with statutory, tax and accounting requirements.</li><li>Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance function, building the capability, processes and infrastructure required to support the company's continued expansion.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience.</li><li>Experience in a senior finance role within an SME</li><li>Commercially minded, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with the detail.</li><li>Proven experience supporting business growth, improving financial performance and strengthening financial processes.</li><li>Strong technical grounding across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.</li><li>Comfortable working in an evolving environment where priorities can change and processes may need to be built or refined.</li><li>Confident partnering with a CEO and influencing commercial decisions at board level.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance immediate operational requirements with longer-term strategic objectives.</li><li>A natural business partner who can challenge constructively, identify opportunities and help drive performance.</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3>This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth business in Manchester City Centre, taking a pivotal role in shaping its financial strategy and helping build the foundations for its next stage of growth.Candidates must be comfortable with 4 days on site in Manchester city centre. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQyMTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-26T13:47:30Z

Head of Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
80000 - 800000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Head of Finance</h1>Location: West Midlands | Hybrid WorkingRobert Half are recruiting a Head of Finance on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.<h3>The Role</h3>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul> <h2> </h2> 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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T16:27:03Z

Managemant Accountant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
An established and growing Nottingham-based business with a diverse portfolio of projects is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its finance team.The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, working closely with senior stakeholders across a multi-entity environment. It would suit an ambitious accountant looking for a varied role with genuine commercial exposure and the opportunity to take ownership.Key responsibilities:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</li><li>Produce financial reports and analysis for senior management.</li><li>Support year-end accounts, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.</li><li>Work closely with operational and commercial teams, providing financial insight and supporting process improvements.</li></ul>Key requirements:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified/recently qualified.</li><li>Strong management accounting and month-end experience.</li><li>Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems skills.</li><li>Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.</li></ul>If this is something of interest, click 'apply' or send your CV 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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC45NDUzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-11T08:00:13Z

Payroll Manager

Preston, Lancashire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Payroll Manager | Preston | Fully onsite | Up to £60,000Robert Half is partnering with a well-established business in the Preston area to recruit a Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function across a large, multi-site operation.Operating across several sectors, including distribution, manufacturing and retail, the business offers a varied environment and an opportunity to take ownership of a complex payroll function.Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll lead an established payroll team, overseeing both internal group payrolls and an external payroll bureau service supporting independent businesses.The Role<ul data-spread="false"><li>Oversee the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls across the group, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses and deductions.</li><li>Manage payroll compliance, keeping up to date with HMRC legislation, statutory reporting and employment-related requirements.</li><li>Oversee pension contributions, reconciliations and associated reporting.</li><li>Manage RTI submissions, P60s, P11Ds and other statutory returns, alongside requirements such as Gender Pay Gap reporting.</li><li>Review and post payroll journals, reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Produce payroll cost reports and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related audit queries, working with internal and external auditors.</li><li>Manage post-payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining effective communication with employees and stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, develop and support the payroll team, overseeing performance, training and day-to-day operations.</li><li>Support the implementation of legislative changes, new payroll schemes and wider finance and HR projects.</li><li>Oversee the payroll bureau service, ensuring a consistent and reliable service for external clients.</li></ul>About You<ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll within a complex or multi-payroll environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension schemes.</li><li>Previous experience leading, managing or developing a payroll team.</li><li>Good understanding of payroll journals, reconciliations and payroll-related financial reporting.</li><li>Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>A confident communicator, comfortable working with finance, HR and operational stakeholders.</li><li>CIPP qualified, or working towards a relevant payroll qualification, would be advantageous.</li></ul>The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad payroll function within an established business, combining operational delivery, team leadership, technical compliance and financial reporting.You'll have direct exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence payroll processes across a varied group structure.Salary & Benefits<ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.</li><li>30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.</li><li>Enhanced pension and life insurance.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li></ul>If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a role with genuine ownership, team leadership and responsibility across a varied business, I'd be interested in speaking with you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yODg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-11-04T11:03:16Z

13 results for Senior Business Analyst in Crewe, Cheshire East