<p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />We are seeking an immediately available experienced leader for a key finance role, responsible for overseeing Accounting and Financial Reporting team and ensuring operational excellence and high standards in service delivery. The ideal candidate will bring expert leadership and management skills along with a proven ability to drive efficiencies, mitigate risk, communicate with confidence, and support the strategic aims of internal and external stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide effective leadership and line management to Accounting and Financial Reporting teams, acting as the escalation point for complex matters</li><li>Develop and execute strategies to improve performance and deliver results against agreed targets and KPIs</li><li>Ensure all statutory, regulatory, and internal process requirements are met</li><li>Proactively identify and drive projects focused on process improvement and risk reduction</li><li>Lead key strategic initiatives in finance and reporting</li><li>Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders across the business to support common goals</li><li>Promote a culture of high performance, continuous development, and positive employee engagement</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation within the finance function</li><li>Ensure quality assurance and compliance reviews are completed and signed off appropriately</li><li>Support audit processes and act as a primary contact for related queries</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting outputs according to contractual and service-level agreements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified: ACCA, ACA, CIMA</li><li>Strong leadership and team development skills</li><li>Proven experience of managing and improving accounting processes and controls.</li><li>Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Head of Accounting and Financial Reporting<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham City Centre (on-site, 5 days/week)<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 Month Contract<br /><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £350-£400 per day</p><p> </p><p><strong>To apply:</strong><br />If you are an experienced finance leader seeking a dynamic interim opportunity in central Birmingham, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguMTEwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing group in Leicester to recruit a Financial Controller for a highly visible, senior finance leadership role.</p><p>This Financial Controller position sits at the heart of a complex, engineering-led manufacturing operation with international reach. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role acts as their number two and takes ownership of financial performance for a significant operating segment, while also supporting wider business unit reporting, consolidation and process improvement. It is a site-based role, offering flexibility, and is suited to someone who enjoys being close to operations and influencing decision-making at senior level.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />As Financial Controller, you will lead finance for a core manufacturing division while also playing a key role in business unit oversight. You will partner closely with production, supply chain and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve margins and strengthen financial control. This is a hands-on leadership role with regular exposure to senior leadership and group stakeholders.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Full financial ownership for a major manufacturing segment, covering management accounts, forecasting and budgeting</p></li><li><p>Delivering clear weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting on operational performance, including COGS, inventory and working capital</p></li><li><p>Providing detailed variance analysis across material, labour and overhead costs, with actionable insight to improve profitability</p></li><li><p>Driving working capital optimisation and cash flow improvement initiatives</p></li><li><p>Leading cost control and efficiency programmes in collaboration with operational teams</p></li><li><p>Ensuring robust inventory control, valuation and compliance with statutory and group requirements</p></li><li><p>Supporting investment cases, capital expenditure proposals and scenario modelling</p></li><li><p>Owning internal controls, governance and SOX compliance at site level</p></li><li><p>Leading local statutory and internal audits and coordinating activity across the finance team</p></li><li><p>Supporting the Finance Director with business unit consolidation, group submissions and consistent month-end processes</p></li><li><p>Contributing to the standardisation and improvement of reporting, ERP usage and data quality across sites</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller or senior finance professional with a strong manufacturing background and the confidence to operate as a true business partner to operations and leadership teams.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li><p>Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant post-qualified experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar leadership role</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis and operational finance</p></li><li><p>Experience working within UK and US GAAP environments, with solid SOX exposure</p></li><li><p>The ability to influence senior stakeholders using clear, commercial financial insight</p></li><li><p>A track record of driving process improvement, automation and stronger controls</p></li><li><p>Confidence operating in a fast-paced, site-based environment with competing priorities</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior Financial Controller role within a well-established manufacturing business with global operations and strong investment in its people and processes.</p><p>The role offers:</p><ul><li><p>A senior, site-based Financial Controller role with flexibility</p></li><li><p>Significant exposure to operational leadership and group stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Broad remit across operations, reporting, controls and transformation</p></li><li><p>A collaborative, engineering-led culture with a continuous improvement mindset</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li></ul><p>If this Financial Controller role in Leicester is of interest, or if you are a senior finance professional looking to step into a broader leadership position, please apply now. Even if you are not actively looking, we are always keen to speak with accomplished finance professionals and get you on our radar.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yNzk1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Payable Analyst - Bedfordshire</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a world-class organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Bedfordshire.</p><p><strong>Salary between £30-35k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p data-end="187" data-start="142"> </p><p data-end="187" data-start="142">We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to manage the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and comprehensive reporting. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, resolve queries, and support cash flow management, while contributing to process improvements within the AP function.</p><p data-end="754" data-start="705"><strong data-end="722" data-start="705">Reporting to:</strong> Head of Transactional Finance</p><p data-end="783" data-start="756"><strong data-end="781" data-start="756">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyse monthly AP balances and reconciliations</li><li>Generate and verify balance sheet reconciliations for supplier accounts</li><li>Assist in defining KPIs for the Purchase-to-Pay process and report departmental performance</li><li>Monitor late payments and resolve underlying issues</li><li>Process invoices efficiently and manage any invoice holds</li><li>Analyse and reconcile employee expenses and company credit card activity</li><li>Manage petty cash and ad-hoc bookkeeping tasks</li><li>Support key change initiatives and continuous improvement within AP</li><li>Provide ad-hoc reporting to line managers and stakeholders</li><li>Provide cover for other members of the Transactions Team as required</li></ul><p data-start="1475" data-end="1501"><strong data-start="1475" data-end="1499">Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within an Accounts Payable function</li><li>Proficiency with accounting software and Excel</li><li>Experience producing AP reports and dashboards</li><li>Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations (desirable)</li><li>Strong organisational, analytical, and multitasking skills</li><li>Clear verbal and written communication with colleagues, management, and suppliers</li></ul><p data-end="1898" data-start="1872"><strong data-end="1896" data-start="1872">Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive, inquisitive, and action-oriented</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Collaborative team player</li><li>Adheres to health and safety practices</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTE5ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Wisbech, Cambridgeshire</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent | Full-time</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business based in <strong>Wisbech, North Cambridgeshire</strong>, to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering a genuine progression pathway to <strong>Finance Director</strong> level as the organisation continues to expand and modernise.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving process improvement, implementing new and simplified reporting tools, and supporting the business on its journey towards greater financial efficiency and insight.</p><p><strong>This role also offers the unique perk of a 4 day week (Monday-Thursday) but paid as a full-time salary.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure timely completion of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of international entity results</li><li>Oversee general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, and all purchase and sales invoicing processes</li><li>Manage and develop a finance team of five</li><li>Take ownership of VAT returns, statutory reporting, and all government submissions</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors</li><li>Oversee daily cashflow management and forecast future cash requirements</li><li>Manage loan stock drawdowns and monitor funding positions</li><li>Analyse monthly stock movements and payments across different stock classes</li><li>Provide insightful expenditure analysis and commentary to support management decision-making</li><li>Ensure compliance with all funding covenants and reporting obligations</li><li>Take full responsibility for staff payroll operations</li><li>Manage key supplier and customer relationships, including potential overseas travel where required</li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified <strong>ACCA / CIMA / ACA</strong></li><li>Proven experience in managing and developing a finance team</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Confident operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a desire to streamline and improve reporting processes</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjIzMTAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Bookkeeper - Solihull (Temporary) </strong><br /><strong>Full-time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid working</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can take real ownership and be trusted to run the finance function your way? I'm supporting a small, friendly, down‑to‑earth business based near Knowle, Solihull, who are looking for a confident Bookkeeper to join their close‑knit team.</p><p>This is a stand‑alone position, so you'll be the go‑to person for all things finance and a key part of keeping things running smoothly.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing day‑to‑day: </strong></p><p>* Managing daily bank receipts and allocations <br />* Running weekly supplier payment runs <br />* Handling aged debtors and managing credit control activity <br />* Raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices <br />* Investigating purchase price variances and resolving supplier queries <br />* Uploading supplier payments and reconciling accounts in Clearbooks (experience in Xero or similar also welcomed) <br />* Supporting with general finance tasks, reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis</p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong> <br />* Someone qualified by experience or part‑qualified (AAT or similar) <br />* A reliable, steady individual who enjoys a stand‑alone role <br />* Confident, resilient, and comfortable taking ownership of your work <br />* A car driver - the office location requires it <br />* Happy working Monday-Friday in an office‑based environment <br />* Experience using Clearbooks, Xero, or other accounting systems</p><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong> <br />* Temporary opportunity with an immediate start <br />* Core hours 8.30am-5.30pm<br />* A relaxed, non‑corporate environment with a friendly team who enjoy a bit of banter!<br />* A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4zNDEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a specialist Defence Business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Business Partner you will take responsibility for financial insight, analysis and operational information for commercial teams to support cost scenarios and WIP improvement. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge to drive performance.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary.</li><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned business areas.</li><li>Support cost centre owners with financial planning and control.</li><li>Analyse product costing, margin performance, and profitability.</li><li>Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business cases and investment decisions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and efficiency.</li><li>Support the implementation and optimisation of ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Act as a key finance contact for cross-functional projects and initiatives.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant although studying and QBE will also be considered should you have significant relevant management accounting and commercial accounting experience across manufacturing and project based organisations. The role requires the individual to work from the office 5 days a week and also because of the nature of the business also requires British Nationals ONLY</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Business Partner based in Luton is paying up to £55K Depending on experience.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTE1MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
