<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">
<h2 data-start="108" data-end="132"><strong data-end="130" data-start="111">Head of Finance</strong></h2><p data-start="133" data-end="309"><strong data-end="257" data-start="223">Location: Near Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands</strong><br data-start="257" data-end="260" /> <strong data-start="260" data-end="309">Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits Package</strong></p><p data-end="739" data-start="311">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished senior finance leader to join a growing, modern manufacturing organisation based near <strong data-end="471" data-start="452">Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands</strong>. Operating in a fast-paced, technically sophisticated environment and backed by private equity, the business is entering a significant phase of investment and transformation. As a result, they are seeking a <strong data-end="698" data-start="679">Head of Finance</strong> to act as the strategic No.2 to the CFO.</p><p data-end="925" data-start="741">This role will play a pivotal part in shaping financial strategy, strengthening governance, and partnering with operational leaders to drive sustainable performance and value creation.</p><h3 data-end="943" data-start="927"><strong data-start="931" data-end="943">The Role</strong></h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted partner to the CFO, providing high-quality financial insight, challenge, and recommendations that support strategic decisions, investment appraisal, and long-term planning.</li><li>Provide analytical and commercial support to operational teams, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that influence margin, cost efficiency, and performance improvement.</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of the financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.</li><li>Support major strategic initiatives, including M&A activity, refinancing, capital structuring, and value-creation planning, contributing to financial modelling, due diligence, integration, and scenario analysis.</li><li>Prepare board-level reporting, investor updates, KPIs, and performance packs, acting as a credible representative of the finance function with private equity stakeholders and external partners.</li><li>Oversee financial accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across ledgers, statutory reporting, and financial governance.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and driving robust financial discipline across the organisation.</li><li>Lead the external audit process and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality month-end, quarter-end, and year-end results.</li><li>Drive excellence in management accounting, including costing, variance analysis, operational KPIs, pricing support, and manufacturing reporting.</li><li>Enhance costing methodologies, inventory controls, and manufacturing transparency to support improved decision-making and operational performance.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across transactional, financial accounting, and management accounting disciplines.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement, process optimisation, and best-practice financial workflows, including upgrades to ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Instil strong financial governance, clarity around cost ownership, and accountability at all levels of the business.</li></ul><h3 data-end="3050" data-start="3033"><strong data-end="3050" data-start="3037">About You</strong></h3><p data-end="3178" data-start="3051">We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded finance leader who can thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.</p><ul><li>Full accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with substantial post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven experience in finance leadership within manufacturing, engineering, or similarly complex environments.</li><li>Strong technical grounding across both financial and management accounting.</li><li>A track record of leading, developing, and motivating finance teams.</li><li>Experience in private equity-backed or complex group structures (desirable).</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP capability.</li><li>A proactive, improvement-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with internal and external 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/amFjay5jb253YXkuODIwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, technology-led business in the East Midlands that is recruiting for a permanent Senior Tax Manager to support a highly acquisitive strategy with a strong focus on M&A.</p><p>This is a senior, permanent Senior Tax Manager role within a fast-paced tech environment where mergers and acquisitions sit at the heart of the growth agenda. The role will suit a commercially minded tax professional who wants to operate close to deal activity, working alongside senior leadership and external advisors as the business continues to scale across the East Midlands and beyond.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As Senior Tax Manager, you will take ownership of the tax agenda for a technology business undergoing frequent M&A activity, with exposure across transaction support, structuring and post-acquisition integration.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading tax input into M&A activity, including structuring, due diligence and deal execution</li><li>Managing tax aspects of acquisitions, integrations and group re-organisations</li><li>Overseeing corporate tax compliance and reporting across the group</li><li>Acting as the key point of contact for external tax advisors</li><li>Providing clear, commercial tax advice to senior stakeholders</li><li>Supporting tax risk management and governance in a growing tech business</li><li>Keeping up to date with relevant tax legislation impacting M&A and the technology sector</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager with a strong background in M&A-focused tax, ideally gained within a technology, PE-backed or fast-growth environment.</p><p><strong>You are likely to bring:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification</li><li>Ideally industry experience, but exceptional practice candidates will be considered</li><li>Experience working closely with senior stakeholders</li><li>A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and growth</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><p>This permanent Senior Tax Manager role in the East Midlands offers a rare opportunity to join a tech business where tax is central to the M&A strategy.</p><p><strong>You can expect:</strong></p><ul><li>A senior, permanent Senior Tax Manager position with significant M&A exposure</li><li>Direct involvement in acquisitions and integration activity</li><li>Visibility and influence at senior leadership level</li><li>Career progression within a growing East Midlands technology business</li></ul><p>If this Senior Tax Manager role in the East Midlands looks of interest, or if you are an accomplished tax professional with strong M&A experience and would like to get on our radar, please apply now.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yNzMwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>We're supporting a respected housing organisation based in Wolverhampton who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them on an interim basis.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, taking ownership of the AP function, and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. You'll play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting operational teams across the organisation.</p><p><strong>You must be immediately available to start the role.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices</li><li>Manage weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approval processes</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries, discrepancies, and aged items promptly</li><li>Work closely with internal teams (repairs, maintenance, estates, compliance, etc.) to validate invoices and support budgeting accuracy</li><li>Ensure compliance with sector-specific requirements and internal financial policies</li><li>Review and streamline AP processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting. Support period‑end processes, including accruals, reporting, and audit preparation</li><li>Monitor AP KPIs and provide management with updates on performance and outstanding issues</li><li>Build strong working relationships with key suppliers to maintain a positive partnership approach</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience in Accounts Payable management, ideally within housing, social housing, property, construction, or related sectors</li><li>Confident overseeing the full AP cycle, with excellent attention to detail</li><li>A problem‑solver who enjoys improving processes and strengthening controls</li><li>Strong systems skills (any housing/ERP finance system experience a bonus)</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible 1-2 days per week working arrangement</li><li>Supportive, values‑driven team within the housing sector</li><li>Opportunity to add real value by tightening controls and enhancing processes</li><li>Fixed‑term contract with potential for extension depending on business needs</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS44MzUyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
