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65 results for Group Finance Director in Daventry, Northamptonshire

Finance Manager
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco &amp; Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany &amp; Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&amp;L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</p><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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T08:48:42Z
Finance Assistant
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School once again, this time to recruit a permanent part-time Finance Assistant into a newly created role within their Bursary team.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a well-regarded, close-knit school finance function, with variety across purchase ledger, fees ledger, and wider finance support.</p><p><strong>The Details</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 FTE</li><li>Part-time, 20-24 hours per week (flexibly structured to suit the successful candidate's preference)</li><li>Hybrid working, based at the school's offices in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Officer with all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community. Key deliverables include:</p><ul><li>Purchase Ledger: ensuring the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger including: <ul><li>Monitoring the AP</li><li>Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded in the finance</li><li>Ensuring all invoices are appropriately</li><li>Reviewing monthly supplier statements and obtaining the required information to ensure accurate records and timely payments to suppliers.</li><li>Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate</li><li>Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the Purchase</li><li>Placing ad hoc orders as requested once authorisation has been</li><li>Budget reporting on expenditure</li><li>Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues, including chasing and following up where required.</li><li>Processing daily</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Fees Ledger - assisting with: <ul><li>Collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school</li><li>Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other duties may include amongst others: <ul><li>Distributing petty cash within school and working with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure adequate cash supplies are available.</li><li>Assisting with term-end procedures including journals and</li><li>Assisting with the collation of information relevant to: <ul><li>The preparation of annual</li><li>The termly management accounts and annual</li><li>Backup information regarding</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative team player - working effectively within a small Bursary team</li><li>Significant experience in Accounts Payable</li><li>Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent accuracy and a methodical</li><li>Able to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritising effectively and working to deadlines</li><li>Confident in proactively following up outstanding actions and liaising with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries</li></ul><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p><p>The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45MTk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-20T13:43:55Z
Management Accountant
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco &amp; Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare Profit &amp; Loss (P&amp;L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.</li><li>Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.</li><li>Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews</li><li>In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.</li><li>Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.</li><li>Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.</li><li>Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjk3ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T08:43:35Z
Marketing Manager
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Marketing Manager<br /> Oxfordshire | Predominantly home-based with flexible working (must be able to commute to Oxford as needed) | Permanent, full-time<br /> Salary: up to £55,000 DOE</strong></p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be working exclusively with Rock Management Services (Rock MS), based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, to recruit a Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function.</p><p>Rock MS provides outsourced business support to organisations, predominantly within the legal sector, covering marketing, HR, IT, finance, practice management and compliance, so clients can stay lean and focused on their core business. Led by Managing Director Judy Matthews, Rock MS supports a portfolio of clients, most notably Reeds Solicitors, a top-tier UK law firm with 300 staff across 22 offices, and has also developed its own Case and Practice Management solution, Bedrock.</p><p>Rock MS's marketing services span website development, social media strategy, SEO, and legal directory submissions such as Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners, helping clients strengthen their online presence and convert enquiries into clients.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Marketing Manager with strong technical knowledge of websites, SEO and digital marketing. This is a hands-on role for someone who can develop and execute marketing strategy while also understanding what happens under the bonnet of a website - comfortable working with developers, agencies and senior stakeholders, but equally happy in Google Search Console, GA4, CMS platforms and technical SEO audits.</p><p>It's a genuinely unique position: you'll lead marketing not just for Rock MS itself, but for a portfolio of its clients, predominantly within the legal sector, including Reeds Solicitors - wearing multiple hats across different brands, campaigns and priorities, which could suit someone with an agency background. You'll lead a small team, including a Content Marketer and Social Media Assistant, and work closely with consultants across the portfolio.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the development and delivery of digital marketing strategy for Rock MS, Bedrock, Reeds Solicitors and other clients</li><li>Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels, managing budgets and demonstrating clear ROI</li><li>Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness, website traffic, leads and customer acquisition</li><li>Own website content, structure, navigation and user journeys from a marketing and performance perspective</li><li>Own SEO strategy and execution across the portfolio, including on-page optimisation, technical SEO, keyword research and content strategy</li><li>Monitor and report on SEO and digital performance using analytics tools, translating data into actionable recommendations</li><li>Work with developers on website improvements, using a working understanding of HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript to diagnose issues</li><li>Manage CMS platforms such as WordPress or Shopify, and conduct regular technical SEO audits</li><li>Optimise page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking and content structure</li><li>Manage and develop a small team, and work closely with consultants supporting the wider function</li><li>Oversee email marketing campaigns, supplier relationships (PR, web design, PPC) and directory/award submissions</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and client-facing output across multiple brands</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a marketing manager or senior marketing executive role, ideally within professional services, legal or a B2B environment</li><li>Organised and commercially focused, but also technically curious, analytical, proactive, hands-on and creative</li><li>Strong, hands-on SEO expertise, including technical SEO, on-page optimisation, keyword strategy and use of SEO tools, with a track record of improving organic performance</li><li>Confident working with data and digital analytics to measure and improve campaign and SEO performance</li><li>Experience managing multi-channel campaigns and email marketing via CRM or marketing automation tools</li><li>Good understanding of HTML and CSS</li><li>Excellent project management skills, confident managing external suppliers and senior stakeholders</li><li>A degree in marketing, business or a related field, or CIM qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in legal sector marketing, including familiarity with Legal 500 or Chambers directory submissions</li><li>Experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members</li><li>Knowledge of paid media (PPC and paid social), and familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite</li></ul><p>In summary: a commercially driven Marketing Manager who understands websites deeply, knows SEO inside out, and can turn digital activity into measurable growth.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience</li><li>Predominantly home-based working, with flexible schemes including compressed 4 day weeks, 9 day fortnights, TOIL and other hybrid options</li><li>Permanent, full-time role with genuine influence over marketing strategy, and a varied client portfolio spanning multiple brands within the legal sector</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days</li><li>Additional paid celebration day, plus discretionary days off at Christmas</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Private medical healthcare, with the option to add optical and dental cover</li><li>Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme</li><li>A strong focus on wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme, free online counselling, mini health checks and wellbeing webinars</li><li>Ongoing training and development, and a culture built on respect and encouragement to bring forward new ideas</li></ul><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please get in touch.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTUzMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-21T15:51:01Z
Group Financial Reporting Manager
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 84000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Group Financial Reporting Manager on a permanent basis with a business based in Cheltenham. This role would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE seeking their 1st or 2nd move from practice.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Group Financial Reporting Manager will be pivotal in managing the audit, group reporting and year end activity. Working closely with the Head of Finance you will be responsible for the following:</p><ul><li>Group reporting and group consolidations.</li><li>Liaising with auditors.</li><li>Supporting the Group Accountant.</li><li>Developing processes, driving automation and maintaining financial controls.</li><li>Produce commentary and analysis on group P&amp;L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow results.</li><li>Working closely with the group finance team to ensure accurate submissions.</li><li>Automate and improve validation of financial data across reporting cycles (e.g. statutory and management reporting).</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>This role would suit someone with the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified with 3+ years post qualified experience.</li><li>Practice background preferred but not essential.</li><li>Experience of auditing or working in a large group business.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£70,000 - £84,000 package (inclusive of car allowance).</li><li>Enhanced annual leave.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days onsite).</li><li>Flexible working.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Bonus scheme.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjIwMjkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T15:42:04Z
Group Treasury Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-09-17T10:43:46Z
Finance Business Partner
  • Thame, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Thame</strong> to recruit a <strong>Finance Business Partner.</strong> The Finance Business Partner will receive a salary of up to <strong>£50,000 (potentially negotiable)</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate month end balance sheet reporting for Direct and Indirect channel including intercompany and cash balances reconciliation within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Monthly Direct Channel income statement actual and forecasts submissions to group within agreed deadlines, with supporting analysis and commentary required for monthly reviews with group function.</li><li>Business Partnering with the Direct Channel to support business strategy and growth.</li><li>Budget preparation and submission for Direct Channel.</li><li>Support with internal and external audits management, by promptly providing required evidence and explanations, and proactively addressing any challenges or discrepancies that may arise.</li><li>Preparation and submission of monthly balance sheet reconciliation for review and approval by the Financial Director, ensuring accuracy and completeness (Stock, Accruals, Prepayments)</li><li>Create and maintain user friendly reports, to support monthly analysis of revenue and expenses, including variances and trends.</li><li>Finance expert for data modelling and dashboard creation, working closely with Finance Director and Finance Manager ensuring all reporting/analytical requirements are satisfied.</li><li>In depth analysis of historical data, with a view to providing clear recommendations for the future.</li><li>ERP System specialist, work closely with IT on any system related topics including implementation of new solutions.</li><li>Customs duty MSS data review for completeness.</li><li>Support finance function in driving process improvements with focus on compliance and efficiency within the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Min 5 years of experience in accounting functions.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Power BI and experience in building dashboards</li><li>Excellent communication skills (ability to explain complex rules/processes in a simple manner, ability to communicate on all levels of hierarchy).</li><li>Proactive, with a "can do" attitude and drive for change.</li><li>Previous experience in process mapping and change management</li><li>Ability to work independently</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNTY2MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-14T10:11:44Z
Head of finance
  • Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1> </h1><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join an <strong>employee-focused SME business</strong>, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South Birmingham</p><p>Based within the UK entity, you will take <strong>full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, reporting directly to the <strong>Managing Director</strong> and working closely with the wider international Group.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.</p><p>Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including <strong>payroll, HR support and quality management processes</strong>, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.</p><h3>Financial Leadership &amp; Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing Director</strong>, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">quarterly financial reporting to the international Group</strong>.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow &amp; Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3><p>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:</p><ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="font-size: 8pt;">CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</strong></li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic 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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-26T11:25:44Z
Senior Finance Manager
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and reporting</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-01T10:14:50Z
FP&A Manager
  • High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&amp;A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&amp;A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&amp;A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&amp;A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&amp;A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&amp;A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&amp;A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-16T11:45:17Z
Group Financial Controller
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in partnership with a private equity backed business based near to Cheltenham to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This role will report to the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst focusing on technical accounting and financial control areas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and progressive business that is looking to process improve and drive the finance function forward whilst managing a high volume and demanding cash flow environment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Group Financial Controller position will be paying in the region of £85,000 to £95,000 per annum, 10% bonus with hybrid working (1-2 days from home) and a great prospect for future development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have worked in a fast paced, PE environment and come from a technical/controls background then this would be a great role to step into!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Oversight of month end close process (P&amp;L, Balance Sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within the finance function, including opportunities for automation and AI, ERP optimisation and enhancements</li><li>Ensure robust balance sheet control, reconciliations and review process</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process and maintenance of rolling forecasts</li><li>Cash flow forecasting and the monitoring of liquidity</li><li>Ensure effective management of debtors and creditors</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within a Private Equity backed business</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prior leadership experience across a business as usual function, strong direct management and ability to coach/develop</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Previous experience within a tight cash flow control environment</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4zMzEzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-08T14:24:59Z
Finance Manager
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 250 - 270 GBP / Daily
  • <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting are supporting a business based in Cheltenham needing an interim Finance Manager to join them for an initial period of eight months.</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Role: Finance Manager</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Start date: ASAP</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Duration: 8 months, with potential of extension</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Location: Cheltenham</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Day rate: Up to £270 umbrella</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Role summary:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Line management of a small team </li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Overseeing both the accounts payable and receivable ledgers - dealing with escalation, offering support &amp; guidance to the team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;" lang="en-US">Sharing ideas &amp; implementation of best practice &amp; process improvement </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Skills/Experience needed:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;" lang="en-US">Strong people management skills</li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ability to work autonomously </li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience of implementing best practice/process improvement </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;" lang="en-US">Willingness to learn </li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">NetSuite experience - Desirable </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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxMTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-17T13:35:26Z
Management Accountant
  • Bicester, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 41000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an exciting and growing organisation based in <strong>Bicester</strong> to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£45,000</strong> plus bonus which takes the overall package up to <strong>£49,000-£53,000</strong>. This role also offers <strong>hybrid remote working.</strong></p><p>This organisation uses SAP and ideally are looking for a candidate who has <strong>SAP experience</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts in accordance with Group reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant.</li><li>Review and analyse profit and loss accounts, investigating and explaining variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</li><li>Review balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.</li><li>Monitor project financial performance, including revenue recognition, margins and service profitability.</li><li>Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances ensuring accurate project cost allocations.</li><li>Analyse labour utilization, overhead recovery, and operational costs performance to identify risks</li><li>Support inventory valuation and cost accounting processes where applicable.</li><li>Prepare annual cost planning for charge out rates to support decision making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Group Financial Policies, accounting standards and local statutory requirements.</li><li>Support tax compliance activities, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, P11D and other regulatory reporting obligations.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Experience: Preferably have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a multi-national environment.</li><li>Proficient Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li><li>Customer Orientation: Strong focus on internal and external customer needs and service-oriented mindset.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Interaction: Effective communication skills in diverse cultural environments.</li><li>CRM &amp; ERP Experience: Proficient in SAP.</li><li>Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities.</li><li>Team Player: Outstanding team player who fosters a positive team spirit.</li><li>Meticulous Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and precision in all tasks.</li><li>Resilience: High resilience and ability to handle pressure.</li><li>Flexibility: Adaptable and flexible approach to work.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODAzNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T15:15:27Z
Assistant Financial Accountant
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-28T15:44:14Z
Head of Finance
  • Birmingham, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 800000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><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><p>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.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><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><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-15T16:27:03Z
Finance Consultant
  • Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 500 - 601 GBP / Daily
  • <h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 &amp; Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&amp;D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&amp;D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&amp;D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&amp;D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor &amp; able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-09-21T14:25:36Z
Senior Head of Finance
  • Birmingham, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>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.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><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><p><strong>Control &amp; Governance</strong></p><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><p><strong>Reporting &amp; Commercial </strong></p><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><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><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><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><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><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><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><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><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><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-25T15:22:35Z
Accounts Assistant
  • Wolverhampton, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 27000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p></p><p>An established and growing business based in Four Ashes is looking to recruit an ambitious <strong>Accounts Assistant</strong> to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, with exposure to all aspects of transactional accounting and opportunities to develop their skills within a supportive environment.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of financial information while gaining valuable experience across month-end and reporting activities.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs</li><li>Assisting with credit control and customer account management</li><li>Resolving supplier, customer, and internal finance queries</li><li>Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Assisting with journals, accruals, and prepayments where appropriate</li><li>Maintaining financial records in line with company procedures and controls</li><li>Contributing to process improvements within the finance function</li><li>Supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or similar finance position</li><li>Experience processing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Confident completing bank reconciliations</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes</li><li>Knowledge of journals, accruals, and prepayments</li><li>Experience using Sage, Xero, or other accounting software</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Full-time, permanent opportunity</li><li>5 days per week office based in Four Ashes</li><li>Genuine career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Study support available for candidates looking to continue their finance qualifications</li></ul><p>This role would suit an Accounts Assistant looking to develop their finance career within a growing business that can offer ongoing training, increased responsibilities, and opportunities for progression.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS42NjY1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-10T15:25:04Z
Group Financial Controller
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist technology services provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Group Financial Controller you will work closely with the CFO and take responsibility for core financial reporting and commercial development. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Production of quarterly consolidated reporting for UK and foreign entities</li><li>Production of individual and consolidated group financial statements</li><li>Review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Develop, maintain and improve the financial control environment</li><li>Production of the company/group business plan and budget to aid in strategic development and growth</li><li>Management of working capital and cashflow, through regular cashflow forecasting</li><li>Production of regular monthly and other periodic financial returns to banks, ensuring compliance with banking covenants</li><li>Working with the CFO to prepare business cases and financial models for new sites and customers</li><li>Integration of new companies</li><li>Tax compliance ownership - VAT, corporation tax, payroll, CIS</li><li>Liaison with insurance brokers and other advisors as required</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Chartered Accountant most likely from a large accounting firm and with a number of years experience post practice and technically strong in accounting across group environments. This is an excellent development opportunity within a specialist technology area that offers excellent career certainty and growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Group Financial Controller is based in the office in Milton Keynes for 2-3 days and 2-3 from home with some travel across UK locations expected and is paying £80-100K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-26T08:33:41Z
Commercial Accountant
  • Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Commercial Accounting Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Stokenchurch (Hybrid)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Commercial Accounting Manager to join its finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant looking to play a key role in financial reporting, business partnering and commercial decision-making. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial insight, support budgeting and forecasting, and help drive business performance across multiple cost centres and business units.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to prepare budgets and ensure profitability is maintained.</li><li>Support forecasting, financial planning and commercial decision-making through insightful reporting and analysis.</li><li>Prepare financial commentary for senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.</li><li>Support month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Drive continuous improvements to financial reporting, controls and processes.</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic business initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or actively studying towards qualification).</li><li>Previous experience within a commercial accounting or management accounting role.</li><li>Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; PeopleSoft or Planning Analytics experience is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>Study support and ongoing professional development.</li><li>Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative finance team with opportunities to make a real impact.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMzM4OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T09:39:25Z
Interim Financial Controller
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 400 - 450 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>3-6 Month Interim Assignment | £450-£450 per day Umbrella | [Cheltenham / Hybrid]</strong></p><p>A senior interim opportunity with genuine ownership and direct CFO exposure</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively supporting an established organisation in the appointment of an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial 3-6 month assignment.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the finance leadership team and an opportunity for an experienced interim to step into a broad remit, take ownership and make a visible impact.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be producing the numbers.</p><p>You'll have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, the quality of financial reporting and controls, and the wider processes that support the business.</p><p><strong>Assignment details:</strong></p><p>Duration: 3-6 months<br /> Rate: £450-£450 per day Umbrella<br /> Location: Cheltenham, GL51<br /> Start: ASAP</p><p>Reporting to: CFO</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership across the full operational finance function, including:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end close and delivery of accurate management accounts across P&amp;L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Leading budgeting, rolling forecasts and scenario planning</li><li>Providing clear analysis and insight to the CFO and senior leadership team</li><li>Owning cashflow forecasting and working capital management</li><li>Overseeing debtor and creditor performance</li><li>Managing the year-end statutory accounts and external audit</li><li>Overseeing VAT and wider tax compliance</li><li>Leading and developing the finance team</li><li>Improving finance processes, systems, reporting and automation</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve financial visibility and decision-making</li><li>Acting as a trusted partner to the CFO and deputising where required</li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><p>You'll be a qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - with a strong track record in Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Finance or a similar senior finance position.</p><p>More importantly, you'll be someone who can hit the ground running.</p><p>You'll have:</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience across management accounts and financial control</li><li>A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow</li><li>Experience with statutory accounts and audit</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>The confidence to work with senior non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A pragmatic, commercial approach</li><li>Experience improving processes, systems and reporting</li><li>The ability to operate independently and take ownership from day one</li></ul><p>Experience working across multiple entities would be advantageous.</p><p>Why consider it?</p><p>For an experienced interim, this is an opportunity to take on a genuine Group FC remit, working directly with the CFO and having influence across the wider finance function.</p><p>You'll have the scope to get involved in the detail where required, whilst also stepping back to improve controls, reporting, processes and the way finance supports the wider business.</p><p>If you're an experienced interim FC who enjoys coming into a business, getting up to speed quickly and leaving things in a stronger position, this could be a particularly good fit.</p><p>If you're available now, coming available shortly, or would like to discuss the assignment confidentially, please don't hesitate to apply.</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjIwNDQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-09-07T15:56:25Z
Head of Accounting
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Head of Accounting</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">A well-established, growing organisation is looking for a Head of Accounting to take full ownership of month-end reporting and lead a team of Management and Assistant Accountants. This isn't a maintenance role - you'll have a clear mandate to simplify, standardise and automate how the function operates, working closely with FP&amp;A, Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to drive that change.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">It's a strong step up for a qualified accountant who's ready to combine hands-on reporting ownership with genuine people leadership and process influence - with real autonomy to shape how the team works, not just execute what's already in place.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Day to day, you'll:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own the month-end close, keeping reporting accurate and on time</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage core balance sheet and P&amp;L areas - journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations - with clear commentary on key movements and risks</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead, coach and develop a team of Management and Assistant Accountants</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strengthen financial controls, ensuring policies are consistently applied</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify and deliver process improvements - simplification and automation are core to this role</li></ul><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>You'll need:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven experience managing month-end close to deadline</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading or mentoring a finance team</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of improving processes, controls or ways of working</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong stakeholder management, advanced Excel, and solid ERP experience </li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC43MjEyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-13T19:51:02Z
Finance Manager
  • Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDM1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-26T14:53:57Z
Commercial Finance Business Partner
  • Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1k3dorq" data-start="0" data-end="30"><strong data-end="30" data-start="2">Finance Business Partner</strong></h1><p data-start="32" data-end="240"><strong data-start="32" data-end="45">Location:</strong> Northamptonshire <br / data-start="129" data-end="132"> <strong data-end="143" data-start="132">Salary:</strong> £65,000-£70,000 + world-class benefits<br data-start="182" data-end="185" /> <strong data-start="185" data-end="205">Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, 5 days per week on site</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422">Robert Half are delighted to be working with a highly successful, internationally recognised organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-performing Finance team. If you are a qualified accountant looking for something more exciting than a standard Finance Business Partner position, want genuine exposure to complex commercial and technical finance and would thrive in a high-performance environment, this is an opportunity you should seriously consider.</p><p data-end="422" data-start="242"><strong>This is a five-day-a-week office-based role, but the working environment is exceptional and designed around employee wellbeing, performance and development.</strong></p><p data-end="479" data-start="424">This is not your typical Finance Business Partner role.</p><p data-start="481" data-end="672">It is a rare opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an exceptional, high-performance environment where Finance is genuinely at the heart of operational and commercial decision-making.</p><p data-end="1049" data-start="674">You will work closely with senior operational and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of financial performance, project costs, forecasting, analysis and commercial insight. This is a role where you will be expected to get under the skin of the numbers, challenge the business and turn complex information into clear recommendations that senior stakeholders can act upon.</p><p data-start="1051" data-end="1063"><strong data-start="1051" data-end="1063">The Role</strong></p><p data-end="1148" data-start="1065">You will take ownership of key financial activities across the business, including:</p><ul data-start="1150" data-end="2224"><li data-start="1150" data-section-id="owdfnn" data-end="1223">Business partnering with senior operational and technical stakeholders.</li><li data-end="1313" data-section-id="7bo26h" data-start="1224">Taking ownership of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li data-section-id="1j5pfgp" data-start="1314" data-end="1387">Producing accurate and timely weekly forecasts and financial reporting.</li><li data-section-id="5jq16s" data-start="1388" data-end="1461">Identifying overspends, risks, opportunities and key financial drivers.</li><li data-start="1462" data-section-id="13vsa8p" data-end="1543">Developing complex financial models to provide accurate and meaningful insight.</li><li data-section-id="dpiiwg" data-start="1544" data-end="1661">Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling way.</li><li data-start="1662" data-section-id="2ssz7t" data-end="1748">Building and costing business cases to support commercial and operational decisions.</li><li data-end="1856" data-start="1749" data-section-id="erq019">Working with large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li data-section-id="17yli29" data-start="1857" data-end="1926">Supporting complex financial and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li data-start="1927" data-section-id="1ounftn" data-end="2012">Driving automation and continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.</li><li data-end="2104" data-start="2013" data-section-id="1k6nxyl">Using systems and tools including SAP, Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx and advanced Excel.</li><li data-end="2224" data-start="2105" data-section-id="1utlcke">Taking ownership of projects from initial scope through to delivery and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.</li></ul><p data-start="2226" data-end="2239"><strong data-start="2226" data-end="2239">About You</strong></p><p data-start="2241" data-end="2371">We are looking for a qualified accountant who is technically strong, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys business partnering.</p><ul data-end="3274" data-start="2397"><li data-end="2597" data-section-id="todquy" data-start="2511">Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis.</li><li data-end="2673" data-start="2598" data-section-id="1g66hm1">Experience working with complex financial information and large datasets.</li><li data-end="2770" data-start="2674" data-section-id="1uiyh2w">Excellent Excel skills, with Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools highly desirable.</li><li data-end="2900" data-start="2771" data-section-id="1pn5uwu">Experience within manufacturing, engineering, R&amp;D, automotive or another technically complex environment would be advantageous.</li><li data-section-id="1945ihj" data-start="2901" data-end="3009">The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information effectively.</li><li data-end="3057" data-start="3010" data-section-id="7oreyc">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li data-start="3058" data-section-id="ok5lng" data-end="3180">Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li data-end="3274" data-section-id="33sywh" data-start="3181">A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end.</li></ul><p data-end="3290" data-start="3276"> </p><p data-start="4939" data-end="5231"> </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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTAzMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-02T09:35:22Z
Finance Officer
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 25000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Finance Officer</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">A well-established, mission-led organisation in the heart of Leicester is looking for a numerate, detail-driven Finance Officer to join its close-knit finance team. This is a rare opportunity to bring your bookkeeping and reconciliation expertise into a role where the numbers genuinely support a wider purpose - funding vital community, pastoral and charitable work across the region.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Why this role?</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">This isn't a faceless finance function. Every ledger entry, reconciliation and payment run directly supports the people and communities this organisation exists to serve - from clergy and parishes to retired staff and local charitable trusts. If you want your finance skills to have visible, tangible impact beyond the spreadsheet, this is that role.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Managing purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing, recharges and query resolution</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Overseeing bank reconciliations and month-end reporting</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Administering trust funds and charitable accounts, including liaison with external financial institutions</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Supporting payroll-related processes and HMRC gift aid claims</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll bring</strong></p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Solid bookkeeping and reconciliation experience gained within a broader finance function</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong double-entry accounting knowledge</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Confident Excel and wider MS Office skills</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A proactive, can-do attitude and the organisational ability to juggle varied responsibilities</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfort working within a values-driven, mission-focused environment</li></ul><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The chance to join an organisation where purpose sits at the centre of everything it does - offering stability, variety, and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters well beyond the balance sheet.</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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC42MzYzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-13T13:46:13Z
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