<p></p><h1>Interim Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 3-6 Months Interim<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £180 per day</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to support a busy finance function during a period of increased workload. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls and supporting month-end processes.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>VAT returns and statutory reporting support.</li><li>Liaise with auditors and key stakeholders as required.</li><li>Support process improvements across the finance function.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant position.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes.</li><li>Experience producing management accounts.</li><li>Good Excel skills and attention to detail.</li><li>AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, qualified by experience or fully qualified.</li><li>Available at short notice and able to hit the ground running.</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzAwODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Assistant Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>Leicester City Centre | Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p><strong>Ready for a role that will genuinely move your finance career forward?</strong></p><p>If you're actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and want more than just another month-end role, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with an established, high-performing business to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant into its finance team.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting experience, get closer to financial reporting at group level and build the skills that will set you up for your next career move.</p><p>You'll gain exposure across statutory reporting, group submissions, financial controls and tax, working alongside an experienced reporting team where the quality of your work really matters.</p><h3>What makes this opportunity stand out?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Real technical development:</strong> Get involved in the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.</p></li><li><p><strong>Group-level exposure:</strong> Contribute to periodic group reporting and consolidation submissions, developing your understanding of how financial information comes together.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broader accounting experience:</strong> Gain exposure to tax returns, reconciliations and external regulatory reporting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ownership and responsibility:</strong> Take responsibility for reconciliations, reporting checks and financial control evidence, ensuring accuracy and integrity across the numbers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Make things better:</strong> Work with financial systems and data, identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual work.</p></li><li><p><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Enjoy hybrid working, with just two days a week in the Leicester City Centre office.</p></li></ul><h3>What will you be doing?</h3><p>You'll play an important role in the financial reporting process, supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and ready for review.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Preparing statutory accounts schedules, disclosures and supporting financial analysis.</p></li><li><p>Supporting group reporting and consolidation submissions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Preparing external statistical and regulatory returns to strict deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Completing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax return preparation and associated reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Extracting and analysing financial data, helping to improve reporting processes and systems.</p></li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3><p>We're looking for someone with a solid grounding in financial accounting who is keen to develop their technical expertise.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Experience in a financial accounting, assistant accountant or similar role.</p></li><li><p>Be actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a genuine commitment to completing your qualification.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to investigate discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>The ambition to take on more responsibility and develop within a technically focused finance role.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £40,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Leicester City Centre<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office<br /><strong>Qualification:</strong> Actively studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA</p><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting experience, give you exposure beyond the ledger and support your progression towards qualification, I'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNTIyNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p></p><p>This is a high-profile leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation, with responsibility for driving financial performance, shaping strategic direction, and supporting the sustainable growth of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will provide commercial insight, strategic challenge, and operational leadership across all aspects of finance.</p><p>The role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, requiring an individual who can balance long-term business objectives with robust financial governance, risk management, and performance improvement.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function across financial reporting, planning, treasury, tax, forecasting, and compliance activities.</li><li>Deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to support business strategy and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for growth, profitability improvement, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop and enhance management information, performance reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.</li><li>Optimise cash flow, capital deployment, and funding arrangements to support business objectives.</li><li>Establish meaningful financial and operational metrics to monitor business performance and drive accountability.</li><li>Ensure effective financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.</li><li>Assess business risks and support informed decision-making across commercial and operational activities.</li><li>Lead, develop, and inspire a capable finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Drive transformation initiatives, leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing challenge, guidance, and financial leadership.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning, treasury management, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance.</li><li>Experience supporting executive-level decision-making through commercial insight and strategic analysis.</li><li>Proven track record of leading teams through change, transformation, and business growth.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and executive level.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where both strategic thinking and operational delivery are required.</li><li>Passionate about automation, and data to enhance business performance.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to join a well-established and growing organisation in a role with genuine strategic influence. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a high-performing finance function and driving commercial success across the business.</p><br><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000 - £140,000 + Bonus, Car allowance and additional benefits </p><p> </p><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNDIzNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Tax Accountant</h1><p><strong>Salary: Up to £40,000 | Leicester City Centre | Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established business to recruit a Tax Accountant to join its finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on tax professional who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership of tax processes and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>The focus is very much on <strong>doing, preparing and delivering</strong>, rather than simply reviewing work completed by others.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Working as part of the wider finance function, you will take responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of key tax records and reporting, including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Preparing commercial tax returns and supporting tax computations.</p></li><li><p>Completing tax reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining tax schedules and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Assisting with tax reporting requirements and ensuring deadlines are met.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with colleagues across finance to ensure tax information is accurate and up to date.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and the accuracy of tax reporting.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are looking for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and taking a practical approach to tax accounting.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a tax accounting or tax-focused finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience preparing commercial tax returns and tax reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A good understanding of tax accounting principles and financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to take ownership of your workload.</p></li><li><p>Relevant accountancy or tax qualifications, or be actively studying towards them.</p></li></ul><h3>The Package</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Leicester City Centre location.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with two days per week in the office.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to take ownership of a varied, hands-on tax accounting workload.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Robert Half is keen to speak with tax professionals who enjoy the practical side of tax and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a finance team.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNzkyMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</strong></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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £700-£900 per day <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midlands / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-12 Months</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Our client, a high-growth private equity-backed business, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the executive leadership team through a period of growth, transformation, and value creation.</p><p>This is a highly commercial role requiring an individual who can operate at pace, challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and provide meaningful insights to drive performance. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within PE-backed environments and understand the demands of investor-led businesses, including cash generation, EBITDA improvement, KPI focus, and strategic decision support.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner to the CFO, CEO, and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis to improve business performance and profitability.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, and management information.</li><li>Identify opportunities for margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction.</li><li>Support board reporting, investor updates, and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and business cases.</li><li>Provide commercial challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support M&A activity, acquisition integration, and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Drive accountability across budget holders and operational management teams.</li><li>Partner closely with FP&A, commercial, operational, and finance teams to ensure delivery against objectives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven Senior Finance Business Partnering experience.</li><li>Strong background within Private Equity-backed, investor-led, or high-growth businesses.</li><li>Experience supporting executive teams and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving business performance and delivering tangible commercial outcomes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Experience working within complex, fast-paced environments undergoing growth or change.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly analytical.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous and changing environments.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver.</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzc0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an accountancy practice to recruit a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join its team in South Manchester.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build a career in accountancy, with structured training, study support and hands-on experience towards achieving the ACCA qualification.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting the preparation of accounts for a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses.</li><li>Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of personal and company tax returns.</li><li>Helping clients transition to and work with digital accounting systems.</li><li>Developing knowledge across a broad range of accounting and tax activities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>A degree at 2:1 level or above in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or a related discipline.</li><li>A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy.</li><li>Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.</li><li>Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.</li><li>A proactive approach with good attention to detail.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£25,000 salary.</li><li>Full study support towards the ACCA qualification.</li><li>Paid study leave.</li><li>Structured training, professional development and on-the-job coaching.</li><li>Four-year training programme.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Working arrangements:</strong></p><ul><li>Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.</li><li>Fully office-based.</li><li>South Manchester location</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTc4ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Interim Finance Business Partner</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Telford (Hybrid Working Available)<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £400-£550 per day inside <br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 Months</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are supporting a well-established business in Telford who are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to provide commercial finance support during a period of change and growth. This is a highly visible role, partnering with operational and senior leadership teams to drive performance, improve decision-making, and deliver meaningful financial insights.</p><p>The successful candidate will be commercially minded, hands on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight and challenge</li><li>Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting and commentary</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Analyse revenue, margins, costs and key business drivers</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency</li><li>Build and maintain financial models to support decision making</li><li>Provide financial support on business projects and improvement initiatives</li><li>Assist with month-end activities and management accounts where required</li><li>Develop meaningful KPIs and performance dashboards</li><li>Present financial information to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner</li></ul><h3>Person Specification</h3><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence non-finance teams</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability</li><li>Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling</li><li>Comfortable working independently and adding value from day one</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or service-led environments would be advantageous</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Immediate start available</li><li>High-profile business partnering role</li><li>Opportunity to influence key commercial decisions</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement</li><li>Dynamic and collaborative working environment</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODM3OTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are partnering with a high-growth technology SME based in Manchester City Centre to appoint a commercially astute Finance Director.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to work closely with the CEO and leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in the company's next phase of growth.</p><p>The business is looking for someone who can combine strong financial control with genuine commercial insight, helping to shape strategy, improve performance and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale successfully. This is a role for someone who wants to influence the direction of a business, rather than simply report on its performance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and deliver the company's growth strategy, providing financial insight to support key business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis:</strong> Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modelling and financial planning, ensuring the business has clear visibility of performance and future requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial Finance:</strong> Provide insight into revenue performance, margins, pricing, customer profitability and investment opportunities, identifying ways to improve profitability and support sustainable growth.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Control & Reporting:</strong> Own the production of accurate and timely management accounts, statutory reporting and year-end processes, ensuring robust financial controls as the business scales.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital:</strong> Take ownership of cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning to support growth and protect the company's financial position.</p></li><li><p><strong>Business Performance:</strong> Establish meaningful KPIs and reporting frameworks, translating financial data into actionable insight for the leadership team.</p></li><li><p><strong>Scaling the Business:</strong> Develop and improve financial systems, processes and controls to accommodate growth, enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making.</p></li><li><p><strong>Risk & Compliance:</strong> Ensure appropriate financial governance and compliance with statutory, tax and accounting requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Lead and develop the finance function, building the capability, processes and infrastructure required to support the company's continued expansion.</p></li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience in a senior finance role within an SME</p></li><li><p>Commercially minded, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with the detail.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience supporting business growth, improving financial performance and strengthening financial processes.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical grounding across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working in an evolving environment where priorities can change and processes may need to be built or refined.</p></li><li><p>Confident partnering with a CEO and influencing commercial decisions at board level.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance immediate operational requirements with longer-term strategic objectives.</p></li><li><p>A natural business partner who can challenge constructively, identify opportunities and help drive performance.</p></li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth business in Manchester City Centre, taking a pivotal role in shaping its financial strategy and helping build the foundations for its next stage of growth.</p><p>Candidates must be comfortable with 4 days on site in Manchester city centre. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQyMTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">About the Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will provide Finance expertise across the end-to-end Order to Cash process, helping to shape future processes across B2C and B2B channels. The role combines strong hands-on Finance knowledge with previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end O2C process, from order through to billing, cash and reconciliation.</li><li>Shape processes covering revenue, billing, refunds, returns, credit notes, AR and collections.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliation and revenue accuracy.</li><li>Work with Finance, Technology and wider business teams to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process solutions.</li><li>Support integration between the ERP and wider systems including e-commerce, POS, payments and order management.</li><li>Lead Finance input into testing, UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, controls, automation and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or strong relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Strong O2C / AR / revenue / billing experience.</li><li>Experience within a complex B2C and/or B2B environment, ideally retail.</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience combined with previous involvement in an ERP implementation or Finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation and end-to-end Finance processes.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Technology and senior business stakeholders.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Desirable</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC experience.</li><li>Experience with SAP SD / Finance integration.</li><li>Retail, omnichannel, wholesale or franchise experience.</li><li>Experience with UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">What's on Offer</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future O2C processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODUxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">