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Financial Controller

Glenrothes, Fife
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with ITW Construction - Offsite Europe on a retained basis to recruit a Financial Controller for its UK & Ireland business.Part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 300 global industrial company with operations in over 50 countries, ITW is recognised worldwide for its customer-focused innovation and entrepreneurial culture. Within ITW's Construction Products segment, Offsite Europe supplies industry-leading engineered connectors and design software solutions that help customers improve productivity, efficiency, and performance across construction and manufacturing environments.The Offsite Europe business has approximately 80 employees across the UK and Ireland and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business where commercial thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement are genuinely encouraged.‌The OpportunityReporting directly to the Business Unit Manager and forming part of the local leadership team, the Financial Controller will provide financial leadership across the UK & Ireland operation.This is a highly visible role that combines strong financial control with commercial business partnering. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, driving operational improvements, and leading the finance team to deliver best-in-class financial support to the business.Working closely with operations, sales, supply chain and senior leadership, you will play a key role in helping the business achieve its growth ambitions across the region. Based at the company's Glenrothes headquarters, the role offers a flexible hybrid working model whilst maintaining close collaboration with the UK & Ireland leadership team and wider operations function.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead all financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.</li><li>Manage forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Maintain a strong financial control environment across the business.</li><li>Lead internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.</li><li>Partner closely with operational leaders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Analyse business performance, profitability and operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Support inventory management, capital expenditure planning and working capital initiatives.</li><li>Drive cost saving and margin enhancement projects across the business.</li><li>Provide leadership, coaching and support to the finance team.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems and reporting.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the Business Unit Leadership Team.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're keen to speak with qualified finance professionals who can demonstrate:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or international equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience within a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, reporting and financial control expertise.</li><li>Experience managing budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful commercial insights.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach.</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP systems experience.</li><li>Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, engineering or supply chain environments would be advantageous.</li></ul><h2>Why Join ITW?</h2><ul><li>A highly competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Join a world-class industrial organisation with a strong reputation for innovation.</li><li>Highly visible leadership role with significant exposure to senior decision makers.</li><li>Broad remit spanning financial control, operations support and commercial partnering.</li><li>Opportunity to influence business performance and future growth.</li><li>Entrepreneurial culture that encourages ownership, innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Hybrid working model and competitive reward package.</li></ul><h3>Application Process</h3>Robert Half has been exclusively retained by ITW Construction - Offsite Europe to manage this appointment.All applications, whether submitted directly to ITW, via job boards, or through third-party recruiters, will be redirected to Robert Half for review and management as part of the retained recruitment process. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNjI4NDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-13T12:48:57Z

Management Accountant

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to shortlist candidates for a new Management Accountant to join a growing and diverse business with interests across property, investment and commercial operations. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of management accounting, financial reporting and financial control across a varied portfolio of entities. This role offers exposure to a broad range of activities, including management reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, business partnering and process improvement, within a complex multi-entity environment. The business is based in an attractive city centre location with hybrid working on offer. The successful candidate will also support and mentor an Assistant Accountant while contributing to ongoing improvements in systems, controls and reporting processes.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis for a portfolio of entities.</li><li>Manage monthend processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and support the work of the Assistant Accountant, providing guidance and development where required.</li><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor funding requirements across multiple entities.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities, analysing variances and providing meaningful financial insight.</li><li>Produce financial reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support accounting activities relating to property and investment transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and development projects.</li><li>Prepare and review VAT returns and assist with wider tax and compliance requirements.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems and finance processes through automation and technology.</li><li>Support ad hoc projects, financial analysis, modelling and business initiatives.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Strong qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts within a multi-entity, group or complex business environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior team members would be advantageous.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.</li><li>Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero or similar.</li><li>Good understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT and financial controls.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMzkwNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-24T13:14:48Z

Financial Controller (FTC)

Fife, Fife
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established international manufacturing and engineering business to recruit a Financial Controller on an 18-month fixed-term contract basis to cover maternity leave. The role will be based in Fife with hybrid working on offer. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a successful, market-leading organisation with a strong international presence. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, responsibility for a finance team, and the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic decision-making.<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business whilst providing commercial support to stakeholders across multiple functions.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading the monthly management reporting process and ensuring timely, accurate financial information.</li><li>Managing forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Overseeing VAT and other statutory compliance requirements.</li><li>Supporting inventory and fixed asset accounting processes.</li><li>Partnering with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support business performance.</li><li>Identifying and driving process improvement initiatives across finance.</li><li>Leading, developing, and supporting an established finance team.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We are keen to speak with finance professionals who can demonstrate:<ul><li>A professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.</li><li>Strong financial reporting, planning, and analysis capabilities.</li><li>Experience managing and developing finance teams.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>Strong systems and Excel proficiency.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a successful international organisation.</li><li>Broad and varied role with both operational and commercial exposure.</li><li>Leadership responsibility within a high-performing finance function.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Competitive salary between £65,000 - £70,000 and benefits package.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uOTY0MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-07T15:41:25Z

Assistant Accountant

Paisley, Renfrewshire
remote
Temporary
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Assistant (6-Month FTC)Paisley | £Competitive | Hybrid Working Available6-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Strong Potential to Become Permanent Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business in Paisley to recruit an Accounts Assistant on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a supportive finance team, with a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent.Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations while gaining exposure to a broad range of finance activities.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Posting and processing journals accurately and efficiently</li><li>Performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with month-end reporting processes</li><li>Investigating and resolving account discrepancies</li><li>Analysing financial data and identifying trends or anomalies</li><li>Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments</li><li>Managing sales ledger activities and raising invoices where required</li><li>Credit control support and customer account management</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Assisting with audit preparation and year-end requirements</li><li>Producing ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant role</li><li>Strong understanding of journals, reconciliations and core accounting principles</li><li>Comfortable analysing financial information and investigating variances</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Exposure to a broad finance function</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial contract period Immediate start available</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy44NzA3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-26T13:00:17Z

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