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149 results for Head Finance in England

Financial Controller
  • Holt, Norfolk
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are exclusively partnered with North Farm Livestock, a growing and dynamic business, who are looking to recruit a hands-on Financial Controller. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting directly to the Directors, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations while providing key financial insight to support decision making.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary</li><li>Production of board packs and presentation of financial performance to Directors</li><li>Ownership of cashflow management, including forecasting and working capital optimisation</li><li>Oversight of day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR and credit control</li><li>Preparation and submission of VAT returns, Corporation Tax and R&amp;D claims</li><li>Manage year-end process and liaise with external accountants/auditors</li><li>Drive process improvements, including implementation of a PO system and strengthening controls</li><li>Partner with the wider business to support commercial decision-making</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills and qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a hands-on finance role within an SME environment</li><li>Strong management accounts and cashflow experience</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting systems</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills</li><li>Proactive, organised, and commercially minded with a "hands-on" approach</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><p>The role of Financial Controller is offered on a permanent basis, with flexibility for full-time or part-time (with scope to grow into full-time). The role is hybrid, with regular presence required at the North Farm Livestock office (NR25 6SR).</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjQ1ODQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-30T12:29:30Z
Financial Controller
  • Bristol, Bristol
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Financial Controller - Watershed</strong></p><p>Are you looking to step into a high-impact Finance leadership role within one of Bristol's most iconic cultural organisations?</p><p>Robert Half are proud to be partnering with <strong>Watershed</strong> in their search for an outstanding Financial Controller to play a key role in shaping the financial sustainability and strategic direction of the organisation.</p><p><strong>About Watershed</strong></p><p>Watershed is a leading <strong>arts, film and cultural organisation</strong> based in the heart of Bristol's harbourside. A registered charity with an international reputation, Watershed champions <strong>creativity, innovation, and inclusion</strong>, bringing people together through film, digital media and creative technology.</p><p>With a unique model spanning both a <strong>charitable trust and trading company</strong>, Watershed delivers a diverse programme of cinema, events, festivals and talent development initiatives, while working closely with partners such as the <strong>British Film Institute and Arts Council England</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strategic insight across both the Trust and Trading Company.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Extended Leadership Team, this is a highly visible role where you will support senior decision-making while leading and developing a high-performing finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all aspects of financial control, ensuring robust processes across both entities</li><li>Oversee monthly management accounts, reporting to CEO, SMT, Board and Finance Committee</li><li>Deliver statutory accounts and lead the annual audit process</li><li>Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC and company law requirements</li><li>Manage relationships and reporting requirements for key funders (e.g. Arts Council, BFI)</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning</li><li>Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts and provide clear financial insight and analysis</li><li>Develop and implement financial policies, controls and risk management frameworks</li><li>Line manage and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative culture</li><li>Business partner with budget holders across the organisation to drive informed decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are an experienced, technically strong finance leader with a passion for adding value beyond the numbers.</p><p>Key attributes include:</p><ul><li>Commercially and strategically minded with strong analytical capability</li><li>Confident communicator, able to influence and support senior stakeholders and Trustees</li><li>Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, control and compliance</li><li>Collaborative approach, comfortable working across a creative organisation</li><li>Passion for purpose-driven organisations, ideally within charity, arts or public sector environments</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure</li><li>Strong understanding of charity accounting and regulatory requirements</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams</li><li>Familiarity with cloud-based finance systems (Xledger or similar advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite in Bristol)</li><li>Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a highly respected cultural organisation</li><li>Engaging, purpose-driven environment with strong values and community impact</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>For further information or to apply, please contact<br /> <strong>Andy Troup</strong> on <strong>0117 993 5404</strong> or email your CV to</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zNDYyNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-05T11:32:23Z
Head of Finance
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 130000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Head of Finance | Energy | Central London (Hybrid) | £120,000 - £130,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading energy business that forms part of a large international group, combining the scale and backing of a multinational organisation with a commercially agile and operationally focused culture.</p><p> </p><p>This role sits within one of the group's specialist divisions, supporting a broad portfolio of public and private sector clients across complex infrastructure and energy-related projects. The business operates in a fast-moving, project-driven environment, working closely with operational and commercial teams to deliver long-term sustainable solutions for clients across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused Head of Finance role, reporting directly into the Managing Director with a strong dotted line into the CFO. The position offers significant exposure to both operational and strategic leadership, combining ownership of the finance function with genuine influence across the business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Head of Finance, you'll lead the day-to-day finance function and act as a key business partner to both operational and commercial leadership teams. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across financial control, planning, commercial decision-making, and operational performance. Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team, ensuring clear priorities, strong performance, and ongoing development across the function.<br /> * Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial commentary to senior leadership.<br /> * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning processes, including scenario analysis and performance modelling.<br /> * Partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, supporting project delivery, procurement activity, contract reviews, and profitability improvement initiatives.<br /> * Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and compliance with group and statutory requirements.<br /> * Oversee cash flow management, working capital, payroll oversight, and liquidity forecasting.<br /> * Coordinate statutory accounts preparation, audit processes, and wider external reporting requirements.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting, systems, and controls.<br /> * Support senior leadership on strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and wider commercial projects.<br /> * Act as a key finance lead across the division, providing insight, challenge, and commercial support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role offers a strong blend of operational finance leadership and commercial business partnering, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).<br /> * Significant post-qualified experience within a senior finance leadership role.<br /> <strong>* Experience within either construction, energy services, facilities management, engineering, or project-based environments is essential.</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of payroll, procurement, and operational finance processes.<br /> * Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within a fast-moving and operationally focused business.<br /> * Commercially minded with strong business partnering capability and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.<br /> * Previous people management experience, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.<br /> * Confident communicator, capable of translating financial information into clear commercial insight for operational stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£120,000 - £130,000 base salary.<br /> * Hybrid working model with Central London office base.<br /> * Direct exposure to both the Managing Director and CFO.<br /> * Broad leadership role with genuine commercial influence across the business.<br /> * A highly visible position within a growing and operationally focused division.<br /> * The opportunity to shape finance processes, reporting, and controls within a complex environment.<br /> * Long-term career opportunities within a large international group.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is far more than a traditional Head of Finance role. You'll operate as a genuine commercial partner to the leadership team, supporting operational performance, influencing strategic decisions, and helping drive the continued growth of the business.</p><p> </p><p>Alongside ownership of the finance function, you'll gain broad exposure across operational and commercial activity, working closely with stakeholders across project delivery, procurement, planning, and business performance. The role offers the scale and backing of a large international group whilst still maintaining the visibility, pace, and broad exposure often found in more entrepreneurial environments.</p><p> </p><p>For someone looking to combine strong financial leadership with genuine operational and commercial involvement within a growing and project-led business, this represents an excellent opportunity.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTAwOTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-22T16:26:51Z
Head of Finance
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 115000 - 118000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Head of Finance (Permanent Role) | Major Infrastructure &amp; Construction | Suffolk / London (Hybrid - 2-3 Days per Week on Site in Suffolk) | £118,000 </strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with one of the UK's most significant infrastructure and energy organisations, currently delivering a nationally critical construction programme that will shape the country's long-term energy future.</p><p> </p><p>As the project enters a major delivery phase following financial close, an exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join the senior leadership team. This is a high-profile role with significant visibility across Finance, Operations, Government stakeholders, investors, and executive leadership, offering the chance to influence one of the largest and most complex construction programmes in Europe.</p><p> </p><p>We are specifically seeking candidates with a strong construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major project background who understand the financial challenges and governance requirements associated with large-scale capital delivery environments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead financial governance, planning, forecasting and performance management across a major site delivery programme.<br /> * Provide strategic financial leadership for one of the UK's largest live construction projects, ensuring robust financial control and value for money.<br /> * Partner closely with operational leadership, project delivery teams and executive stakeholders to support critical business decisions.<br /> * Deliver high-quality financial insight, cost analysis, forecasting and performance reporting across complex workstreams.<br /> * Ensure effective management of programme costs, budgets, cash flow and long-term financial planning.<br /> * Support the development of business cases, investment decisions and commercial proposals.<br /> * Act as the key financial interface between site delivery teams, corporate finance, investors and government stakeholders.<br /> * Drive financial discipline, governance and accountability across the programme whilst supporting the continued evolution of the finance function.<br /> * Lead, influence and develop finance teams, embedding best practice across reporting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.<br /> * Play a key role within the CFO leadership team, helping shape the future direction of the organisation's finance capability.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent).<br /> * Proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership role within a construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major projects environment.<br /> * Strong track record of business partnering operational and project delivery teams within large-scale capital programmes.<br /> * Significant experience managing financial performance, forecasting, governance and reporting across complex construction projects.<br /> * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives, investors, delivery partners and government stakeholders.<br /> * Commercially astute with the ability to challenge, support and drive performance across large project environments.<br /> * Strong understanding of programme controls, project financial management, budgeting and long-term forecasting.<br /> * Experience operating within highly regulated or complex stakeholder environments would be advantageous.<br /> * Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams within large and complex organisations.<br /> * Demonstrable experience supporting major infrastructure, construction or capital investment programmes is essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£118,000 base salary<br /> * Annual bonus of up to 15%<br /> * Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer)<br /> * Private medical cover<br /> * 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays<br /> * Flexible benefits package<br /> * Extensive learning, development and leadership programmes<br /> * Hybrid working model with flexibility between London and Suffolk<br /> * Travel to Suffolk 2-3 days per week, with commuting and accommodation expenses covered</li><li>Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most important and high-profile infrastructure projects</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join This Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to take on a career-defining leadership role within a nationally significant construction and infrastructure programme. You'll operate at the heart of a complex, multi-billion-pound project, working alongside government stakeholders, investors, executive leadership and delivery partners to help shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>The scale, complexity and visibility of this programme provide exposure to challenges and opportunities that very few finance professionals will encounter during their careers. As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance and enabling successful project delivery throughout a critical phase of construction.</p><p> </p><p>For an ambitious finance leader with a strong construction or major projects background, this role offers exceptional exposure, influence and long-term career progression within one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjEwNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-01T16:05:13Z
Head of Finance
  • Solihull, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h2><strong>Head of Finance - </strong><strong>Location:</strong> Solihull </h2><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking organisation to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance,</strong> a pivotal No.1 finance role at the heart of an ambitious leadership team.</p><p>This is a standout opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who wants to shape a function, influence strategy, and play a central role in driving the next phase of growth. You'll join a dynamic senior team that values pace, collaboration, and clear financial insight - and you'll have the autonomy to build, improve, and lead with impact.</p><p>As Head of Finance, you'll take full ownership of the finance function, acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and wider leadership team. This is a role where your voice matters: you'll guide decision‑making, strengthen governance, and ensure the business has the financial clarity and structure needed to scale confidently. You'll lead on financial reporting, planning, controls, and commercial insight, while also driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and data. With growth on the horizon, you'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's financial future.</p> <br><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead the production of accurate, timely financial reporting and management accounts</li><li>Drive budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and long‑term financial planning</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance, and statutory compliance</li><li>Provide commercial insight across projects, operations, and investment decisions</li><li>Manage relationships with lenders, auditors, and external finance partners</li><li>Lead system and process improvements, including ERP optimisation</li><li>Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team</li><li>Support wider business initiatives, corporate projects, and strategic growth plans</li></ul> <br><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within an SME / Hands-on environment</li><li>Strong grounding in financial reporting, planning, and control</li><li>Proven track record of improving systems, processes, and data integrity</li><li>Experience managing external finance relationships and funding activity</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to lead from the front</li><li>The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment</li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>Package</strong></h3><p>£75,000 - £85,000 + car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits</p> <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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzg2ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-05T14:35:34Z
Head of Finance
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Head of Finance | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Head of Finance to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio.<br /> * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction.<br /> * Review and challenge monthly P&amp;L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight.<br /> * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities.<br /> * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment.<br /> * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks.<br /> * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality.<br /> * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role.<br /> * <strong>Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential</strong>, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses.<br /> * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management.<br /> * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure.<br /> * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level.<br /> * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&amp;L, forecasting, and budgeting.<br /> * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments.<br /> * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations.<br /> * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office<br /> * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package<br /> * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams<br /> * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure<br /> * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio<br /> * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTk2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-06T11:30:55Z
Head of Finance
  • Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Head of Finance - Exclusive (Robert Half) - Based in Crick office based with flexibility/hybrid once probation has been passed.</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are exclusively supporting the search for a Head of Finance, reporting to the Finance and Commercial Director and leading a team of four (2 Accounts Administrators, Finance Administrator, Credit Controller).</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role ownership:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own end-to-end operational finance delivery</li><li>Lead monthly management accounts (P&amp;L, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and full month-end close</li><li>Manage fixed assets (demo &amp; hire fleet) including SAP processing, disposals, and depreciation</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Control &amp; compliance:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strengthen internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Improve reporting processes, systems, and financial discipline</li><li>Support year-end audit process</li><li>Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (including VAT)</li><li>Identify and manage financial and operational risk</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Commercial support:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Deliver financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Improve forecasting accuracy through business driver understanding</li><li>Support challenge of cost base, margins, and performance assumptions</li><li>Drive profitability through commercial finance support</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Leadership &amp; delivery:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, develop, and scale a small finance team</li><li>Embed accountability, structure, and process discipline</li><li>Drive automation and continuous improvement across finance</li><li>Ensure the function is scalable to support growth</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Stakeholder scope:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as finance partner to operational teams and senior leadership</li><li>Operate across all levels from shop floor to board level</li><li>Engage with international stakeholders and major customers</li><li>UK &amp; European travel may be required</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>5+ years' senior commercial finance experience</li><li>Proven leadership experience in a hands-on environment</li><li>Strong balance of operational detail and commercial thinking</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODUwMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-07T14:46:41Z
Head of Finance
  • Bicester, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a rapidly expanding business based near to Bicester to recruit a Head of Finance position on a permanent basis. This is a well-connected business disrupting the norm in a high profile and lucrative industry. Tasked with the day-to-day finance operations, you will join this growth story as new entities are opened across the globe and the role naturally evolves into a divisional FD/CFO position.</p><p>If you are looking for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business where you can be a part of their story whilst maintaining financial control, best in class processes and a scalable finance function then this could be the role for you!</p><p> </p><p>The Head of Finance position will be paying in the region of £80,000 per annum with hybrid working (3 days on site) and a great prospect for future development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul><li>Own the finance function delivering statutory requirements, managing control framework, leading the audit process and ensuring financial compliance</li><li>Design, develop and improve best in class financial processes, systems, reporting and management information in a scalable manner ready for to navigate the growth and opening of new international entities</li><li>Prepare and close month end accounts including consolidations</li><li>Ownership of multi-currency translation</li><li>Management reporting and analysis to inform Board/SLT ahead of decision making</li><li>Ownership of tax reporting and computations with support from external advisors</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/CIMA)</li><li>Experience in a hands-on operational role within a growing, multi entity business</li><li>Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and adherence to controls and compliance areas</li><li>Process improvement mindset and agility to develop new areas as the company scales</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci42NTg2MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-05-18T14:12:39Z
Head of Finance
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Head of Finance to assist them for 18 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li data-start="97" data-end="204" data-section-id="1uycim3">Partnering with leadership on forecasting, budgeting, financial planning and commercial decision-making</li><li data-section-id="nw4p8f" data-start="205" data-end="302">Leading financial management across UK and US entities</li><li data-section-id="49h7sn" data-end="388" data-start="303">Monitoring project budgets, profitability and supplier costs across live projects</li><li data-end="467" data-start="389" data-section-id="7bh5ri">Preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reporting</li><li data-section-id="okxvvq" data-start="468" data-end="562">Collaborating with Project Leads to ensure strong financial management throughout delivery</li><li data-end="667" data-start="563" data-section-id="170gc3c">Overseeing day-to-day finance operations including reconciliations, payments, invoicing and expenses</li><li data-section-id="10au8d8" data-start="668" data-end="752">Supporting tax compliance, year-end processes, procurement and payment approvals</li><li data-end="811" data-start="753" data-section-id="9jsexv">Managing external accountant and advisor relationships</li><li data-end="887" data-start="812" data-section-id="1aklecj">Improving financial systems, controls, reporting and internal processes</li><li data-end="978" data-start="888" data-is-last-node="" data-section-id="ugyrlp">Driving financial visibility, accountability and operational support across the business</li><li>System - Xero</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Head of Finance will have previous experience in the creative/entertainment industry and be qualified. </p><p>Please note this role is office based - 5 days a week.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast growing Creative Agency based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Head of Finance role will be paying circa £90-£100k per annum, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjUyNzA2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-05-27T08:06:27Z
Head of finance
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p> HEAD OF FINANCE</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a growing, property holdings group, that have strong financial backing.</p><p>They now look to recruit a Head of finance / Finance Director, reporting directly into the MD, and managing a team of two accountants. This is a pivotal role that oversees the accurate production of the statutory and management accounts, leads VAT and corporation tax and is the finance business partner to the leadership team.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for all financial aspects of the running the business finances</li><li>Up-date maintain and develop current accounting system and reports as required to meet the Company's current and future needs</li><li>Prepare major project cost reports monthly for reconstruction projects</li><li>Run monthly accounts and consolidated management accounts</li><li>Management accounts for each division (Trust/Estate)</li><li>Ensure information is processed to enable departmental accounts reporting by property and vehicle Funds flow statements and Balance Sheet summary</li><li>Other adhoc reports</li><li>Annually up-date approved annual budgets in SAGE for variance reporting</li><li>Prepare monthly accounts with variance analysis</li><li>Analyse balance sheet accounts monthly</li><li>Prepare and review the annual budgets with Managing Director for approval by Principals</li><li>Manage the preparation of the major project budgets with assistance from Property Managers, external consultants and Assistant Accountant</li><li>Preparation of the monthly invoices to Principals for project funding</li><li>Prepare information for the follow up of debtors and deal with such follow up</li><li>Preparation of the monthly payroll and compliance of the payroll system with legal requirements. Review and submit timesheets and overtime claims to MD for approval prior to payment</li><li>Organise relevant payments to employees, HMRC, pension providers and others</li><li>Oversee the maintenance of Trade Mark records and the acquisitions of new Trade Marks</li><li>Oversee the Property and Vehicle Fleet insurance processes and their renewal</li><li>Defining and managing the company's IT strategy with support from IT department</li><li>Manage the Company's cash flow, cash requirements and use of cheques /international payments with required signatures/ approvals.</li><li>Manage the Company's banking relationships and provide them with information as required</li><li>Manage the Company Secretarial processes with assistance from External Accountant</li><li>Prepare adhoc reports as required</li><li>Provide financial and legal advice to Property Managers as required. Legal advice to be within your technical capability</li><li>Functionally responsible for the accounting and financial activities of the Assistant Accountant, Office Manager and Vehicle Fleet Manager</li><li>Maintenance of computer based accounting records using Sage and Excel to trial balance and draft management accounts</li><li>Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices along with Company cards, bank and other transactions with assistance from Assistant Accountant</li><li>Payment of invoices and cash management</li><li>Preparation of Bank regular reconciliation statements</li><li>Preparation of small computer based payroll</li><li>Liaison with suppliers, contractors and bank on behalf of Company by phone, letter, fax and E-mail</li><li>Collection and banking of cash on weekly basis</li><li>Maintenance of finance filing systems including electronic systems</li><li>Other Ad Hoc matters as reasonably requested by the Managing Director and Chairman</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £70,000 - 80,000 P/A based on the candidate's experience</li><li>4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>High level of flexible working</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTIxNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-18T15:45:40Z
Financial Controller
  • Banbury, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 58000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an <strong>SME</strong> based in <strong>Banbury</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller.</strong> The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£60,000</strong> (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits <strong>including hybrid remote working</strong> after an initial settling in period.</p><p>This is a <strong>broad role</strong>, and would suit an individual who doesn't mind rolling their sleeves up and getting stuck into the full accounting function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts</li><li>Production and analysis of profit &amp; loss reports</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting</li><li>Cash flow forecasting and cash management</li><li>Budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Preparation of financial reports and commentary for Directors</li><li>Work closely with the Directors on strategic planning and business growth</li><li>Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Management of monthly payroll processes</li><li>Oversee credit control processes and debtor management</li><li>Lead the year-end process and prepare supporting documentation</li><li>Assist external accountants with statutory accounts preparation</li><li>Management, support, and development of the Accounts Assistant</li><li>Maintain and improve finance processes and procedures</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME</li><li>Strong management accounting and commercial finance experience</li><li>Previous experience using Sage 50 Professional is highly desirable</li><li>Excellent Excel and financial systems skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with Directors and wider teams</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuOTYzNzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-19T16:18:33Z
Finance Manager
  • Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a forward thinking business based in Ripon. In this hands on role the successful Finance Manager will provide high quality financial leadership and support to the management team and wider business. This role will take ownership of all key finance activities for a standalone operating business, while working closely with a wider group finance function.</p><p>The position combines strong technical finance, commercial insight and people leadership, and will play a key role in supporting operational decision making, controls and performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Full ownership of monthly and year end financial reporting</li><li>Management of month-end processes </li><li>Support pricing decisions, margin improvement and wider commercial initiatives</li><li>Finance business partnering to support strategic and commercial decision making</li><li>Ensure a strong financial control environment is maintained at all times</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and operational reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Experience in a similar hands on Finance Manager role within a standalone or operationally focused business</li><li>Confident and credible communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer: </strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE </li><li>Bonus, plus additional exciting benefits</li><li>Hybrid work model and flexibility on offer </li></ul><p><strong>The company: </strong></p><p>A well established and highly respected business, operating with a forward thinking approach and a collaborative, open culture that truly values its employees.</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjI5NDY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-28T15:38:04Z
Head of Financial Reporting
  • Bristol, Bristol
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h2 data-start="262" data-section-id="15rtqmj" data-end="317">Financial Controller </h2><p data-end="442" data-start="318"><strong data-end="331" data-start="318">Location:</strong> Bristol (Hybrid)<br data-start="348" / data-end="351"> <strong data-end="362" data-start="351">Salary:</strong> £80,000-£85,000 plus generous bonus</p><h3 data-end="470" data-start="449" data-section-id="dmr0na">The Opportunity</h3><p data-end="654" data-start="471">Robert Half is partnering with a <strong data-start="530" data-end="583">large, international and purpose-led organisation</strong> to recruit a <strong data-start="597" data-end="651">Financial Controller</strong>.</p><p data-start="656" data-end="836">This is a high-profile role within a complex, multi-entity group operating across the world headquartered in Bristol</p><p data-end="1028" data-start="838">You will play a key role in leading group financial reporting, managing global audits, and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive financial control and insight across the organisation.</p><p data-start="838" data-end="1028"> </p><p data-end="1028" data-start="838"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p data-end="1100" data-start="1063"><strong data-end="1100" data-start="1063">Group Financial Reporting &amp; Audit</strong></p><ul data-end="1479" data-start="1101"><li data-section-id="1few9m3" data-start="1101" data-end="1205">Lead the preparation of consolidated group financial statements across UK and international entities</li><li data-section-id="q10473" data-start="1206" data-end="1305">Own the year-end and interim audit process, acting as the primary contact for external auditors</li><li data-end="1388" data-start="1306" data-section-id="eebpcb">Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory frameworks</li><li data-start="1389" data-section-id="19eesux" data-end="1479">Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate balance sheet reporting</li></ul><p data-start="1481" data-end="1524"><strong data-end="1524" data-start="1481">Financial Control &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><ul data-end="1785" data-start="1525"><li data-end="1608" data-start="1525" data-section-id="d5tacd">Maintain robust financial controls and governance across multiple jurisdictions</li><li data-section-id="ttbghj" data-start="1609" data-end="1715">Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and reporting (including ERP optimisation)</li><li data-section-id="kobxs2" data-start="1716" data-end="1785">Manage relationships with external service providers and advisors</li></ul><p data-end="1820" data-start="1787"><strong data-start="1787" data-end="1820">Business Partnering &amp; Insight</strong></p><ul data-start="1821" data-end="2075"><li data-section-id="j4cyx3" data-start="1821" data-end="1917">Provide technical accounting guidance to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership</li><li data-section-id="bctxrn" data-start="1918" data-end="1993">Support financial planning, forecasting, and working capital management</li><li data-end="2075" data-start="1994" data-section-id="axhe2q">Deliver clear, concise financial insights to inform strategic decision-making</li></ul><p data-start="2077" data-end="2097"><strong data-start="2077" data-end="2097">Specialist Areas</strong></p><ul data-start="2098" data-end="2219"><li data-section-id="74ew0g" data-start="2098" data-end="2156">Oversee accounting for investments and pension schemes</li><li data-end="2219" data-start="2157" data-section-id="1qpllqu">Support group-wide insurance processes and risk management</li></ul><h3 data-end="2241" data-start="2226" data-section-id="1aojag"> </h3><h3 data-section-id="1aojag" data-start="2226" data-end="2241">About You</h3><p data-end="2379" data-start="2243">We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional who thrives in a complex, international environment.</p><p data-start="2381" data-end="2395"><strong data-end="2395" data-start="2381">Essential:</strong></p><ul data-end="2719" data-start="2396"><li data-start="2396" data-section-id="ywinux" data-end="2470">ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience</li><li data-end="2531" data-start="2471" data-section-id="8bq970">Strong background in group financial reporting and audit</li><li data-end="2601" data-section-id="1k0f7dw" data-start="2532">Experience operating in multi-entity, international organisations</li><li data-end="2647" data-start="2602" data-section-id="1y6qc3m">Up-to-date technical accounting knowledge</li><li data-section-id="t9sjbr" data-start="2648" data-end="2719">Proven ability to manage audits and engage with senior stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£80,000 - £85,000 plus generous bonus and above average remote working policy</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wMTQyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-20T14:10:16Z
Commercial Finance Manager
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager on behalf of a growing business in Leeds. As the company continues to expand, they are looking to add a new head into their commercial finance function to strengthen decision support and help drive business performance.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with a strong commercial mindset who can work closely with stakeholders, interpret complex data, and translate financial insight into clear, actionable recommendations.</p><p>A background in M&amp;A would be highly advantageous, though the client is also keen to consider candidates from a Finance Business Partner or Finance Analyst background who have developed strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Delivering commercial finance insight to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities</li><li>Interpreting complex information and communicating findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with performance analysis and business planning</li><li>Partnering with key departments across the business to drive profitability and performance</li><li>Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning</li><li>Supporting strategic projects, with potential exposure to M&amp;A activity</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>A recognised accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong commercial finance experience, ideally within a Finance Business Partner, Finance Analyst or similar role</li><li>The ability to work with large volumes of data and turn analysis into meaningful business insight</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders</li><li>A proactive, commercially focused approach</li><li>Previous M&amp;A exposure would be advantageous but is not essential</li></ul><p>What's on offer:</p><ul><li>Salary of circa £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working options</li><li>Significant career progression opportunities</li><li>The chance to join a business in an exciting growth phase</li><li>A broad and visible role with real commercial influence</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci45MTI1OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-05-13T13:17:51Z
Head of FP&A
  • Bath, Somerset
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 58000 - 62000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are currently partnering with a circa £200 million turnover organisation on the recruitment of a Head of FP&amp;A to join the business on a full time and permanent basis. This is a newly created role due to growth, and our client entering a very exciting phase of their development. </p><p>Based near Bath, this role will require two days per week in their office. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Head of FP&amp;A will include but not be limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of a long-term financial plan, delivering robust scenario modelling, forecasting and strategic insight to support institutional decision making and risk management.</li><li>Own complex income and cost planning with regular re-forecasting across multiple delivery models.</li><li>Provide senior level analysis and clear, impactful commentary on management accounts, translating financial performance and variances into actionable insight for leadership.</li><li>Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, systems and data quality. </li><li>Lead statutory and regulatory submissions, ensuring full compliance, accuracy and alignment with financial statements.</li><li>Line manage and develop a high performing analytical team, act as a senior finance lead within the organisation and influence stakeholders through clear communication and trusted financial advice. </li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Strong proven experience in a similar financial planning, forecasting or analytical leadership role.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate developing financial plans, long term forecasts and scenario modelling, ideally within a complex organisation with multiple income streams. </li><li>Experience of working in the education sector is essential for this role. </li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £58-62k plus generous employee 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/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi4xMzUxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-10T15:51:26Z
Financial Planning Analyst
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a growing business to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant / FP&amp;A Analyst on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&amp;A, this role will play a key part in strengthening financial planning, reporting and business performance processes during a busy and transformative period for the finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience and exposure to business partnering. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to develop their FP&amp;A capabilities under the guidance of an experienced finance leader.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">South Manchester - 4 days in office. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">9 month fixed term contract. </p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the Head of FP&amp;A with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.</li><li>Build and develop robust financial models to support business decision making.</li><li>Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and performance reporting.</li><li>Analyse financial results, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge.</li><li>Assist with business improvement initiatives and process enhancements.</li><li>Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and analysis to improve visibility of business performance.</li><li>Support month-end and forecasting cycles as required.</li><li>Contribute to the development of financial controls, reporting frameworks and planning processes.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred, although strong part-qualified candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Proven experience within a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or FP&amp;A environment.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills are essential.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.</li><li>Exposure to business partnering and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of FP&amp;A and gain further exposure to commercial finance and business partnering.</li><li>A varied role with significant involvement in business improvement and process development.</li><li>Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.</li><li>Immediate impact within a growing and evolving finance function.</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNjM4MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-08T12:22:20Z
Management Accountant
  • Kendal, Cumbria
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Management Accountant</strong><br />Kendal | £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">A well-established and growing organisation within the construction/manufacturing sector is seeking a <strong>Management Accountant</strong> to join its finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance, offering broad exposure across financial operations, reporting, and analysis in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Management Accountant will play an instrumental role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. You'll be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes, supporting decision-making through insightful reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal and external obligations.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Oversee and support the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing</li><li>Resolve finance queries efficiently across the business</li><li>Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts, ensuring balances are followed up</li><li>Produce aged creditor reports and monitor supplier payment timelines</li><li>Manage fortnightly subcontractor payment cycles</li><li>Prepare and process supplier payment runs for approval</li><li>Process expenses, mileage journals, and credit card transactions with accurate job costing</li><li>Handle daily bank postings and monthly sales transactions</li><li>Maintain employee allowances, mileage logs, and tool registers</li><li>Manage the fixed asset register and monthly depreciation schedules</li><li>Prepare prepayments, accruals, and monthly stock reports</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts including P&amp;L, balance sheet, and job costing analysis</li><li>Investigate cost variances and provide meaningful financial insights</li><li>Complete balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Produce P11D data and support environmental reporting requirements</li><li>Ensure accurate filing and documentation of financial records</li><li>Provide support to the Head of Finance and assist with ad hoc projects</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience within a finance team, including production of management accounts</li><li>High attention to detail with strong organisational skills</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across departments</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)</li><li>Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting systems</li><li>Currently studying towards CIMA, ACA, or ACCA</li><li>A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Background within construction or sector-specific financial processes</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business</li><li>Exposure to a broad and varied finance role</li><li>Support for professional development and study</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team 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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi44NjcyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-27T14:11:34Z
Part-time Finance Assistant
  • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Finance Assistant (Part‑Time)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Office‑based (Tuesdays non‑negotiable, Fridays preferred)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Approx. 16 hours per week</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000-£30,000 pro rata</p><p><strong>Start date:</strong> As soon as possible</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing start‑up business with a professional, inclusive and open culture. Operating with a small and collaborative team, the company values flexibility, reliability and a proactive approach to supporting day‑to‑day operations.</p><p>The company offers a professional yet welcoming and inclusive working environment. As a start‑up, adaptability, collaboration and a positive, supportive attitude are highly valued.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The business is looking to appoint a reliable and detail‑focused Finance Assistant to support a small finance function, currently consisting of the Head of Finance and a part‑time team member. This role is well suited to someone with general finance or accounts knowledge who enjoys handling core finance administration and helping ensure processes run smoothly.</p><p>This is not a highly progressive or technical finance role. Instead, it is a hands‑on support position, ideal for someone who prefers a steady, consistent workload and takes pride in being a dependable member of the team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the finance email inbox</li><li>Processing supplier invoices and supporting purchase ledger tasks</li><li>Assisting with general finance and administrative duties</li><li>Providing ad‑hoc support to the finance team as required</li><li>Helping maintain organised and effective finance processes in a small business environment</li></ul><p><strong>Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Xero accounting software (experience advantageous but not essential)</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Some experience or working knowledge of finance or accounts administration</li><li>Comfortable with routine, process‑driven work</li><li>Naturally proactive and willing to support the wider business where needed</li><li>Highly organised, reliable and detail‑oriented</li><li>Confident working within a small team</li><li>Able to work in the office on Tuesdays (essential) and ideally Fridays</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical and life insurance (available after probation)</li><li>Share options after 1 year of service</li><li>3% pension contribution</li><li>Salary sacrifice schemes available</li><li>33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>On‑site parking available</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/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi42MzAzMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-23T13:48:15Z
Finance Manager
  • Kensington and Chelsea, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Finance Manager - Private Equity</strong><br /> <strong>Location: South Kensington, London (Onsite)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, boutique private equity firm to appoint a Finance Manager. This is a broad, hands-on role within a lean, high-performing team, offering close exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's continued growth. The position reports directly to the CEO.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a scaling finance function in a dynamic private equity environment. You'll work closely with the CEO, taking ownership of core accounting responsibilities while gaining exposure to fund structures and contributing to strategic decision-making.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations across the group</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts for group entities, funds, SPVs, and construction projects</li><li>Liaise with third-party fund administrators on fund accounting and reporting</li><li>Produce monthly and annual financial statements (IFRS/GAAP)</li><li>Support VAT returns, tax compliance, and audit processes</li><li>Assist with treasury management and cash flow forecasting</li><li>Maintain and develop financial models for performance tracking and analysis</li><li>Contribute to management and board reporting</li><li>Partner with investment and operations teams across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements as the business scales</li></ul><h3><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h3><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Post-qualified experience in industry, ideally within Private Equity, Financial Services, Real Estate, or Construction</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP essential)</li><li>Experience in a hands-on SME or high-growth environment</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive and adaptable, with an entrepreneurial mindset</li><li>Strong attention to detail combined with commercial awareness</li><li>Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior 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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMTk0OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-18T12:58:05Z
Finance Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are partnering with a fast-growth fintech firm to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a hands-on role, perfect for a newly qualified straight from practice, who wants a strong technical foundation, ownership of core finance processes, and exposure to audits and regulatory requirements in a fast-growing business.</p><p> </p><p>You will play a key role in improving finance processes as the business scales, supporting audits, and maintaining a clean and well documented financial control function.</p><p> </p><p>Location: City if London</p><p>Hybrid working model</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Audit trained ACA qualified</li><li>Ideally 1-2-year PQE</li></ul><ul><li>Ambitious, proactive, and capable of operating in a fast-growth environment.</li><li>Demonstrated consistent career progression (e.g. promotions every 1-2 years).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; work-streams you'll own</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close</li><li>Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting</li><li>Maintain ownership of balance sheet accounts</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and ensure transactions are accurate and controlled</li><li>Improve and document finance processes to support scale and audit readiness</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with the business to identify, design, and implement process improvements</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and support statutory and regulatory filings</li><li>Support the migration to a new accounting system</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>This is a full-time position with competitive salary, share options, and benefits</li><li>3 days a week in the London office</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuOTk3MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-20T15:09:04Z
Finance Business Partner
  • Bicester, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in <strong>Bicester</strong> to recruit a <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong>. The Finance Business Partner will receive a salary of up to <strong>£65,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working</strong> (2 days a week in the office, 3 days at home).</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities;</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Adhere to the monthly close process including results finalised and presented in the agreed format and aligned to the group timeline.</li><li>Work with the offshore project accounting team based in Manila to make sure Billing, PO's and Service Entry Receipts are processed in a timely manner.</li><li>Liaise with local accountants (internal or external) for the processing of revenue accrual and sub-consultant accruals monthly as per IFRS15 accounting rules.</li><li>Identify and monthly report risks and opportunities of each entity.</li><li>Monthly tracking / reporting of business booked vs the agreed targets.</li><li>Monthly preparation of the commercial outlook including appropriate challenges where necessary.</li><li>Other Operating Cost reporting including productivity analysis.</li><li>Prepare monthly performance reporting decks to be presented to Regional Directors, MD Europe.</li><li>Collaborate with the local teams to manage cash generation including WIP, Billing and DSO reviews.</li><li>Point of contact for the MD Europe and each Regional Director regarding finance matters.</li><li>Assist Regional Directors with preparation of RMC and pricing proposal for significant tenders.</li><li>Provide business partnering support plus ad hoc analysis/advice where required</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes;</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>CIMA/ACCA/ACA finalist or qualified.</li><li>In depth experience of financial accounting</li><li>Experienced in managing budgets/budgetary control.</li><li>Experienced communicator to non-Finance people</li><li>Proactive, dynamic, and highly resourceful, with a strong initiative driven mindset</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Effective collaborator who works well within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams</li><li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines</li><li>Confident in presenting viewpoints, offering clear, well-reasoned arguments when challenged</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDAwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-11T15:31:49Z
Assistant Accountant
  • Tring, Hertfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 34000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a specialist service business with offices in Tring.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Assistant Accountant you will work across the finance team covering transactional accounting and providing timely and accurate data, journals, reconciliations and analysis in order to aid in the smooth and accurate running of the finance team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Month end accounting including the posting of monthly overheads, PO accruals, revenue accruals and other ad hoc postings.</li><li>Responsible for analysing and reporting on monthly performance for your division to the Head of Finance</li><li>Responsible for Intercompany checking and balance</li><li>Supporting the Head of Finance in the production of the board pack.</li><li>Managing the stock process </li><li>Monthly outloads reporting and analysis.</li><li>Monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all outstanding items are acted upon or raised to the head of Finance </li><li>Production of various other weekly and monthly reports as required by the business.</li><li>Ability to spot potential improvements to current processes in order to improve efficiency.</li><li>Building relationships with non finance teams and evolving into holding monthly review meetings discussing monthly performance and look forward to future month, challenging sites on spend where necessary</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an Experienced Accountant with strong IT skills and excellent communication. You will be able to work within a small team and have the ability to take on new tasks with a balance of understanding quickly. This is an excellent development opportunity within a high performing team and within an exciting business.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leader in its field and has an ever changing positive landscape through organic growth. Role of Assistant Management Accountant is newly created with a view to adding further value across the business.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Assistant Accountant in Tring is commutable from Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas and offering a salary up to £40K + Benefits and working on a Hybrid basis in the office and at home after an initial period of 5 days working in the office </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgyNDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-26T11:25:42Z
Senior Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Accountant | Energy Trading Sector | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a global Energy Trading &amp; Infrastructure business as a Senior Accountant, based in Central London. This is a highly commercial, front-office facing role offering extensive exposure to Traders, Business Developers, and senior leadership, including the CEO.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Sitting within the Finance Operations team, this position is far broader than a traditional financial accounting role. The successful candidate will work closely with the trading desk, supporting mark-to-market valuations, applying IFRS to complex trading contracts and derivatives, and providing analytical insight to support commercial decision-making.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The business trades power, gas, and environmental certificates, using a range of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The UK platform is fully integrated into a global trading business, providing a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with commercial exposure within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊<strong> About the Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team, acting as a key link between Finance and the Front Office. This is an analytical and commercially focused role suited to someone who enjoys working in an evolving, unstructured environment rather than purely routine accounting processes.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting and running mark-to-market valuations for trading activities and derivative contracts.<br /> * Applying IFRS accounting standards, including IFRS 9, to complex trading agreements and commercial contracts.<br /> * Partnering closely with Traders, Business Developers, and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and commercial support.<br /> * Producing detailed KPI analysis, variance reporting, and ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.<br /> * Interpreting and assessing the accounting treatment of derivatives, PPAs, structured contracts, and traded instruments.<br /> * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across trading activities.<br /> * Ensuring accurate accounting treatment and booking of derivative transactions.<br /> * Designing and maintaining complex Excel-based models and reports to support operational and commercial performance.<br /> * Supporting audit and compliance activities where required.</li></ul><p>This role is significantly less focused on routine month-end accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, payment runs, and journal posting. Instead, the emphasis is on understanding how derivatives work, performing valuations, and providing commercially focused accounting support to the trading business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance roles within the energy, commodities, or oil and gas sectors is essential. Prior experience within trading environments is also essential.</strong><br /> * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).<br /> * Strong understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, with experience applying accounting standards to derivatives and trading contracts.<br /> * Experience working closely with front-office or commercial teams within energy or commodities businesses.<br /> * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured, and commercially driven environment.<br /> <strong>* Experience with mark-to-market valuations, trading activities, or derivative accounting is essential.</strong><br /> * Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.<br /> * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £85,000<br /> * Hybrid working<br /> * Generous annual bonus<br /> * Pension: 12% employer contribution<br /> * 28 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Group Life Cover: 8x base salary<br /> * Private Medical Insurance: family coverage<br /> * High exposure to front-office trading activities and senior leadership<br /> * Opportunity to develop within a global energy trading platform</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to move into a highly visible and commercially focused finance role within a leading energy trading business. You will work directly with the Front Office, gaining exposure to derivatives, trading strategies, and commercial decision-making while applying technical accounting expertise in a genuinely value-adding capacity.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking to step away from heavily process-driven month-end accounting and into a more analytical, commercially engaged role with direct exposure to trading activities, this position offers an excellent platform for long-term career development within the energy and commodities sector.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTgyNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-28T10:29:21Z
Finance Manager & Operations
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p> </p><h3>Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations</h3><p><strong>London | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi‑site, property‑led organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations. This is a senior, high‑impact role within a well‑established finance team, offering broad responsibility across finance operations, systems, and business partnering.</p><p>The role will suit a qualified finance professional who has trained in practice and has since moved into industry, bringing strong technical grounding alongside hands‑on operational experience.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of finance operations across a multi‑entity, multi‑site business.</p><p>You will lead a finance operations team covering AP, AR, and junior finance roles, while working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and provide clear, decision‑useful financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands‑on leadership role with genuine scope to influence how finance operates and scales.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Oversee end‑to‑end finance operations, including AP, AR, billing, and cash collection</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a finance operations team, setting clear ownership and accountability</li><li>Ensure strong financial control and balance sheet integrity across the group</li><li>Support an efficient and well‑governed month‑end close process</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>Play a key role in systems optimisation and enhancement, including ERP and billing platforms</li><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to operational and non‑finance stakeholders</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)</li><li>Trained within an accountancy practice, with post‑qualification experience gained in industry</li><li>Strong grounding in financial control, balance sheets, and core accounting principles</li><li>Proven experience in finance operations, controllership, or senior management accounting roles</li><li>Demonstrable people‑management experience within a finance function</li><li>Track record of delivering process improvement and systems enhancement</li><li>Confident, commercial business partner able to operate across finance and operations</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within property, real estate, or flexible workspace environments</li><li>Exposure to multi‑site and/or multi‑entity organisations</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul><li>Senior, visible role with genuine ownership across finance operations</li><li>Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes in a growing organisation</li><li>Hybrid working model with a collaborative, delivery‑focused culture</li><li>Broad stakeholder exposure across finance, operations, and leadershiP</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44MjMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-23T16:49:40Z
Finance Manager
  • Harrogate, North Yorkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrogate<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £75,000</p><p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a growing, service‑led business based in Harrogate. This is a senior operational finance role with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of client finance services, leading a sizeable team and acting as a key point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a critical role in ensuring high‑quality financial reporting, strong controls, and consistent service delivery across a multi‑client environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will take ownership of the operational finance function, with direct responsibility for managing and developing a team of Finance Managers. You will ensure robust financial processes, accurate and timely reporting, and compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements, while driving continuous improvement and consistency across the function.</p><p>This is a highly visible role, combining hands‑on financial control with people leadership and senior‑level client interaction.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, including performance management, KPI setting, coaching and succession planning</li><li>Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, and client reporting</li><li>Maintain responsibility for quality, consistency, and control across client reporting packs prior to Director‑level review</li><li>Act as the senior operational escalation point for finance matters and client queries</li><li>Embed and maintain robust financial processes, controls, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Ensure adherence to reporting timetables, SLAs, and contractual obligations</li><li>Oversee workload planning and resource allocation across the team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or QBE with significant relevant experience</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior operational finance role</li><li>Strong background in management accounts production and financial control</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams (ideally managing managers)</li><li>Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable operating in a client‑facing environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £75,000</li><li>Senior‑level role with significant responsibility and visibility</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a growing finance function</li><li>Exposure to institutional clients and complex operational environments</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA2MzMwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-24T16:22:45Z
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