<p><strong>First line support | 5 days a week in the office | London | Permanent</strong></p><p><strong> The Role</strong></p><p>As a 1st Line Support Engineer, you'll be the first point of contact for internal IT support, ensuring employees receive fast, effective assistance across hardware, software, networks, and workplace technology. This is a hands-on position where you'll have real visibility across the business and the opportunity to develop your technical skills within a collaborative environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide 1st line IT support to users across multiple offices</li><li>Manage and resolve incidents and service requests through the ITSM platform Configure, maintain and troubleshoot laptops, mobile devices, printers and AV equipment</li><li>Support meeting room technology, including Microsoft Teams Rooms Install, update and maintain software applications Manage user accounts and permissions across Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory</li><li>Assist with network connectivity issues across enterprise environments</li><li>Maintain IT asset records and documentation</li><li>Deliver a high level of customer service and user communication</li><li>Escalate complex issues when required while ensuring accurate documentation</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a 1st Line Support, Service Desk or IT Support role Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills</li><li>Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments</li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively A proactive, organised and detail-oriented approach to work</li></ul><p>This role will allow you to join a growing and innovative business where you'll gain exposure to a wide range of technologies, develop your technical skills, and build your career within a supportive and collaborative IT team.</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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi45Nzg5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Finance Consultant (Manufacturing Scale-up)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - Bristol, with travel to London<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 4-6 months<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £450 - £550pd - Outside IR35<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> COO</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><br /> A well-backed manufacturing scale-up is transitioning from R&D into commercial production. They are seeking an Interim Finance Consultant to design and implement stock, inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) processes in their ERP, and to own the finance side of the ERP-MES integration. This is a hands-on, standalone role with no team to delegate to the successful candidate will have full ownership to build these processes from the ground up, leaving behind a documented, repeatable process for the permanent team to run after handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Main Focus;</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement stock, inventory and COGS processes in the ERP system, covering costing method, valuation, bills of materials, and WIP and finished goods tracking</li><li>Own the month-end reconciliation between the ERP and the manufacturing execution system (MES)</li><li>Own the ERP-MES integration from the finance side, ensuring production data flows into the ledger accurately</li><li>Leave behind a documented, repeatable process the permanent team can run after handover</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reporting and scaling finance processes</p><ul><li>Improve management reporting and put in place the controls and processes needed to move from R&D into commercial production</li><li>Build gross margin and unit cost reporting</li><li>Move the business to production-based cost accounting as it scales</li></ul><p> </p><p>Stakeholder engagement and management</p><ul><li>Work closely with production, engineering and finance teams to understand shop floor operations, agree data ownership and process changes, and drive adoption of new ways of working</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for group finance agreeing reporting requirements, accounting policies and timelines up front, and keeping stakeholders updated on progress and risks</li><li>Manage expectations so that delivery aligns with group-level policies and needs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on ERP implementation experience in a manufacturing or scale-up setting</li><li>Comfortable delivering alone with minimal support</li><li>Strong understanding of shop floor operations</li><li>Able to explain finance to non-finance teams, with the emotional intelligence to hold their own with senior group stakeholders</li><li>Ideally has experience remediating a poorly executed ERP rollout, and understands what good looks like from the outset</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you would like more information regarding the above role, please reach out directly to Hannah Curnow on 01179 35459.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMjc1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation within the <strong>performing arts</strong> industry based in <strong>Salisbury </strong>to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working (1-2 days per week WFH)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Part-time hours will be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will be looking for full-time hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership in support of the organisation's mission and wider strategic objectives.</li><li>Attend Board, Finance Sub-Committee and Senior Management Team meetings, advising on financial matters.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against targets, providing analysis and financial commentary.</li><li>Take responsibility for cash flow management and overall cash positions.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, acting as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant company law, charity law and financial regulations.</li><li>Lead and manage the finance team, including oversight of payroll operations.</li><li>Analyse financial information and prepare financial scenarios to support business decisions.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other departments to maximise income, control expenditure and improve financial processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) QBE will be considered.</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Director or senior finance position.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting and cash flow.</li><li>Experience overseeing financial controls, audits and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Previous experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance operational finance responsibilities with strategic input.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjM5NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Ready to take ownership of financial reporting and have a genuine influence on how a finance function operates?</p><p>Robert Half are working with an established, growing UK healthcare group to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating in an interesting and evolving sector, taking ownership of its financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and helping drive improvements across the wider finance function.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while providing technical leadership and developing the capability of the wider team.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be overseeing the numbers. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, challenge existing ways of working and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring management accounts, Group submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and to deadline.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Financial reporting:</strong> Lead the month-end close and production of management accounts, board packs and Group reporting submissions, providing meaningful variance analysis and commentary.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial control:</strong> Take ownership of balance-sheet integrity, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journals and key control processes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge variances and support better business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning & forecasting:</strong> Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, with responsibility for the financial reporting elements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audit & compliance:</strong> Coordinate year-end audit requirements, support statutory reporting and maintain a robust internal control environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and technology.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Manage and develop two finance professionals, while acting as a technical accounting lead and providing guidance and coaching across the wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>There will also be occasional travel to other UK sites.</p><h3>What they're looking for</h3><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least two years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting, management accounting, financial control or group reporting.</p><p>You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Strong experience owning month-end and producing management accounts and reporting packs.</p></li><li><p>A solid understanding of technical accounting, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to investigate financial movements, challenge constructively and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing, mentoring or developing others.</p></li><li><p>A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within a multi-entity or international Group environment would be advantageous. Exposure to SAP, Cognos or PLC reporting would also be beneficial.</p><h3>Why consider it?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A broad, visible management role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.</p></li><li><p>Real ownership of financial reporting and the opportunity to influence the wider finance function.</p></li><li><p>Leadership responsibility for a team of two, alongside technical exposure across the department.</p></li><li><p>The chance to work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>An established healthcare business operating in a sector where quality, accuracy and strong financial management really matter.</p></li><li><p>A competitive package of £65,000-£75,000, bonus and excellent benefits.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Basingstoke office.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're an established qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical reporting, financial control, leadership and the opportunity to make improvements, I'd be keen to have a conversation.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDk5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Ecommerce Marketing Executive</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Oxfordshire / Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000-£32,000 DOE</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with an international organisation to recruit an Ecommerce Marketing Executive to join its growing digital content team.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive ecommerce professional to support the creation, management and optimisation of digital content across Amazon, retailer.com and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels throughout Europe.</p><p>You'll play a key role in bringing products to market, supporting new product launches, managing digital merchandising assets and ensuring content is accurate, engaging and delivered on time. Working closely with internal teams, agencies and European stakeholders, you'll help deliver a consistent and high-quality customer experience across multiple digital channels.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and manage digital merchandising assets, product imagery, carousel assets and enhanced product content.</li><li>Manage content deployment, updates and refreshes across Amazon, retailer.com and DTC platforms.</li><li>Support new product launches, coordinating content, assets, timelines and deployment schedules.</li><li>Work with creative and internal teams to ensure content meets brand, retailer and channel requirements.</li><li>Support localisation and adaptation of content across European markets.</li><li>Maintain digital asset libraries, content systems and supporting documentation.</li><li>Conduct regular content audits and proactively identify and resolve content issues or inconsistencies.</li><li>Support content optimisation using ecommerce best practice, performance insights and customer data.</li><li>Work collaboratively with marketing, product, category and other cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.</li><li>Contribute to improving content processes and the overall efficiency of digital content deployment.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone with around <strong>1-3 years' experience</strong> in ecommerce, digital content, digital marketing or ecommerce operations who is keen to develop their career in a fast-paced, international environment.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience managing content across ecommerce or retailer platforms.</li><li>Amazon Vendor Central experience.</li><li>Salesforce experience.</li><li>Experience with retailer content platforms and ecommerce systems.</li><li>Experience supporting product launches and digital content deployment.</li><li>Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>A good understanding of ecommerce content and online customer journeys.</li><li>Strong organisational and project coordination skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience working with European stakeholders and cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p>Experience with Amazon A+ or Premium A+ Content, PIM/DAM systems such as InRiver, localisation/translation workflows or content optimisation would be advantageous.</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>You'll be highly organised, process-driven and proactive, with a genuine interest in ecommerce and digital retail. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities and taking ownership of projects from planning through to completion.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a great opportunity to join an international business and gain broad exposure to ecommerce content, digital merchandising, product launches and European digital operations.</p><p>You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple digital channels, collaborate with teams across Europe and make a real contribution to how products are presented and experienced online.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzQzNDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Senior Internal Auditor - FTSE 100 Business</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central London<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£65,000 + Bonus<br /><strong>Travel:</strong> Approximately 40% International Travel</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading FTSE 100 multinational logistics distribution and supply chain business to recruit a <strong>Senior Internal Auditor</strong> following internal movement within the team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to gain international exposure, work closely with senior stakeholders and develop their commercial understanding within a global organisation.</p><h3>The Role</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Plan and deliver financial and operational audits across international business units.</p></li><li><p>Assess internal controls, identify risks and recommend improvements.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior finance and operational leaders across multiple countries.</p></li><li><p>Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.</p></li><li><p>Support improvements to processes, controls and operational efficiency.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA / ACCA qualified.</p></li><li><p>Internal audit experience preferred, ideally within a large or multinational organisation.</p></li><li><p>Big 4 external auditors with 1+ year's post-qualified experience are also encouraged to apply.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.</p></li><li><p>Commercially minded, adaptable and comfortable working internationally.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel extensively, approximately 40% of the time, across the UK, Europe and Australasia.</p></li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>£60,000-£65,000 + bonus.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a leading FTSE 100 multinational business.</p></li><li><p>Significant international travel and cross-border business partnering opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Direct interaction with senior leadership and Board-level visibility.</p></li><li><p>Excellent opportunity for career development within a global organisation.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Interested?</strong> Get in touch with Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS42NDgyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are supporting our client with a sarch for an <strong>I</strong>T Support Engineer, supporting users across sites around Birmingham.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide first-line support for hardware, software and network issues</li><li>Train users and develop training materials</li><li>Assist with programming, scripting and application development</li><li>Support the integration of third-party software and systems</li><li>Develop client-facing IT solutions where required</li><li>Liaise with external software suppliers and service providers</li><li>Manage multiple tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are met</li></ul><h3>Requirement</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience supporting users with hardware and software issues</li><li>Experience working within a small IT team and managing multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>IT qualifications or demonstrable IT experience and training</li><li>A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn</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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby44NDQ2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-test-title="" class="t-24 ">Microsoft 365 Engineer (Microsoft Copilot)</h2>Robert Half London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)<br>Save <br>Apply <br><br><br><br><p>Microsoft 365 Engineer (Microsoft Copilot)</p><p><strong>£450 per day PAYE + Holiday Pay</strong></p><p><strong>Initial 3-Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working | London</strong></p><p>Robert Half is supporting a global risk consulting firm in the search for an experienced <strong>Microsoft 365 Engineer</strong> to join an initial 3-month engagement supporting a major end client. This role will suit a hands-on Microsoft 365 specialist with strong experience across the M365 ecosystem and recent exposure to <strong>Microsoft Copilot</strong> and <strong>Copilot Studio</strong> within enterprise environments.</p><p>Ideally, you'll have experience operating within regulated environments such as Financial Services, Insurance or Banking, with a strong understanding of governance, security and compliance requirements.</p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial 3-month contract</strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid working in London c.2 days a week on site</strong></li><li><strong>£400-450 plus 12.07% per day PAYE holiday pay</strong> (No umbrella company fees or deductions)</li><li><strong>Immediate start preferred (1-2 week turnaround from initial application through to final approval, subject to completion of all documentation and checks).</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a subject matter expert across Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Intune and Entra ID.</li><li>Support the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio.</li><li>Design, build and support secure Microsoft 365 solutions aligned with governance and compliance requirements.</li><li>Deliver technical solutions covering identity, collaboration, messaging and endpoint management.</li><li>Support M365 migrations, upgrades and platform enhancements.</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve productivity through Microsoft technologies and AI capabilities.</li><li>Contribute to testing, deployment and ongoing support activities.</li><li>Monitor Microsoft roadmaps and service updates, assessing new features and improvements.</li><li>Maintain documentation and provide technical guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Support security, compliance, retention and disaster recovery requirements across the M365 estate.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune, OneDrive and Entra ID.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft 365 security, governance and compliance features.</li><li>Recent experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Copilot and/or Copilot Studio.</li><li>Understanding of AI governance, data privacy and compliance considerations.</li><li>Experience working within large enterprise environments.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication skills.</li><li>Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer with strong Copilot experience and are available at short notice, I'd be keen to speak.</p><p>Successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment screening, including:</p><ul><li>Detailed 5-year referencing, Financial background checks, Employment verification, Criminal record screening, DBS checks</li></ul><p>Any undeclared CCJs, adverse financial history, gaps in employment history or unspent criminal convictions may affect eligibility for the assignment. Please consider these requirements before applying.</p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer with strong Copilot experience and are available at short notice, I'd be keen to speak.</p><p>#Microsoft365 #M365 #MicrosoftCopilot #CopilotStudio #EntraID #Intune #ExchangeOnline #SharePoint #Teams #ContractJobs #LondonJobs #FinancialServices #CloudEngineering #RobertHalf</p><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS45OTU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£65,000</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to join a growing international organisation during a key period of transformation. This role is focused on leading the AP function through change, improving team performance and accountability, and supporting ongoing finance systems and process improvements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 12 (including two Team Leaders), you'll oversee Accounts Payable operations across 25 locations internationally, working with stakeholders in multiple time zones including South Africa, St Martin and Costa Rica. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys driving change, developing people and creating a high-performing finance team.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the development of the wider AP function.</li><li>Implement and monitor KPIs, ensuring supplier payments and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Review aged AP, identify recurring issues and improve processes to reduce backlogs and exceptions.</li><li>Drive compliance with purchase order and invoice processes across multiple business locations.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation, including systems implementation and automation projects.</li><li>Investigate the root cause of operational issues and coach the team to prevent repeat errors rather than simply resolving them.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across international locations to improve processes and ways of working.</li><li>Oversee a smooth handover from the current AP Manager before their departure.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function within a medium or large organisation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving team performance and holding people accountable.</li><li>Experience leading change, implementing KPIs and driving process improvements.</li><li>Confident working within a multi-site, international environment.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance systems implementations or automation projects is highly desirable.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Surbiton office.</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required).</li><li>The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a finance function undergoing significant transformation.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTk3NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Head of Data Product</strong> to lead the development of data-driven products, commercial insight and predictive analytics that help organisations make better-informed decisions, improve service performance and unlock growth opportunities.</p><p>This is a permanent role, paying up to £90,000 with 15% bonus and car allowance/EV. Our client, based in Birmingham offers hybrid working (2-3 days a week in office with occasional travel to client sites) </p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong data product leadership with commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex information into meaningful, actionable intelligence.</p><p>You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing innovative client and contract intelligence solutions, including reporting products, dashboards, insight packs and AI-powered capabilities. Your work will help drive client retention, identify opportunities for revenue and margin improvement, support business development and enable better operational decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Data Product Strategy & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Define and own the vision, strategy and roadmap for client and contract intelligence products.</li><li>Lead product discovery, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into effective data solutions.</li><li>Prioritise product development, manage backlogs and oversee delivery from initial concept through to launch and adoption.</li><li>Balance the development of scalable, reusable products with specific client and commercial requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Intelligence & Analytics</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver high-quality dashboards, reporting solutions, insight packs and analytical products to support client decision-making.</li><li>Drive the use of predictive analytics, AI and natural-language AI agents to generate actionable intelligence and next-best-action recommendations.</li><li>Bring together data across Procurement, Sales, HR and Finance to identify trends, performance opportunities and potential improvements in revenue and profitability.</li><li>Develop intelligence that supports client retention, business growth, and service performance.</li><li>Oversee the delivery of client-facing ESG reporting, drawing on relevant people and procurement data to meet client requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be an established data, analytics or intelligence leader with experience taking data products from initial discovery through to successful delivery and adoption.</p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience leading data, analytics or intelligence products, including ownership of product strategy, roadmaps and delivery priorities.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of client, contract and service-performance environments.</li><li>Experience developing scalable reporting products, dashboards and actionable business intelligence.</li><li>An understanding of predictive analytics, AI and emerging AI-driven capabilities, with the ability to identify how these can deliver tangible business value.</li><li>Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and bringing together technical, analytical and business stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to translate complex data into clear commercial insights and practical recommendations.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior business leaders and clients.</li><li>A sound understanding of data quality, governance, reporting definitions and the importance of responsible data sharing.</li><li>Make a measurable impact on client relationships, business growth and profitability.</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Paying up to £90,000 DOE </li><li>Bonus - up to 15% </li><li>Car allowance or EV</li><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in Birmingham, with occasional travel to client sites) </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/Um94eS5MYXcuNDc4MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">Job Title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p data-path-to-node="1"><strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</strong> Cambridge (Hybrid / On-site)</p><p data-path-to-node="2"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Position Type:</strong> Part-Time (20 hours per week)</p><p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Arrangement:</strong> Flexible schedule (Ideally split across 5 days, e.g., 4 hours per day)</p><p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="4">Salary:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 FTE (Pro-rata depending on experience)</p><p data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="5">Recruitment Partner:</strong> Robert Half</p><h3 data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="7">About the Role</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="8">Robert Half is currently partnering with a business based in Cambridge to recruit a hands-on, detail-oriented <strong data-index-in-node="123" data-path-to-node="8">Finance Manager</strong> on a part-time basis.</p><p data-path-to-node="9">Reporting directly to the Fractional Finance Director and Managing Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations, compliance, and month-end duties while leading a small administrative team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled finance professional seeking a flexible 20-hour working week with a collaborative local employer.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-path-to-node="12"><li><p data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,0,0">Day-to-Day Operations:</strong> Monitor personal and departmental accounts inboxes, handle general accounting inquiries, and maintain bank control.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,1,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,1,0">Transactional & Reconciliations:</strong> Post payment and receipt transactions to Sage 200, manage HSBC current, EUR, and USD bank reconciliations, and perform full balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,2,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,2,0">Credit Control & Cash Management:</strong> Manage cash collections, maintain credit control, and refine overdue debt escalation processes.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,3,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,3,0">Payroll & Pensions:</strong> Prepare monthly payroll via Sage Payroll, manage Aegon pension contributions, and arrange PAYE/NI and VAT payments to HMRC.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,4,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,4,0">Month-End & Stock Oversight:</strong> Post month-end journals, review aged creditors, oversee the stock counting process, and report on slow-moving/obsolete inventory to executive leadership.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,5,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,5,0">Team Leadership & Support:</strong> Line manage, mentor, and provide cover for the Operations & Finance Administrator and Sales Administrator.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,6,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,6,0">Process Improvement & Audit Support:</strong> Assist the Finance Director with annual budgets and audit preparations, while proactively reviewing customer onboarding and credit processes.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="14"><strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="0">Key Requirements & Experience</strong></h3><ul data-path-to-node="15"><li><p data-path-to-node="15,0,0">Strong hands-on accounting background, ideally with experience using <strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="69">Sage 200</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="82">Sage Payroll</strong>.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,1,0">Proven track record handling transactional finance, month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and HMRC returns.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,2,0">Prior experience line managing or supervising direct reports.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,3,0">High level of commercial acumen with the ability to review and improve credit control and onboarding workflows.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,4,0">Strong communication skills to manage queries across internal teams, external suppliers, and senior management.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="17"><strong data-path-to-node="17" data-index-in-node="0">Working Pattern & Benefits</strong></h3><ul data-path-to-node="18"><li><p data-path-to-node="18,0,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="18,0,0">Hours:</strong> 20 hours per week.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="18,1,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="18,1,0">Schedule:</strong> Flexible setup, with a preference for 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="18,2,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="18,2,0">Competitive Pro-Rata Salary:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 full-time equivalent, dependent on experience.</p></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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI3NjYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing, PE backed self-storage real estate business who currently operate nationally across the UK with growth projects expanding to Europe. </p><p>They are looking for a confident and forward thinking team-player to join their finance team and manage a portfolio of storage sites.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the role:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take ownership of the month-end close process for an allocated portfolio of UK self-storage sites.</p></li><li><p>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for multiple entities/sites.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, deferred income and other relevant adjustments.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all income and expenditure is correctly recognised in the appropriate accounting period.</p></li><li><p>Prepare detailed P&L analysis and provide clear commentary on actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.</p></li><li><p>Support with year-end accounting and reporting for the allocated portfolio of entities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare year-end journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the Finance Director and external auditors throughout the year-end process.</p></li><li><p>Support the preparation of monthly group consolidations.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and review consolidation schedules and supporting analysis.</p></li><li><p>Assist with intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries.</p></li><li><p>Own the financial analysis for an allocated portfolio of sites.</p></li><li><p>Analyse revenue, occupancy, pricing, discounts, bad debts, operating costs and other key drivers of site performance.</p></li><li><p>Identify trends, risks and opportunities within the P&L.</p></li><li><p>Provide meaningful commentary rather than simply reporting variances.</p></li><li><p>Support budgeting and forecasting processes for the portfolio.</p></li><li><p>Support the wider finance team with the accounts payable and receivables processes.</p></li><li><p>Review supplier balances and investigate unusual or aged items.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of customer receivables and bad debt.</p></li><li><p>Assist with cash flow reporting and cash forecasting.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job title:</strong> Management Accountant (part-qualified)<br><strong>Salary: </strong>£DOE<br><strong>Working Structure:</strong> 5 days on-site in Hammersmith - London<br><strong>Working hours: </strong>9am - 5:30pm<br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>Study support - ACCA/CIMA/ACA<br></li><li>Bi-annual salary reviews<br></li><li>6% employer pension contribution<br></li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays<br></li><li>Modern office space<br></li><li>Team socials and events <br></li></ul> <br><strong>Process:</strong><br>1st stage interview - 15th October / in person at The Shard<br>2nd stage interview - 20th October / in-person in Hammersmith <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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNzY0MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Financial Controller | Bath | Hospitality</strong><br /><strong>£35,000 - £42,000</strong><br /><br />We're working with an established hospitality business in Bath that is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller to join its growing finance team.<br /><br />This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance or accounts experience who enjoys a hands-on role, working closely with operational teams and getting involved in a variety of finance activities.<br /><br /><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>▪️ Completing daily revenue, cash and credit card reconciliations<br />▪️ Investigating discrepancies and reviewing financial transactions<br />▪️ Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding debt<br />▪️ Processing supplier invoices and payment runs<br />▪️ Maintaining financial trackers, sales forecasts and performance reports<br />▪️ Supporting month-end processes and providing financial analysis<br />▪️ Working closely with operational managers to support business performance</p><p><br /><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p>▪️ Previous experience in an accounts or finance role<br />▪️ Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail<br />▪️ Good understanding of reconciliations and financial processes<br />▪️ Organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines<br />▪️ Hospitality experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential</p><p><br /><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>A varied, hands-on finance role within an established hospitality business</li><li>Opportunities for learning and career development</li><li>Generous hotel discounts and complimentary stays</li><li>Well being benefits and enhanced family leave</li></ul><p><br />Interested, or know someone who might be? Drop us a message for a confidential conversation or further details.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjU1MzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Security & Integration Architect</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a <strong>leading global risk consulting firm </strong>seeking an experienced <strong>Security & Integration Architect</strong> to support a major transformation and integration programme within a complex, regulated environment. The role is focused on the integration of applications, infrastructure and security controls, ensuring robust architectural governance and alignment across the programme. This position sits at the intersection of <strong>Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture and Integration Architecture</strong> and will suit an individual who has delivered large-scale transformation, integration, merger, acquisition, separation or platform modernisation programmes within highly regulated industries.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Contract Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite in Bedfordshire</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> Initial 6 months</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> c. £700-750 per day via FCSA Umbrella Company</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Define and document target-state security and enterprise architecture</li><li>Support integration of applications, infrastructure and network services</li><li>Assess current-state architectures and identify security, operational and integration impacts</li><li>Produce architecture artefacts, decision papers and governance documentation</li><li>Engage with senior stakeholders, architecture review boards and programme leadership</li><li>Ensure secure integration patterns and controls are embedded throughout the transformation lifecycle</li><li>Support migration, rationalisation and decommissioning activities</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Proven Security Architect, Enterprise Architect or Integration Architect background</strong></li><li><strong>Strong experience within banking or financial services environments</strong></li><li>Exposure to large-scale transformation, merger, acquisition or separation programmes</li><li>Knowledge of application integration, infrastructure architecture and security controls</li><li>Experience producing architecture roadmaps, target operating models and governance materials</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting major banking, financial services or regulated-sector transformation programmes</li><li>Knowledge of IAM, PKI, encryption, authentication/authorisation, network segmentation and secure-by-design principles</li><li>Exposure to enterprise integration, APIs and cloud transformation initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and play a key role in shaping future-state architecture across a complex enterprise environment.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS45MDM5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Seeking an experienced, commercially focused Interim CIO to lead the stabilisation and transformation of a UK IT Managed Services Provider (MSP).</p><p>Operating across four UK locations, the business has grown through acquisition and delivers strong organic growth and profitability, serving predominantly SME clients.</p><p>Following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team, the immediate focus is on strengthening leadership, embedding operational structures and driving performance. The role combines operational and financial accountability with strategic client engagement, technology transformation and commercial growth.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Interim CIO to lead the stabilisation and transformation of a UK IT Managed Services Provider (MSP).</li><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team.</li><li>Drive operational performance, organisational development and technology transformation across a multi-site business.</li><li>Combine internal leadership and financial accountability with senior client engagement and commercial growth.</li><li>Initially focused on stabilisation, with the remit evolving towards longer-term business transformation.</li><li>Potential for the interim appointment to transition into a permanent executive leadership role.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Stabilise the business following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team, providing clear direction and leadership.</li><li>Review, refine and embed the organisational structure across the IT and service delivery functions.</li><li>Take responsibility for a £5.8m operational budget, driving financial performance, cost efficiency and profitability.</li><li>Lead the implementation of Halo, the new service management and ticketing platform.</li><li>Oversee the NetSuite upgrade, improving operational processes, financial reporting and business visibility.</li><li>Drive operational efficiency, standardisation and service delivery improvements across all four UK locations.</li><li>Act as the senior executive point of contact for key clients, strengthening relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Identify and deliver cross-selling, account expansion and organic revenue growth opportunities.</li><li>Support geographic expansion, including the development and opening of new branches.</li><li>Develop and execute a longer-term transformation strategy to create a scalable, efficient and commercially focused MSP platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Established IT Managed Services Provider with a strong presence in the SME market.</li><li>Delivers a broad range of managed IT services alongside hardware resale.</li><li>Strong track record of organic revenue growth and profitability.</li><li>Operates a multi-site business with an established national presence.</li><li>Has grown through acquisitions, with acquired businesses now wholly owned and integrated into a single platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjEzMTQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTM2MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Leeds City Centre | Hybrid Working</strong><br /> <strong>£65,000 - £70,000 + generous benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a global business in the search for a Finance Manager to join its UK division based in Leeds city centre, with hybrid working available.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of both financial and management accounting activities for the UK business, while supervising a small team. The role offers strong visibility across the organisation, a broad remit, and genuine career progression opportunities within a larger international group.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise, coach and develop a small finance team</li><li>Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely financial accounting for the UK division</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Manage statutory accounting and support audit requirements</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements</li><li>Oversee VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Support cash flow management and working capital reporting</li><li>Partner with wider business stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Accounting Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Month-end and year-end close</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Fixed asset accounting</li><li>Accruals and prepayments</li><li>Journals and ledger reviews</li><li>Audit support</li><li>VAT and tax compliance support</li><li>Maintenance of financial controls</li><li>Financial reporting in line with group requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Management Accounting Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Variance analysis</li><li>Profit and loss reporting</li><li>Cost analysis and margin reporting</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>KPI reporting</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Performance analysis and commentary</li><li>Supporting strategic planning and decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role</li><li>Strong financial and management accounting experience</li><li>Experience supervising or mentoring staff</li><li>Strong systems skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global business environment</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of <strong>£65,000 - £70,000</strong></li><li>Generous benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Leeds city centre location</li><li>Excellent career progression opportunities within a global organisation</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yODM4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT</strong></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Bracknell, Berkshire | £28,000 - £35,000 per annum</strong></p><p>We are recruiting for a Customer Service Specialist to join an established and growing international business operating within the mobile technology and refurbished device sector.</p><p>Working with leading consumer technology brands and retailers, the business provides services including mobile phone trade-ins, buy-back programmes and the sale of refurbished devices.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customer service professional to join a growing team, supporting customers across the UK and wider EMEA region.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>You will provide customer support across telephone, email and live chat, handling a variety of enquiries and ensuring an excellent customer experience.</p><p>Responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Managing customer enquiries relating to orders, payments, trade-ins, returns and warranties.</p></li><li><p>Handling complaints and taking ownership of issues through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>Supporting customers with mobile device trade-in and buy-back programmes.</p></li><li><p>Working towards customer service KPIs, including response times and first-contact resolution.</p></li><li><p>Recording customer interactions accurately using internal ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>Liaising with internal teams to resolve customer queries.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve processes and customer service.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>2-5 years' experience in a customer service or contact centre environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience handling enquiries across telephone, email and live chat.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working towards service levels and performance targets.</p></li><li><p>Experience using CRM or ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>A professional, empathetic approach to handling customer complaints.</p></li><li><p>Good attention to detail and organisational skills.</p></li><li><p>A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within telecoms, electronics, retail or e-commerce would be advantageous. Additional European language skills or experience with mobile phone trade-in and refurbished device programmes would also be beneficial.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Full-time, permanent position.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to join an established international business.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to leading consumer technology brands and exciting customer programmes.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell, Berkshire</p><p>If you are an experienced customer service professional looking for your next opportunity within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4xMjQxMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT</strong></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Bracknell, Berkshire | £28,000 - £35,000 per annum</strong></p><p>We are recruiting for a Customer Service Specialist to join an established and growing international business operating within the mobile technology and refurbished device sector.</p><p>Working with leading consumer technology brands and retailers, the business provides services including mobile phone trade-ins, buy-back programmes and the sale of refurbished devices.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customer service professional to join a growing team, supporting customers across the UK and wider EMEA region.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>You will provide customer support across telephone, email and live chat, handling a variety of enquiries and ensuring an excellent customer experience.</p><p>Responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Managing customer enquiries relating to orders, payments, trade-ins, returns and warranties.</p></li><li><p>Handling complaints and taking ownership of issues through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>Supporting customers with mobile device trade-in and buy-back programmes.</p></li><li><p>Working towards customer service KPIs, including response times and first-contact resolution.</p></li><li><p>Recording customer interactions accurately using internal ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>Liaising with internal teams to resolve customer queries.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve processes and customer service.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>2-5 years' experience in a customer service or contact centre environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience handling enquiries across telephone, email and live chat.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working towards service levels and performance targets.</p></li><li><p>Experience using CRM or ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>A professional, empathetic approach to handling customer complaints.</p></li><li><p>Good attention to detail and organisational skills.</p></li><li><p>A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within telecoms, electronics, retail or e-commerce would be advantageous. Additional European language skills or experience with mobile phone trade-in and refurbished device programmes would also be beneficial.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Full-time, permanent position.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to join an established international business.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to leading consumer technology brands and exciting customer programmes.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell, Berkshire</p><p>If you are an experienced customer service professional looking for your next opportunity within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today for further information.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45MTAzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Digital Transformation Analyst | North London | Permanent | Onsite 5 days a week</strong></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with an organisation looking for a Digital Transformation Analyst to play a key role in delivering technology improvements, supporting business-critical systems, and identifying opportunities to streamline operations through digital innovation as part of the IT function.</p><p>You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll gather requirements, analyse business processes, support system enhancements, and help deliver transformation initiatives that improve efficiency and user experience.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Gathering and documenting business requirements</li><li>Mapping and improving business processes</li><li>Supporting business-critical applications and systems</li><li>Coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT)</li><li>Working with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Producing reports, insights, and management information</li><li>Supporting system implementations and digital transformation projects</li><li>Delivering user training and system documentation</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Application Support, or Digital Transformation roles</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Experience gathering requirements and driving process improvements</li><li>Exposure to UAT, system testing, and change initiatives</li><li>Knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or business applications</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Power BI</li><li>Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate)</li><li>Dynamics 365 or Business Central</li><li>Data analysis and reporting</li><li>Experience supporting digital transformation programmes</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in technology and innovation, where you'll have the chance to influence change, improve business performance, and help shape the future of digital operations.</p><p> </p><p>Interested? Apply today to learn more.</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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi45OTQ3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Technology Delivery Lead (Public Sector) - Newcastle </strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a client who are seeking an experienced <strong>Technology Delivery Lead</strong> at <strong>Associate Director or Director</strong> level to establish and lead a new technology managed services capability in Newcastle.</p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity combining responsibility for complex service delivery with the chance to build, develop and scale a high-performing local team. The successful candidate will lead service mobilisation and governance, drive operational excellence, and create structured training and development pathways to develop a confident, client-ready workforce.</p><p><strong>Key experience </strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience leading large-scale technology managed services and/or complex technology programmes.</li><li><strong>Strong Public Sector</strong> experience, or a background in comparable regulated environments.</li><li>Proven expertise in service mobilisation, transition, stabilisation, governance and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading multidisciplinary teams against formal service levels, performance measures and contractual commitments.</li><li>A demonstrable track record of establishing, building and scaling a delivery team or technology capability from the ground up.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the mobilisation, transition and ongoing delivery of large-scale technology managed services.</li><li>Establish robust governance, service management, performance reporting and continuous improvement.</li><li>Build and scale a multidisciplinary delivery team, including recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning.</li><li>Develop learning pathways for graduates, apprentices and early-career professionals.</li><li>Manage resource planning, budgets, utilisation and contractual commitments.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior Public Sector clients and technology partners, including UiPath.</li><li>Coach and develop delivery managers, technical leads and emerging talent.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjI0NzgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are currently supporting a longstanding client within the education sector who are looking for short term cover in the position of Administrator. This assignment is term time only and free parking available on site.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Administrator </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£27,000 - £30,000 (FTE)</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>35 hours per week school term time only, office based </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>Monday 2nd November until January </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>East Bristol </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to the school, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations</li><li>Liaise with external agencies and relevant stakeholders to gather and share information</li><li>Prepare, update and maintain records, notes and documentation relating to Education, Health and Care Plans </li><li>Assist with administrative processes relating to funding allocations and individual student support requirements</li><li>Handle sensitive student information with discretion and confidentiality</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous administrative experience, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Good numerical skills </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Good IT skills and confidence using administrative systems</li><li>A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Comfortable working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience working within a school or educational setting</li><li>Experience supporting or knowledge of SEN teams or working with Education, Health and Care Plans</li><li>Experience in a care or support role</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjExMjE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Robert Half are supporting a leading global technology organisation within the entertainment and media industry in the appointment of an experienced Systems Administrator to join their IT function.</p><p>This role will play a key part in maintaining, securing and improving the organisation's global IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud platforms, identity management, networking and automation. You will work closely with international IT teams to ensure systems remain secure, reliable and scalable, while driving operational improvements across a complex technology environment.</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Role</h3><ul><li>The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, security and continuous improvement of the company's global IT infrastructure and core systems.</li><li>Ensure the reliability, availability and performance of cloud platforms, identity services, networking and enterprise applications.</li><li>Provide advanced technical support and act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure and systems issues.</li><li>Work closely with global IT teams, Desktop Engineering and Information Security to maintain a secure, scalable and efficient IT environment.</li><li>Drive automation, standardisation and operational improvements across the organisation.</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>The Systems Administrator will administer and support Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace and other enterprise SaaS platforms.</li><li>Manage identity and access management, including SSO, MFA, conditional access, user provisioning and access permissions.</li><li>Maintain Windows Server, Linux and cloud infrastructure environments where applicable.</li><li>Support core networking services, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, Wi-Fi and network connectivity.</li><li>Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, security and capacity.</li><li>Manage system patching, vulnerability remediation, backups and disaster recovery processes.</li><li>Develop PowerShell, Bash and Python scripts to automate administration, reporting and operational workflows.</li><li>Manage integrations between enterprise applications using APIs, SAML, OAuth and SCIM.</li><li>Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, troubleshooting complex infrastructure, authentication and application issues.</li><li>Implement system hardening, security controls and compliance requirements in collaboration with Information Security.</li><li>Support automated employee onboarding, offboarding and access management processes.</li><li>Lead and participate in infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, system deployments and global IT projects.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, operational procedures and infrastructure diagrams.</li><li>Work with international IT teams and third-party vendors to resolve incidents and implement global standards.</li><li>Identify recurring technical issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.</li></ul><h3>Company</h3><ul><li>Global organisation with employees and IT operations across multiple international locations.</li><li>Predominantly macOS-based environment, supported by Windows and cloud-first technologies.</li><li>Collaborative IT function working across Desktop Engineering, Systems Administration and Information Security.</li><li>Strong focus on security, automation, standardisation and operational excellence.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to global infrastructure improvements, technology initiatives and the ongoing development of the company's IT environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjE3OTk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</li></ul><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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">