45 results for Risk in England

Head of Finance

Northampton, Northamptonshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Northampton Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of FinanceRobert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by Miswa Chemicals Limited to appoint a Head of Finance based in Northampton in the office full time.This role represents an opportunity for a high-performing finance leader to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a Finance Director position as the company continues its growth trajectory.The OpportunityMiswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors. Role PurposeThe Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering: * Profitable and sustainable growth * Rigorous financial control * Strong cash flow management * Robust governance and reporting * Optimised funding structures * Strategic readiness for future acquisitionsWorking closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.Strategic Financial Leadership * Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy * Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the £50m growth plan * Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisionsProfitability & Margin Management * Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis * Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action * Support pricing governance and commercial decisions * Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitabilityCash Flow & Reserve Development * Implement rolling 6-12 month cash flow forecasting * Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables * Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve * Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserveFunding & Banking Oversight * Manage and optimise invoice discounting facilities * Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements * Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital * Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisorsCapex & Investment Planning * Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis * Evaluate capital expenditure proposals * Ensure investment decisions align with strategic prioritiesBudgeting & Financial Governance * Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes * Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs * Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIsOperational Financial Control * Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production * Link operational metrics to financial performance * Drive financial accountability throughout the organisationFinance Team Leadership * Lead, develop and mentor the finance team * Conduct structured performance reviews * Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes * Oversee payroll governance and complianceFX & Risk Management * Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy * Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate * Identify and manage financial risk proactivelyCandidate ProfileWe are seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director with: * ACCA qualified (or equivalent) * Proven success within an SME growth environment * Strong experience driving profitability and margin improvement * Advanced working capital and cash flow management expertise * Experience managing invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures * Track record renegotiating banking facilities * Experience preparing businesses for acquisition or investment * Ability to operate effectively at Board level * Hands-on style with strong operational understanding * High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-01T13:38:13Z

Risk Analyst

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Temporary
300 - 400 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is recruiting for an Interim Group Risk Vendor Management Consultant to support a major vendor risk and governance project for a leading international organisation. This is a primarily remote role, ideal for an experienced consultant with a strong background in vendor management, third-party risk, policy review, data reconciliation, and contract standardisation.<h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Reconcile and cleanse vendor and contract data across InfoPulse, ServiceNow and Aderant</li><li>Identify missing contracts and classify critical/material vendors</li><li>Support migration of vendor data into a centralised repository</li><li>Review and simplify the existing Group Vendor Management Policy</li><li>Develop high-level risk classification assessments and detailed vendor risk questionnaires</li><li>Create a standardised baseline vendor agreement using AI tools</li><li>Produce guidance on preferred, negotiable and non-negotiable contract positions</li><li>Test contract risk methodology against existing agreements</li><li>Support the development of a draft Business Requirements Document for a future vendor risk management solution</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About You</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in vendor management, third-party risk, supplier risk or operational risk</li><li>Strong skills in policy drafting, risk assessments, data remediation and governance</li><li>Experience with ServiceNow and ideally exposure to InfoPulse and Aderant</li><li>Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced interim environment</li></ul>If you are available at short notice and have the relevant experience, please get in touch with Robert Half for a confidential discussion.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4wMzQ2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-20T15:38:42Z

Group Credit Manager

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Group Credit Manager Location: Hybrid - Slough area (3-4 days per week, with occasional travel to other offices) Salary: Highly competitive + comprehensive benefits package<h3>The Opportunity</h3>Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role will hold full responsibility for the credit control and accounts receivable function across the wider group. You will be tasked with driving cash collection performance, improving controls, reducing aged debt, and ensuring the function is scalable to support continued growth.This is a highly visible role with regular interaction across the wider business, requiring someone who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational management.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Strategic Leadership & Ownership * Develop and implement a group-wide credit control strategy aligned to wider business growth and cashflow objectives * Own key performance metrics including DSO, overdue debt, cash collection, and debtor quality * Build a scalable credit function capable of supporting future acquisitions and integration activity * Provide meaningful reporting and insight to senior leadership around collections performance, risk exposure, and improvement opportunitiesTeam Management & Development * Lead and develop a multi-level team including Credit Control Team Leads, Credit Controllers, legacy debt teams, and cash allocation staff * Introduce clear KPIs, accountability frameworks, and service standards across the department * Drive a high-performance culture focused on ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration * Support succession planning, coaching, recruitment, and resource planning as the business growsCredit Risk & Governance * Review and strengthen credit policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across all entities * Oversee credit limits, risk assessments, provisioning, write-offs, and escalated accounts * Ensure strong compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial best practice * Act as the senior escalation point for complex disputes, insolvencies, and high-risk balancesCommercial Business Partnering * Work closely with Managing Directors, Operations, Sales, Billing, and Finance teams to improve collection outcomes * Lead arrears review meetings and challenge stakeholders where action is required * Provide commercial insight into payment trends, customer behaviour, contractual exposure, and collection barriers * Ensure credit risk considerations are embedded into commercial decision-makingReporting, Forecasting & Month-End * Own debtor-related inputs into group cashflow forecasting * Ensure timely month-end close for receivables, reconciliations, ageing reviews, and provisions * Deliver accurate MI on collections performance, overdue balances, and risk trends * Act as key contact for audit queries relating to receivables and credit processesTransformation & Continuous Improvement * Lead projects to improve systems, processes, controls, and automation across the function * Support finance transformation programmes and acquisition integrations * Improve alignment between Credit Control, Billing, and Cash Allocation teams to maximise efficiency and service delivery<h3>Ideal Background</h3>* Extensive experience in senior Credit Control / Credit Management leadership roles * Proven track record leading larger or multi-layered teams * Experience operating in a multi-entity, acquisitive, or fast-growth environment * Demonstrable success improving DSO, reducing aged debt, and enhancing controls * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders * Commercially astute, analytical, and comfortable working in a changing environment * Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front<h3>Why This Role?</h3>This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious organisation in a period of continued growth. The role offers real autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape a critical finance function while developing your career within a progressive business.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uOTcwMTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-01T10:57:47Z

Credit Analyst

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and growing specialist lender to recruit a Credit Analyst for an immediate requirement in Basingstoke.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly collaborative financial services business that has built a strong reputation within the lending market through its entrepreneurial approach, customer focus and agile decision-making. Unlike larger institutions, the business offers genuine visibility, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to directly influence how credit risk and portfolio oversight evolve as the organisation continues to grow.The company has continued to invest heavily in its governance, technology and risk infrastructure, making this an exciting time to join the business as it strengthens its first-line credit oversight capability. You'll be joining a team where ideas are encouraged, improvements are welcomed and your analysis will genuinely shape business decisions.<h3 data-start="1090" data-end="1102" data-section-id="ixx92j">The Role</h3>Working closely with the Head of Credit Governance, you will support the monitoring and analysis of the lending portfolio, helping ensure the business operates within its credit risk appetite while identifying emerging risks and opportunities.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-end="2004" data-start="1379"><li data-start="1379" data-end="1449" data-section-id="zhzei1">Producing and enhancing portfolio monitoring and credit MI reporting</li><li data-start="1450" data-section-id="ju9r9i" data-end="1526">Analysing trends across arrears, defaults, roll rates and loss forecasting</li><li data-end="1595" data-section-id="1u2u4ww" data-start="1527">Conducting segmentation analysis by sector, product and introducer</li><li data-section-id="knns0z" data-end="1662" data-start="1596">Supporting the development of early warning indicator frameworks</li><li data-section-id="1i8qukx" data-end="1737" data-start="1663">Contributing to credit policy reviews and portfolio risk recommendations</li><li data-end="1800" data-section-id="19gz1rj" data-start="1738">Building and developing Power BI dashboards for stakeholders</li><li data-section-id="1pudqdp" data-end="1868" data-start="1801">Monitoring customer covenant compliance and financial performance</li><li data-end="1937" data-section-id="12mkdmt" data-start="1869">Preparing detailed credit assessments and financial ratio analysis</li><li data-start="1938" data-end="2004" data-section-id="lznezb">Presenting insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums</li></ul><h3 data-start="2006" data-end="2019" data-section-id="hodw2w">About You</h3>The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a credit analysis, portfolio analytics or risk-focused role within financial services.You will have:<ul data-end="2546" data-start="2185"><li data-section-id="oangf" data-end="2262" data-start="2185">Experience working within a credit or analytical role in financial services</li><li data-start="2263" data-end="2309" data-section-id="hgajh6">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li data-start="2310" data-end="2373" data-section-id="1m8eps9">Excellent attention to detail and confidence challenging data</li><li data-section-id="2k77pp" data-end="2430" data-start="2374">Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills</li><li data-start="2431" data-end="2488" data-section-id="12kdfml">Experience using Power BI and strong Excel capabilities</li><li data-section-id="1v56s91" data-end="2546" data-start="2489">Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>Desirable:<ul data-start="2560" data-end="2718"><li data-section-id="9dg3s3" data-end="2598" data-start="2560">Exposure to banking or asset finance</li><li data-start="2599" data-end="2672" data-section-id="gl7t2z">Experience assessing customer creditworthiness and financial statements</li><li data-end="2718" data-section-id="1nmth8v" data-start="2673">Finance or accounting-related qualification</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="1ioyqob" data-end="2734" data-start="2720">Why Apply?</h3><ul data-start="2735" data-end="3108"><li data-start="2735" data-end="2805" data-section-id="1dlr232">Opportunity to join a growing specialist lender with ambitious plans</li><li data-end="2878" data-section-id="qwve9c" data-start="2806">Broad exposure across credit risk, governance and portfolio management</li><li data-end="2941" data-section-id="1pko2pd" data-start="2879">High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership</li><li data-section-id="thyt7f" data-end="3003" data-start="2942">Collaborative culture where your ideas and input are valued</li><li data-start="3004" data-end="3060" data-section-id="1g4ls88">Genuine opportunity to influence and improve processes</li><li data-start="3061" data-section-id="safoz7" data-end="3108">Strong long-term career development potential</li><li data-end="3108" data-section-id="safoz7" data-start="3061">Competitive salary up to £45,000 plus discretionary bonus</li></ul>For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply today!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDQxMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-15T14:00:16Z

Cyber Security Specialist

Chippenham, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a global business near Chippenham to recruit a Cyber Security Specialist on a permanent basis, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a great opportunity that comes with clear progression opportunities and will require someone to come with both technical and GRC security experience.Key Responsibilities:<ul class="py-4 px-28"><li>Oversee security incident management and response</li><li>Threat management </li><li>Configure, implement and maintain security tools such as SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management</li><li>Implement and maintain security controls</li><li>Conduct vendor risk assessments, support internal and external audits</li><li>Governance, risk and compliance</li></ul>Skills & Experience:<ul class="py-4 px-28"><li>Proven experience in cyber Security operations, threat management and threat analysis </li><li>Threat management - actively develop and refine threat intelligence, threat hunting capabilities, and prevention/detection measures</li><li>Strong knowledge of SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, firewalls and network security</li><li>Good understanding of risk management, vendor security assessments and compliance</li><li>Understanding of UK regulations, including Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST</li></ul>On Offer:<ul class="py-4 px-28"><li>Salary up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - approximately 2 days a week in office (Chippenham)</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Private medical insurance</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuODU4MjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-11T09:10:59Z

Credit Controller

Winnersh, Berkshire
remote
Contract
14 - 16 GBP / Hourly
Credit Controller - Winnersh - 4 week contract (could be extended)- £14 - £16 per hour + holiday pay Role OverviewThe Credit Controller is responsible for managing and collecting a high-value aged debt ledger ranging between £3 million and £6 million. This role requires a proactive and persistent approach to collections, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to reduce overdue balances while maintaining positive customer relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesDebt Collection & Ledger Management<ul><li>Take full ownership of an aged debt portfolio valued between £3m-£6m</li><li>Proactively chase outstanding invoices via phone, email, and written communication</li><li>Prioritise and manage high-risk and significantly overdue accounts</li><li>Negotiate payment plans and settlements where appropriate</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records</li></ul>Cash Flow & Risk Reduction<ul><li>Work to reduce debtor days (DSO) and improve overall cash flow</li><li>Identify potential bad debts early and escalate where necessary</li><li>Monitor customer payment behaviour and flag credit risks</li><li>Support the preparation of weekly/monthly aged debt reports</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS44ODIwNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-20T14:26:09Z

Information Security Programme Lead

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Contract
600 - 625 GBP / Daily
<h2 data-section-id="xbq4cp" data-end="330" data-start="260">Information Security Programme Lead (Security Transformation)</h2>Robert Half are supporting a global consulting firm to source an experienced Information Security Programme Lead to join a critical Security Transformation programme within a complex, evolving environment.This is a senior, CISO-facing role focused on driving delivery, bringing structure, and realising value from existing security capabilities across people, process, and technology - not just deploying new tools.<h3 data-start="758" data-end="784" data-section-id="14fn9z">Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>Initial contract length: 6 months (likely extension)</li><li>Location: Leeds (2-3 days onsite per week)</li><li>Start date: ASAP (2-3 week onboarding)</li><li>Engagement: c. £600-£650 p/day via FCSA accredited umbrella company</li></ul><h3 data-end="1024" data-section-id="1cg918x" data-start="1003">Role Overview</h3>You will take ownership of a broad, multi-stream Security Transformation programme, working directly with the CISO to drive delivery across a fragmented set of initiatives. The environment requires someone who can bring clarity, prioritisation, and momentum enabling security SMEs to focus on delivery rather than programme overhead. The focus is on maturing existing capabilities, improving adoption, and embedding sustainable operating models aligned to frameworks such as NIST.<h3 data-start="1521" data-end="1549" data-section-id="165gfiz">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead delivery of a multi-stream Information Security Transformation programme across multiple workstreams</li><li>Own and drive the Security Transformation Roadmap, ensuring clear prioritisation and delivery outcomes</li><li>Bring structure and pace to a complex environment, removing blockers and driving accountability across teams</li><li>Establish and run programme governance, reporting, and RAID management at senior stakeholder level</li><li>Coordinate delivery across key domains including IAM (SailPoint), PAM, DLP, and technology risk/control functions</li><li>Ensure security tools and controls are effectively implemented, optimised, and delivering measurable value</li><li>Embed NIST-aligned practices across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover domains</li><li>Drive process and governance maturity, ensuring security services are operationalised and sustainable</li><li>Develop and track KPIs to measure security maturity, adoption, and risk reduction</li><li>Collaborate across Security Operations, GRC, Architecture, and IT to ensure alignment and integration</li><li>Manage dependencies, risks, and resource constraints across multiple delivery streams</li><li>Support and lead delivery teams, enabling effective execution across squads and stakeholders</li></ul><h3 data-start="2772" data-end="2799" data-section-id="1olrjqp">Experience Required</h3><ul><li>Proven experience leading Information Security or Security Transformation programmes in complex environments</li><li>Strong exposure across IAM (SailPoint), PAM, and broader security control domains</li><li>Experience working within or delivering against NIST or similar frameworks</li><li>Track record of driving delivery in less structured or evolving environments</li><li>Strong understanding of how to operationalise security capabilities across people, process, and technology</li><li>Experience managing multiple workstreams or delivery squads</li><li>Ability to operate confidently at CISO and senior stakeholder level</li><li>Strong stakeholder management with the ability to challenge, influence, and drive outcomes</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="xl9znq" data-end="3526" data-start="3492">Qualifications (Desirable)</h3><ul><li>CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar</li><li>Agile / Delivery certifications (SAFe, Scrum, Prince2, PMP)</li><li>Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Security, Identity platforms)</li></ul><h3 data-end="3746" data-section-id="o20c5v" data-start="3716">Additional Information If successful, you will be required to complete standard financial and criminal background checks, along with references.</h3>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zMjk4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-28T08:38:24Z

Finance Transformation Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Contract
75000 - 700000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well established social infrastructure business based in North Manchester. This is a hands on role working closely with senior finance leadership to drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls and support systems and policy enhancements across the finance function.Fixed term contract. £70k-£75k per annum. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Support the delivery of finance transformation and continuous improvement project.</li><li>Review and improve finance processes, controls and operational procedures</li><li>Embed and standardise key financial processes including purchase orders, expenses and balance sheet controls</li><li>Assist with finance systems enhancements and implementation of new finance policies</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and control weaknesses, recommending practical improvements</li><li>Document finance processes to improve operational resilience and knowledge sharing</li><li>Coordinate project activity, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to support successful change management</li><li>Maintain clear project reporting, updates, and risk management documentation</li><li>Review and improve finance processes, controls and operational procedures</li><li>Embed and standardise key financial processes including purchase orders, expenses and balance sheet controls</li><li>Assist with finance systems enhancements and implementation of new finance policies</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and control weaknesses, recommending practical improvements</li><li>Document finance processes to improve operational resilience and knowledge sharing</li><li>Coordinate project activity, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to support successful change management</li><li>Maintain clear project reporting, updates, and risk management documentation</li></ul>About You * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) * Proven experience delivering finance process improvement or transformation projects * Strong understanding of finance operations, controls, and change management * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability, including handling large data sets * Proactive and adaptable with a hands-on approach Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuOTI5OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-13T14:24:10Z

Commercial Finance Manager

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Commercial Finance Manager North London | Hybrid - 4 daus in office £70,000-£80,000k + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsA market-leading real estate and property developer is seeking a commercially driven Commercial Finance Manager to partner on large-scale London developments within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.This is a highly visible role sitting at the heart of project delivery, working closely with senior operational stakeholders to drive profitability, challenge decision-making, and provide commercial insight across major residential schemes.The Commercial Finance Manager Role * Lead project forecasting, cashflow, and profitability analysis * Partner with Project Directors and senior stakeholders on strategic and operational decisions * Deliver clear, accurate reporting on project performance and commercial risk * Drive financial control across project spend, reserves, VAT, and tax matters * Analyse pricing, sales performance, and development opportunities * Support tender reviews and subcontractor risk assessments * Coach and review junior finance team outputThe Candidate * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified 2-6 PQE * Strong commercial finance experience within project-led environments * Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability * Confident influencing senior stakeholders and challenging assumptions * Commercially sharp, analytical, and proactiveAn outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a commercially focused role within a well-capitalised, growth-driven business delivering landmark developments. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS42MjY5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-20T11:54:07Z

Finance Director

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Finance DirectorHalifax, West Yorkshire £80,000 - £100,000 + 20% bonus + 5% pensionRobert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director to join a large, fast‑growing, European professional services organisation operating in the financial services sector.This is a pivotal senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Group CFO, with responsibility for leading the UK financial strategy, governance and operational finance functions. The position offers genuine influence across financial performance, risk management and strategic decision‑making within a highly regulated environment. The RoleAs Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, treasury and controls, while partnering closely with the senior leadership team to drive profitability and long‑term value creation. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Lead and execute the UK financial strategy, aligned with wider group objectives</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across operations</li><li>Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting and performance analysis to senior stakeholders</li><li>Own treasury management, including client monies held in escrow and integration with group cash pooling</li><li>Develop, implement and monitor accounting policies in line with UK GAAP and group standards</li><li>Ensure a robust internal control environment and effective financial risk management</li><li>Lead finance and procurement functions, embedding efficient, compliant processes</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, pricing strategy and KPI frameworks</li><li>Support regulatory compliance within a highly controlled financial services environment</li><li>Develop, lead and mentor a finance team of six, fostering a high‑performance culture</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate You will be a commercially minded Finance Director or senior Financial Controller ready to step into a broader strategic leadership role. You will ideally have:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and controls experience</li><li>Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management</li><li>Experience operating in regulated or highly controlled environments</li><li>Demonstrable people leadership experience, developing and motivating finance teams</li><li>Procurement and supplier management experience, including KPI‑driven oversight</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, working closely with senior leadership</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>5% employer pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Leadership role within a European organisation</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5MTU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-11T08:01:08Z

Tax Manager

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Temporary
300 - 400 GBP / Daily
Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid) Start: ASAP Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial / Engineering<h2>Overview</h2>A leading manufacturing organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Interim VAT Specialist to provide technical support, ensure robust VAT compliance, and lead key VAT-related projects during a period of operational and systems change. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, manufacturing sector experience, and the ability to work independently.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>VAT Compliance & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Manage the end‑to‑end preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns.</li><li>Ensure accurate VAT accounting and reconciliations across multiple sites or cost centres.</li><li>Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails suitable for a manufacturing environment.</li></ul><h3>Technical VAT Advisory</h3><ul><li>Advise on VAT treatment relating to: <ul><li>Complex supply chains</li><li>Imports/exports</li><li>Raw material purchases and component flows</li><li>Zero‑rating, reliefs, and exemptions</li></ul></li><li>Support commercial and operational teams on the VAT implications of new products, pricing, contracts, and supply models.</li></ul><h3>Risk Management & HMRC</h3><ul><li>Act as the main point of contact for any HMRC queries or audits.</li><li>Identify areas of VAT leakage, risk, or process gaps and implement immediate corrective actions.</li></ul><h3>Project Support</h3><ul><li>Support ERP/system changes ensuring the VAT setup is correct (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics).</li><li>Lead VAT elements of any transformation, process improvement, or supply‑chain redesign work.</li><li>Implement efficiencies to strengthen controls and reduce manual intervention.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong background in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within manufacturing, industrials, engineering, FMCG, or supply-chain heavy environments.</li><li>Experience delivering improvements in complex operational businesses.</li><li>Confident managing high‑volume or multi-entity VAT returns.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously in an interim environment.</li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><ul><li>Strong technical VAT knowledge and ability to apply it commercially.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication-able to simplify complex VAT concepts for non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong systems capability; experience with major ERPs is desirable.</li><li>Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2>Contract Details</h2><ul><li>Duration: 6-9 months</li><li>Daily rate: £350 </li><li>Working model: Remote (ocassional trsvel to Leicestershire)</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODkzMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-07T14:16:51Z

Payroll & Employment Compliance Specialist

Wokingham, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering with a leading and highly respected organisation to appoint a Payroll & Employment Tax Compliance Specialist. This role sits within the HR and People function in a key specialist role focused on governance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll and employment tax professional who enjoys working in a technical, advisory, and business-facing capacity. Overseeing duties across Finance, HR and Payroll. The role offers broad exposure as the Subject Matter Expert for all payroll compliance, employment tax, immigration processes, and legislative change management within a complex and fast-paced environment. The OpportunityAs the in-house specialist for UK employment tax and payroll compliance, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation remains fully compliant with evolving UK legislation and HMRC requirements. Working closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external advisors, you will lead key compliance activities, strengthen governance frameworks, and provide expert guidance across the business. This role would suit someone who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Act as the internal subject matter expert on UK employment tax and payroll compliance</li><li>Lead the annual payroll compliance cycle, ensuring all statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Manage PAYE Settlement Agreements and Employment Related Securities reporting</li><li>Oversee Short Term Business Visitor reporting and HMRC submissions</li><li>Identify compliance risks and drive improvements across payroll processes and controls</li><li>Support internal and external audits, maintaining strong governance and risk management practices</li><li>Lead compliance activity relating to IR35, National Minimum Wage, benefits taxation, and legislative updates</li><li>Manage immigration compliance processes and support recruitment and onboarding activities involving non-UK nationals</li><li>Work collaboratively across HR, Finance, Payroll Services, and external partners to deliver best practice compliance standards</li></ul> About YouYou will be a technically strong payroll and employment tax professional with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work across multiple stakeholders and functions. The successful candidate will ideally have:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC regulations</li><li>Experience managing payroll compliance processes, including P11Ds, P60s, and PAYE Settlement Agreements</li><li>A solid understanding of audit, governance, and compliance controls</li><li>Experience operating within a regulated or complex business environment</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation</li><li>Experience with immigration compliance, benefits administration, or pension auto-enrolment would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Opportunity to work in a highly visible specialist role</li><li>Exposure to broad and varied compliance projects</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working culture</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation</li></ul> This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise in payroll and employment tax compliance while making a real impact within a forward-thinking organisation.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4wNjU4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-13T15:44:01Z

Programme Manager

City of London, London
remote
Contract
500 - 600 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is recruiting for a Senior Programme Manager Role for a 12 Month contract. **This role is outside IR35** ROLE: Programme Manager Role LENGTH: 12 Months outside IR35 LOCATION: Hybrid - London office 2 days minimum PAY: Outside IR35 The RoleThis is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile, multi-year transformation programme that will shape the future of the organisation. The programme brings together several strategic priorities, including organisational development, programme growth, and a property redevelopment. You will play a central role in ensuring these interconnected workstreams are aligned, well-governed, and delivered successfully. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex transformation programme, ensuring alignment to strategic goals and funding milestones</li><li>Develop and maintain an integrated programme plan across multiple workstreams</li><li>Establish effective governance structures and reporting processes</li><li>Manage risks, dependencies, and change across the programme lifecycle</li><li>Provide clear and insightful reporting to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders</li><li>Coordinate delivery across key areas including organisational governance, programme development, and a major capital project</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through high-quality analysis and stakeholder engagement</li></ul> Key workstreams<ul><li>Organisational development: Supporting the review and enhancement of governance structures and decision-making processes</li><li>Programme growth: Enabling the expansion of education initiatives and the launch of new programme offerings</li><li>Capital project: Overseeing delivery of a significant refurbishment project, ensuring alignment with future operational needs</li></ul> About you<ul><li>Proven experience delivering complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes</li><li>Strong understanding of governance frameworks and working with senior stakeholders or boards</li><li>Experience managing risk, performance, and programme reporting</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively</li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment</li><li>Comfortable working across different functions and building strong relationships</li></ul> Desirable experience<ul><li>Experience within a charity, public sector, or regulated environment</li><li>Exposure to governance reviews or structural change</li><li>Experience working on capital or property-related projects</li><li>Familiarity with grant-funded programmes and milestone reporting</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFyeW4uU2VpZGxlLjU2ODgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-25T10:56:23Z

Credit Controller

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 34000 GBP / Yearly
Credit Controller Location: Northampton (Hybrid/Office-based, 2 days WFH) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week (early finish on Fridays) <h3>The Role</h3>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller to join very supportive culture, including a 12pm finish on Fridays (working from home), as well as another work-from-home day during the week (either Monday or Wednesday) The wider team also reflects strong retention and a very positive working environment.This role is responsible for the effective management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely cash collection, minimising credit risk, and maintaining accurate customer account records. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the sales ledger</li><li>Proactively manage aged receivables, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt</li><li>Identify and escalate potential credit risks or non-payment issues</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to the sales ledger</li><li>Support internal and group reporting requirements</li><li>Assist with audit, statutory accounts, tax, and compliance processes where required</li><li>Handle and resolve customer account queries in a timely manner</li><li>Accurately allocate incoming payments to invoices and credit notes</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and support ad hoc finance projects</li></ul> <h3>Your Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience within a credit control or sales ledger environment</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines</li><li>Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)</li><li>Experience using accounting/ERP systems (such as Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)</li><li>Experience working to strict month-end deadlines</li><li>AAT Level 2/3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is advantageous (training provided)</li></ul> <h3>Benefits</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li></ul> In addition to the supportive culture, the role offers flexible working, including a 12pm finish on Fridays (working from home), as well as another work-from-home day during the week (either Monday or Wednesday).Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDQwNDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-01T11:44:13Z

Resilience, Continuity & Recovery Manager (DORA)

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
Resilience, Continuity & Recovery Manager (DORA) -Incident ManagerUK Remote | PermanentHiring a Senior Resilience, Continuity, Recovery Manager and Incident Manager with strong DORA experience to lead operational resilience, major incident management and recovery planning within a regulated financial services environment.Key experience: * MUST DORA / Operational Resilience * Major Incident Management * Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery * Financial Services / FinTech * ISO 22301 / ISO 27001 / NIST * Stakeholder & Regulatory ManagementThis role will lead DORA implementation, resilience testing, ICT incident response, third-party risk and enterprise recovery planning across the business.High-impact role with strong visibility and ownership.Apply now for immediate consideration.#DORA #OperationalResilience #BusinessContinuity #FinTech #RiskManagementRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS45NjM1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-11T19:52:00Z

Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Datchet, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Payable Team Leader - Datchet - Office based - £40.000 per annumRole OverviewThe Accounts Payable (AP) Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role combines hands-on transactional work with team supervision, process improvement, and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities<ol><li> Team Leadership & Management</li></ol><ul><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop AP team members</li><li>Allocate workloads and monitor performance against KPIs</li><li>Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback</li><li>Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff</li></ul><ol start="2"><li> Accounts Payable Operations</li></ol><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end AP processes (invoice processing, approvals, payments)</li><li>Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies</li><li>Review and approve high-value or complex invoices and payment runs</li><li>Manage supplier onboarding and maintain accurate vendor records</li></ul><ol start="3"><li> Process Improvement & Controls</li></ol><ul><li>Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities</li><li>Maintain and enforce internal controls to mitigate financial risk</li><li>Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support internal/external audits</li><li>Develop and document standard operating procedures</li></ul> Skills & ExperienceEssential:<ul><li>Proven experience in accounts payable, with supervisory responsibility</li><li>Strong understanding of AP processes and financial controls</li><li>Experience with ERP/accounting systems</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Strong leadership and team management abilities</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS4wNDU0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-06T10:29:21Z

Senior FP&A Manager

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a listed business in the South West to recruit a Senior FP&A Manager on a permanent basis. This is an exciting time to join in a newly created role and function! You will be at the forefront of building and driving new processes, tools and owning the strategic planning areas moving forward. A high degree of ownership and exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation, a great chance for visibility and to be part of building a best in class FP&A operation.This role would suit a candidate with prior FP&A experience, particularly in areas of planning, forecasting and process improvement ideally obtained within a complex and matrix style organisation. As Senior FP&A Manager, you will receive a base salary of in the region of £90,000 to £100,000, car allowance or company car, bonus (c20%), enhanced pension. This role is offered on a hybrid basis 2 days in the office with occasional travel to South West sites. Key responsibilities include<ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting and mid to long term planning alongside quarterly reforecasts</li><li>Develop scenario models and sensitivity analysis</li><li>Analyse and provide insight on cost and performance initiatives</li><li>Own capital investment and cashflow projections</li><li>Monitor and evaluate KPI performance alongside identifying risk and opportunities</li><li>Own consolidated forecasts and provide actionable insight for decision making</li><li>Own the long term strategic planning models</li><li>Lead a small team directly and influence the wider business leaders through a period of significant transformation, drive adoption on new incentives, processes and tools</li><li>Own the continuous improvement of the FP&A function</li></ul> About your experience<ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Evidenced experience within the FP&A function of a complex business, ideally understanding stakeholder management within a matrix structure</li><li>Strong examples within data extraction, manipulation and consolidation for reporting and planning purposes</li><li>Driven change initiatives both with processes/tools through to the people side of change</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci42NDI5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-12T15:22:28Z

IT Business Analyst

City of London, London
remote
Contract
400 - 525 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading investment management organisation in their search for a Business Analyst to support key operational change initiatives across the business.<ul><li>6 month day rate contract</li><li>Hybrid (3 days a week in their central London office)</li></ul>OverviewThis role sits at the heart of an evolving investment operations function. You will analyse workflows, strengthen controls, and help deliver improvements across processes that support portfolio management, oversight, and operational governance. The successful candidate will combine strong BA fundamentals with experience working in investment or fund operations settings.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Review and document operational processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate, or strengthen control points.</li><li>Partner with investment, operations, risk, and technology teams to capture business requirements and translate them into clear deliverables.</li><li>Support workflow redesign and operational change across areas such as trade support, cash and position control, reconciliations oversight, and reporting workflows (kept high‑level intentionally to avoid identifiable detail).</li><li>Produce concise artefacts including process maps, requirement definitions, and implementation supporting materials.</li><li>Contribute to testing cycles (UAT) and readiness assessments for new tools, processes, or enhancements.</li><li>Help embed a culture of continuous improvement across investment operations.</li></ul><h2>Experience & Skills</h2><h3>Essential</h3><ul><li>Experience as a Business Analyst within investment management, fund operations, or a similar financial services environment.</li><li>Understanding of investment operations processes (e.g., trade support, middle‑office controls, reconciliations, reporting, data quality) without tying to any specific firm model.</li><li>Strong documentation skills with the ability to distil complex processes into clear, actionable outputs.</li><li>Confident working across technology and business teams to drive operational change.</li><li>Highly organised, structured, and detail oriented.</li><li>Experience delivering a Target Operating Model.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Exposure to workflow or project management tools.</li><li>Experience supporting operational process redesign within regulated financial environments.</li><li>Understanding of data quality, operational oversight, or investment governance frameworks.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxleC5IaWxsLjE2OTk2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-07T10:13:35Z

Business Analyst (Treaty)

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong Reinsurance Treaty Management experience to join a growing programme within the insurance/reinsurance space.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing and optimising reinsurance operations, with the ability to work closely across underwriting, claims, actuarial, finance, and technology teams. Key responsibilities:✔ Manage and analyse reinsurance treaties to support effective risk transfer✔ Lead workshops and gather business requirements from key stakeholders✔ Monitor treaty performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms✔ Support reinsurance accounting, reporting, and process improvements✔ Analyse reinsurance data to provide actionable business insights✔ Facilitate communication between business teams and external partners✔ Drive optimisation of reinsurance structures and operational processes Key requirements:✔ Strong experience within Reinsurance Treaty Management✔ Proven Business Analysis experience within insurance or reinsurance✔ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills✔ Experience leading workshops and driving requirements gathering✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities✔ Ability to operate effectively within complex, fast-paced environments Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFobWluYS5NYW1ldG92YS43OTgwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-18T08:27:32Z

Application Security Tester

City of London, London
remote
Temporary
500 - 600 GBP / Daily
Robert Half have partnered with an insurtech organisation based in London who are looking to engage an experienced Application Tester to support testing across thier internal legacy .NET application.This is an initial 3‑month contract focused on maintaining quality and stability across existing systems during ongoing change and maintenance activity. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manual testing of legacy .NET applications</li><li>Creation and execution of test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts</li><li>Functional, regression, and UAT testing</li><li>Identification, logging, and tracking of defects through to resolution</li><li>Working closely with developers and wider stakeholders to clarify requirements</li><li>Supporting release cycles and ensuring applications meet agreed quality standards</li><li>Maintaining clear and accurate test documentation</li></ul> Skills: <ul><li>Proven experience working as an Application Tester / Software Tester</li><li>Strong hands-on experience testing legacy .NET applications</li><li>Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies</li><li>Experience using defect tracking and test management tools</li><li>Experience identifying and validating application vulnerabilities within legacy systems</li><li>Supporting vulnerability assessments and working with development teams to verify findings</li><li>Tracking, retesting, and validating remediation activities to ensure issues are fully resolved</li><li>Collaborating with security and engineering teams to prioritise risk-based fixes</li><li>Experience supporting or coordinating penetration testing activities (internal or third‑party)</li><li>Strong attention to detail and analytical skills</li><li>Comfortable working within established, mature application environments</li><li>Experience working within insurance or insurtech environments (desirable but not essential)</li><li>Exposure to enterprise-scale or complex systems</li><li>Some experience or awareness of test automation tools</li></ul> Contract: <ul><li>Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend</li><li>London-based assignment with hybrid working flexibility</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMzkwNDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-08T15:58:52Z

Senior Business Controller

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Job Title: Senior Business Controller Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 Type: Full-timeOverview An exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment.Key Responsibilities<ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation.</li><li>Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end).</li><li>Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes.</li><li>Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews.</li><li>Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.</li><li>Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies.</li><li>Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis.</li><li>Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards.</li><li>Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li></ul>Required Qualifications & Skills<ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).</li><li>Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles.</li><li>Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices.</li><li>Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred).</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>Experience Required<ul data-spread="false"><li>Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management or a similar role.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.</li><li>Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzA0OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-08T13:45:46Z

Senior Business Analyst- Compliance (Top-Tier Bank!)

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Senior Business Analyst- Compliance (Top-Tier Bank!) This is not your average BA role. Hybrid Working in Central London If you want visibility, influence, and a seat at the table, keep reading.Robert Half Ltd have partnered with a major international bank building out its UK compliance capability, and they need a sharp, commercially-minded Business Analyst to come in and make an impact from day one. Why This Role Stands Out<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work directly with the Head of Compliance & MLRO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own critical regulatory data and MI reporting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Influence key compliance decisions and strategy</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be part of a globally recognised banking group</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Genuine career acceleration opportunity</li></ul> What You'll Be DoingThis is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Take control of compliance data, reporting and governance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver insightful MI that drives decision-making</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead on regulatory change and impact assessments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner across Risk, Legal, IT and Front Office</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Play a key role in audits, controls and financial crime frameworks</li></ul> What You Bring<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid experience as a Business Analyst within banking compliance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong grasp of FCA regulations, AML, KYC and financial crime</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven track record in MI reporting and data analysis</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced Excel (non-negotiable) with exposure to SQL or BI tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident communicator who can engage senior stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus points for ICA qualifications and exposure to MiFID II, EMIR or SFTR</li></ul> This is your chance to step into a role where you're not just ticking boxes you're shaping how compliance operates within a serious banking environment.If you're feeling underutilised, too siloed, or not getting the exposure you deserve, this is your move. APPLY NOW!!!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4xODU2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-01T08:06:06Z

Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager.

Harlow, Essex
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organisation within a growing commercial sector to recruit a Group Accounts Receivable & Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical transactional finance function and drive improvements across processes, performance and cash flow management. The RoleReporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will lead the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable function across the group. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management with process optimisation and strong commercial oversight. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and develop teams across billing, credit control, and accounts payable</li><li>Oversee end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections</li><li>Drive improvements in debtor management, reducing aged debt and improving cash collection cycles</li><li>Own credit control strategy, including credit risk, policies, and escalation procedures</li><li>Manage AP processes including supplier payments, reconciliations, and workflow efficiencies</li><li>Optimise working capital through effective management of payables and receivables</li><li>Implement and enhance financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and compliance</li><li>Deliver insightful reporting and KPI analysis (DSO, collections performance, cash flow)</li><li>Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardisation across transactional finance</li></ul> About You<ul><li>Proven experience managing AR/AP or a transactional finance function</li><li>Strong understanding of credit control, cash flow management, and working capital</li><li>Track record of improving processes, controls, and team performance</li><li>Confident managing stakeholders and leading teams in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul><li>Salary up to £50,000</li><li>Hybrid working (4 days in Harlow, 1 from home)</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a group-wide finance function</li><li>Visible role with exposure to senior finance leadership</li><li>Growing business with a focus on operational excellence</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjI4OTk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-21T07:54:00Z

Head of Finance

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
Head of Finance | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Head of Finance to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio. 📊 About the Position Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will: <ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio. * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction. * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight. * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities. * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment. * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks. * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition. * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality. * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul> 📋 What we're looking for <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role. * Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses. * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management. * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure. * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level. * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting. * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments. * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations. * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's what's waiting for you <ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul> 💼 Why this role could be your next move This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio. The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTk2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-06T11:30:55Z

Head of Finance

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Head of Finance - Exclusive (Robert Half) - Based in Crick office based with flexibility/hybrid once probation has been passed.Robert Half are exclusively supporting the search for a Head of Finance, reporting to the Finance and Commercial Director and leading a team of four (2 Accounts Administrators, Finance Administrator, Credit Controller).Role ownership:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Own end-to-end operational finance delivery</li><li>Lead monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and full month-end close</li><li>Manage fixed assets (demo & hire fleet) including SAP processing, disposals, and depreciation</li></ul>Control & compliance:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Strengthen internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Improve reporting processes, systems, and financial discipline</li><li>Support year-end audit process</li><li>Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (including VAT)</li><li>Identify and manage financial and operational risk</li></ul>Commercial support:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Deliver financial insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Improve forecasting accuracy through business driver understanding</li><li>Support challenge of cost base, margins, and performance assumptions</li><li>Drive profitability through commercial finance support</li></ul>Leadership & delivery:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, develop, and scale a small finance team</li><li>Embed accountability, structure, and process discipline</li><li>Drive automation and continuous improvement across finance</li><li>Ensure the function is scalable to support growth</li></ul>Stakeholder scope:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as finance partner to operational teams and senior leadership</li><li>Operate across all levels from shop floor to board level</li><li>Engage with international stakeholders and major customers</li><li>UK & European travel may be required</li></ul>Requirements:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>5+ years' senior commercial finance experience</li><li>Proven leadership experience in a hands-on environment</li><li>Strong balance of operational detail and commercial thinking</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODUwMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-07T14:46:41Z