<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager to join an exciting Engineering company experiencing huge growth based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Own the full P&L and balance sheet, managing key accounting processes and leading the accounting team to deliver accurate month-end close and insightful variance analysis, with this role responsible for the final review and sign-off of monthly accounts</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting cycle while providing insightful and actionable analysis to site/Group leadership on sales performance, and other cost drivers to guide commercial decisions</li><li>Lead, motivate, and empower a small finance team</li><li>Support stock accuracy by overseeing stock counts, monitoring stock KPIs, and ensuring a robust system of financial control around inventory processes</li><li>Provide proactive finance support to the business by resolving day to day queries, partnering on strategic initiatives and projects, and acting as a key member of the site senior management team to drive long term performance improvement</li><li>Act as the site lead for the external audit engagement, coordinating all requirements and ensuring a smooth, timely, and fully compliant annual statutory audit cycle</li><li>Support the business in relation to general development or ad-hoc projects and issues</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with 3+ years PQE</li><li>Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with experience in FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis within a Engineering, Manufacturing, Retail or FMCG environment</li><li>Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse finance team</li><li>Commercially focused and compliance-oriented, balancing strategic insight with robust control</li><li>Strong IT proficiency, including ERP systems and Excel</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process optimisation and operational excellence</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi45MTczOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The fundamental objective of the Head of OT is to manage the OT Team in designing, deploying, and supporting the communication and monitoring systems on new and existing distributed energy projects.</p><p>As new sites increasing rely on their communication networks for operation, my client needs to ensure that new designs meet the current requirements for performance and cybersecurity and that older designs are maintained and upgraded in line with current industry practises.</p><p>The Head of OT will also be available to provide advice and assistance for reactive issues which need additional skills or experience and will participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours remote support along with the other members of comms team.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages and mentors engineers, delegating workload as necessary</li><li>Works closely with multiple stakeholder teams including engineering, design, commercial, planning and construction to optimise project designs</li><li>Ensure the OT Team are provided with all relevant information to complete designs</li><li>Assumes OT design responsibility for project OT scope from concept, through construction and to final acceptance.</li><li>Ensure cybersecurity policy is considered in new designs and in maintenance and upgrades of existing systems.</li><li>Ensure the required documentation needed to implement the OT system designs is produced on time, e.g. cable schedules, network diagrams, and register lists</li><li>Liaising with other teams & contractors to ensure that the overall project designs integrate smoothly</li><li>Communicates directly with suppliers' technical / service support teams regarding product capabilities and reviews client enquiries, escalating as required to equipment manufacturers.</li><li>Responds to EPC, O&M, technical advisor, funder, client, or asset owner technical enquiries. These enquiries may require several actions including documentation review, performance assessment, site survey and technical support</li><li>Staying abreast of relevant developments in the telecommunications and technology marketplace</li><li>Managing tickets raised by O&M and programming OT resource.</li><li>Planning and overseeing maintenance of OT systems software and hardware installed at solar PV and battery energy storage plants throughout the UK</li><li>Supporting operational staff with monitoring, data acquisition, security, and CCTV systems issue resolutions</li><li>Adherence to the Group's Quality Management System and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL</strong></p><ul><li>Management of a technical team within the OT environment.</li><li>Basic Windows administration knowledge, including Intune endpoint management</li><li>Detailed knowledge of IT/OT networks and design principles; segmentation, VLANs, NAT, VPNs</li><li>Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity</li><li>Industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485 / serial communications</li><li>Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools</li><li>Technical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for implementing new ideas</li><li>Self motivated; able to work remotely and independently</li><li>Enthusiasm for ongoing personal development and learning</li><li>Strong communicator with patience and perseverance, able to troubleshoot and problem-solve with remote staff or equipment</li></ul><p><strong>PREFERRED</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of PV specific and general industrial data acquisition systems</li><li>Linux system administration experience, focussed on Debian or derivatives, Ansible for centralised management, iptables/NFT firewalls.</li><li>Experience of the following network equipment; Fortinet firewalls and switches, Mikrotik routers, Moxa industrial networking, OpenWRT</li><li>PV, battery, and power electronics background knowledge</li><li>Basic AutoCAD skills</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally an undergraduate degree in STEM subject that provides a demonstrable background in IT, computing, computer networking, or electronics via relevant course modules, but may also include vocational training or extensive relevant work experience</li><li>IT-related technical proficiency or security qualifications e.g. SANS, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or similar are advantageous, but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Must possess a current Driving Licence</li><li>Must be prepared to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays, and potentially abroad, for site visits</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjkyMzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half Talent solutions are seeking a Group Accountant for a dynamic, growing organisation based in Bridgend. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Accountant will be part of the Group Finance Team, assisting with key reporting dates including month end, quarterly and year end, annual budgets and tax. In addition to assist with key projects including group-wide software updates and developments.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Analysis of subsidiary monthly reporting and ongoing performance.</li><li>Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports for UK directors and parent company.</li><li>Review quarterly reporting packs for the UK and its subsidiaries.</li><li>Review of subsidiaries budgets and forecasts, consolidation of group budgets and preparation of</li></ul><p>presentation to parent company.</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with group-wide reporting standards and deadlines.</li><li>Review of annual tax computations and quarterly VAT returns</li><li>Oversee group-wide cash administration, including consolidation and analysis of weekly cash</li></ul><p>forecasts from subsidiaries and compliance with Group treasury requirements.</p><ul><li>Support acquisition accounting and integration processes.</li><li>Act as a key contributor on projects within the Group Finance department.</li><li>Assist with administration of Group-wide professional services including company secretarial,</li></ul><p>banking, and insurance.</p><ul><li>Perform technical accounting research on new standards or developments.</li><li>Support statutory and tax reporting requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p>We are seeking a finalist or qualified accountant with understanding of management accounts. </p><p> </p><p><strong>On offer:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>A salary for to £48,000 plus a generous bonus scheme and generous benefits. </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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjU3MTU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Salary: Starting at £28,000<br />Hours: Full‑time, 36 hours per week<br />Location: Hybrid working (Cardiff Bay)</p><p><br />This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a global organisation. You'll be part of a highly skilled finance team supporting international operations and contributing to efficient, accurate financial processes across the business.<br />If you're detail‑driven, organised, and confident working in a fast‑paced environment, this role offers strong career development, exceptional benefits, and the chance to work within a collaborative, supportive team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities<br /><strong>Financial Accounting & Reporting</strong><br />* Prepare and post GL journal entries for month‑end close<br />* Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations<br />* Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts<br />* Support month‑end and year‑end close processes<br />* Review inter‑company transactions and liaise with international colleagues</p><p><br /><strong>Accounts Receivable & Payable</strong><br />* Manage the accounts receivable process and handle related queries<br />* Manage the accounts payable process<br />* Ensure accurate invoicing<br />* Prepare monthly consolidated invoices and paybacks<br />* Process corrections when required</p><p><br /><strong>Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement</strong><br />* Support external audits by providing documentation and assistance<br />* Document policies, procedures, and workflows<br />* Identify and implement process improvements<br />* Participate in projects and system testing</p><p><br /><strong>Reporting & Administration</strong><br />* Prepare various financial reports as required<br />* Perform additional finance tasks as assigned</p><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong><br />* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification<br />* Minimum 3 years' finance experience within a service‑based environment<br />* Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures<br />* High attention to detail and accuracy<br />* Ability to meet fixed deadlines and work well under pressure<br />* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a high‑volume environment<br />* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills<br />* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision<br />* Experience in process improvement and sharing best practice<br />* Basic knowledge of credit management services<br />* Preferably experience with Oracle Financials<br />* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel<br />* Strong verbal and written communication skills<br />* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br />* Competitive salary with an annual bonus scheme of up to 15%<br />* Market‑leading pension scheme (up to 18% total contribution: 15% employer, 3% employee)<br />* Hybrid working<br />* Income protection insurance for long‑term illness<br />* 27.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)<br />* Flexible working hours<br />* Training, development, and funded further study opportunities<br />* Employee Assistance Programme<br />* Sports and social club</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuODU3MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
