<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>Director of FP&A & Regulatory Reporting - £150,000 - £170,000 + £11K car + bonus </strong></p><p>Due to recent acquisition and restructuring, a South West based Group are looking for a high-calibre leader to join as<strong> Director of FP&A & Regulatory Reporting</strong>, a key role at the heart of the Group Finance function.</p><p>This is a hybrid role with only 2x days required in the office per week in Exeter.</p><p><strong>Package:</strong> £150,000 - £170,000 + £11K car allowance + bonus + 10% pension + 30 days holiday + bank holidays + wider benefits</p><p><strong>The Role: Financial Strategy Meets Regulatory Insight</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to take a <strong>truly integrated leadership role</strong> across the Group. You'll oversee the activities of their specialist <strong>Strategic Planning, Reporting, Regulatory Finance</strong>, and <strong>Revenue</strong> teams - bringing together all strands of performance, planning and regulatory reporting into one coherent, high-performing function.</p><p>Your mission: to create a <strong>trusted "single version of the truth"</strong> that drives insight-led decisions, underpins strategic planning, and ensures they stay ahead in a highly regulated, rapidly evolving sector.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing the <strong>Reporting team</strong> to deliver insightful monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li><strong>Improving MI</strong></li><li>Leading the <strong>Regulatory Finance team</strong>, ensuring strong integration with wider finance, regulatory and operational teams, and full understanding of financial regulatory impacts</li><li>Driving the continuous development of our <strong>Strategic Planning & Financial Modelling capability</strong> - enabling accurate, agile, and forward-looking decision-making</li><li>Partnering with the <strong>Group Financial Control team</strong> to implement consistent corporate accounting policies</li><li>Supporting audit processes and ensuring high standards in all reporting disciplines</li><li>Ensuring a strong culture of <strong>performance management, team development and succession planning</strong></li><li>Acting as a key voice for Finance at senior leadership and Executive level - communicating with impact and clarity</li></ul><p><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in <strong>leading FP&A and financial strategy</strong> at Group level</li><li>Experience of <strong>redesigning reporting suites</strong> and <strong>improving MI</strong></li><li>Experience working within large, complex businesses</li><li>Ability to <strong>develop strategic models</strong> and support long-term investment planning</li><li>Exceptional communication skills - able to <strong>present complex financial insight</strong> to executive and board audiences</li><li>A passion for <strong>translating data into action</strong> and improving business performance</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci40NDM4OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<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>Robert Half are working in partnership with a listed manufacturing business based in the South West to recruit a Commercial Finance Director on a permanent basis. An opportunity to join a growth division with 50% year on year growth and looking to further double turnover in the next 3 years! This role is based near to Exeter (circa 2 days a week) with ad-hoc travel to other UK and international sites.</p><p> </p><p>The Commercial Finance Director role will suit candidates with a demonstrable experience within a multi-site manufacturing environment, somebody who understands core accounting alongside the ability to drive commercial value, profitability and efficiency across a number of different sites.</p><p> </p><p>The Commercial Finance Director position will be offering a base salary between £110,000 and £130,000 per annum plus bonus (c20%), 29 days annual leave (plus BH), PMI and more!</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the strategic and operational business partner, a conduit between circa 10 sites and the group function</li><li>Oversee core areas of financial reporting, audit, tax and statutory compliance with the support of a Financial Controller in each location</li><li>Lead, develop and grow your team of Financial Controllers alongside the operations and processes within</li><li>Preparation of business cases and relevant analysis</li><li>Develop and improve standard costing models</li><li>Drive commercial and strategic understanding for non-finance leaders, develop reporting, MI and KPI's relevant to operational stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a strategic and commercial finance leadership role</li><li>Previous experience within manufacturing and a multi-site business</li><li>Working knowledge of UK/US GAAP and IFRS</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44ODU4OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Taunton (Hybrid - 3-4 days in office, 1-2 from home)<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £350 - £400 per day (via umbrella)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 6 months (likely to extend)<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Immediate Hire</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established UK wide client. Due to an internal secondment, the business is looking for an <strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong> to support the Financial Controller and CFO across their UK entities.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing finance function during a period of planning and year-end activity, in a role that offers visibility, autonomy, and hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As <strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong>, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, while supporting the wider business with planning and audit deliverables.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing year-end financial statements and group consolidations across three UK entities.</li><li>Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring all timelines are tracked and met (December year-end, completion by early March).</li><li>Producing monthly management accounts, posting journals, and completing first-level reviews and variance analysis prior to senior sign-off.</li><li>Supporting the Financial Controller and CFO with budgeting and forecasting for 2026, collating information from across the business and presenting to management in November.</li><li>Providing analytical insight and supporting ongoing process improvements within the finance team.</li></ul><p><strong>The Successful Candidate</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will be a hands-on finance professional with strong experience in <strong>management accounting, year-end preparation and audit liaison</strong>. You'll be confident reviewing financial information, consolidating multiple entities, and operating within a fast-paced commercial environment.</p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong relevant experience.</li><li>Proven track record of preparing management and statutory accounts.</li><li>Experience managing or coordinating external audits.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Day rate:</strong> £350 - £400 per day (via umbrella).</li><li><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 months (with strong potential to extend).</li><li><strong>Hybrid working:</strong> 3-4 days in the office, 1-2 from home.</li><li><strong>Start date:</strong> Early to mid-October.</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced interim to make a real impact within a successful and well-respected organisation.</p><p><strong>Apply today</strong> or contact Dan Williams @ <strong>Robert Half Finance & Accounting</strong> for more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity.</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjEzNDA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert is working with a well-established organisation is seeking an experienced <strong>HR Specialist</strong> for a <strong>6-month contract</strong>, with strong potential for extension.</p><p><strong>FTE Salary: £70,000-£100,000 per annum DOE. </strong>This role is <strong>site-based in Somerset</strong>, with <strong>onsite accommodation available</strong> for candidates relocating or travelling from further afield.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in modernising HR operations and supporting the implementation of a new HR, Time & Attendance and Payroll platform. They will assess current HR processes, design streamlined workflows, improve the employee experience and help shape a future-ready HR service model. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong HR operational expertise and a passion for process improvement and digital transformation.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review current HR processes across recruitment, onboarding, absence, employee relations, performance, training and general HR administration.</li><li>Document workflows, decision points, data flows and system dependencies.</li><li>Produce detailed process maps and identify inefficiencies and compliance risks.</li><li>Design improved, streamlined and digitally enabled HR processes.</li><li>Ensure workflows adhere to HR compliance requirements, including GDPR and Regulation 13 leave.</li><li>Map HR & Payroll data requirements and support alignment with Finance.</li><li>Contribute to evaluating and selecting a new HR, Time & Attendance and potentially Payroll platform.</li><li>Work with HR, IT, Finance and Operations to support system configuration and integration.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong HR operational background (HR Specialist, HR Generalist or HR Process Analyst).</li><li>Knowledge of HR operations, Regulation 13 leave, GDPR and HR compliance.</li><li>Experience supporting HRIS, Time & Attendance or Payroll system implementations.</li><li>Strong process-mapping and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.</li><li>Experience with HR technologies</li><li>Understanding of HR, Payroll and Finance data flows.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Qualities:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple workstreams.</li><li>Confident in constructively challenging existing processes.</li><li>Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.</li><li>Solutions-focused, proactive and able to work independently.</li><li>Discreet, professional and digitally confident.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjU3MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="484" data-start="181"><strong data-end="201" data-start="181">Job Description:</strong><br / data-start="201" data-end="204">Our clients are seeking a proactive and organised immediately available <strong data-end="268" data-start="245">Service Coordinator</strong> to join their team in Penarth. This full-time, on-site role involves managing service bookings, maintaining accurate data records, and supporting the Office Manager with a variety of administrative and ad hoc tasks.</p><p data-start="486" data-end="513"><strong data-end="511" data-start="486">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="768" data-start="514"><li data-start="514" data-end="574"><p data-start="516" data-end="574">Input and manage data accurately within internal systems</p></li><li data-start="575" data-end="646"><p data-end="646" data-start="577">Use booking systems to schedule and coordinate services efficiently</p></li><li data-end="718" data-start="647"><p data-end="718" data-start="649">Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and wider team</p></li><li data-start="719" data-end="768"><p data-end="768" data-start="721">Assist with general office duties as required</p></li></ul><p data-end="789" data-start="770"><strong data-start="770" data-end="787">Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-start="790" data-end="1007"><li data-start="790" data-end="867"><p data-start="792" data-end="867">Previous experience in data entry and using booking or scheduling systems</p></li><li data-end="924" data-start="868"><p data-end="924" data-start="870">Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</p></li><li data-start="925" data-end="980"><p data-start="927" data-end="980">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</p></li><li data-end="1007" data-start="981"><p data-start="983" data-end="1007">Immediate availability</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmZpb24uUGVycmV0dC4zMzkwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
