<p><strong>Finance Manager - US</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role?</p><p>Robert Half are proud to be partnered with<strong> Blake Envelopes and Packaging</strong> - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Blake</strong><br /> Blake is a long‑established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help track performance, strengthen margins, improve cost control and enhance stock management. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role at the heart of a fast‑growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the creation and implementation of a new US entity within Microsoft Business Central, working closely with IT and operations teams to ensure full testing and delivery within three months.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes while analysing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports and board packs.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, legislation and audit requirements while maintaining strong auditor relationships.</li><li>Support the CFO with cost centre reporting, business partnering and foreign exchange/treasury considerations.</li><li>Monitor and manage cash flow, including the development of a 13‑week cash flow forecast.</li><li>Establish robust internal controls, maintain risk registers and safeguard business assets.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.</li><li>Provide proactive commercial insights to Operations, Sales, HR and leadership teams.</li><li>Manage monthly reporting cycles, trading budgets, KPI reporting and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a role where financial rigour meets operational engagement. You bring clarity, accuracy and structure, along with the ability to influence, problem‑solver and drive business performance.</p><p>Key qualities include:</p><ul><li>Strong time‑management, organisation and accuracy.</li><li>Logical, proactive and commercially aware mindset.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions.</li><li>Ability to lead, mentor and support junior finance team members.</li><li>Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA or CPA advantageous).</li><li>Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Minimum 6 years' accounting experience with proven success in a finance management or leadership role.</li><li>Strong grasp of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred) and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Experience producing financial statements, forecasts, cash flow reporting and business analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and excellent benefits package are offered, aligned to experience and the seniority of the role. As part of a growing international organisation, you will benefit from strong leadership exposure, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping Blake's growth.</p><p>While offering flexibility, this role will be based 5 days/week onsite in Yeovil, 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunchbreak.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact <strong>Andy Troup</strong> on <strong>0117 993 5404</strong> or email your CV to</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. 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<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> HR Business Partner<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Shepton Mallet (Predominantly Office Based)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12 Month Fixed Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000 - £60,000 DOE</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are currently supporting an organisation in their search for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to play a key role in supporting organisational change and driving improvements in HR processes and systems.</p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to optimise HR workflows, support business transformation initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of a new HRIS.</p><p>We are ideally looking for someone immediately available for work.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with business leaders to provide proactive HR support and guidance</li><li>Support organisational change initiatives and transformation projects</li><li>Map and improve HR workflows to drive process efficiencies</li><li>Analyse HR data to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Assist with the implementation and optimisation of a new HRIS</li><li>Provide hands-on operational HR support across the employee lifecycle</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role</li><li>Experience working in organisations undergoing change or transformation</li><li>Strong background in HR process improvement and workflow mapping</li><li>Experience supporting or being involved in an HRIS implementation</li><li>Comfortable analysing and interpreting HR data to inform decisions</li><li>Experience working with a blue-collar or operational workforce is highly desirable</li><li>Proactive, hands-on, and confident working in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience</li><li>Opportunity to make a tangible impact during a key period of change</li><li>Collaborative team environment</li><li>Immediate start available</li></ul><p>If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys driving change and improving processes, we would love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTgwNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Business Partner</strong><br /> Somerset (site-based/1 day WFH)<br /> Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half LTD is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a HR Business Partner.</p><p><strong>Essential: Proven experience working with trade unions and within a unionised environment</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting operational teams in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a key member of the HR function, you will lead on all industrial and employee relations matters on-site while delivering high-quality HR business partnering across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies, and supporting a positive employee experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with managers to provide expert HR guidance across the employee lifecycle</li><li>Act as the HR lead in collective agreement forums, managing the implementation of agreed changes</li><li>Ensure clear and consistent communication between HR, payroll, and leadership teams</li><li>Advise on employee and industrial relations matters, supporting effective resolution in line with company policies</li><li>Ensure HR practices are compliant with UK employment law and applied consistently</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with managers, employees, and trade union representatives</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner role within a unionised environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law</li><li>Experience working with trade unions and employee representatives (<strong>essential</strong>)</li><li>CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards)</li><li>Background in engineering, logistics, or construction environments preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Income protection and life assurance</li><li>Performance-related bonus scheme</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Gym discounts</li><li>Ongoing career development opportunities</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDg2ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
