<p><strong>Head of Human Resources and Training</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bristol / South West<br /> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> Executive Leadership Team</p><p>An international consumer goods business within the <strong>FMCG sector</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Head of Human Resources and Training</strong>. This is a pivotal opportunity within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organisation, supporting both UK operations and international teams across Europe and North America.</p><p>This is a brand-new vacancy in the organisation, and we are ideally looking for someone based in Bristol, or along the M4 corridor.</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>This role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, overseeing all aspects of HR and training across multiple geographies. The successful candidate will lead integration efforts following acquisitions, embed consistent HR practices across regions, and drive employee engagement, talent development, and organisational transformation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Lead HR strategy and operations for UK offices, providing guidance to international teams.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters.</li><li>Support engagement and change management initiatives across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & International Support</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation in the UK and across European and US locations.</li><li>Manage relationships with external providers for legal, payroll, and compliance services.</li><li>Maintain consistent HR documentation, adapted to local requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Talent Management & Development</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.</li><li>Deliver learning and development programmes to support capability building.</li><li>Contribute to succession planning and inclusion initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>M&A & Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Lead HR integration of newly acquired businesses.</li><li>Align policies, systems, and processes across regions.</li><li>Support business transformation projects through people-focused solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>HR Operations & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination across countries.</li><li>Monitor and report on HR metrics and KPIs to support data-driven decisions.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across HR and training functions.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in HR or related field (CIPD Level 5+ desirable).</li><li>Minimum 5 years' HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law; exposure to European and/or US employment frameworks preferred.</li><li>Experience working in the <strong>FMCG</strong> or consumer goods sector.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead HR across multiple countries or business units.</li><li>Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in a growth environment, Mergers & Acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with HR systems and global process alignment.</li><li>Knowledge of regulated business environments.</li><li>Strong change management and analytical capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Up to circa £90k DOE</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a modern HR function.</li><li>Exposure to international markets and integration projects.</li><li>A collaborative and commercially minded culture.</li><li>A varied and high-impact role within a growing international business.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMzIzOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Director of FP&A & Regulatory Reporting - Exeter - Hybrid 2-3 days</strong></p><p><strong>Shape the Financial Narrative of a Purpose-Driven Group</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with<strong> Pennon Group</strong>, a portfolio of water and wastewater companies including <strong>South West Water, Bristol Water, SES Water</strong>, and <strong>Pennon Water Services</strong>, who deliver essential services to millions of customers every day.</p><p>This is a pivotal moment for the business and the industry - and due to recent acquisition and restructuring, they're now 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><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 & Tariff</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>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>Leading <strong>Revenue & Tariff operations</strong> across South West Water, Bristol Water, and SES Water - including tariff setting and regulatory pricing cycles</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>Why This Role, Why Now?</strong></p><p>🔹 <strong>Impact</strong> - This is a Group-wide role with a direct line to the Executive team and influence over investment, strategy and regulatory planning.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Integration</strong> - You'll lead four specialist teams and bring them together into a more aligned, strategic and insight-led unit.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Change & Improvement</strong> - From Power BI and data warehouse transition to better MI and reporting, you'll help drive Pennon's next generation of financial insight.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Breadth & Complexity</strong> - With multiple regulated companies and a five-year regulatory framework, your work will span technical and strategic dimensions.<br /> 🔹 <strong>Purpose</strong> - At Pennon, every decision supports something bigger: protecting the environment, supporting communities, and investing in the future.</p><p><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></p><p>They're looking for an experienced leader with a strong grounding in <strong>financial planning, regulatory finance and revenue insight</strong>, ideally from a <strong>regulated environment</strong> such as water, energy, utilities, infrastructure or telecoms. However, will consider outside of this for the right candidate.</p><p>You'll likely bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading FP&A or financial strategy at Group level</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>regulatory finance and reporting</strong></li><li>Experience overseeing or partnering on <strong>tariff setting or revenue forecasting</strong></li><li>Ability to <strong>develop strategic models</strong> and support long-term investment planning</li><li>Exceptional communication skills - able to present complex financial insight to executive and board audiences</li><li>A passion for <strong>translating data into action</strong> and improving business performance</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></p><p>If you're looking to lead where financial insight, strategic decision-making and regulatory rigour come together - this is your opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's leading water and environmental services groups.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci43NjEwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h3 data-start="123" data-end="201"><strong data-end="201" data-start="127">Job Opportunity: Finance Manager</strong></h3><p data-end="645" data-start="307">Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the lead in integrating newly acquired businesses into global finance operations? We are seeking a <strong data-start="464" data-end="502">Finance Manager </strong>to oversee and drive end-to-end month-end close and balance sheet reporting for a growing portfolio of acquisitions across multiple countries.</p><h3 data-start="647" data-end="664"><strong data-end="664" data-start="651">The Role:</strong></h3><p data-end="1015" data-start="665">As the Finance<strong data-start="672" data-end="708"> Manager</strong>, you will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of newly acquired entities into our global finance systems and processes. Working closely with our GBS teams, external finance partners, and local market stakeholders, you'll ensure operational readiness and accurate, timely reporting from day one.</p><p data-start="1017" data-end="1304">This role is key to delivering consistent, compliant, and efficient finance integration aligned with global accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP). You'll also play a leading role in process optimisation, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement across the Record to Report function.</p><h3 data-end="1329" data-start="1306"><strong data-end="1329" data-start="1310">What You'll Do:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1330" data-end="1956"><li data-start="1330" data-end="1436"><p data-end="1436" data-start="1332">Lead the integration of financial reporting for newly acquired clinics/entities across multiple regions.</p></li><li data-end="1547" data-start="1437"><p data-end="1547" data-start="1439">Collaborate with cross-functional teams including M&A, local finance, external partners, and GBS leadership.</p></li><li data-end="1607" data-start="1548"><p data-start="1550" data-end="1607">Ensure accurate month-end close and reporting activities.</p></li><li data-end="1695" data-start="1608"><p data-end="1695" data-start="1610">Drive compliance with global policies, regulations, and local statutory requirements.</p></li><li data-start="1696" data-end="1774"><p data-start="1698" data-end="1774">Identify and implement process improvements using automation and technology.</p></li><li data-start="1775" data-end="1855"><p data-end="1855" data-start="1777">Manage key relationships with internal and external auditors and stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="1956" data-start="1856"><p data-start="1858" data-end="1956">Support and influence strategic decisions around balance sheet management and operational finance.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1958" data-end="1989"><strong data-end="1989" data-start="1962">What We're Looking For:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1990" data-end="2560"><li data-start="1990" data-end="2062"><p data-start="1992" data-end="2062">Degree-qualified in Accounting or Finance (CPA, ACCA, CIMA preferred).</p></li><li data-end="2129" data-start="2063"><p data-end="2129" data-start="2065">Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.</p></li><li data-end="2204" data-start="2130"><p data-end="2204" data-start="2132">Experience in RTR or financial integration within a global organisation.</p></li><li data-start="2205" data-end="2274"><p data-end="2274" data-start="2207">Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP and local reporting requirements.</p></li><li data-end="2337" data-start="2275"><p data-end="2337" data-start="2277">Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.</p></li><li data-end="2425" data-start="2338"><p data-start="2340" data-end="2425">Familiarity with systems such as Oracle, Open Accounts, or Blackline is advantageous.</p></li><li data-start="2426" data-end="2481"><p data-end="2481" data-start="2428">A second language (e.g. French or Spanish) is a plus.</p></li><li data-end="2560" data-start="2482"><p data-start="2484" data-end="2560">Agile, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>Salary and benefits </strong></h3><p>Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 +15% bonus</p><p>Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote</p><p> </p><h3 data-start="2562" data-end="2582"><strong data-start="2566" data-end="2582">Why Join Us?</strong></h3><p data-start="2583" data-end="2873">This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation journey. You'll join a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact financial operations, ensuring the smooth integration of acquisitions into a scalable and future-ready finance function. Career progression opportunities abound in this exciting environment!</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC43MzY2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Assistant <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bristol (with flexible hybrid options)<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> As soon as possible<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £25,000 - £32,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)<br /> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a purpose-driven production company to recruit for a Finance Assistant (with some HR responsibilities) on full-time/part-time and permanent basis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process corporate and production purchase invoices (including PO matching and coding)</li><li>Execute weekly payment runs for all purchase invoices</li><li>Process and pay out-of-pocket expenses, ensuring VAT is claimed accurately</li><li>Manage advances (cash and bank), including receipt reconciliation</li><li>Perform daily and month-end bank reconciliations; assist with reporting</li><li>Manage company credit card usage: prepare statements, reconcile, and apply VAT correctly</li><li>Order new credit cards as needed</li><li>Participate in financial audits by submitting documentation and evidence</li><li>Liaise with finance leadership on upcoming spend for effective cashflow planning</li></ul><p><strong>Support HR admin tasks, including:</strong></p><ul><li>Onboarding/offboarding staff</li><li>Issuing contracts and tracking signatures</li><li>Setting up new employees in HR systems and coordinating with IT</li><li>Provide ad-hoc support to the finance team as required</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance role within a production or creative environment</li><li>Solid understanding of accounting and bookkeeping processes</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial functions and spreadsheet management)</li><li>Familiarity with production finance software</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills</li><li>High level of discretion and confidentiality</li></ul><p><strong>If this sounds like your next move, apply today!</strong></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/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuMzgwMjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be partnering with a long standing client to recruit an exciting new project role as a Finance Systems Accountant.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role has been created to support an exciting ERP transformation project to support the systems team with reconciliations and other finance related queries as part of the data migration.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Duration: 6 month FTC</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Start: ASAP</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hybrid: 50/50</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You will be part of the transformation project team and be responsible for:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><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;">Resolution of queries from system users focusing on reconciliations queries to include: resolving reconciliation problems during hyper-care phase, reconciliations on the legacy system.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Enhance system user knowledge by finding documentation and training improvements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Identify gaps in reporting and work with the relevant functions to create appropriate operational reporting.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver stakeholder training on systems and processes.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure complexities, issues or existing exceptions are escalated efficiently.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Any other ad-hoc tasks as required.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Qualifications and experience:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><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;">Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) could consider QBE.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Expertise in problem solving and reconciliations.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong and clear communication skills.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience in delivery of training on systems</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong analytical exposure.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deadline focused.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjMxNTI0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
