<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>high-tech manufacturer</strong> based in <strong>Didcot</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave. Hybrid remote working is available in this role.</p><p><strong>SME and Manufacturing</strong> experience is desirable for this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li><li>As Company Secretary ensuring that the company complies with all financial and legal requirements as well as maintaining high standards of corporate governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Company Secretary experience desirable.</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzI3MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Finance Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis. This opportunity is based in central Bristol with hybrid working + Flexible working hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid: </strong>37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a primary focus on accounts payable.</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports.</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses.</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li><li>Provide practical support across transactional activities when required, ensuring the team operates effectively and efficiently.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing a finance, transactional finance or accounts payable team.</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities and support the team when needed.</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities or business areas.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and team development.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Experience supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxNTg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>AAT Finance Officer</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Blackwood<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £30,000 </p><p><strong>AAT Finance Officer:</strong></p><p>We are currently recruiting for an <strong>AAT-qualified or AAT-studying Finance Officer</strong> on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Blackwood.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to build on their accounting experience and develop their career within a supportive finance team.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of the finance function, you will provide support across a range of transactional and accounting activities, helping to ensure the accurate and efficient management of the organisation's financial records.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ol><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices.</li><li>Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.</li><li>Completing regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Processing payments, expenses and staff claims.</li><li>Assisting with credit control and resolving outstanding queries.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes.</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and management information.</li><li>Posting journals and supporting general ledger activities.</li><li>Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.</li><li>Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments.</li><li>Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory requirements where required.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounting duties and projects.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will ideally be:</p><ol><ul><li><strong>AAT qualified, part-qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification.</strong></li><li>Experienced in a finance or accounts environment.</li><li>Confident with double-entry bookkeeping and general accounting principles.</li><li>Experienced in areas such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with financial data and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Experienced with accounting software or finance systems.</li><li>A strong communicator with a professional and collaborative approach.</li><li>Keen to develop their accounting knowledge and progress their finance career.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Supportive and collaborative finance team.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Support for continued AAT studies where applicable.</li><li>Excellent opportunity to develop your accounting experience.</li></ul></ol><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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS44NDE2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation in Didcot as they look to appoint a Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the COO, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and play a key part in maintaining strong financial management, control and assurance across the business.</p><p>This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants real ownership, visibility at senior level and the chance to shape a finance function in a small, friendly and high-performing team.</p><p><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Didcot (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function, giving clear, timely financial advice to the COO and wider leadership team</li><li>Own the monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, working closely with budget holders</li><li>Manage financial reporting and compliance for grant funding, working with key partners and monitoring expenditure</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, maintaining robust financial controls</li><li>Lead the year-end process and external audit, including the statutory accounts and annual report</li><li>Prepare financial papers, dashboards and analysis for the Board and Audit and Finance Committee</li><li>Manage and develop a Finance Analyst, setting priorities and quality standards</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced IT provider, monitoring performance and supporting cyber security and business continuity</li><li>Improve finance policies, systems and processes, and contribute to risk management and business planning</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience of producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end working papers</li><li>Proven experience of managing, supporting or developing finance staff</li><li>Excellent analytical and modelling skills, including advanced Excel</li><li>A confident communicator who can present to senior leaders, trustees and non-finance colleagues</li><li>A self-starting, organised and collaborative approach, comfortable in a small, fast-paced environment</li><li>Desirable: experience of not-for-profit, research or grant-funded accounting, Xero or a similar cloud-based system, and working with external auditors</li><li>Desirable: experience of overseeing an outsourced IT service or managed service provider</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office (likely Tuesday and Thursday)</li><li>Training budget to support your continuing professional development</li><li>The chance to lead and shape a finance function in an organisation contributing to the UK's transition to a more sustainable future</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4wNjcxNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively working with a growing SME to recruit a Finance Manager to join their finance function. The business has grown significantly in recent years and has the potential for further growth through business acquisitions.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Manager </strong></li><li><strong>Kidlington, Oxfordshire </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>£55,000 </strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>They are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting and control. You will be a trusted member of the management team. You'll produce accurate, timely management accounts, lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and give the business the insight it needs to make good decisions.</p><p>This suits a hands-on finance professional from an SME environment who is comfortable running the whole finance function day to day, and who can also step back, look at the numbers and advise the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports, with clear commentary and analysis for the management team</li><li>Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting process, working with budget holders across the business</li><li>Analyse financial performance and standing, flagging risks and opportunities early</li><li>Work with the management team to set financial goals and track performance against them</li><li>Take responsibility for the overall financial performance of the company</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including supervising the bookkeeper and finance team</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking, supplier payments and credit control, including aged debt 60 days+</li><li>Oversee payroll preparation, VAT and all other HMRC requirements, making sure deadlines are met</li><li>Manage the year-end process and statutory accounts</li><li>Liaise with auditors, lenders and other external parties</li><li>Continue to improve finance processes, controls and systems as the business grows</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong track record in a senior finance role</li><li>Proven experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Experience in an SME environment, ideally running or overseeing a small finance team</li><li>Strong working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory year-end processes</li><li>Confident using accounting software and Excel</li><li>A clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance colleagues</li><li>Accurate, organised and proactive, with a practical, hands-on approach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Workplace pension (5% employee / 3% employer)</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day every two years</li><li>Company closed for two weeks over Christmas (3 days taken from your holiday allowance)</li><li>Christmas party, summer party and quarterly team meals</li><li>Choice of private office or open-plan working</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible hours available</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41NjgwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK sustainability business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. You'll work side by side with operational and commercial leaders on the decisions that matter, in a role with real visibility and influence.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>Bicester (Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other sites)</strong></li><li><strong>£60,000 + £6,500 car allowance + performance bonus</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll partner with site operations, commercial teams and senior management, making sure they understand how the business is performing against targets and which levers they can pull to improve it. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing insightful business partnering on EBITDA, operating cash flow and capex</li><li>Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals to agreed timetables</li><li>Presenting financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues</li><li>Upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, with strong controls and governance</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver results</li><li>Evaluating projects and capital expenditure, including post-project appraisals</li><li>Supporting wider consolidated analysis and reporting across the group</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively studying and close to qualifying</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent</li><li>Strong management accounting and business analysis skills</li><li>Advanced Excel, with Power BI experience highly desirable</li><li>Commercial experience, with a track record of building strong relationships with non-finance managers and budget holders</li><li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge the business</li><li>Experience of capex, investment appraisal and large, matrixed organisations is desirable</li><li>Full driving licence, with travel to site 2 days per week and occasional travel to other locations</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 base salary, plus a £6,500 car allowance and a performance-related bonus</li><li>Generous pension, with the employer matching your contributions up to 7%</li><li>Healthcare cash plan with private health insurance included, covering dependent children</li><li>24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline and a full wellbeing programme</li><li>Gym membership discounts of up to 17% at over 3,000 clubs</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, with up to £1,000 of bike and equipment</li><li>Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining out, cinema and more</li><li>Payroll giving to support the charity of your choice</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and personal development</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Mzc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase scheme </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Commercial Project Finance Business Partner for an expanding services organisation in Cardiff</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Commercial Project Finance Business Partner</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £45,000 to 60,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Sector:</strong> IT Services</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a commercially minded <strong>Project Finance Business Partner</strong> to join our finance team within a growing services business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>part-qualified or newly qualified accountant</strong> looking to develop their commercial finance and business partnering experience in a project-led environment.</p><p>Working closely with project managers, account managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide financial insight and support to help ensure projects are delivered profitably, revenue and costs are accurately forecast, and commercial opportunities and risks are clearly understood.</p><p>Alongside your project finance responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting the <strong>monthly management accounts process</strong>, gaining broad exposure to financial reporting and the wider finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Finance & Commercial Business Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance business partner to project and operational teams, providing financial insight and support throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers and Account Managers to understand project performance, budgets, forecasts and commercial drivers.</li><li>Monitor project revenue, costs, margins, utilisation and profitability against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support the preparation and review of project budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Identify and communicate financial risks, opportunities and variances, helping operational teams understand their financial impact.</li><li>Provide regular financial analysis and commentary on project performance.</li><li>Support project managers with financial decision-making, including resource planning, subcontractor costs, project expenditure and margin management.</li><li>Review project financial performance and challenge assumptions where appropriate.</li><li>Assist with project set-up, ensuring appropriate financial controls, budgets and reporting structures are in place.</li><li>Support the identification and management of unbilled revenue, accrued costs, work in progress and other project-related accounting items.</li><li>Assist with revenue recognition and ensuring project accounting is consistent with company policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Support commercial reviews, including analysis of project profitability, contract performance and potential change requests.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and help improve financial awareness across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly Management Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and project-related adjustments.</li><li>Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with revenue and cost analysis and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the appropriate accounting periods.</li><li>Prepare monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce supporting schedules and management information for month-end reporting.</li><li>Provide clear commentary on key movements and financial performance.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting packs for senior management.</li><li>Contribute to improving the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of the month-end process.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models, reports and dashboards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.</li><li>Help develop more consistent project reporting and forecasting processes across the business.</li><li>Support finance and wider business projects as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who is <strong>commercially curious, analytical and keen to develop their career in a business partnering environment</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or newly qualified accounting status, such as <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA</strong>.</li><li>Experience within a commercial finance, management accounting, project accounting or finance business partnering environment.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.</li><li>Good understanding of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjM0MDY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Officer </strong></p><p><strong>Join a Growing Technology Business</strong></p><p>We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Cardiff-based team.</p><p>Operating within the exciting Technology sector, our business specialises in distribution rather than manufacturing, creating a fast-paced environment where finance plays a key role in supporting daily operations and delivering excellent service to customers and partners.</p><p>While strong finance skills are important, we're equally focused on finding someone who will thrive within our team culture. We're a sociable, supportive group that enjoys working together, celebrating successes, and creating a positive environment where everyone feels valued. Cultural fit is genuinely important for this role.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Officer, you'll support the smooth running of the finance function and play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and processes.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Managing customer and supplier invoices</li><li>Reconciling bank accounts and financial records</li><li>Supporting month-end finance activities</li><li>Assisting with cash flow monitoring and reporting</li><li>Chasing outstanding payments and managing credit control activities</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial documentation and records</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties and projects</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping position</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable working with financial systems and Microsoft Excel</li><li>A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively</li><li>Positive, approachable and willing to get involved with the wider team</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment</li><li>Reliable, professional and eager to contribute</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Get</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £30,000</li><li>12-month fixed-term contract with an established business</li><li>Opportunity to gain experience within the Technology industry</li><li>Friendly, welcoming and sociable team culture</li><li>Supportive working environment where your contribution is recognised</li><li>Modern Cardiff office location</li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you're a finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to be part of a team that values both professionalism and personality, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today to find out more.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS4zNTcwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1> </h1><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join an <strong>employee-focused SME business</strong>, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South Birmingham</p><p>Based within the UK entity, you will take <strong>full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, reporting directly to the <strong>Managing Director</strong> and working closely with the wider international Group.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.</p><p>Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including <strong>payroll, HR support and quality management processes</strong>, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.</p><h3>Financial Leadership & Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing Director</strong>, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">quarterly financial reporting to the international Group</strong>.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting & Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3><p>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:</p><ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="font-size: 8pt;">CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</strong></li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic benefits </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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Temporary Financial Controller Role</strong></p><ul><li>2 month temporary role</li><li>Mainly remote, occasional travel to Oxfordshire</li><li>£65,000 - £70,000 equivalent</li><li>Interviews next week</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage payroll and lead the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare the monthly Board pack and financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee cashflow management and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, ensuring accurate financial records.</li><li>Take responsibility for financial reporting and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Must have Xero experience.</strong></li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzI0NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, personable business where you'll play a key role within the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. You'll join an accounts team of five and take responsibility for two direct reports, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on accounting with team leadership, commercial partnering and process improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process and play an important role in providing accurate financial information and commercial insight to the wider business.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Producing end-to-end monthly management accounts, ensuring completion within one week of month end</li><li>Preparing and distributing associated financial reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring all balance sheet and control accounts are fully reconciled each month, including intercompany accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving variances promptly</li><li>Working closely with departments across the business to track expenditure against budget and forecast</li><li>Business partnering with operational managers to understand financial trends and support effective cost control</li><li>Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions, development and profitability</li><li>Supporting the development and automation of regular reporting</li><li>Producing and monitoring KPI reporting</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements for the parent company</li><li>Managing and developing two direct reports</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant or Finance Manager</strong> who is comfortable working in an SME environment and has experience supervising or managing a small team.</p><p>You'll ideally have experience within a <strong>manufacturing, product-based or supplier environment</strong>, although this isn't essential.</p><p>You'll also bring:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li><li>A positive, hands-on <strong>"can do"</strong> attitude</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A commercially minded approach to finance</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjUxNjc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Analyst to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £55,000 plus performance bonus, hybrid remote working and generous wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making</li><li>Use a variety of tools and techniques to interpret, analyse and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues</li><li>Extract data and compile performance reports while assisting with preparing variance analyses</li><li>Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas</li><li>Calculate the potential impact of risks and opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans to drive profitability</li><li>Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations for the business and support strategy development and strategic direction for the wider finance team</li><li>Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)</li><li>Currently working in big 4 audit or a commercial finance role within industry</li><li>Experience of driving and delivering business results</li><li>Intermediate to advanced level Excel</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£50,000 - £55,000 plus performance bonus, hybrid remote working and generous 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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43MDM0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Operations Supervisor to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Cheltenham. For the right person the client is offering:</p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transactional finance team, conducting regular 1:1's, annual appraisals, and weekly workload planning meetings</li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex internal and external queries, supporting the team in overcoming operational bottlenecks</li><li>Oversee and execute core reconciliations, including daily/monthly bank accounts, credit card expenses, Equal prepaid cash cards and intercompany ledgers to ensure absolute control within the accounting systems</li><li>Manage the weekly payment run, distributing approved runs to the team and managing final banking approvals for supplier payments and customer refunds</li><li>Maintain a clean creditor ledger by monitoring supplier statement reconciliations, allocation of accounts, and resolving debit or historic balances</li><li>Ensure all direct cost invoices are posted on time, allowing the wider finance team to run accurate monthly accruals</li><li>Provide key support during peak month-end periods, year-end external audits, and finance transformation projects</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing or supervising a transactional finance or Accounts Payable team</li><li>Excellent reconciliation skills, ideally with exposure to intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions</li><li>Strong system literacy, with experience utilising ERP systems and</li><li>Intermediate level Excel</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wMDYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><h2>Location:</h2><p>Worcestershire </p><h2>Contract Type:</h2><p>Interim (6 Months Initial Contract)</p><h2>Day Rate:</h2><p>Up to £550 per day INSIDE IR35</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a growing SME to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to support the business through an important period of change and development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and ensuring the business has the financial information required to support growth.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial support and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Improve financial controls, processes and reporting capability.</li><li>Review working capital, cash management and profitability performance.</li><li>Lead year-end accounting activities and manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure robust reconciliation processes are in place.</li><li>Support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and wider business operations.</li><li>Assist with business planning, strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience operating as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.</li><li>Strong SME experience with the ability to work in a hands-on environment.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience managing cashflow, forecasting and working capital within growing businesses.</li><li>Comfortable leading teams and driving accountability across the finance function.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Background</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have:</p><ul><li>Held interim finance leadership positions.</li><li>Worked within owner-managed, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial businesses.</li><li>Supported periods of growth, turnaround, restructuring or transformation.</li><li>Experience implementing systems, improving reporting and strengthening financial controls.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and deliver results.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Autonomous role with genuine influence over business decision-making.</li><li>Chance to leave a lasting impact through process improvement and commercial support.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Interim Finance Director who enjoys operating within fast-paced SME environments and can quickly identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen controls and support sustainable growth.</p><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzMwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join an established manufacturing business based in Gloucester for a minimum of 6 months, potentially up to 12 months.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is a hands-on role, for an experienced finance professional with previous industry experience, strong management accounting skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Duration: </strong>Minimum 6 months, with potential to 12 months </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Money: </strong>£50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance team, overseeing day-to-day activities</li><li>Oversee the preparation and production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Review financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and provide meaningful commentary on performance</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing-related financial metrics</li><li>Work closely with operational and senior management teams</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior management accounting role</li><li>Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential</li><li>Experience of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Previous experience line managing, motivating and developing a finance team.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running </li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered, depending on relevant experience</li></ul><h2 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb"> </h2><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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxODcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Supervisor for a growing business in Kington in Herefordshire</p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance Supervisor - Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>To supervise the day-to-day activities of the finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of financial records, and preparation of management information to support the Finance Director in financial reporting and decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Supervision of Finance Staff:</strong> Supervise and support the accounts team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable and Receivable:</strong> Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring supplier invoices, payments, customer invoices, and receipts are processed accurately and on time.</li><li><strong>Management Information:</strong> Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial and management information to the Finance Director to support business performance monitoring and decision-making.</li><li><strong>Accruals and Prepayments:</strong> Prepare and review monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring costs and income are recorded in the correct accounting period.</li><li><strong>Month-End Reporting:</strong> Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, journals, and supporting schedules.</li><li><strong>Fixed Asset Register:</strong> Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals, depreciation, and asset records are accurately recorded.</li><li><strong>Nominal Ledger:</strong> Review and check nominal ledger postings, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are coded correctly.</li><li><strong>Cost Analysis:</strong> Assist with cost analysis, monitoring expenditure, identifying variances, and highlighting opportunities for improved cost control.</li><li><strong>Sales Analysis:</strong> Analyse sales performance, identify trends and variances, and provide relevant financial information to support business planning.</li><li><strong>Financial Controls:</strong> Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed, maintaining accurate records and supporting effective internal controls.</li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills and Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.</li><li>Experience in preparing accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals.</li><li>Good understanding of management accounts and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret cost and sales information.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Previous experience supervising or supporting a finance team.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.</li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer - a salary of from £35,000 to £45,000</p><p>This role is fully on site</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjU3Mzg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Have you used NetSuite and want to take ownership of financial accounting within a growing, private equity-backed business?</p><p>I'm working with an expanding B2B group looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an important point in its development.</p><p>The business is transitioning from Sage to NetSuite, with the new system becoming the group's primary finance platform from January 2027. With a predominantly recurring revenue model, the role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting with revenue recognition, technical accounting and systems improvement.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end accounting across multiple group entities, helping ensure the numbers are accurate, reconciled and ready for group reporting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Month-end accounting:</strong> Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.</p></li><li><p><strong>Revenue recognition:</strong> Reviewing revenue schedules generated from Salesforce contract data, ensuring revenue is recognised in the appropriate accounting periods and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Multi-entity accounting:</strong> Reconciling intercompany balances and preparing schedules to support group consolidation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical accounting:</strong> Applying your knowledge of FRS 102, including revenue recognition principles, deferred income and other relevant contract balances.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tax and audit:</strong> Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit, corporation tax and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll and expenses:</strong> Coordinating monthly payroll with the external provider, posting payroll journals and managing expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Systems and controls:</strong> Becoming a key NetSuite user within finance, maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation.</p></li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3><p>You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant with practical experience of financial accounting and a desire to develop your technical expertise.</p><p>Essential experience includes:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Hands-on experience using <strong>NetSuite</strong> in a finance or accounting role.</p></li><li><p>Month-end accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A sound understanding of FRS 102 and revenue recognition principles.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of UK VAT.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to problem-solving, systems and process improvement.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with recurring revenue, SaaS or subscription-based businesses would be particularly valuable, as would practical exposure to deferred income, revenue schedules and contract accounting.</p><p>Familiarity with the revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements would be an advantage, particularly if you've been involved in assessing their impact on accounting processes.</p><h3>Why join?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Get involved in a major systems transition:</strong> Help embed NetSuite across a multi-entity group and develop your expertise in the platform.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broaden your technical experience:</strong> Gain exposure to revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, group reporting and audit.</p></li><li><p><strong>Join a growing business:</strong> The group was acquired by private equity just over a year ago and has an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop your career:</strong> Work closely with the senior finance team in a role offering scope to grow as the business expands.</p></li><li><p><strong>Work with modern tools:</strong> The business is investing in automation and AI to streamline finance processes and reduce routine manual work.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newbury, Berkshire, close to the train station, with parking available. </p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£50,000 plus bonus & benefits.</p></li><li><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Five days a week in the office.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Start date:</strong> Ideally as soon as possible, with a preference for a shorter notice period.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a finalist or newly qualified accountant with hands-on NetSuite experience and a strong grounding in financial accounting, this is an opportunity to build on that experience within a growing business.</p><p>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzIyMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner </h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newport<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000-£55,000 per annum<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month Fixed-Term Contract</p><p>A leading financial services business in Newport is looking to appoint a <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong> on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing meaningful financial insight and supporting key business decisions.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>You will act as a trusted finance partner to the wider business, using financial analysis and commercial insight to help drive performance.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders to understand business performance and financial drivers</li><li>Producing and analysing management information, budgets and forecasts</li><li>Providing clear financial insight and commentary to support decision-making</li><li>Challenging assumptions and highlighting opportunities, risks and areas for improvement</li><li>Supporting financial planning and performance reviews</li><li>Analysing variances and identifying the key drivers behind performance</li><li>Developing strong relationships across finance and operational teams</li><li>Improving the quality and effectiveness of financial reporting</li><li>Supporting strategic projects and wider business initiatives</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are looking for a confident finance professional who can go beyond reporting and add genuine commercial value.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or commercially focused finance role</li><li>A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or be actively studying towards one</li><li>Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis</li><li>Excellent Excel and analytical skills</li><li>The ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach</li><li>Financial services experience would be advantageous</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>£50,000-£55,000 annual salary</li><li>12-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Newport-based role</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders</li><li>Broad commercial exposure within an established financial services business</li><li>A role where your insight can directly influence business performance</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a commercially focused contract opportunity in Newport, we'd be keen to hear from you.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS44OTA1MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Financial Controller</h1><p><strong>Birmingham | Up to £85,000</strong></p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham.</p><p>This is a senior finance role suited to a technically strong, qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting and controls. You will work closely with the Finance Director, leading the finance function, strengthening reporting processes and providing reliable financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a large manufacturing group's reporting function or those with an audit background and strong exposure to manufacturing.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Lead month-end and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to group deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and year-end audits.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS</p></li><li><p>Lead IFRS 18 implementation</p></li><li><p>Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, budgeting, rolling forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.</p></li><li><p>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and key financial compliance activities.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance, sales and margins, providing insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements in reporting, systems and processes.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders and deputise for the Finance Director when required.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong financial reporting experience gained within a manufacturing group, ideally in a group reporting or financial control capacity.</p></li><li><p>Alternatively, an audit-trained accountant with exposure to large manufacturing businesses and a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.</p></li><li><p>Sound knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit processes.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP or group reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Confident leading a team, managing deadlines and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>A broad Financial Controller position offering ownership of financial reporting, governance and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence business performance within an established manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you have the manufacturing experience and reporting expertise we're looking for, contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMTk1OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing PE backed Services business on a <strong>fully-remote basis</strong>. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end accounts receivable and credit control: cash collection, aged debt and credit risk across the group's customer base</li><li>Own accounts payable: supplier payment runs, invoice processing controls and supplier relationship management</li><li>Own cash management: daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations and short-term cash forecasting into the Group FC</li><li>Own payroll: accurate, on-time monthly payroll for all group employees, including statutory compliance (PAYE, NI, pensions auto-enrolment) and liaison with HR/Shared Services on starters, leavers and changes</li><li>Act as right hand to the Group FC, alongside the Management Accountant: covering process, controls and people management so the FC can focus on consolidation, statutory reporting and board/investor reporting</li><li>Manage, coach and develop the transactions team, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness and service to the rest of the business</li><li>Support month-end close: transactional cut-off, accruals/prepayments relevant to AP/AR, and clean handover of data to the Management Accountant and Group FC</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience managing transactional finance teams across AP/AR</li><li>Strong process improvement and automation experience</li><li>Confident using a wide range of finance systems, in particular Excel</li><li>Strong controls mindset - able to spot and fix a process gap before it becomes an audit finding</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering:</strong></p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus 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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi40NjI2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Finance Transformation Lead </h1><h1>BST11 ERP - Finance Transformation</h1><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>BST11 Project Manager</strong> to play a key role in a major <strong>BST11 ERP and Finance transformation programme</strong>.</p><p>The role will provide strong <strong>project management, PMO governance and delivery leadership</strong>, with a particular focus on the Finance ERP workstream.</p><p>Working across <strong>Finance, Technology, Operations, Project Management and external implementation partners</strong>, you will ensure the programme is effectively planned, governed and delivered against agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality standards.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>ERP Project Management</h3><ul><li>Lead and coordinate BST11 ERP projects and workstreams through the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.</li><li>Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and issues.</li><li>Coordinate ERP configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, training, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Work closely with implementation partners and internal technology teams.</li><li>Drive actions, decisions and dependencies through to resolution.</li><li>Support post-go-live stabilisation and transition to BAU.</li></ul><h3>Finance ERP Transformation</h3><p>Work closely with Finance stakeholders and SMEs across:</p><ul><li>General Ledger</li><li>Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</li><li>Project Accounting</li><li>Billing and Invoicing</li><li>Revenue and Cost Management</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>Financial Reporting</li><li>Management Accounting</li><li>Project Profitability</li><li>Forecasting</li><li>Time and Expense</li><li>Financial Controls and Reconciliations</li></ul><p>Ensure Finance requirements are clearly defined, prioritised and translated into effective BST11 ERP solutions.</p><h3>PMO & Governance</h3><ul><li>Establish and maintain robust PMO governance.</li><li>Own RAID, dependency, decision and action logs.</li><li>Produce weekly and monthly programme reporting.</li><li>Prepare Steering Committee and Programme Board materials.</li><li>Track budget, forecast, resources and delivery performance.</li><li>Manage change control and scope governance.</li><li>Provide clear visibility of programme progress, risks, issues and delivery confidence.</li><li>Ensure project documentation and governance standards are consistently maintained.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as an <strong>ERP Project Manager, ERP PMO Lead or Senior PMO professional</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience delivering <strong>Finance ERP implementations or transformation programmes</strong>.</li><li>Experience working in a project-driven organisation, ideally within <strong>AEC, engineering, environmental consulting, professional services or consulting</strong>.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance processes and project accounting.</li><li>Experience managing complex projects with multiple business and technology workstreams.</li><li>Strong project governance, planning and reporting capability.</li><li>Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, scope and change.</li><li>Experience with data migration, testing, integrations and ERP go-live.</li><li>Experience working with implementation partners and third-party suppliers.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li><strong>Direct BST11 ERP experience</strong></li><li>BST11 Finance implementation</li><li>BST11 Project and Billing functionality</li><li>BST11 integrations and data migration</li><li>ERP implementation within an AEC environment</li><li>Finance transformation</li><li>Project accounting</li><li>Power BI / management reporting</li><li>ERP systems integration</li><li>PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM or equivalent</li></ul><h2>The Person</h2><p>We are looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li><strong>Delivery focused</strong> - drives activity and achieves outcomes.</li><li><strong>Highly organised</strong> - manages complex plans and competing priorities.</li><li><strong>Commercially aware</strong> - understands budgets, forecasts and resource requirements.</li><li><strong>Finance savvy</strong> - understands Finance processes within a project-based business.</li><li><strong>Technically credible</strong> - able to work effectively with ERP, data and integration teams.</li><li><strong>A strong communicator</strong> - communicates clearly with technical and business audiences.</li><li><strong>Confident with senior stakeholders</strong> - able to influence, challenge and escalate.</li><li><strong>Solutions focused</strong> - proactively resolves issues and removes delivery obstacles.</li></ul><h2>Why Join?</h2><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a significant <strong>BST11 ERP and Finance transformation programme</strong>.</p><p>You will work at the intersection of <strong>Finance, Technology and Project Operations</strong>, helping to deliver improved processes, better financial visibility and a more integrated approach to managing projects and business performance.</p><h3>Apply</h3><p>If you are an experienced <strong>ERP PMO / Project Manager with Finance ERP expertise</strong> and are looking for a high-profile transformation opportunity, we would like to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now to join the BST11 ERP transformation programme.</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/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMTc0MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Lead (ABL & Financing) | Bristol</strong></p><p>Contract, fixed-term | Immediate start</p><p>Robert Half are working with a fast-growing, investor-backed group in Bristol that is looking for a Senior Finance Lead to take ownership of its asset-based lending (ABL) facility, lender reporting and funding model. Hands-on ABL experience is what will set you apart. You will own the facility end to end and be the person who explains the numbers to the lender, with direct access to the decision-maker in a business that is moving quickly.</p><p><strong>The details</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Bristol, on site four to five days a week initially, with some flexibility once established</p><p><strong>Basis: </strong>Contract day rate or fixed-term</p><p><strong>Start: </strong>Immediate</p><p><strong>Rate / salary: </strong>£450-£650pd</p><p><strong>Reports to: </strong>CEO</p><p><strong>Works with: </strong>The Head of Finance Operations, Head of Credit Control & Billing and Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Interviews: </strong>Over the next week or so, with a quick process</p><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><ul><li>Borrowing base and availability: build and maintain the receivables borrowing base from the existing ledger (eligibility, concentration, dilution and DSO analysis) and produce the weekly availability report</li><li>Lender reporting: own the weekly and monthly reporting packs, covenant compliance, lender information requests and field audits</li><li>Cash flow and funding model: maintain the integrated forecast and 13-week cash flow in a lender-ready format, modelling facility headroom and accordion or additional funding needs as the group grows</li><li>Process and controls: document the borrowing base and reporting processes and embed them in the wider finance team</li><li>Lender interaction: work directly with the lender and present and explain the numbers to their credit team</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on ABL experience, ideally from the borrower side and ideally with a lender or ABL audit background as well</li><li>Strong Excel modelling, 13-week cash flow, integrated forecasting and scenario analysis</li><li>Qualified accountant or equivalent</li><li>Comfortable being hands-on in a fast-moving, founder-led environment</li><li>Direct, works to dates, and confident presenting to a lender's credit team</li></ul><p><strong>Why apply</strong></p><p>Real ownership of a facility that matters, direct access to the decision-maker and flexibility on structure and package for the right person.</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjc2ODQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">