<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a client based in the outskirts of central Bristol who are needing a Finance Supervisor to join them for an interim period of 2-3 months. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Supervisor </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Outskirts of central Bristol, South side </p><p><strong>Hours & working pattern: </strong>Full time hours and office based</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Flexible</p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£38,000 - £45,000 (Hourly rate equivalent)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>2 -3 months </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervising a small transactional team </li><li>Assisting with month end - accruals, prepayments </li><li>Overseeing the ledgers, reviewing, assisting with resolution</li><li>Bank/account reconciliations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills/experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience of supervising/supporting team members</li><li>Previous experience assisting monthly management accounts </li><li>Managing ledgers - AP/AR</li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Team player</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjMzNjU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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">
<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>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. 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<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Manager within Outsourced Business Services</p><p> </p><p>Location: Cardiff</p><p>Salary: £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience and seniority</p><p>Working pattern: Primarily office-based with flexible/agile working available</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>An established and growing professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Account Manager / Accounting Manager to join its Outsourced Business Services team in Cardiff.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, lead a small team, and play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced finance solutions.</p><p>You will oversee the delivery of management accounts, statutory financial statements and day-to-day finance support, while building strong client relationships and ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently, on time and within budget.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage a diverse portfolio of moderately complex clients, with minimal supervision.</p><p>Oversee a small team delivering outsourced finance functions across approximately 30-40 clients.</p><p>Ensure the timely and accurate production of management accounts and year-end statutory financial statements.</p><p>Act as a key point of contact for clients, leading meetings and developing long-term, trusted relationships.</p><p>Take responsibility for financial performance, including WIP, debt, billing, recoveries and budgets.</p><p>Manage and resolve day-to-day client queries and provide proactive financial support.</p><p>Mentor, coach and support junior team members, contributing to their development and progression.</p><p>Work closely with audit and corporate tax teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.</p><p>Identify opportunities for business development, including leads, cross-selling and proposals.</p><p>Contribute to process improvements and the introduction of technology and more efficient ways of working.</p><p>Potentially take responsibility for the training and development of one or more trainees or team members.</p><p>About You</p><p>We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who is confident dealing with clients, managing workloads and supporting a team.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><p>AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification, or be AAT qualified with relevant experience.</p><p>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.</p><p> </p><p>.</p><p>The organisation offers:</p><p>Competitive salary of £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience and seniority.</p><p>Flexible/agile working arrangements.</p><p>Private medical cover.</p><p>Pension matching.</p><p>Enhanced parental leave.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjg3OTg3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Junior Tax Manager - Hybrid OR Remote - Up to £275/day - 3-month assignment</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Junior Tax Manager join a well-established international organisation on an interim basis, providing critical support to the Tax team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong corporate tax professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively across a business and ensuring key compliance and reporting deadlines are delivered. You'll play a key role in maintaining continuity across the Tax function, working closely with Finance colleagues, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</p><p>You'll take ownership of a varied workload spanning corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and year-end reporting, helping ensure all internal and external deliverables are completed accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Junior Tax Manager</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £250 - £275/day + holiday pay</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Trowbridge</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote (could be fully remote for the right person)</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 3 months (potential for extension)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Corporate Tax Compliance:</strong> Supporting UK and Irish corporate tax compliance, including the finalisation of corporation tax returns in collaboration with outsourced compliance providers.</li><li><strong>Tax Reporting & Provisions:</strong> Supporting year-end tax reporting, preparing and reviewing tax provisions and providing the information required for statutory financial statements.</li><li><strong>Transfer Pricing:</strong> Preparing transfer pricing local files and maintaining the supporting documentation required.</li><li><strong>Internal & External Reporting:</strong> Coordinating tax information and deliverables across Finance, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</li><li><strong>Year-End Support:</strong> Helping drive critical year-end activities forward, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Maintaining oversight of key deliverables, tracking outstanding actions and proactively escalating risks or potential delays.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Documentation:</strong> Maintaining robust supporting documentation and audit trails across tax filings and financial reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong UK corporate tax experience, with exposure to UK and ideally Irish tax compliance.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as <strong>CTA, ACA or equivalent</strong>.</li><li>Experience in corporate tax accounting, statutory tax provisions and year-end reporting.</li><li>Experience preparing or reviewing transfer pricing local files.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to take ownership with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across Tax, Finance and external advisory teams.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjQzMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">