<p data-start="195" data-end="388">Finance Buisness Partner | St Helens | Paying upto £80k | Hybrid Working <br /><br />Robert Half is partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Finance Business Partner, offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working.</p><h3 data-end="404" data-start="390">The Role</h3><p data-end="769" data-start="405">As Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving business performance by delivering financial insights and partnering with senior stakeholders across commercial, operational, and engineering functions. This is a highly visible role, providing strategic support and commercial analysis to ensure profitable decision-making across the business.</p><p data-end="802" data-start="771">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="803" data-end="1459"><li data-start="803" data-end="914"><p data-end="914" data-start="805">Acting as a trusted partner to business development, product management, operations, and engineering teams.</p></li><li data-start="915" data-end="1018"><p data-start="917" data-end="1018">Providing robust financial analysis to support pricing, bids, contracts, and product profitability.</p></li><li data-end="1092" data-start="1019"><p data-start="1021" data-end="1092">Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.</p></li><li data-start="1093" data-end="1221"><p data-end="1221" data-start="1095">Conducting detailed margin, customer, and product profitability analysis, identifying key drivers and areas for improvement.</p></li><li data-start="1222" data-end="1306"><p data-start="1224" data-end="1306">Supporting year-end processes, cost audits, and liaising with external auditors.</p></li><li data-end="1410" data-start="1307"><p data-start="1309" data-end="1410">Driving process improvement and system enhancements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.</p></li><li data-start="1411" data-end="1459"><p data-end="1459" data-start="1413">Supervising and mentoring a cost accountant.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1480" data-start="1461">The Candidate</h3><p data-end="1687" data-start="1481">We are seeking a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in a commercially focused role. The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><ul data-end="2180" data-start="1688"><li data-end="1787" data-start="1688"><p data-start="1690" data-end="1787">Proven experience in business partnering within a manufacturing or product-focused environment.</p></li><li data-end="1885" data-start="1788"><p data-start="1790" data-end="1885">Strong product costing and pricing experience, ideally within a standard costing environment.</p></li><li data-start="1886" data-end="1954"><p data-end="1954" data-start="1888">Advanced Excel modelling and strong ERP skills (SAP or similar).</p></li><li data-end="2080" data-start="1955"><p data-start="1957" data-end="2080">A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.</p></li><li data-end="2180" data-start="2081"><p data-end="2180" data-start="2083">Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate financials into actionable insights.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2203" data-start="2182">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-end="2470" data-start="2204"><li data-start="2204" data-end="2258"><p data-start="2206" data-end="2258">Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.</p></li><li data-end="2284" data-start="2259"><p data-start="2261" data-end="2284">Hybrid working model.</p></li><li data-end="2379" data-start="2285"><p data-start="2287" data-end="2379">Opportunity to partner closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, global organisation.</p></li><li data-end="2470" data-start="2380"><p data-start="2382" data-end="2470">Involvement in strategic decision-making with scope to influence business performance.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi44NDYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £55,000 + benefits plus bonus</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid working (c. 3 days per week on-site)</p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit a Finance Business Partner. This is a key role within the finance team, supporting operational and strategic decision-making across a complex, multi-site environment.</p><p>You'll be responsible for providing financial insight, managing costs, and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance. This position offers excellent scope for progression and development within a growing finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a trusted partner to operational teams, providing financial analysis and guidance</li><li>Lead on cost management and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes</li><li>Deliver commercial insight to aid decision-making and improve efficiency</li><li>Work on systems improvements and contribute to finance transformation projects</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Experience in manufacturing is a must for this role</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders to influence and challenge</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzU5ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>An experienced and commercially astute Head of Financial Planning & Analysis is sought to lead the financial insight and planning capabilities of this Knutsford based pharmaceutical business.</p><p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering this expanding global business in the appointment of a Head of FP&A. </p><p>The business is a leading medical communications and healthcare consultancy group, serving clients across biotech, pharma, and healthcare technology. It is due to the growth that an opportunity has arisen to lead the companies FP&A function. This role is critical to supporting strategic decision-making across the business, providing high-quality analysis, reporting, and business partnering. You will lead a team of four Finance Business Partners and own the development of financial reporting through Power BI to ensure data-driven performance management across the company.</p><p>Reporting into the Group CFO, duties will include: </p><p><strong>Strategic Planning & Forecasting </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning processes in close collaboration with the leadership team</li><li>Align financial plans with business objectives, market dynamics, and operational drivers</li><li>Present robust analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Analysis </strong></p><ul><li>Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting across the business using Power BI dashboards and reports</li><li>Oversee analysis of revenue, margin, and cost drivers across service lines, geographies, therapeutic areas and clients</li><li>Present robust analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Business partnering </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coach a team of 4 Finance Business Partners, supporting their engagement with senior leaders across the business</li><li>Ensure the FP&A team is an effective partner to the business, driving accountability and financial understanding.</li><li>Work closely with commercial leads to evaluate client profitability, pricing models, and project-level performance</li></ul><p><strong>Decision Support & Commercial Insight </strong></p><ul><li>Support strategic decision-making through scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI evaluations.</li><li>Provide financial input into new business opportunities, client proposals, and contract negotiations</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities to help drive financial performance improvement.</li><li>Where needed, support on due ad hoc diligence and reporting for current/prospective capital providers, and future transactions (e.g. M&A, refinancing and exit)</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance collaborative culture </li><li>Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support the career development of team members</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and qualifications: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A roles</li><li>Experience in a people based business where most of the revenue was derived by fixed project fee billing.</li><li>Strong track record of delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting in a dynamic environment</li><li>Proven leadership of a finance team and senior stakeholder engagement</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced user of Power BI with a demonstrable track record of building insightful, self-serve dashboards</li><li>Strong financial modelling and Excel capabilities</li></ul><p><strong>Personal attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Commercial mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and willing to roll up their sleeves and drive a strong financial grip on the business with an interest in the day-to-day minutiae of the business.</li><li>Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate complex financial data into actionable insights</li><li>Confident, proactive, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, client-centric environment</li><li>A strong collaborator and team player able to operate at pace across the business, whilst instilling financial rigour and discipline</li><li>Ambitious, forward-looking and drives action with a solutions-oriented and improvement-focused mindset</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking investor backed business where you will see progression. This is a highly visible role, where you be able to add real value. Experience working in a fixed project fee billing environment is essential. </p><p>In return you will be rewarded with a market-leading salary and benefits package. Hybrid working with the requirement to be in the office 2 days per week. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ3MDgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="888" data-start="400">At Robert Half, we are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to work within a shared service centre based in Liverpool.</p><p data-end="888" data-start="400">This is a hands on leadership role, requiring strong management, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills. </p><p data-end="888" data-start="400">3-6 months interim assignment. </p><p data-start="400" data-end="888"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management.</li><li>Oversee delivery of all transactional finance processes (AP, AR, etc) ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</li><li>Act as primary escalation point for service delivery issues, driving resolution and process improvement.</li><li>Review of monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Review of payment runs, and processing.</li><li>Develop and monitor KPIs/SLAs to ensure the SSC operates effectively and meets business needs.</li><li>Partner with the wider finance function and senior stakeholders to align SSC priorities with business objectives.</li><li>Prepare and present management reports, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance trends.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven track record in managing finance teams within a Shared Service Centre or large transactional environment.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams in a fast paced setting.</li><li>Experience of driving process improvements, system enhancements, and change management.</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMjA5NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
