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35 results for Finance Director in Huddersfield, Kirklees

Finance Business Partner
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance is recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a PE backed service business based in Leeds. This role will serve as an advisor and decision support for the non-finance stakeholders, ensuring that operational decisions are informed by accurate financial data and analysis. If you have a strong financial acumen, a collaborative approach, and a passion for improvement, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver weekly profit and loss (P&amp;L) reports to Gross Margin level, accompanied by detailed analysis, observations, and recommendations for operational improvements.</li><li>Produce complete monthly management accounts (P&amp;L and Balance Sheet), ensuring reconciliation and accuracy of all financial entries</li><li>Align monthly management accounts with weekly P&amp;Ls</li><li>Lead and implement value-adding financial projects and investigations</li><li>Support budget creation and analysis exercises to ensure realistic and actionable financial planning</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified/part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered</li><li>A strong ability to independently review and validate your own financial work</li><li>Experience in a similar Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant role</li><li>Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the tenacity to resolve challenges and drive results.</li><li>Approachability and confidence to be a trusted advisor to operational teams and leaders.</li></ul><p>Salary:</p><p>£40,000 - £45,000k, plus additional benefits and a hybrid work pattern.</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjE0Nzc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2025-08-13T16:18:57Z
Senior Finance Business Partner
  • Crewe, Cheshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p> Senior Finance Business Partner | £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)</p><p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a fast-growing and forward-thinking organisation based in Cheshire. Due to continued growth and increased demand from their client base, a brand-new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team.</p><p>This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping commercial and financial strategy during an exciting period of expansion.</p><p>As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:</p><ul><li>Provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making across sales, marketing, and operations</li><li>Take ownership of revenue reporting, forecasting and budgeting, ensuring leadership teams have clear visibility of performance</li><li>Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly board packs, delivering meaningful financial and operational insight</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to develop systems, processes and reporting tools that drive efficiency and clarity</li><li>Contribute to data warehouse/reporting development, ensuring accurate, actionable insights for the executive team</li><li>Support the CFO with ad hoc projects, financial modelling, and strategic analysis</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>The company is looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in FP&amp;A, commercial finance, or a related discipline.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>Strong analytical and financial modelling skills</li><li>Excellent business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the flexibility to support across both commercial and financial accounting tasks</li><li>Experience within consultancy, professional services, or a similar fast-paced, client-led environment (desirable)</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Salary £70,000 - £80,000 DOE</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home</li><li>Occasional travel to another UK office</li><li>Significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy at the highest level</li></ul><p>This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys partnering with the business, and wants to make a real impact in a high-growth organisation.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41OTE4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-09-01T14:03:46Z
Financial Controller
  • Worksop, Nottinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>We are partnering with a successful and established services business based in Worksop that is looking to strengthen their finance team with the addition of a Financial Controller. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, designed for an experienced finance professional to oversee the core financial operations while driving performance and compliance across the business.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />As Financial Controller, you will have full ownership of the financial function and be responsible for leading all traditional Financial Controller duties. This includes accurate reporting, managing controls, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting the senior management team in strategic decision-making. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and organised finance professional who is ready to step into a business-critical leadership position.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Overseeing balance sheet management, P&amp;L, and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Producing timely and insightful management reports and financial statements.</li><li>Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and identifying process improvements.</li><li>Supporting strategic goals by providing financial insights to senior leaders.</li><li>Supervising and mentoring the finance team, ensuring continued professional development.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven track record in a Financial Controller or similar role, ideally within a services-based business.</li><li>Strong ability to manage core financial processes and controls efficiently.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.</li><li>Strategic mindset, with strong commercial acumen.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of accounting software and Excel.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of circa £70,000.</li><li>Opportunity to join a well-established business in a critical leadership role.</li><li>A supportive and collaborative environment.</li><li>Room for professional development and making a meaningful impact.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci44NTM3Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-08-20T14:06:14Z
Finance Business Partner
  • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a leading services business to recruit for a Finance Business Partner<strong>.</strong> We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance and provide strategic insight across key contracts. This is a visible and influential role, offering progression and the opportunity to shape commercial outcomes. This is a hybrid role based in Stoke-on-Trent.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor, providing real-time financial analysis and challenge to stakeholders.</li><li>Lead on commercial pricing for bids, renewals, and contract retentions.</li><li>Deliver financial oversight across contracts, including reporting, forecasting, and risk management.</li><li>Support contract negotiations and process improvements to maximise value.</li><li>Work closely with Procurement to optimise supplier agreements.</li><li>Contribute to period-end reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with strong commercial finance experience.</li><li>Proven background in stakeholder management and client-facing roles.</li><li>Highly analytical with advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.</li><li>Confident working independently, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused with strong business acumen.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + car allowance (£4600 per annually)</li><li>Opportunity to influence commercial strategy in a growing business.</li><li>Career development and progression opportunities.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzgyMjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-09-03T16:23:47Z
Finance Business Partner
  • Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <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">
  • 2025-08-20T10:08:18Z
Management Accountant
  • Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Management Accountant | Goole | £50,000-£55,000</strong></p><p>Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role that offers genuine career progression?</p><p>We're recruiting for a <strong>Management Accountant</strong> based in <strong>Goole</strong>, working with a successful and expanding business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's ready to take ownership of a broad finance role and progress quickly into a <strong>Finance Manager</strong> position.</p><h3>The Role:</h3><p>As Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with operational teams to improve financial understanding and control. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear and supported pathway to step up into a Finance Manager role in the near future.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Business partnering with operational teams to support performance</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting</li><li>Supporting year-end processes and audit preparation</li><li>Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency</li></ul><h3>About You:</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work across departments</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or SME environment is desirable</li><li>Ambitious and ready to take the next step in your career</li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Goole<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000-£55,000<br /><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p>This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to grow with a business and take on more responsibility quickly. If you're ready to make an impact and progress your career, we'd love 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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjU1NzIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2025-08-04T16:29:03Z
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Knutsford, Cheshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>An experienced and commercially astute Head of Financial Planning &amp; 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&amp;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&amp;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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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&amp;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 &amp; 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&amp;A, refinancing and exit)</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&amp;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&amp;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">
  • 2025-09-02T07:12:41Z
Assistant Accountant
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half</strong> are working with a well established client <strong>based in Derby</strong>. Due to internal growth they are now looking for an <strong>Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis</strong>, to support the Finance Manager with preparation of Management Accounts. This is an ideal role for someone with a strong all-round accounting background, who can hit the ground running with minimal support.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the monthly preparation of management accounts</li><li>Support with clearing a backlog of financial records</li><li>Maintain and reconcile all three ledgers - sales, purchase and general ledger</li><li>Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Assist with audit preparation</li><li>Support with any other ad-hoc tasks</li></ul><p><strong>This is a temporary position, please only apply if you are able to start as soon as possible.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4xNDA2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2025-07-09T13:33:16Z
Group Financial Controller
  • Knutsford, Cheshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering this South Manchester/Cheshire based leading medical communications and healthcare consultancy group, serving clients in biotech, pharma, and healthcare technology in the appointment of a Group Financial Controller. </p><p>The main purpose of the role will be to lead the group finance function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all group-level financial reporting and compliance. The Group Financial Controller plays a key leadership role in overseeing statutory reporting, group consolidation, financial controls, and compliance with accounting standards, providing strategic insight and financial governance to support the CFO and broader executive team. </p><p>Reporting directly into the Group CFO, main duties will include: </p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Consolidation</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP.</li><li>Deliver high-quality board and investor-level reporting, analysis, and insights</li><li>Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the group.</li></ul><p><strong>Lender &amp; Investor reporting </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly Lender reporting packs</li><li>Prepare quarterly covenent calcuations and certificates</li><li>Prepare monthly Investor reporting packs</li><li>Provide adhoc reports and analysis as and when requested to the Investor</li></ul><p><strong>Statutory Reporting &amp; Audit </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the production of statutory accounts for all legal entities across the group</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely completion of the annual audit</li><li>Ensure full compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Accounting &amp; Compliance </strong></p><ul><li>Act as the group's technical accounting expert, advising on IFRS/GAAP matters and implementing new standards</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls in line with best practices and audit requirements </li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting &amp; forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead production of annual budgets (3 statement model and covenant calculations) and quarterly reforecasts </li><li>Production of in month P&amp;L forecast for circulation to senior management and the board on a weekly basis</li></ul><p><strong>Team Management </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing group finance team.</li><li>Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and support professional development</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure customers are invoiced in a timely manner </li><li>Responsible for ensuring the customer and project data in the project management system (CMAP) is complete and accurate</li></ul><p><strong>Tax, Treasury and Risk </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee group tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, and transfer pricing in collaboration with advisors</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and banking relationships</li><li>Management of group's FX exposure</li><li>Preparation of rolling 13-week cashflow forecast</li><li>Contribute to risk management and financial governance</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering &amp; Strategy Support </strong></p><ul><li>Support the CFO with strategic financial planning, M&amp;A activity, and integration.</li><li>Identify and implement initiatives that directly enhance EBITDA through cost optimisation, process improvement, and commercial insight</li><li>Provide clear, forward-looking analysis to support strategic decisions, investment cases, and business transformation initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, AI &amp; Process Innovation </strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate, select and implement new systems</li><li>(including AI and automation tools) to drive efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and lower operational costs across Finance and the wider business</li><li>Lead finance transformation projects to modernise reporting, forecasting, and transaction processing</li><li>Champion the use of data and technology to support decision-making and scale the business effectively</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience in a senior financial reporting role</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential)</li><li>Proven experience in the preparation of multi- currency complex group consolidations</li><li>Proven experience in the preparation of acquisition accounts</li><li>Knowledge of transfer pricing and non-UK corporation tax legislation requirements</li><li>Prior experience managing foreign currency exposure and the use of fx management instruments</li><li>Experience integrating acquisitions</li><li>Demonstrable experience of using systems and automation to deliver operational efficiencies </li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking investor backed business and would suit someone on a upward trajectory in their career. Experience in a US/UK private equity backed business is preferred along with strong leadership and management skills. </p><p>In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working with 2 days onsite required. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjI2NzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2025-09-01T09:43:59Z
Head of Management Accounts
  • Bury, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with this Northwest based global SME in the appointment of a Finance Manager to lead the companies accounting function. The business produces products for well-known household names. </p><p>Reporting directly into the FD, the main purpose of the role will be to ensure efficient management of the global accounting function, producing insightful reporting on monthly business performance with clear indicators on successes and areas for improvement, and the timely preparation of submissions to the tax authorities for Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT. </p><p>You will manage and develop the team through technical coaching and empowerment to enable them to perform and grow. You will understand the overall business goals and what they mean for you and your team and support your team members to achieve those goals. </p><p>Main duties include:</p><ul><li>Create &amp; maintain monthly management reporting deck</li><li>Site controlling with full variance analysis</li><li>Continuous improvement of reporting to support business needs</li><li>Preparation of monthly/annual accounts </li><li>Oversight of monthly group reporting</li><li>Oversight of annual external audit process</li><li>Management of quarterly forecast &amp; budget process </li><li>Quarterly corporation tax calculation and payment on account</li><li>Quarterly VAT submission and calculation of payment</li><li>Monthly PAYE reconciliation and calculation of payment</li><li>Management of the asset additions pool to ensure correct capitalisation</li></ul><p>This is a great role working within a collaborative team who hold their cultural values in the highest esteem. A culture that promotes the 'better together' and 'customer first' ethos. You will possess strong business partnering skills working collaboratively with finance, budget holders, payroll, operations and external audit. </p><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with manufacturing or FMCG experience</li><li>Management experience</li><li>Proactive and collaborative approach</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills written and verbal</li><li>Excellent Excel and Reporting skills</li><li>ERP experience </li></ul><p>This role will provide you with the opportunity to work for a successful global business on a growth trajectory, a pleasant and friendly team-orientated working environment, hybrid working with 3 days on site and on site parking, a 'dress for your day' approach, continuous learning and development and the opportunity to progress. </p><p>Benefits include: </p><ul><li>Flexible working hours </li><li>7.5% employer pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday excluding bank holidays rising with service </li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Discretionary bonus </li></ul><p>Interviews will be taking place week commencing 1st September. </p><p>Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who meet the requisite skills and experience.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjY0MTQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2025-09-02T15:30:04Z
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