<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Interim Finance Business Partner</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Telford (Hybrid Working Available)<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £400-£550 per day inside <br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 Months</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are supporting a well-established business in Telford who are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to provide commercial finance support during a period of change and growth. This is a highly visible role, partnering with operational and senior leadership teams to drive performance, improve decision-making, and deliver meaningful financial insights.</p><p>The successful candidate will be commercially minded, hands on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight and challenge</li><li>Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting and commentary</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Analyse revenue, margins, costs and key business drivers</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency</li><li>Build and maintain financial models to support decision making</li><li>Provide financial support on business projects and improvement initiatives</li><li>Assist with month-end activities and management accounts where required</li><li>Develop meaningful KPIs and performance dashboards</li><li>Present financial information to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner</li></ul><h3>Person Specification</h3><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence non-finance teams</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability</li><li>Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling</li><li>Comfortable working independently and adding value from day one</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or service-led environments would be advantageous</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Immediate start available</li><li>High-profile business partnering role</li><li>Opportunity to influence key commercial decisions</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement</li><li>Dynamic and collaborative working environment</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODM3OTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Analyst | Northwich | Hybrid working | Up to £50,000 + bonus</strong></p><p>Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a role where you can influence decisions, challenge existing processes and contribute to business performance?</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with an established technology services business looking to further develop its FP&A function and strengthen the commercial insight available across the business.</p><p>This is an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational areas. You'll play an active role in analysing business performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and supporting decisions around pricing, efficiency and future growth.</p><p>The role offers scope to take ownership, bring new ideas and move beyond traditional financial reporting into a more commercially focused position.</p><p>The Opportunity</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial business partnering:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Profitability and performance:</strong> Analyse margins, pricing and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and increased efficiency.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop FP&A:</strong> Contribute to the development of forecasting, financial modelling and forward-looking commercial analysis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Wider business exposure:</strong> Build relationships across Sales, Operations and Service Delivery, gaining an understanding of the wider business and its commercial drivers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Support growth:</strong> Evaluate commercial opportunities and proposals, helping the business make informed decisions and improve financial performance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ownership and autonomy:</strong> Take responsibility for your work, challenge existing processes and put forward recommendations that can have a tangible impact.</p></li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><p>We're looking for someone with a strong analytical mindset who enjoys understanding the wider business, questioning the numbers and translating financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience within FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced Excel.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions and communicate financial information clearly.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and recommend practical solutions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently, take ownership and adapt within a changing business environment.</p></li></ul><p>Full qualification isn't essential. The business is open to part-qualified candidates and those with relevant experience who can demonstrate the right commercial skills and mindset.</p><p>Previous experience within technology, services or recurring revenue businesses would be beneficial but isn't essential.</p><p>The Package</p><ul><li><p>Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Annual bonus.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days a week in the Northwich office (Tuesday to Thursday).</p></li><li><p>Private healthcare and dental plan options.</p></li><li><p>Birthday day off, plus increased annual leave with service.</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts, wellness benefits and ongoing training and development.</p></li></ul><p>Interested?</p><p>If you're looking to develop your commercial finance experience, gain greater exposure to senior decision-making and take on a role where your analysis can directly influence business performance, we'd like to hear from you.</p><p>Apply with your latest CV to find out more about this exclusive opportunity.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41MjMwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p></p><p>This is a high-profile leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation, with responsibility for driving financial performance, shaping strategic direction, and supporting the sustainable growth of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will provide commercial insight, strategic challenge, and operational leadership across all aspects of finance.</p><p>The role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, requiring an individual who can balance long-term business objectives with robust financial governance, risk management, and performance improvement.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function across financial reporting, planning, treasury, tax, forecasting, and compliance activities.</li><li>Deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to support business strategy and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for growth, profitability improvement, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop and enhance management information, performance reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.</li><li>Optimise cash flow, capital deployment, and funding arrangements to support business objectives.</li><li>Establish meaningful financial and operational metrics to monitor business performance and drive accountability.</li><li>Ensure effective financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.</li><li>Assess business risks and support informed decision-making across commercial and operational activities.</li><li>Lead, develop, and inspire a capable finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Drive transformation initiatives, leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing challenge, guidance, and financial leadership.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning, treasury management, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance.</li><li>Experience supporting executive-level decision-making through commercial insight and strategic analysis.</li><li>Proven track record of leading teams through change, transformation, and business growth.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and executive level.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where both strategic thinking and operational delivery are required.</li><li>Passionate about automation, and data to enhance business performance.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to join a well-established and growing organisation in a role with genuine strategic influence. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a high-performing finance function and driving commercial success across the business.</p><br><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000 - £140,000 + Bonus, Car allowance and additional benefits </p><p> </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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNDIzNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<br><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, international technology business at its Wilmslow office. </p><p>The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its international operations. This role will be instrumental in strengthening the finance function, improving internal financial reporting and providing greater commercial insight to support business decisions.</p><p>Working closely with senior finance leadership and colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and delivered in a timely manner.</p><p>The role will also play an important part in a major finance systems transformation, with the business preparing to transition to SAP S/4HANA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing international organisation, with longer-term career development opportunities.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to develop robust financial plans and understand business performance.</p></li><li><p>Produce and enhance internal financial reports, providing clear analysis of performance, trends and key financial drivers.</p></li><li><p>Deliver regular variance analysis, investigating discrepancies, identifying risks and opportunities, and challenging assumptions where appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Improve the accuracy, consistency and efficiency of financial reporting processes, ensuring data is validated and reliable before being entered into financial systems.</p></li><li><p>Act as a business partner to budget holders and operational stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with US-based finance colleagues to align reporting, processes and financial objectives across the wider business.</p></li><li><p>Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, overseeing three team members across the UK and Germany.</p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Support the transition from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA, working alongside the US IT team on system development, testing and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the introduction of new systems and processes, including a purchase order system, ensuring finance requirements are effectively represented.</p></li><li><p>Support internal reporting requirements and collaborate with colleagues responsible for statutory and wider group reporting.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will combine excellent technical capability with the confidence to engage with stakeholders, challenge figures and identify opportunities to improve business performance.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</p></li><li><p>Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role.</p></li><li>Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA</li><li><p>Strong experience in internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interrogate complex financial data, identify inconsistencies and resolve issues.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or developing a finance team.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work effectively across functions and within an international, matrix-managed organisation.</p></li></ul><h2>What's on offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £70,000.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to join a growing international business with an established presence across the UK, Europe and the US.</p></li><li><p>A key role in improving internal reporting and strengthening finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Involvement in a significant SAP S/4HANA implementation.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to senior stakeholders and international finance teams.</p></li><li><p>A genuine opportunity for longer-term career development and progression.</p></li><li><p>A dedicated office and car parking at the Wilmslow location.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and supportive company culture.</p></li></ul><p>If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad Finance Manager role combining internal reporting, business partnering, team leadership and systems transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.</p><br><br><p> </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>An opportunity has arisen for an experienced revenue accounting leader to take ownership of a global Revenue function within a large, complex international organisation.</p><p>This is a senior leadership role combining technical accounting expertise, global process ownership and transformation. You will lead an established centralised Revenue team, ensuring robust revenue recognition, effective financial controls and consistent processes across multiple geographies, while supporting continued business growth and integration activity.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Global Order to Cash, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, FP&A, Legal and IT, playing a key role in the ongoing development of a global finance operations function.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li>Lead and develop the global Revenue function, balancing effective day-to-day delivery with continuous improvement.</li><li>Own global revenue recognition policies, processes and controls, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 and ASC 606.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on complex customer contracts, commercial arrangements, pricing structures and new service offerings.</li><li>Take responsibility for month-end and quarter-end revenue close, working closely with FP&A on forecasting and reporting.</li><li>Drive global process standardisation, automation and the effective use of finance technology.</li><li>Lead the continued transition of revenue accounting activities into a centralised global finance operation, with a transformation programme extending into 2027.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, SOX readiness, audit requirements, SLAs and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with Group Finance, IT and other stakeholders on acquisition due diligence, purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and practical solutions to complex accounting challenges.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p>You will be an established revenue accounting leader with the technical credibility to navigate complex revenue recognition matters and the leadership capability to develop a global function.</p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least five years leading a Revenue function.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15 and ASC 606, with experience applying revenue recognition principles to complex commercial arrangements.</li><li>Experience operating within a global Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.</li><li>A strong understanding of financial controls, SOX requirements, audit and governance.</li><li>A proven track record of leading global process improvement, transformation and standardisation initiatives.</li><li>Experience with major finance and ERP systems; exposure to Oracle PPM, FinancialForce/Certinia or Maconomy would be advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams within a complex, international business.</li><li>The ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.</li><li>A commercially minded, solutions-focused approach, translating strategic priorities into measurable operational improvements.</li></ul><p>A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is expected. A professional accounting qualification or equivalent advanced qualification would be advantageous. Occasional international travel will be required.</p><p>This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping a global Revenue function at an important stage of its development. You will combine ownership of an established operation with the opportunity to influence how revenue accounting processes, systems and controls evolve as the business continues to grow and integrate new acquisitions.</p><p>For an experienced revenue leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and technical level, this role offers significant international exposure, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to deliver lasting improvements across a global finance environment.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ5NDQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2>Finance Systems & Transformation Analyst</h2><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Finance Systems & Transformation Analyst to join an established financial services organisation that is continuing to develop and improve its finance function.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the point where finance and technology meet. You'll bring an understanding of how a finance function operates, alongside an interest in how systems, processes and technology can be used to improve the way a business works.</p><p>You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of improvement initiatives, work with stakeholders across the organisation and help shape more efficient, reliable ways of working.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll play an important part in helping the finance function get more from its systems and processes. This will involve a mixture of project work, problem-solving and ongoing improvements, including:</p><ul><li><p>Exploring how existing finance processes operate and identifying areas where things could be done more effectively.</p></li><li><p>Investigating system-related issues and working with colleagues to develop practical solutions.</p></li><li><p>Getting involved in finance projects, from understanding business needs and assessing proposed changes through to testing and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Looking at how financial information is shared across different applications, helping to identify inconsistencies and improve data quality.</p></li><li><p>Partnering with Finance, IT and other business teams to understand challenges and translate them into workable improvements.</p></li><li><p>Finding ways to simplify manual activities, reduce duplication and make better use of technology and automation.</p></li><li><p>Helping ensure new developments are introduced effectively, with appropriate checks and processes in place.</p></li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're open to backgrounds here. You could already be working in a Finance Systems or Systems Accountant position, or you may be a Financial Accountant or Management Accountant who has developed a strong interest in systems and transformation.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>A good grounding in financial accounting and an understanding of how finance teams operate.</p></li><li><p>Experience of being involved in finance systems improvements, projects, upgrades or implementations.</p></li><li><p>An appreciation of how financial data is managed and transferred between different systems.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to testing, process changes, automation or systems-related problem-solving.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to work with a range of stakeholders, including both finance and technical teams.</p></li><li><p>A naturally inquisitive approach, with the ability to question existing processes and identify opportunities to improve them.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to broaden your experience beyond traditional finance responsibilities and become involved in the development of the systems and processes that underpin a finance function.</p><p>You'll have the chance to work across different areas of the business, contribute to meaningful improvement projects and make a visible difference to how finance operates.</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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4wMDQ3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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. 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<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. 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<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Assistant Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>Leicester City Centre | Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p><strong>Ready for a role that will genuinely move your finance career forward?</strong></p><p>If you're actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and want more than just another month-end role, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with an established, high-performing business to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant into its finance team.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting experience, get closer to financial reporting at group level and build the skills that will set you up for your next career move.</p><p>You'll gain exposure across statutory reporting, group submissions, financial controls and tax, working alongside an experienced reporting team where the quality of your work really matters.</p><h3>What makes this opportunity stand out?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Real technical development:</strong> Get involved in the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.</p></li><li><p><strong>Group-level exposure:</strong> Contribute to periodic group reporting and consolidation submissions, developing your understanding of how financial information comes together.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broader accounting experience:</strong> Gain exposure to tax returns, reconciliations and external regulatory reporting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ownership and responsibility:</strong> Take responsibility for reconciliations, reporting checks and financial control evidence, ensuring accuracy and integrity across the numbers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Make things better:</strong> Work with financial systems and data, identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual work.</p></li><li><p><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Enjoy hybrid working, with just two days a week in the Leicester City Centre office.</p></li></ul><h3>What will you be doing?</h3><p>You'll play an important role in the financial reporting process, supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and ready for review.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Preparing statutory accounts schedules, disclosures and supporting financial analysis.</p></li><li><p>Supporting group reporting and consolidation submissions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Preparing external statistical and regulatory returns to strict deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Completing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax return preparation and associated reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Extracting and analysing financial data, helping to improve reporting processes and systems.</p></li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3><p>We're looking for someone with a solid grounding in financial accounting who is keen to develop their technical expertise.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Experience in a financial accounting, assistant accountant or similar role.</p></li><li><p>Be actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a genuine commitment to completing your qualification.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to investigate discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>The ambition to take on more responsibility and develop within a technically focused finance role.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £40,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Leicester City Centre<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office<br /><strong>Qualification:</strong> Actively studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA</p><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting experience, give you exposure beyond the ledger and support your progression towards qualification, I'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</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</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Location: Leicestershire | Permanent</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing international manufacturing and production business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, support business performance and contribute to the continued growth of the organisation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the full accounting cycle, including month-end accounts, management reporting, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT returns and payroll accounting.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, providing financial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Monitor production costs, stock movements and cost allocations, working closely with operational and production teams.</li><li>Support statutory audits, financial controls and compliance, while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a minimum of three years' accounting experience within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, statutory requirements and the full accounting cycle.</li><li>Practical experience of management accounts, stock accounting, production costing and operational finance processes.</li><li>Confident using financial systems, with Sage Intacct experience advantageous, alongside strong Excel and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on and organised individual with the ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, lead and develop a team, and engage confidently with stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing international group.</li><li>Broad finance role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to international operations across the UK and Europe.</li><li>Long-term career development opportunities.</li><li>Supportive and professional working environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p> </p><p>If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity within a manufacturing or production environment, please apply today or 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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4xODQ1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">