<p></p><h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Birmingham (Hybrid) <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35) <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 Months <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is supporting a well-established and growing business based in Central Birmingham in the recruitment of an experienced <strong>Interim Management Accountant</strong>.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring a fully qualified accountant who can hit the ground running and take ownership of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</p><p>The business is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys being involved in the detail, can challenge processes and provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Full ownership of month-end close activities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and journal preparation</li><li>Variance analysis with clear commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting support</li><li>Cashflow reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and year-end processes</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes and controls</li><li>Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a Management Accountant role</li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting expertise</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and reconciliation experience</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Experience within SME, owner-managed or private equity-backed businesses</li><li>Previous interim/contract experience</li><li>Exposure to process improvement and finance transformation projects</li><li>Strong ERP systems experience</li></ul><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzkzNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £700-£900 per day <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midlands / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-12 Months</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Our client, a high-growth private equity-backed business, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the executive leadership team through a period of growth, transformation, and value creation.</p><p>This is a highly commercial role requiring an individual who can operate at pace, challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and provide meaningful insights to drive performance. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within PE-backed environments and understand the demands of investor-led businesses, including cash generation, EBITDA improvement, KPI focus, and strategic decision support.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner to the CFO, CEO, and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis to improve business performance and profitability.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, and management information.</li><li>Identify opportunities for margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction.</li><li>Support board reporting, investor updates, and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and business cases.</li><li>Provide commercial challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support M&A activity, acquisition integration, and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Drive accountability across budget holders and operational management teams.</li><li>Partner closely with FP&A, commercial, operational, and finance teams to ensure delivery against objectives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven Senior Finance Business Partnering experience.</li><li>Strong background within Private Equity-backed, investor-led, or high-growth businesses.</li><li>Experience supporting executive teams and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving business performance and delivering tangible commercial outcomes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Experience working within complex, fast-paced environments undergoing growth or change.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly analytical.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous and changing environments.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzc0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<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 class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items</li><li>Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> in a busy environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Experience processing <strong>large volumes of invoices</strong></li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team</li></ul><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>6-month contract</li><li>Hybrid working pattern, with <strong>4 days office-based and 1 day on-site</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function</li><li>A varied role within a multi-site organisation</li><li>Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team</li></ul><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDMwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">About the Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will provide Finance expertise across the end-to-end Order to Cash process, helping to shape future processes across B2C and B2B channels. The role combines strong hands-on Finance knowledge with previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end O2C process, from order through to billing, cash and reconciliation.</li><li>Shape processes covering revenue, billing, refunds, returns, credit notes, AR and collections.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliation and revenue accuracy.</li><li>Work with Finance, Technology and wider business teams to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process solutions.</li><li>Support integration between the ERP and wider systems including e-commerce, POS, payments and order management.</li><li>Lead Finance input into testing, UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, controls, automation and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or strong relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Strong O2C / AR / revenue / billing experience.</li><li>Experience within a complex B2C and/or B2B environment, ideally retail.</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience combined with previous involvement in an ERP implementation or Finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation and end-to-end Finance processes.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Technology and senior business stakeholders.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Desirable</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC experience.</li><li>Experience with SAP SD / Finance integration.</li><li>Retail, omnichannel, wholesale or franchise experience.</li><li>Experience with UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">What's on Offer</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future O2C processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODUxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Finance Director | Manchester | £90k-£110k + Bonus</p><p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing, privately owned Manchester-based business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to take ownership of an established finance function and play a key role in shaping how finance supports the wider business.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a genuine opportunity to modernise and transform the finance function, driving improvements across processes, systems, reporting and management information, while helping create a more efficient and commercially focused finance operation.</p><p>Working closely with the Managing Director and wider Senior Leadership Team, you will also act as a key commercial sounding board, providing insight, challenge and financial direction to support profitability and future growth.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li><p>Lead and develop the finance function.</p></li><li><p>Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercially focused insight to the SLT.</p></li><li><p>Identify and deliver opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Modernise management information and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strengthen financial controls and governance.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and profitability.</p></li><li><p>Review and develop the finance team and wider finance structure.</p></li><li><p>Support the continued development of financial systems and technology.</p></li><li><p>Take a hands-on approach to the role, getting into the detail when required and leading from the front.</p></li></ul><p>The person</p><p>We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys improving businesses and making a tangible difference.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Senior finance leadership experience within an SME or mid-market environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial and strategic acumen.</p></li><li><p>A proven track record of process improvement and/or finance transformation.</p></li><li><p>Experience improving automation, systems or reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management information experience.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A hands-on approach with a genuine willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, although QBE candidates with the right experience will be considered.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction or another project-led environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li><p>£90,000-£110,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Discretionary Bonus</p></li><li><p>Enhanced benefits package</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, 3 days in the office</p></li><li><p>Genuine opportunity to shape and transform the finance function</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the SLT</p></li><li><p>A commercially influential position with significant autonomy</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director who wants to be more than the head of finance and play a genuine role in shaping the future of a successful business.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi40NjM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Finance Manager - Procure to Pay.</p><p><strong>**Must be available to start in December**</strong></p><p>About the Role</p><p>This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p>You will provide Finance expertise across the Procure to Pay process, helping to shape future processes covering Accounts Payable, invoice processing, payments, accruals and financial controls. The role combines hands-on Finance knowledge with previous ERP implementation experience and strong OpenText VIM expertise.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end Procure to Pay process.</li><li>Shape processes covering AP, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, approvals, payments and month-end close.</li><li>Lead business requirements and process design for OpenText VIM, including PO/non-PO invoices, approvals, exceptions and automated invoice processing.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls around invoice processing, approvals, matching, GR/IR and payments.</li><li>Work with Procurement, Logistics, Technology and Finance teams to ensure effective end-to-end process integration.</li><li>Support data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go-live activity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency, automation, controls and data quality.</li><li>Act as a key Finance point of contact throughout the ERP transformation.</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience across Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance controls, audit requirements, invoice processing and month-end.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience.</li><li>Retail or other high-volume environment experience.</li><li>Experience with data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Knowledge of e-invoicing, tax or supplier compliance.</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>£85,000-£90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future Procure to Pay processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzY3OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">