31 results for Financial Controller in Leeds, Leeds

Tax Assistant Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Are you looking to build a career in tax compliance and accounting? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team at a growing organisation that supports your professional development? This could be the perfect role for you!About the Role: Our client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Group Tax Assistant to join their team. You will work closely alongside the Group Tax Manager to deliver comprehensive tax compliance support while adhering to accounting standards. In this role, you'll:<ul><li>Assist with tax compliance requirements, ensuring all deadlines are met.</li><li>Support the collection of R&D claim information and ensure accurate submissions.</li><li>Build solid working relationships with external advisors.</li><li>Gain exposure to a variety of tax-related tasks and processes, providing an excellent foundation for professional growth.</li></ul>What We're Looking For: Our ideal candidate:<ul><li>Has ambitions to further their tax career by studying ATT qualification (Association of Taxation Technicians) or may have already started this certification.</li><li>Possesses strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Is eager to grow within a supportive team environment while gaining expertise in a dynamic field.</li></ul>What's on Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working model for a better work-life balance.</li><li>Convenient location just north of Leeds city centre.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career growth.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci45ODgzNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-10-07T13:57:41Z

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
An experienced and commercially astute Head of Financial Planning & Analysis is sought to lead the financial insight and planning capabilities of this Knutsford based pharmaceutical business.Robert Half is proud to be partnering this expanding global business in the appointment of a Head of FP&A. The business is a leading medical communications and healthcare consultancy group, serving clients across biotech, pharma, and healthcare technology. It is due to the growth that an opportunity has arisen to lead the companies FP&A function. This role is critical to supporting strategic decision-making across the business, providing high-quality analysis, reporting, and business partnering. You will lead a team of four Finance Business Partners and own the development of financial reporting through Power BI to ensure data-driven performance management across the company.Reporting into the Group CFO, duties will include: Strategic Planning & Forecasting <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>Financial Reporting & Analysis <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>Business partnering <ul><li>Lead and coach a team of 4 Finance Business Partners, supporting their engagement with senior leaders across the business</li><li>Ensure the FP&A team is an effective partner to the business, driving accountability and financial understanding.</li><li>Work closely with commercial leads to evaluate client profitability, pricing models, and project-level performance</li></ul>Decision Support & Commercial Insight <ul><li>Support strategic decision-making through scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI evaluations.</li><li>Provide financial input into new business opportunities, client proposals, and contract negotiations</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities to help drive financial performance improvement.</li><li>Where needed, support on due ad hoc diligence and reporting for current/prospective capital providers, and future transactions (e.g. M&A, refinancing and exit)</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance collaborative culture </li><li>Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support the career development of team members</li></ul>Experience and qualifications: <ul><li>Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A roles</li><li>Experience in a people based business where most of the revenue was derived by fixed project fee billing.</li><li>Strong track record of delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting in a dynamic environment</li><li>Proven leadership of a finance team and senior stakeholder engagement</li></ul>Technical Skills:<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>Personal attributes:<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>To be considered for this role you must meet this key criteria: <ul><li>Experienced working within a private equity backed business</li><li>Experience working within an SME- turnover of £50m-£100m</li><li>Experience working within a people business selling time for a fixed fee</li><li>Northwest based </li></ul>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. 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. Only candidates who meet the key criteria as listed will be considered. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQxMDQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-10-01T10:36:13Z

Accounts Assistant

Altrincham, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
17.36 - 20.00 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with commercial property and asset management business based in Cheshire. We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Director and wider team with the day to day financial operations of the group and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will be hands on, accurate, and proactive, with a genuine interest in contributing to a business that values long term relationships and stability.3 month assignment with a view to go permanent. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Raise, send, and process sales and purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Handle expense claims and ensure they comply with company policy.</li><li>Manage credit control, including chasing overdue payments professionally and effectively.</li><li>Maintain the cash book and ensure all entries are correctly recorded.</li><li>Update and reconcile the purchase and sales ledgers.</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and support month end close procedures.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers, clients, and third-party providers to resolve queries.</li><li>Assist with obtaining quotations and producing purchase orders.</li><li>Contribute to maintaining and improving finance procedures and documentation.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.</li></ul>Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum 3 years' experience working within an accounts or credit control team.</li><li>Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double entry bookkeeping.</li><li>Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.</li><li>Experience within the property or investment sector is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul>Whats on offer:<ul><li>Competitive hourly rate </li><li>Onsite parking </li><li>ASAP start </li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMjQ2NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-10-08T11:19:49Z

Finance Business Partner

St. Helens, Merseyside
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Buisness Partner | St Helens | Paying upto £80k Robert Half is partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Finance Business Partner, offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working.<h3 data-start="390" data-end="404">The Role</h3>As Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving business performance by delivering financial insights and partnering with senior stakeholders across commercial, operational, and engineering functions. This is a highly visible role, providing strategic support and commercial analysis to ensure profitable decision-making across the business.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-end="1459" data-start="803"><li data-start="803" data-end="914">Acting as a trusted partner to business development, product management, operations, and engineering teams.</li><li data-end="1018" data-start="915">Providing robust financial analysis to support pricing, bids, contracts, and product profitability.</li><li data-start="1019" data-end="1092">Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.</li><li data-start="1093" data-end="1221">Conducting detailed margin, customer, and product profitability analysis, identifying key drivers and areas for improvement.</li><li data-start="1222" data-end="1306">Supporting year-end processes, cost audits, and liaising with external auditors.</li><li data-end="1410" data-start="1307">Driving process improvement and system enhancements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.</li><li data-end="1459" data-start="1411">Supervising and mentoring a cost accountant.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1480" data-start="1461">The Candidate</h3>We are seeking a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in a commercially focused role. The successful candidate will demonstrate:<ul data-start="1688" data-end="2180"><li data-end="1787" data-start="1688">Proven experience in business partnering within a manufacturing or product-focused environment.</li><li data-start="1788" data-end="1885">Strong product costing and pricing experience, ideally within a standard costing environment.</li><li data-start="1886" data-end="1954">Advanced Excel modelling and strong ERP skills (SAP or similar).</li><li data-start="1955" data-end="2080">A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.</li><li data-start="2081" data-end="2180">Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate financials into actionable insights.</li></ul><h3 data-start="2182" data-end="2203">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-end="2470" data-start="2204"><li data-start="2204" data-end="2258">Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.</li><li data-end="2284" data-start="2259">Hybrid working model.</li><li data-end="2379" data-start="2285">Opportunity to partner closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, global organisation.</li><li data-end="2470" data-start="2380">Involvement in strategic decision-making with scope to influence business performance.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yNzE0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-10-14T15:34:55Z

Environmental Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
- 65000 GBP / Yearly
Environmental Manager - Manchester (5 days on site) - circa 65k plus benefitsRobert Half has been retained by a leading infrastructure consulting business to recruit an Environmental Manager. This role will play a critical role in ensuring environmental sustainability and compliance for one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. This Manchester-based role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the environmental outcomes for a multi-billion-pound initiative impacting communities across Greater Manchester.About the RoleAs the Environmental Manager, you will be pivotal in driving Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) objectives and achieving compliance within environmental regulations and project requirements. This role involves developing strategies, ensuring compliance frameworks are maintained, and working closely with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.Your responsibilities will include managing ISO 14001 compliance, data analysis for carbon emissions and waste, oversight of environmental obligations, and engagement with contractor environmental team for seamless integration of environmental objectives within the project scope. Key Responsibilities Environmental Strategy and Reporting:<ul><li>Develop and coordinate an Environmental Strategy and Plan, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 standards and project KPIs in Schedule 17 of the Project Agreement.</li><li>Prepare environmental reporting for stakeholders, lenders, and the end client.</li><li>Conduct environmental assessments and implement policies aligned with shareholder and lender requirements.</li></ul>Pollution, Waste, and Carbon Oversight:<ul><li>Monitor and manage systems to handle pollution incidents, waste management, and reduce carbon impact (including decarbonisation initiatives).</li><li>Collaborate with the supply chain to improve environmental management performance.</li></ul>Stakeholder Collaboration:<ul><li>Foster and manage relationships with the Environment Agency, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication.</li><li>Coordinate interaction with contractor environmental team and routinely oversee environmental components of Design Data submissions.</li></ul>ESG Policy and Certification:<ul><li>Develop and maintain an ESG Policy, adhering to good industry practices with annual updates.</li><li>Achieve and maintain ISO 14001 certification, liaising with external advisers and auditors to prepare necessary documentation and evidence for audits.</li></ul>Data Collection and Reporting:<ul><li>Manage environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting for metrics such as carbon emissions, waste management, and performance improvement.</li><li>Submit regular ESG reporting to the Board, shareholders, and financial stakeholders under Senior Finance Documents.</li></ul> Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of proven experience in environmental management roles within the construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors.</li><li>Previous experience managing environmental compliance, liaising with regulatory bodies such as Environment Agency, and driving sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Hands-on expertise in achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 certification.</li><li>Strong understanding of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles.</li><li>Exceptional organisational and communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive environmental innovation.</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret environmental data and develop actionable policies for improvement.</li><li>Passionate about sustainability and committed to achieving ambitious environmental goals for a transformative infrastructure project.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xNjkzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-09-22T08:20:25Z

Tax Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make your mark in UK tax management while partnering with stakeholders in a rapidly growing, instantly recognisable business? We are seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of the UK tax strategy and compliance process.About the Role: As the Tax Manager, you will have direct oversight for all aspects of UK tax, including managing VAT compliance while contributing to the strategic tax planning initiatives that support continued growth. You'll be a trusted business partner, collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Qualifications: Ideally CTA or ACA qualified.</li><li>Expertise: Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, VAT, and tax strategy.</li><li>Experience: A track record of successfully managing tax functions in a business setting.</li><li>Soft Skills: Communication, leadership, and stakeholder collaboration are key to success in this role.</li></ul>The Reward:<ul><li>Competitive salary of circa £75k.</li><li>An exceptional benefits package that supports your professional and personal needs.</li><li>Hybrid working to balance flexibility and collaboration.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4zNzMzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-10-08T13:54:19Z