<p></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a busy purchase ledger function, ensuring efficient processing of supplier payments, strong financial controls, and exceptional stakeholder service. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, support operational efficiencies, and lead a high-performing team within a fast-paced environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, develop, and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high levels of performance, accuracy, and service delivery.</li><li>Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Manage regular supplier payment runs and maintain strong cash flow controls.</li><li>Ensure all purchasing and expenditure transactions comply with company policies, procedures, and financial controls.</li><li>Perform monthly ledger reconciliations and support the preparation of management accounts.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Produce spend analysis and supplier reporting, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations to finance leadership.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and operational efficiencies across the finance function.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.</li><li>Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy of financial records.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial data and ensure robust controls are in place across the accounts payable function.</li><li>Support the ongoing development of finance systems and processes to enhance reporting and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Deliver a high standard of customer service, resolving queries efficiently and professionally.</li></ul><h3>Person Specification</h3><ul><li>Previous experience managing an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger team.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, controls, and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience working with ERP/finance systems and producing management information.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Proven ability to drive process improvements and deliver operational efficiencies.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving approach.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4yMzQ5Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | BIRMINGHAM</strong></p><p><strong>£75,000 - £105,000 + benefits</strong></p><p><strong>This is not a business-as-usual Financial Controller appointment.</strong></p><p>We are looking for an exceptional Financial Controller with a proven track record in manufacturing to play a pivotal role in a business undergoing significant transformation and growth.</p><p>This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical finance function, work shoulder-to-shoulder with the senior leadership team and help shape the next chapter of an international manufacturing business.</p><p>The business has ambitious plans. A significant turnaround is underway, growth is accelerating and a major international ERP implementation is on the horizon. The finance function will be central to making it happen.</p><p><strong>The challenge</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop an established finance team, bringing strong leadership, direction and accountability.</li><li>Own the financial reporting agenda, ensuring robust controls, accuracy and technical excellence.</li><li>Work closely with senior leadership, providing the financial insight and challenge needed to drive business performance.</li><li>Navigate the complexities of SOX controls and US GAAP reporting.</li><li>Play a key role in a major international ERP implementation.</li><li>Strengthen financial processes, reporting infrastructure and governance as the business continues to evolve.</li></ul><p><strong>Who we want to hear from</strong></p><p>This is a non-negotiable manufacturing requirement. You will be an established Financial Controller with substantial experience operating within a manufacturing environment.</p><p>Ideally, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Around five years' Financial Controller experience within manufacturing.</li><li>Exceptional financial reporting and technical accounting capability.</li><li>A proven track record of leading, developing and managing finance teams.</li><li>Experience of SOX and US GAAP.</li><li>The credibility and commercial awareness to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>The resilience and ambition to operate in a business going through significant change.</li></ul><p><strong>Why consider this?</strong></p><p>Because the opportunity to make a genuine difference at this level doesn't come along every day.</p><p>You will have the platform, the senior leadership exposure and the scale of transformation to leave a meaningful mark on the finance function and the wider business.</p><p>If you are an experienced manufacturing Financial Controller who wants more than another reporting role, this deserves a conversation.</p><p><strong>Birmingham | £75,000 - £105,000</strong></p><p>For a confidential discussion, contact Emma Llewellyn, Director - Qualified Finance & Accounting, Robert Half.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNTcwMTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<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 style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">BI Developer-MILTON KEYNES</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Looking for a new challenge? </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">I'm working with a fantastic organisation looking for a Business Intelligence Developer to join their team and help turn data into meaningful business insight.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll be developing and enhancing Qlik Sense dashboards, Qlik Cloud solutions and data models, while working closely with stakeholders to deliver effective reporting and analytics.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">-Key skills:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong Qlik Sense & SQL</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Qlik Cloud</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Data Modelling & ETL</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Dashboards & Data Visualisation</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong stakeholder management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">2+ years' BI experience required. Experience with Azure, SQL Server, ERP or manufacturing is a bonus.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4wMzExOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered to support a search with an exciting group-level opportunity.</p><p>The Email Security & Mimecast Lead will have primary responsibility for the technical ownership, administration and optimisation of the Mimecast email security platform across the holdings company and its subsidiary businesses. The role will act as the Group subject-matter expert for email security, support cyber security awareness and threat training, and liaise closely with the external SOC/MDR provider in the monitoring, investigation and response to security incidents</p><p></p><h3>Essential Experience</h3><p>Candidates should have:</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on administration experience with Mimecast Email Security.</li><li>Experience configuring enterprise email-security policies.</li><li>Good understanding of email routing and mail flow.</li><li>Practical knowledge of DNS and email authentication technologies including SPF, DKIM and DMARC.</li><li>Experience investigating phishing, spoofing and BEC incidents.</li><li>Understanding of identity, authentication and privileged-access principles.</li><li>Experience supporting security incidents.</li><li>Ability to analyse security information and explain findings clearly to IT teams and management.</li></ul><p>The role requires someone who has the confidence and gravitas to operate at Group level and be the subject matter expert.</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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby4xNzYxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">