<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>A GREAT TEAM. A BRILLIANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER. A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN REALLY MAKE YOUR MARK.</strong></p><p><strong>Assistant Accountant | Tipton | Manufacturing</strong></p><p>If you're an all-rounder who loves getting stuck into the detail, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.</p><p>I'm working with a well-established, large manufacturing business in Tipton to find an Assistant Accountant to join its friendly, close-knit finance team.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside an exceptional Financial Controller, someone Robert Half knows extremely well, having successfully placed them into the business. You'll be in safe hands, supported by someone who genuinely knows their stuff and will give you the opportunity to develop your accounting skills.</p><p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>This is a proper, hands-on accounting role. We're looking for someone who enjoys the variety of a full accounts position and is happy rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in everything from:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Purchase ledger and supplier reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Sales ledger and credit control support</p></li><li><p>Bank reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Journals and month-end support</p></li><li><p>Accruals and prepayments</p></li><li><p>VAT returns</p></li><li><p>Maintaining accurate financial records and understanding the importance of good double-entry bookkeeping</p></li></ul><p><strong>What makes this opportunity different?</strong></p><p>It's a lovely business to work for. Modern offices, a genuinely welcoming team, a brilliant Financial Controller and a flexible approach to working arrangements.</p><p>The role is office-based five days a week in Tipton, and whilst being present in the business is important, there's a sensible degree of flexibility and a real appreciation that people have lives outside work.</p><p><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong></p><p>Someone with solid, practical accounting experience who understands double entry, knows their way around the purchase ledger and is confident getting stuck into the day-to-day running of a finance function.</p><p>You don't need to be a qualified accountant. What matters is your accounting knowledge, attention to detail and willingness to get involved.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a genuinely good business, a supportive manager and an all-round accounting role where you'll be valued, I'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half to find out more.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNDc3MDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Chipping Norton that are looking for a Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end, journals and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Produce and deliver financial performance packs</li><li>Business partner with Site Managers, providing financial insight and support</li><li>Professionally challenge and influence stakeholders within finance and the wider business</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or finalist)</li><li>Must be able to drive</li><li>Available to start in the next week</li><li>Previous experience in similar position</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzM3MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</strong></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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK sustainability business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. You'll work side by side with operational and commercial leaders on the decisions that matter, in a role with real visibility and influence.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>Bicester (Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other sites)</strong></li><li><strong>£60,000 + £6,500 car allowance + performance bonus</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll partner with site operations, commercial teams and senior management, making sure they understand how the business is performing against targets and which levers they can pull to improve it. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing insightful business partnering on EBITDA, operating cash flow and capex</li><li>Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals to agreed timetables</li><li>Presenting financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues</li><li>Upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, with strong controls and governance</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver results</li><li>Evaluating projects and capital expenditure, including post-project appraisals</li><li>Supporting wider consolidated analysis and reporting across the group</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively studying and close to qualifying</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent</li><li>Strong management accounting and business analysis skills</li><li>Advanced Excel, with Power BI experience highly desirable</li><li>Commercial experience, with a track record of building strong relationships with non-finance managers and budget holders</li><li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge the business</li><li>Experience of capex, investment appraisal and large, matrixed organisations is desirable</li><li>Full driving licence, with travel to site 2 days per week and occasional travel to other locations</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 base salary, plus a £6,500 car allowance and a performance-related bonus</li><li>Generous pension, with the employer matching your contributions up to 7%</li><li>Healthcare cash plan with private health insurance included, covering dependent children</li><li>24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline and a full wellbeing programme</li><li>Gym membership discounts of up to 17% at over 3,000 clubs</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, with up to £1,000 of bike and equipment</li><li>Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining out, cinema and more</li><li>Payroll giving to support the charity of your choice</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and personal development</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Mzc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.</li><li>Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26K + Study + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgxOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">