4 results for Lead Engineer in Leicester, Leicester

Financial Controller

Derby, Derbyshire
remote
Temporary
300 - 350 GBP / Daily
Location: Derby Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Reporting to: CEO<h2>Role Purpose</h2>The Head of Finance will lead the financial management, reporting and commercial analysis for the organisation. This role ensures the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and forward‑looking insight that supports decision‑making, growth and operational performance.This is both a strategic and hands‑on position, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day finance operations while contributing directly to long‑term planning and business leadership.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Management & Controls</h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls, policies and processes</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and audit readiness</li><li>Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital cycles</li></ul><h3>Management Reporting</h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful analysis</li><li>Present financial performance to senior leadership</li><li>Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance metrics</li><li>Ensure reporting is consistent, timely and decision‑ready</li></ul><h3>Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning</h3><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to build robust financial plans</li><li>Provide variance analysis with clear commercial explanations</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities and financial impacts</li></ul><h3>Commercial Finance & Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Support pricing, margin analysis, cost reviews and investment decisions</li><li>Work with operations, sales and projects to improve financial outcomes</li><li>Provide financial modelling for business cases, capital spend or new initiatives</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management</li><li>Drive improvements in debtor management, inventory and supplier terms</li><li>Monitor cash conversion and support funding requirements where needed</li></ul><h3>Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement</h3><ul><li>Improve finance systems and reporting tools</li><li>Strengthen processes to support scalability and growth</li><li>Lead upgrades or transitions to new accounting/ERP systems</li><li>Drive automation and efficiency across finance operations</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical grounding in financial and management accounting</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally Head of Finance or Finance Manager ready to step up</li><li>Background within SME environments </li><li>Experience in manufacturing and engineering</li><li>Demonstrable ability to lead a finance function end‑to‑end</li></ul><h3> </h3> 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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzIwMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-02-19T16:58:59Z

Interim Business Consultant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
600 - 650 GBP / Daily
<h1>Interim Business Consultant (Manufacturing)</h1>Contract: 6‑month initial contract, potential extension to 12 monthsAbout the RoleWe're looking for an Interim Businesss Project Consultant to help drive operational excellence and support strategic initiatives across our manufacturing organisation. You'll work closely with leaders, cross‑functional teams, and frontline operations to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and enable meaningful, sustainable change.This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll act as a trusted advisor-bringing strong analytical capability, a continuous improvement mindset, and excellent people skills. The role: <ul><li>Assess current processes to uncover inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Analyse performance data to identify trends and root causes.</li><li>Build business cases, including financial modelling and ROI evaluation.</li><li>Facilitate diagnostic workshops (e.g., process mapping, value‑stream mapping, failure analysis).</li></ul><ul><li>Lead or support improvement projects across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and support teams.</li><li>Develop project plans, documentation, and milestone tracking.</li><li>Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth deployment of new processes or systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to strategic planning and organisational capability development.</li><li>Provide insights on performance, capability gaps, and process maturity.</li><li>Help embed a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.</li></ul><h3>Essential Skills & Experience</h3><ul><li>Background in consulting, business improvement, project management, or operational excellence-preferably within manufacturing.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience with digital transformation programmes.</li><li>Familiarity with project management frameworks.</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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuOTI5ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-02-27T17:02:35Z

Finance Business Partner

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half have partnered with a private equity backed, industry market leader to recruit a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to sustainability and a reputation for excellence.Job Title: Finance Business Partner Location: Bicester - Hybrid working (1-2 days onsite per week) - (covering sites across the East of England) Salary: Up to £55,000 + generous car allowance + annual bonusHybrid working | Stakeholder engagement | Qualified accountant The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to operational and engineering teams across multiple sites, delivering insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvement in this relatively easy-to-understand business environment. The Role<ul><li>Partner with operational staff and engineering managers to drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and commercial challenge.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals in line with agreed timetables.</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and deliver detailed cost analysis on key variable costs including maintenance, disposal and consumables.</li><li>Work closely with the management accounting team during month-end processes, with FBPs supporting the broader financial reporting cycle.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, purchase order compliance and adherence to accounting standards across your designated sites.</li><li>Identify commercial risks and opportunities, working with senior management to maximise value and mitigate risk.</li><li>Occasional travel to sites across the East of England (limited travel due to work demands, typically 1-2 days per week in the office).</li></ul> The Candidate<ul><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred initially, though finalists or QBE may be considered for exceptional candidates).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with operational teams and senior leadership.</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting involved beyond just the numbers.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously while being part of a wider FBP team (6 in total).</li><li>Previous experience in operational or manufacturing environments is advantageous.</li></ul> Culture and BenefitsThis is a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for career development. You'll be joining a supportive FBP team within a private equity backed organisation that rewards performance and provides:<ul><li>Competitive salary up to £55,000.</li><li>Generous car allowance.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in office, with flexibility).</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple sites with varied operational challenges.</li><li>Supportive team environment with exposure to both finance and corporate finance functions.</li></ul> If you're a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys stakeholder engagement and wants to be part of a business that values commercial insight and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45OTUzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-01-29T11:40:03Z

Administrator - Temporary

St. Neots, Cambridgeshire
remote
Temporary
14 - 16 GBP / Hourly
Temporary Membership Administrator (8-12 Week Assignment) Location: St. Neots Pay Rate: £14-£16 per hour (dependent on experience) Start Date: ImmediateRobert Half is working with a longstanding client based in St. Neots who is seeking interim support within their Membership team for an 8-12 week temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and communication skills who enjoys working in a collaborative, member-focused environment.<h3 data-start="523" data-end="547">Key Responsibilities</h3> External-Facing Activities <ul data-end="1152" data-start="581"><li data-end="676" data-start="581">Updating and maintaining the CRM system, including contact records and lead qualification</li><li data-start="677" data-end="877">Providing administrative support on key projects, working closely with the Senior Membership Manager and SVP of Membership & Global Development, particularly around design and build projects</li><li data-end="951" data-start="878">Co-ordinating with members to secure volunteers for specific events</li><li data-start="952" data-end="1057">Making outbound calls to members, particularly regarding programmes and participation opportunities</li><li data-start="1058" data-end="1152">Sending follow-up emails to members regarding initiatives, opportunities, and engagement</li></ul> Internal Responsibilities <ul data-start="1185" data-end="1565"><li data-start="1185" data-end="1227">Qualifying incoming membership leads</li><li data-end="1283" data-start="1228">Supporting the team with membership renewal calls</li><li data-start="1284" data-end="1344">Assisting with awards-related calls and communications</li><li data-end="1422" data-start="1345">Providing general administrative support across the membership function</li><li data-start="1423" data-end="1478">Managing and responding to the shared email inbox</li><li data-end="1528" data-start="1479">Assisting with the coordination of webinars</li><li data-end="1565" data-start="1529">Handling CPD-related enquiries</li></ul><h3 data-end="1580" data-start="1567">About You</h3><ul data-end="1979" data-start="1581"><li data-start="1581" data-end="1657">Previous administrative, membership, or customer engagement experience</li><li data-start="1658" data-end="1728">Comfortable making outbound calls and communicating with members</li><li data-start="1729" data-end="1778">Strong organisation and attention to detail</li><li data-start="1779" data-end="1832">Experience working with CRM systems (preferred)</li><li data-end="1903" data-start="1833">Confident managing email communications and administrative tasks</li><li data-start="1904" data-end="1979">Able to start immediately and commit to the full 8-12 week assignment</li></ul><h3 data-start="1981" data-end="2000"> </h3>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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjE4NDU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-09T11:25:18Z