<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Cannock</p><p><strong>Reporting To</strong></p><p>Managing Director, with a dotted line to Group Finance Director</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main Purpose</strong></p><p>To oversee financial reporting and ensure the effective management of all financial activities within the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of the Finance team, ensuring effective task allocation, balanced workload, and timely completion of responsibilities.</li><li>Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing financial guidance and strategic governance in line with business objectives and long-term planning.</li><li>Collaborate with Board members to ensure budgets are delivered.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets.</li><li>Develop and maintain a 5-year business plan.</li><li>Oversee asset management, including maintaining an up-to-date and accurate fixed asset register.</li><li>Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, including VAT, Customs & Excise, and payroll taxes.</li><li>Drive and monitor all business KPIs.</li><li>Manage R&D tax credit processes and reporting.</li><li>Oversee Intrastat reporting requirements.</li><li>Take full responsibility for stock takes and ensure timely financial reconciliation. Analyse slow-moving stock and present recommendations to the Board.</li><li>Monitor FX movements and assess implications on margins.</li><li>Manage year-end reporting, including liaison with auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Lead month-end group reporting processes.</li><li>Partner with Operations leadership to monitor and measure material yield.</li><li>Monitor working capital requirements and recommend improvements.</li><li>Track debtor days and develop plans for improvement.</li><li>Ensure supplier terms are maintained at 60 days end of month.</li><li>Produce weekly flash results.</li><li>Support continuous improvement activities and ensure targets are achieved.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with group requirements.</li><li>Deliver external reporting in line with defined deadlines.</li><li>Track and report on continuous improvement initiatives and associated cost savings.</li><li>Maintain and report on the R&D register monthly.</li><li>Monitor FX impact on margins and recommend actions to protect profitability.</li><li>Assess slow-moving and obsolete stock, providing recommendations.</li><li>Report on stocktake accuracy, including variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain part-by-part cost of sales analysis.</li><li>Report on monthly spend variances and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor company credit rating and suggest improvements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Training</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and provide the necessary training to ensure departmental and individual effectiveness.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Open to QBE and Qualified candidates</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls and processes.</li><li>Experience in financial forecasting and planning.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams.</li><li>A solutions-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to operate effectively across all levels of the business.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and stakeholder expectations.</li><li>Experience working within the manufacturing sector - <strong>Essential</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>Interested to find out more? Please reach out!</p><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/QW1yaXQuU2hva2VyLjAxMDU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner - 12 Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)</strong><br /> <strong>Locations:</strong> London, Coleshill, or Newcastle<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £65,000 + £5,200 car allowance</p><p>We're seeking an experienced <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong> to join a high-performing finance team on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of a permanent role. You'll work closely with senior management to provide financial insight, drive commercial decisions, and help shape the strategic direction of a key business area.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial planning cycles, producing robust budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance reports.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders to interpret financial results, identify opportunities, and challenge assumptions to improve outcomes.</li><li>Contribute to commercial decision-making by reviewing and validating new business proposals and contract terms.</li><li>Streamline and enhance financial processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Lead and develop a Junior Finance Business Partner, ensuring high-quality outputs and professional growth.</li><li>Monitor key financial metrics, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions where needed.</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships across operational and corporate functions to ensure alignment on goals and priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience.</li><li>Demonstrated success in a finance partnering role within a complex or multi-site organisation.</li><li>Commercially astute, with the ability to analyse data, spot trends, and translate findings into actionable plans.</li><li>Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience managing or mentoring finance staff.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to work in a strategic, commercially focused role with senior stakeholder exposure.</li><li>12-month FTC with a strong chance of moving to a permanent role.</li><li>Choice of base location: <strong>London, Coleshill, or Newcastle</strong>.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days in the office per week, plus occasional travel to sites.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTk1MDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Job Specification: Interim Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Oldbury, West Midlands<br /><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 12-month interim</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />A well-established organization in Oldbury is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month contract. The role is critical in overseeing financial processes, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making during a transitional period.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li>Manage financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and regulations.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to improve financial performance.</li><li>Supervise and mentor the finance team, driving development and collaboration.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and support external audits.</li><li>Provide interim leadership during organizational changes.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualification:</strong> ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years in a senior finance role (e.g., Financial Controller).</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Expertise in legacy financial systems advanced Excel, and strong analytical and leadership capabilities.</li><li><strong>Attributes:</strong> Problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNjk5NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a rapidly scaling organisation who are seeking an experienced <strong>Bid Writer</strong> to join its growing Business Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth through the creation of high-quality, compelling bid and tender submissions.</p><p>This is a permanent hybrid role, with 2 days in office near Bicester, with occasional travel to client sites. The position is paying £35,000 - £40,000 DOE.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing persuasive and professionally written responses to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and other procurement documents. Working closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, the Bid Writer will ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with the organisation's brand, tone, and service offering.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Researching, drafting, and editing high-quality content for bid and tender submissions, presentations, and marketing collateral</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues across the business to gather relevant information and insights for submissions</li><li>Ensuring timely completion of bid documentation with effective version control and document management</li><li>Proofreading and editing content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements</li><li>Maintaining and updating a bid content library, identifying opportunities for content improvement</li><li>Reviewing feedback to drive continuous improvement of proposals and related materials</li><li>Building strong internal relationships to develop and improve technical and operational content</li><li>Staying informed of industry trends, procurement practices, and legislative updates to strengthen submission quality</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional written English with strong editing and proofreading skills</li><li>Demonstrable experience writing successful tender responses, preferably within regulated or public sector environments</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret tender requirements and craft structured, compelling responses</li><li>Knowledge of bid best practice - APMP accreditation or training is desirable</li><li>Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure</li><li>Experience of bid writing for both public and private sector</li><li>Confident in collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and levels</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office packages</li><li>Commercially aware and quality-driven</li><li>A flexible and proactive team player</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree or relevant qualification - desirable</li><li>APMP Certification - desirable</li><li>Full UK driving licence - essential</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzAzODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Financial Planning Analyst - Worcester - up to £71k + bonus - hybrid - full-time - permanent </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a well-established client in Worcester who are looking for a full-time, permanent Senior Financial Planning analyst, offering a salary up to £71k + 10% bonus and hybrid working! </p><p>The key purpose of the role is to act as a key business partner, providing critical financial insights and driving strategic decision making, as well as providing support with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across the group of companies. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Partner with executives to understand priorities, provide tailored financial insight, and guide strategic decisions.</li><li>Own monthly reporting for the Executive Team and Board, delivering clear KPI, variance, and trend analysis.</li><li>Lead budgeting & forecasting, challenging assumptions and tracking performance against targets.</li><li>Streamline FP&A processes, using tools and best practice to improve efficiency and insight.</li><li>Support strategic projects, building investment cases and strengthening procurement for best value.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) </li><li>Proven FP&A experience. </li><li>Proven finance business partnering experience. </li><li>Previous experience working for a PE backed organisation ideal. </li></ul><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £71k + 10% bonus </li><li>Based in Worcester - 2 days onsite, 3 days working from home (Tuesdays as a set day in the office). </li><li>Onsite parking </li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjYzODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Accountant you will support the UK and Europe Finance Teams with Key Financial Controls and Statutory Accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102</li><li>Support preparation of consolidated group accounts to incorporate the US business.</li><li>Cashflow management</li><li>Prepare and submit UK VAT returns, EC sales lists, and Intrastat where applicable.</li><li>Month end Reconciliations</li><li>Balance sheet recs and reporting</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ACA or ACCA either from Practice or with a number of years financial accounting experience from industry. Strong knowledge of UK Gaap and FRS102 is essential as is the ability to develop and improve existing processes and controls. </p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leading global player in its field and offers excellent career development, continuity and growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Accountant in Northamptonis paying £60-65K + Excellent Benefits and is working 5 Days a week in the office in Northampton with occasional flexibility.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTY3NjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a worldwide operating company to recruit for a Construction Contracts/Projects Controller with very strong experience in <strong>Quantity Surveyor (QS)</strong> based in Northampton office based full time. The company has a leading position in the market with very tenured staff.</p><p>The main purpose of this role as part of the finance team to achieve the finance goals and targets set by the business. The person will need to be an excellent communicator, well organised and able to review / implement written procedures which will ensure that company targets are achieved. Colleagues are actively encouraged to suggest improvements in current working processes and are required to be flexible in their approach to meeting the departments ever changing requirements as a result of constant process development.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Review of customer contracts, negotiation with contractors, highlighting and reporting issues when necessary.</li><li>Applying for Stage Payments; Off-Site Goods Payment (Raising Valuations & Vesting Certificate</li><li>Maintaining regularly Schedule of Valuation Dates</li><li>Maintaining Retention Schedule, responsible for reconciling and chasing of retention amounts regularly including raising contract valuations</li><li>Reconciliation of Contract Ledger Debtors. </li><li>Reviewing customer credit terms. </li><li>Chasing Payments from Customers. </li><li>Prompt resolution of queries on construction contracts. </li><li>Production of Invoices</li><li>Posting Cash Receipt Journals</li><li>Maintaining Contract Orders & Warranties Register</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Construction and legal or contract compliance background</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Confidence working with numbers</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTE4OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a Leading <strong>Engineering Business</strong> based in <strong>Bedford</strong> to recruit for a talented <strong>Senior Commercial Officer.</strong> We are looking to recruit an experienced, confident and self-motivated Senior Commercial Officer to join a awesome commercial team.</p><p>This is an office based role, Full time paying circa £50,000 plus very good benefits and a generous pension This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company.</p><h3>Role Summary </h3><p>Demonstrating at all times a high level of integrity and able to influence management information effectively, you will be involved in <strong>ensuring that proposals to customers are priced, developed and approved in an acceptable manner to submit the associated offers, as well as negotiating, agreeing and supporting contracts that provide a robust commercial framework</strong> to enable and deliver best of class capabilities to customers.</p><p> </p><p>This is a varied and demanding role and it involves a number of duties and responsibilities:</p><p> </p><ul><li data-start="84" data-end="131"><p data-end="131" data-start="86">Ownership of key bid processes </p></li><li data-end="193" data-start="132"><p data-start="134" data-end="193">Direct customer engagement and contract negotiation</p></li><li data-start="194" data-end="250"><p data-start="196" data-end="250">Support and advice to senior internal stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="299" data-start="251"><p data-start="253" data-end="299">Input into commercial strategy and pricing</p></li><li data-end="346" data-start="300"><p data-end="346" data-start="302">Governance and risk management awareness</p></li><li data-end="346" data-start="300"><p data-end="346" data-start="302">Prepare high quality proposals for customer submission and conduct/support contract negotiations with customers</p></li><li data-start="300" data-end="346">Support contract closure.</li></ul><h3><strong>Experience required</strong></h3><ul><li data-end="201" data-start="107"><p data-end="201" data-start="109">Proven commercial, operational, or business experience, ideally in a technical setting</p></li><li data-start="202" data-end="269"><p data-start="204" data-end="269">Strong customer engagement and commercial management skills</p></li><li data-end="344" data-start="270"><p data-end="344" data-start="272">Solid understanding of business strategy and opportunity alignment</p></li><li data-end="377" data-start="345"><p data-start="347" data-end="377">Strong analytical skills</p></li><li data-end="450" data-start="378"><p data-end="450" data-start="380">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3 data-end="95" data-start="73"><strong data-end="95" data-start="77">What's on offer</strong></h3><ul data-start="97" data-end="422"><li data-end="136" data-start="97"><p data-start="99" data-end="136">Competitive salary up to £50K (DOE)</p></li><li data-start="137" data-end="182"><p data-start="139" data-end="182">Private health insurance & generous pension scheme</p></li><li data-start="183" data-end="207"><p data-end="207" data-start="185">Share incentive plan</p></li><li data-end="274" data-start="208"><p data-end="274" data-start="210">26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service)</p></li><li data-end="291" data-start="275"><p data-start="277" data-end="291">Free parking</p></li><li data-start="292" data-end="325"><p data-end="325" data-start="294">Employee assistance programme</p></li><li data-start="326" data-end="353"><p data-start="328" data-end="353">Full-time, 38-hour week</p></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODA4MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
