<p><strong>FP&A Analyst | Northwich | Hybrid working | Up to £50,000 + bonus</strong></p><p>Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a role where you can influence decisions, challenge existing processes and contribute to business performance?</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with an established technology services business looking to further develop its FP&A function and strengthen the commercial insight available across the business.</p><p>This is an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational areas. You'll play an active role in analysing business performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and supporting decisions around pricing, efficiency and future growth.</p><p>The role offers scope to take ownership, bring new ideas and move beyond traditional financial reporting into a more commercially focused position.</p><p>The Opportunity</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial business partnering:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Profitability and performance:</strong> Analyse margins, pricing and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and increased efficiency.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop FP&A:</strong> Contribute to the development of forecasting, financial modelling and forward-looking commercial analysis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Wider business exposure:</strong> Build relationships across Sales, Operations and Service Delivery, gaining an understanding of the wider business and its commercial drivers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Support growth:</strong> Evaluate commercial opportunities and proposals, helping the business make informed decisions and improve financial performance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ownership and autonomy:</strong> Take responsibility for your work, challenge existing processes and put forward recommendations that can have a tangible impact.</p></li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><p>We're looking for someone with a strong analytical mindset who enjoys understanding the wider business, questioning the numbers and translating financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience within FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced Excel.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions and communicate financial information clearly.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and recommend practical solutions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently, take ownership and adapt within a changing business environment.</p></li></ul><p>Full qualification isn't essential. The business is open to part-qualified candidates and those with relevant experience who can demonstrate the right commercial skills and mindset.</p><p>Previous experience within technology, services or recurring revenue businesses would be beneficial but isn't essential.</p><p>The Package</p><ul><li><p>Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Annual bonus.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days a week in the Northwich office (Tuesday to Thursday).</p></li><li><p>Private healthcare and dental plan options.</p></li><li><p>Birthday day off, plus increased annual leave with service.</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts, wellness benefits and ongoing training and development.</p></li></ul><p>Interested?</p><p>If you're looking to develop your commercial finance experience, gain greater exposure to senior decision-making and take on a role where your analysis can directly influence business performance, we'd like to hear from you.</p><p>Apply with your latest CV to find out more about this exclusive opportunity.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41MjMwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Senior Marketing Manager</p><p>Salary: £55,000 - £60,000<br /> Location: Cheshire<br /> <br /> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Senior Marketing Manager to join a long-established, growing and entrepreneurial business based in Cheshire.</p><p>The business operates in a fast-moving, highly commercial environment where effective marketing directly influences audience numbers, ticket sales and the success of the strategic plan.</p><p>This is a newly created, senior role offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take ownership of the overall marketing strategy, lead a small team and work closely with the Commercial Director. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for bringing together the business's existing marketing channels and creating a clear, commercially focused strategy across its portfolio of shows.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Creating tailored marketing plans for different shows, venues, locations and customer demographics</li><li>Leading, supporting and developing a marketing team of four</li><li>Bringing greater structure and coordination to activity currently managed across different channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, paid digital, social media, SEO, content, outdoor advertising and brand activity</li><li>Managing and challenging external agencies to ensure strong performance and value</li><li>Using customer data, market insight and campaign analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Monitoring ROI, ROAS, ticket sales and campaign performance</li><li>Managing and optimising the annual marketing budget</li><li>Working closely with operational, finance, commercial and production teams</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal candidate profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Manager who is ready to take ownership of a complete marketing function.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Broad experience across the full marketing mix rather than specialising in one individual channel</li><li>A track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing activity drives revenue</li><li>Experience of customer acquisition, customer journeys and audience segmentation</li><li>Good knowledge of CRM, paid digital, social media, content and offline marketing</li><li>Experience using data and insight to improve campaign performance</li><li>An understanding of ROI and ROAS</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team management or leadership experience</li><li>The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches</li><li>A hands-on, adaptable approach suited to an entrepreneurial, owner-managed business</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £60,000</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created senior marketing role</li><li>Leadership of an established marketing team</li><li>Responsibility for the annual marketing budget</li><li>Direct exposure to the Commercial Director and business owners</li><li>Scope to shape the future marketing strategy and grow with the business</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI4Njc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<br><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, international technology business at its Wilmslow office. </p><p>The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its international operations. This role will be instrumental in strengthening the finance function, improving internal financial reporting and providing greater commercial insight to support business decisions.</p><p>Working closely with senior finance leadership and colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and delivered in a timely manner.</p><p>The role will also play an important part in a major finance systems transformation, with the business preparing to transition to SAP S/4HANA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing international organisation, with longer-term career development opportunities.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to develop robust financial plans and understand business performance.</p></li><li><p>Produce and enhance internal financial reports, providing clear analysis of performance, trends and key financial drivers.</p></li><li><p>Deliver regular variance analysis, investigating discrepancies, identifying risks and opportunities, and challenging assumptions where appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Improve the accuracy, consistency and efficiency of financial reporting processes, ensuring data is validated and reliable before being entered into financial systems.</p></li><li><p>Act as a business partner to budget holders and operational stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with US-based finance colleagues to align reporting, processes and financial objectives across the wider business.</p></li><li><p>Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, overseeing three team members across the UK and Germany.</p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Support the transition from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA, working alongside the US IT team on system development, testing and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the introduction of new systems and processes, including a purchase order system, ensuring finance requirements are effectively represented.</p></li><li><p>Support internal reporting requirements and collaborate with colleagues responsible for statutory and wider group reporting.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will combine excellent technical capability with the confidence to engage with stakeholders, challenge figures and identify opportunities to improve business performance.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</p></li><li><p>Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role.</p></li><li>Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA</li><li><p>Strong experience in internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interrogate complex financial data, identify inconsistencies and resolve issues.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or developing a finance team.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work effectively across functions and within an international, matrix-managed organisation.</p></li></ul><h2>What's on offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £70,000.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to join a growing international business with an established presence across the UK, Europe and the US.</p></li><li><p>A key role in improving internal reporting and strengthening finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Involvement in a significant SAP S/4HANA implementation.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to senior stakeholders and international finance teams.</p></li><li><p>A genuine opportunity for longer-term career development and progression.</p></li><li><p>A dedicated office and car parking at the Wilmslow location.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and supportive company culture.</p></li></ul><p>If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad Finance Manager role combining internal reporting, business partnering, team leadership and systems transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.</p><br><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjcxODIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Internal Audit Manager - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £76,000-£86,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager - IT to join a high-impact team and help strengthen technology governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on management role where you'll lead multiple audit engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll oversee audit quality, manage and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, evidence-based insight that supports decision-making and strengthens the control environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Internal Audit Manager - IT, you'll take ownership of technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting and action tracking, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>You'll oversee multiple audits, review findings and recommendations, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing the Senior Internal Auditor, you'll work with co-sourced providers and contribute to the ongoing development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity for an established IT Audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with people management, quality assurance and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead multiple IT audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.</li><li>Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, data management and digital transformation.</li><li>Review audit scopes, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports, ensuring recommendations are practical and evidence-based.</li><li>Manage, coach and develop audit professionals, including workload allocation, performance management and development planning.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly to management.</li><li>Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments to inform audit planning.</li><li>Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and collaborate with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 7 years of relevant experience leading IT internal audit engagements.</li><li>Significant IT Internal Audit experience gained within a large, complex or regulated organisation, or a Big Four professional services environment.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, from planning through to reporting and action follow-up.</li><li>Essential line management experience, including coaching, developing and overseeing audit professionals.</li><li>Experience reviewing and signing off audit work, challenging findings and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cyber security, technology risk and governance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent technology risk frameworks.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£76,000-£86,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 10% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a management role where you can shape audit delivery, influence senior stakeholders and play a meaningful part in strengthening technology risk and governance.</p><p> </p><p>You'll combine hands-on audit leadership with people management and quality assurance, overseeing multiple engagements while helping develop the wider Internal Audit function.</p><p> </p><p>For an established IT Audit Manager looking to take ownership of a broader audit programme, work across complex technology risks and develop their leadership experience, this is an excellent next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODcyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation that is investing heavily in its finance function as part of its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function for a significant trading division, playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls and supporting operational decision-making.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders across the business.</p><p>Working in a fast-paced, sales-led environment, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, driving process improvements and supporting the wider leadership team with commercial insight.</p><p>You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end monthly management accounts process.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, management information and detailed financial commentary.</li><li>Produce flash reporting and month-end reporting packs.</li><li>Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and authorise supplier payments.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes.</li><li>Manage and support the local finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact for operational stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reporting to meet evolving stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with finance teams across multiple UK locations.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p><p>You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.</p><p><strong>You'll ideally have:</strong></p><ul><li>QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.</li><li>Excellent month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week on site).</li><li>25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Exposure to an experienced executive leadership team.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation.</li><li>Clear progression towards Financial Controller.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative Group Finance environment.</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while developing their career within a business undergoing significant investment and transformation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are partnering with a high-growth technology SME based in Manchester City Centre to appoint a commercially astute Finance Director.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to work closely with the CEO and leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in the company's next phase of growth.</p><p>The business is looking for someone who can combine strong financial control with genuine commercial insight, helping to shape strategy, improve performance and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale successfully. This is a role for someone who wants to influence the direction of a business, rather than simply report on its performance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and deliver the company's growth strategy, providing financial insight to support key business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis:</strong> Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modelling and financial planning, ensuring the business has clear visibility of performance and future requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial Finance:</strong> Provide insight into revenue performance, margins, pricing, customer profitability and investment opportunities, identifying ways to improve profitability and support sustainable growth.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Control & Reporting:</strong> Own the production of accurate and timely management accounts, statutory reporting and year-end processes, ensuring robust financial controls as the business scales.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital:</strong> Take ownership of cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning to support growth and protect the company's financial position.</p></li><li><p><strong>Business Performance:</strong> Establish meaningful KPIs and reporting frameworks, translating financial data into actionable insight for the leadership team.</p></li><li><p><strong>Scaling the Business:</strong> Develop and improve financial systems, processes and controls to accommodate growth, enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making.</p></li><li><p><strong>Risk & Compliance:</strong> Ensure appropriate financial governance and compliance with statutory, tax and accounting requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Lead and develop the finance function, building the capability, processes and infrastructure required to support the company's continued expansion.</p></li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience in a senior finance role within an SME</p></li><li><p>Commercially minded, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with the detail.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience supporting business growth, improving financial performance and strengthening financial processes.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical grounding across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working in an evolving environment where priorities can change and processes may need to be built or refined.</p></li><li><p>Confident partnering with a CEO and influencing commercial decisions at board level.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance immediate operational requirements with longer-term strategic objectives.</p></li><li><p>A natural business partner who can challenge constructively, identify opportunities and help drive performance.</p></li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth business in Manchester City Centre, taking a pivotal role in shaping its financial strategy and helping build the foundations for its next stage of growth.</p><p>Candidates must be comfortable with 4 days on site in Manchester city centre. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQyMTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Warrington | £55,000-£65,000 + bonus | On-site </strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, profitable and growing founder-owned business based in Warrington.</p><p>Operating in a technology-led, consumer-focused market, the business has established a strong market position and continues to grow, with ambitious plans for the future. It offers the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with an established operation, where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and future growth.</p><p>This is a key appointment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible contribution to the continued development of the business.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust processes.</p><p>The role offers a varied blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering. You will lead a small finance team, remaining hands-on with the detail while providing the financial insight needed to support business performance and decision-making.</p><p>This would suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where initiative, adaptability and a pragmatic approach are valued.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the general ledger, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.</p></li><li><p>Lead, support and develop a small finance team, including two Assistant Accountants.</p></li><li><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business planning and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders, communicating financial performance clearly and managing expectations.</p></li><li><p>Monitor results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Review and improve finance systems, processes and reporting to support the business as it grows.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the leadership team to ensure finance supports operational performance and future growth.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the detail.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills and experience across financial control and reporting.</p></li><li><p>A solid grounding in month-end, balance sheet management and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>The ability to lead and develop a small team while remaining hands-on.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and financial data.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience in an SME, owner-managed or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous. Practice-trained candidates with the right commercial awareness and desire to move into a broad industry role will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you will be adaptable, approachable and comfortable operating in a growing business where collaboration, accountability and initiative are key.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Bonus scheme.</p></li><li><p>Holidays increasing with service.</p></li><li><p>Workplace pension.</p></li><li><p>Employee rewards and benefits through Perkbox.</p></li><li><p>On-site parking.</p></li><li><p>A close-knit, collaborative working environment.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>A broad, influential role with the opportunity to shape processes, develop the finance function and support the next stage of business growth.</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p>Warrington - this is an office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and working closely with the wider business.</p><p>If you're looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial involvement and have a genuine impact on a successful, growing business, we'd welcome a conversation.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNDIzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Head of Marketing</strong></p><p>Salary: £60,000 + Benefits Location: Cheshire</p><p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a long-established and highly successful live entertainment business to recruit a Head of Marketing.</p><p>This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the marketing strategy across a portfolio of well-known touring entertainment brands.</p><p>Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll lead a small marketing team and work closely with external agencies to drive customer acquisition, increase ticket sales and ensure marketing activity delivers measurable commercial results.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy across multiple live events, shows and entertainment brands.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Creating and implementing the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Leading, developing and coaching a marketing team of four</li><li>Managing external agencies across paid media, SEO and digital channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, digital marketing, social media, content and brand activity</li><li>Monitoring campaign performance, ROI and return on ad spend (ROAS)</li><li>Using customer insight and data to guide marketing decisions</li><li>Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders across the business</li><li>Supporting launches into new venues and locations</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced marketing professional with a broad skill set and a strong commercial mindset.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Growth Marketing Manager or Head of Marketing role</li><li>Experience developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong knowledge of digital marketing, CRM and customer acquisition</li><li>A data-driven approach with the ability to analyse performance and optimise campaigns</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team leadership experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in delivery as well as strategy</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to shape a newly created Head of Marketing position</li><li>Direct influence on commercial performance and business growth</li><li>Broad role spanning multiple brands and channels</li><li>Genuine autonomy and visibility within the leadership team</li><li>Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Salary of £60,000 plus benefits</li><li>25 days holidays</li></ul><p>If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership, drive growth and make a visible impact within a unique and exciting business, we'd love to hear from 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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjkxMTc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">