<p><strong>Financial Controller - Buckingham, UK - Exclusive retained position with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Buckingham, UK (<strong>onsite</strong> with potential 1 day WFH after onboarding)<br /> <strong>Reports To:</strong> VP Finance - Mobile Europe (Germany)<br /> <strong>Direct Reports:</strong> 2</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> </p><ul><li><p>The full package will be:</p><ul><li>Competitive Base Salary</li><li>10% bonus based on Company EU results</li><li>Pension (% contribution can be negotiated)</li><li>25 days of holiday</li><li>Health & Safety Insurance</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Manitowoc is a <strong>US-headquartered company (Milwaukee, WI)</strong> with around <strong>5,000 employees worldwide</strong>. A global leader in <strong>lifting solutions</strong>, the business designs, manufactures, and services some of the world's most advanced <strong>mobile and tower cranes</strong>.</p><ul><li><strong>Products:</strong> Mobile cranes and tower cranes, with a wide product range across lifting solutions.</li><li><strong>Production:</strong> Plants in the US, China, India, and other strategic markets.</li><li><strong>Sales & Service:</strong> Global footprint with strong aftermarket support (maintenance, spare parts, customer training).</li><li><strong>Market Position:</strong> One of the original players in the crane industry and a top-three global manufacturer, competing with Liebherr (Germany), Tadano (Japan), and Chinese OEMs.</li></ul><p>In the UK, Manitowoc operates from <strong>Buckingham</strong> with a <strong>team of 50 employees</strong>, focused on <strong>sales and aftersales</strong> for the UK & Ireland. The local business generated <strong>£35m turnover</strong> in 2023.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>management-level Financial Controller position</strong> to lead the UK finance function. The role is available due to the upcoming <strong>retirement of the current FC</strong> at the end of 2025.</p><p>You will oversee all finance and accounting operations in the UK entity, ensure compliance with <strong>UK GAAP, US GAAP, and statutory reporting</strong>, and provide strong business partnering to sales, service, and aftersales operations.</p><p>You will also play a key role in <strong>consolidation reporting to the US</strong>, liaising with European finance (Germany) and Group finance in the US.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the <strong>UK finance function</strong> (3 people) - including accounting, reporting, tax, and treasury.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and local statutory/tax obligations.</li><li>Prepare and review <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting</strong> (P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, statutory accounts).</li><li>Manage <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</strong> for the UK entity.</li><li>Supervise <strong>audit processes</strong> and liaise with external auditors and tax authorities.</li><li>Provide <strong>business partnering</strong> to sales and aftersales teams, including pricing, margins, and project analysis.</li><li>Oversee treasury and cash flow management for UK operations.</li><li>Support general site management in Buckingham (HR, property, compliance).</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (<strong>FCCA, ACA, or equivalent</strong>) with 8-10+ years' experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>UK GAAP and US GAAP</strong>.</li><li>Background in an <strong>international environment</strong> with reporting to group HQ.</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial equipment businesses ideal.</li><li>Hands-on leader, able to manage a <strong>small finance team</strong>.</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred).</li><li>Fluent English (additional European language such as German or French a plus).</li></ul><p><strong>Working Conditions</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Office-based in Buckingham Full time</strong></li><li>Collaborative, international environment.</li><li>Exposure to both UK operations and wider EMEA/US group structures.</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity for a <strong>hands-on Financial Controller</strong> who enjoys working in a <strong>global manufacturing environment</strong> but also likes the <strong>closeness of a small UK site team</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDYzMjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="148" data-end="165">Head of Data</h2><p data-end="376" data-start="166"><strong data-start="166" data-end="179">Location:</strong> London (with global remit)<br data-start="206" data-end="209" /> <strong data-start="209" data-end="220">Sector:</strong> Private Equity & Alternative Investments</p><p data-start="166" data-end="376">Our client is one of the world's leading private equity and investment advisory firms, managing over €180 billion of assets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. With a diverse investment portfolio spanning private equity, credit, infrastructure, and secondaries, they are renowned for driving long-term value creation and innovation.</p><p data-start="717" data-end="994">We are seeking an experienced Head of Data to design and lead a global data strategy. This is a senior leadership role that will define how data underpins decision-making, powers investment insight, and drives operational excellence across a truly international platform.</p><h3 data-end="1022" data-start="996">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1608" data-start="1023"><li data-start="1023" data-end="1119"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1025">Develop and execute a firm-wide data strategy aligned to business and investment priorities.</p></li><li data-start="1120" data-end="1203"><p data-end="1203" data-start="1122">Lead on data governance, privacy, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.</p></li><li data-start="1204" data-end="1295"><p data-start="1206" data-end="1295">Oversee the design and evolution of scalable, secure data platforms and infrastructure.</p></li><li data-end="1412" data-start="1296"><p data-end="1412" data-start="1298">Partner with investment and operational teams to deliver advanced analytics, dashboards, and AI-driven insights.</p></li><li data-end="1515" data-start="1413"><p data-start="1415" data-end="1515">Build and lead a high-performing global data team spanning engineering, analytics, and governance.</p></li><li data-start="1516" data-end="1608"><p data-start="1518" data-end="1608">Champion a data-driven culture, enhancing literacy and adoption across the organisation.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1625" data-start="1610">About You</h3><ul data-end="2085" data-start="1626"><li data-end="1750" data-start="1626"><p data-end="1750" data-start="1628">10+ years' experience in senior data leadership, ideally within private equity, asset management, or financial services.</p></li><li data-end="1821" data-start="1751"><p data-end="1821" data-start="1753">Strong track record of building and scaling global data functions.</p></li><li data-end="1924" data-start="1822"><p data-end="1924" data-start="1824">Deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms, data engineering, governance, and advanced analytics.</p></li><li data-start="1925" data-end="2007"><p data-end="2007" data-start="1927">Proven ability to align stakeholders and influence at senior leadership level.</p></li><li data-start="2008" data-end="2085"><p data-start="2010" data-end="2085">Strategic, commercially minded, and able to embed innovation responsibly.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2108" data-start="2087">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-end="2516" data-start="2109"><li data-end="2216" data-start="2109"><p data-start="2111" data-end="2216">Competitive base salary of £120,000 - £160,000, plus discretionary bonus</p></li><li data-end="2330" data-start="2217"><p data-end="2330" data-start="2219">The opportunity to shape and lead a global data agenda at one of the most respected names in private markets.</p></li><li data-start="2331" data-end="2415"><p data-start="2333" data-end="2415">A collaborative, international environment with exposure to senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="2516" data-start="2416"><p data-start="2418" data-end="2516">The chance to lead innovation and deliver measurable impact across a global investment platform.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2518" data-end="2629">If you are an ambitious data leader looking to drive transformation at scale, we would 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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC41MzQ4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title: Manager - Cloud Data Architect (AWS & Snowflake)</strong></p><p>Protiviti's UK ED&A practice offers a comprehensive range of data use cases delivered through various delivery and commercial routes. We work on the full data lifecycle with highly skilled and experienced data professionals. Our solutions range from data strategy and governance through the development, design and implementation of advanced analytics and digitisation.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Manager-level Cloud Data Architect</strong> with deep expertise in <strong>AWS cloud services</strong>, <strong>Snowflake</strong>, and <strong>AWS-native data platforms</strong> to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud data strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to deliver enterprise-grade data architectures that enable advanced analytics and business intelligence for our clients.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Architecture & Design</strong></p><ul><li>Design end-to-end cloud data architectures using AWS and Snowflake, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.</li><li>Define and promote best practices in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data storage, and data governance across AWS and Snowflake platforms.</li><li>Lead the design of data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data pipelines using AWS-native tools such as Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, Kinesis, and Athena.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Leadership & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and deliver complex data architecture projects, providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to understand data needs and translate them into architectural solutions.</li><li>Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Team & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor and guide data engineers and junior architects on AWS and Snowflake best practices.</li><li>Work closely with cloud operations, DevOps, and security teams to ensure reliable and secure data environments.</li><li>Present architectural solutions and roadmaps to senior stakeholders and technical leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Innovation & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Stay current with emerging trends in cloud data services, AI/ML integrations, and data governance.</li><li>Contribute to the cloud data strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for automation, cost optimization, and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>6-10 years of experience in data architecture, including at least 3 years in a cloud-native environment.</li><li>Proven expertise with <strong>AWS cloud services</strong>, including but not limited to: S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Kinesis, Athena, Lake Formation.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>Snowflake</strong> - architecture, performance tuning, security, and data sharing features.</li><li>Proficient in data modelling, data integration (ETL/ELT), and metadata management.</li><li>Deep understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance in cloud environments.</li><li>Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Prior Consulting experience</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Solutions Architect).</li><li>Snowflake certifications.</li><li>Experience in leading agile teams or projects using Scrum/Kanban methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Fivetran) is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a high-impact team shaping the next generation of data capabilities in the cloud.</li><li>Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.</li><li>Opportunity to lead strategic data initiatives and make a tangible business impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Competetive Base Salary, Bonus & Benefits </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working - HQ in The Shard, London! </strong></p><p> </p><br><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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4wNjg5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
