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Finance Transformation - Senior Manager / Associate Director

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
90000 - 123000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Transformation - Senior Manager/Associate DirectorLondon | Hybrid workingSalary: £90,000 - £123,000 (DOE) + bonusRobert Half are working with a leading Consulting firm experiencing significant growth and is seeking a high-performing Finance Transformation Senior Manager/Associate Director to lead complex transformation programmes for a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK.The OpportunityAs a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of multiple Finance Transformation engagements from strategy through to implementation, managing senior stakeholder relationships while leading and developing consulting teams.Key ResponsibilitiesTransformation ProjectsYou will lead projects across:<ul><li>Shared Service Centre (SSC) design, transition, and outsourcing readiness</li><li>Finance operating model transformation</li><li>Process optimisation across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R)</li><li>FP&A and performance reporting transformation</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and planning process redesign</li><li>Automation, RPA, process mining, and technology enablement</li><li>AI readiness assessments, use-case development, governance, and implementation planning</li><li>Finance benchmarking and maturity assessments</li><li>Post-acquisition integration and carve-out programmes</li></ul>About YouWe're interested in speaking with candidates who possess:<ul><li>Significant experience within Finance Transformation, Finance Change, or Management Consulting</li><li>Proven track record of leading complex transformation engagements</li><li>Deep understanding of P2P, O2C, and R2R processes</li><li>Experience advising CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and programme leadership capabilities</li><li>Experience managing teams within a consulting or client-facing environment</li><li>Commercial awareness with experience managing engagement budgets and delivery performance</li><li>Demonstrable experience identifying and implementing process improvements and technology-enabled change</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills</li><li>Experience contributing to successful proposals, bids, and business development activity</li></ul>Finance Transformation - Senior Manager/Associate Director 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/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjcyNDYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-03T13:48:53Z

Accountant

London, London
remote
Contract
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Role:Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Collate and consolidate management and financial accounting outputs, KPIs, milestones, cash flows and balance sheets, Business Plan, and other financial/performance outputs</li><li>Consolidate the financial results and plans from the Entities in SAP BPC and to submit into the Group Finance's consolidation tool (Hyperion/OneStream).</li><li>Manage the co-ordination of reconciliations for intercompany posting</li><li>Coordination of Half Year and Full Year disclosures required by Group and the collation of the entities Annual Account Reconciliation.</li><li>Post Central IFRS16 journals and other consolidation journals in SAP.</li><li>Support the environment disclosure reporting by Group through collation and reconciliation of data to be used in internal and external publications.</li><li>Ensure the planning and reporting timetables and business process flows in BPC reflect the required business planning and reporting outputs</li><li>Support the Head of FP&A and System Accountant in the development and ongoing maintenance/utilisation of SAP BPC for financial planning.</li><li>Ensure the delivery, accuracy, and integrity of the management accounting process.</li><li>Business partner the Directors and business leads, providing interpretation and guidance in relation to financial analysis, profit centre budgets and forecasts, to enable key decisions to be made and targets met.</li><li>The planning and production of budget and quarterly forecast, working with the budget holders to have clear view of FY projections.</li><li>Supporting business leads with the management of affiliate work orders, ensure all services are contract correctly through the affiliate framework.</li><li>Production of balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to manage key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Raising sales orders for affiliate works order in for billing by our shared service centre</li><li>Manage credit control activities.</li><li>Produce submission to Group or HMRC for VAT, PAYE, NI as well as process the payroll and payments runs including management of expense system SAP concur.</li><li>Production of draft statutory accounts and dealing with and closing out audit queries both internal and external.</li></ul>Profile:The successful, temporary Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification). You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading transport Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits:The temporary Accountant role will be paying circa £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependant on experience.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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC42MjU1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T16:33:15Z

Finance Team Lead

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with an established international organisation to recruit a Finance Team Lead.This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance function within a complex, multi-entity business operating across international markets. Leading a Record to Report team, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and driving continuous improvement across key finance processes.This role offers an excellent blend of people leadership, financial control and operational improvement, with the opportunity to influence change, develop your team and work closely with senior finance stakeholders across the organisation.The RoleYou'll play a key role in ensuring the Record to Report function delivers an efficient, accurate and high-quality service across multiple entities while supporting ongoing improvements to systems, controls and ways of working.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Record to Report team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage team priorities and resources to ensure consistent delivery across multiple entities and international stakeholders.</li><li>Build strong relationships across finance and the wider business, ensuring a high-quality service while identifying opportunities to improve processes.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives, helping to standardise, simplify and enhance finance operations.</li><li>Ensure Record to Report processes are well controlled, fully documented and aligned with agreed service levels and performance measures.</li><li>Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies and governance requirements.</li><li>Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, managing journals, reconciliations, accruals and period-end close activities.</li><li>Support statutory, regulatory and tax reporting requirements.</li><li>Partner with Finance Leadership and Internal Audit to strengthen controls and improve financial processes.</li></ul>About YouYou'll be an experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and a passion for leading and developing people. You'll be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoy improving processes and building strong stakeholder relationships.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be a finalist).</li><li>Experience within a Record to Report, Financial Control or Shared Services environment.</li><li>Previous experience leading or supervising finance teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and finance operations.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.</li><li>Oracle experience would be advantageous.</li><li>Shared Services Centre experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Additional language skills would be beneficial.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.</li><li>Annual bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>Modern offices in Cambridge.</li><li>The opportunity to lead an established finance team within a successful international business.</li><li>Exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development opportunities.</li></ul>If you're looking for a role where you can lead a talented team, improve finance processes and make a genuine impact within an international organisation, 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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg2MzE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-18T13:49:56Z

Management Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Contract
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Management Accountant - 6 month FTC - up to £55k, pro-rata - Hybrid - London - July start dateRobert Half are thrilled to be working with a leading organisation in their search for a Management Accountant for a 6 month assignment, offering up to £55k and hybrid working!This is a varied and hands-on role that offers exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, procurement, cost control, recharges, forecasting and reporting. You'll work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, playing a key role in ensuring accurate financial information is delivered to support business decision-making.Key Details:<ul><li>Job Title: Management Accountant</li><li>Salary: £50k - £55k (pro-rata), DOE</li><li>Contract Length: 6 months</li><li>Working pattern: Full-time OR 4 days per week (0.8 FTE), 3 days onsite, 1/2 days remote</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Leading key month-end processes and preparing period-end reporting.</li><li>Producing accruals, provisions and reclassification journals.</li><li>Preparing draft financial results and variance analysis for review.</li><li>Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Supporting cost centre reporting and financial analysis.</li><li>Managing supplier set-up processes and purchase order approvals.</li><li>Raising and amending purchase orders across the business.</li><li>Reviewing and coding purchase invoices.</li><li>Working closely with Shared Services, PMO teams and stakeholders to resolve procurement queries.</li><li>Ensuring invoices are processed and receipted accurately and on time.</li><li>Managing income accounting and ensuring timely billing and reconciliation.</li><li>Owning intercompany recharge processes and stakeholder coordination.</li><li>Reconciling travel costs and project-related accounting activity.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and supporting financial controls across the business.</li><li>Assisting with forecasting and business planning activities.</li><li>Supporting FP&A submissions and variance analysis.</li><li>Helping prepare financial presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with Finance Business Partners and operational teams.</li><li>Responding to financial queries and providing insightful reporting.</li><li>Supporting ad hoc projects and finance initiatives as required.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Qualified by experience, part-qualified, finalist or qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Strong management accounting experience, including accruals, reconciliations and cost control.</li><li>A solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and double-entry bookkeeping.</li><li>Experience working within month-end processes in a multi-entity or divisional environment.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently when required.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNTE4MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-16T10:39:13Z

Commercial Analyst

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
We are seeking a commercially minded Commercial Strategy Analyst to join a growing and fast-paced financial services business based in Milton Keynes. This is a high-impact role that sits at the centre of commercial decision-making, working closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Senior Leadership.You will be responsible for analysing business performance, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency, and turning data into practical recommendations that support revenue growth, customer outcomes, and strategic planning.This is not purely a reporting role. We are looking for someone who enjoys investigating the drivers behind performance, challenging assumptions, and partnering with stakeholders to influence business decisions.This is a full-time permanent role based in Milton Keynes.Commercial Analyst Responsibilities:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Analyse commercial performance across sales, customer acquisition, revenue, operational activity, and overall business growth.</li><li>Produce regular insight reports and performance dashboards that provide clear visibility of trends and key metrics.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting tools to support decision-making across the organisation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support commercial growth initiatives.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges and provide data-driven recommendations.</li><li>Analyse pipeline performance, conversion rates, customer behaviour, and product performance to identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Support forecasting, planning, and commercial modelling activities.</li><li>Conduct market analysis, competitor research, and strategic reviews to support business planning.</li><li>Help improve the quality, consistency, and accessibility of business data.</li><li>Work alongside Technology, Data, and Commercial teams to enhance reporting capability and business intelligence.</li><li>Support strategic projects, process improvements, system enhancements, and wider business change initiatives.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting and improve the way information is collected and shared.</li><li>Use analytical tools and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools where appropriate, to improve insight generation and efficiency.</li></ul>Ideal Commercial Analyst Profile:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in a Commercial Analyst, Business Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or similar analytical role.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful trends.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including experience building reports, models, and analysing large datasets.</li><li>Experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.</li><li>Good understanding of KPIs, forecasting, commercial performance measures, and business drivers.</li><li>Experience presenting insights and recommendations to stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.</li><li>Experience working with CRM systems or operational data is essential.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience within financial services, lending, banking, or FinTech would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul>If you are a commercially focused analyst who enjoys turning data into actionable insight and influencing strategic business decisions, we would 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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMTIwNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-15T09:47:29Z

Management Accountant

Hampshire, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a well-established, values-led organisation based in Winchester to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in providing professional, thoughtful and efficient finance support within a busy and dynamic organisation.Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the wider finance team, the Management Accountant will play a key part in delivering a high-quality finance service across the organisation and its associated entities. The role contributes to all areas of finance activity, including financial analysis, reporting, budget management, VAT management, compliance and process improvement. The successful candidate will also provide support to the payroll function and the wider accounts team, and will be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and suggest improvements as part of the ongoing development of the department.The successful candidate will keep up to date with changes in financial legislation and will have a solid understanding of producing statutory accounts and managing external audits. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, combining professionalism and empathy to ensure fair, consistent and effective financial solutions.Role: Management AccountantLocation: Winchester, HampshireSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 FTE, dependent on qualifications and experienceContract: Permanent, full-time (08.30 - 17.00, Mon-Fri). Part-time considered, minimum 30 hours per week Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting and Analysis<ul><li>Prepare timely, accurate monthly and periodic management accounts.</li><li>Carry out month-end close procedures, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor income streams and related expenditure, providing analysis as required.</li><li>Support scenario modelling relating to volumes, pricing and related allocations.</li><li>Contribute to month-end reporting processes, ensuring deadlines and financial procedures are met.</li><li>Assist in producing financial reports for senior leadership and the board.</li><li>Prepare annual statutory accounts for the organisation and its subsidiary, working closely with external auditors.</li><li>Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timely submission and compliance with statutory requirements.</li><li>Oversee maintenance of the general ledger and accurate transaction coding.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset management, including additions, disposals and depreciation.</li><li>Support compliance with Companies Act, Charity Act, VAT, Corporation Tax, payroll and Gift Aid regulations, as applicable.</li></ul>Budget Management<ul><li>Assist with financial reports for performance analysis and KPI reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with budget holders.</li><li>Prepare rolling financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor capital expenditure and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Support decision-making and organisational projects with modelling and forecasting.</li></ul>VAT Management and Compliance<ul><li>Prepare and assist with prompt VAT returns.</li><li>Review transaction processing for VAT accuracy.</li><li>Keep up to date with VAT legislation and implement changes as required.</li><li>Support VAT recovery reviews and improvements.</li><li>Assist with VAT registration processes where required.</li></ul>Process Improvement<ul><li>Identify improvements to financial processes and reporting.</li><li>Review financial procedures and controls.</li><li>Support the early adoption of new finance processes and systems.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Any other duties appropriate to the role, as assigned by the line manager.</li></ul>Person SpecificationThe successful candidate will be a high-calibre qualified accountant with excellent management, communication and technical skills, along with strong commercial acumen.Experience and Qualifications<ul><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE.</li><li>Experience in management accounting, producing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and producing statutory accounts.</li><li>Specialist VAT knowledge and group VAT compliance experience.</li><li>Experience in process improvement.</li><li>Experience in managing external audits.</li></ul>Desirable: previous experience within a regulated or not-for-profit environment.Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Enthusiastic about the role of finance in supporting a thriving organisation.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills; experience with finance and management information systems advantageous.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Generous defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Free or heavily subsidised access to a range of on-site facilities and activities.</li><li>Refreshments whilst working, and free meals when on duty.</li><li>Access to an employee assistance programme.</li><li>Further benefits to be discussed with Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzEzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-01T08:40:00Z