<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjQxODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1><strong>Change Business Analyst </strong></h1><p>Robert Half is excited to partner with a leading investment management organisation in their search for a Business Analyst to support key operational change initiatives across their environment.</p><h2><strong>Overview</strong></h2><p>This role sits at the heart of an evolving investment operations function. You will analyse workflows, strengthen controls, and help deliver improvements across processes that support portfolio management, oversight, and operational governance. The successful candidate will combine strong BA fundamentals with experience working in investment or fund operations settings.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Review and document operational processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate, or strengthen control points.</li><li>Partner with investment, operations, risk, and technology teams to capture business requirements and translate them into clear deliverables.</li><li>Support workflow redesign and operational change across areas such as trade support, cash and position control, reconciliations oversight, and reporting workflows (kept high‑level intentionally to avoid identifiable detail).</li><li>Produce concise artefacts including process maps, requirement definitions, and implementation supporting materials.</li><li>Contribute to testing cycles (UAT) and readiness assessments for new tools, processes, or enhancements.</li><li>Help embed a culture of continuous improvement across investment operations.</li></ul><h2><strong>Experience & Skills</strong></h2><h3><strong>Essential</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience as a Business Analyst within investment management, fund operations, or a similar financial services environment.</li><li>Understanding of investment operations processes (e.g., trade support, middle‑office controls, reconciliations, reporting, data quality) without tying to any specific firm model.</li><li>Strong documentation skills with the ability to distil complex processes into clear, actionable outputs.</li><li>Confident working across technology and business teams to drive operational change.</li><li>Highly organised, structured, and detail oriented.</li><li>Experience delivering a Target Operating Model.</li></ul><h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Exposure to workflow or project management tools.</li><li>Experience supporting operational process redesign within regulated financial environments.</li><li>Understanding of data quality, operational oversight, or investment governance frameworks.</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/QWxleC5IaWxsLjI1MDM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>On behalf of Protiviti, the global Business Consulting firm, we are seeking an interim Actuarial Data Business Analyst to join a life insurance firm. <br /><br />This role will focus on ensuring high-quality actuarial data flows across systems, supporting risk modelling, pricing, and reporting activities, while embedding robust data governance frameworks. This is initially a 6-month interim assignment with a view to potentially extend beyond that term.<br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>Design, build, and implementation of a target state solution</li><li>Producing and managing both functional and non-functional requirements, and supporting the collation of acceptance criteria</li><li>Developing a transparent traceability matrix between business requirements and the proposed technical design</li><li>Reviewing and identifying opportunities to optimise current business capabilities</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Skills:</strong><br /><br /></p><ul><li>Strong background in actuarial processes</li><li>Proven experience in data governance, data quality, and lineage frameworks.</li><li>Hands-on expertise with Snowflake and SAP platforms.</li><li>Ability to translate actuarial requirements into technical data solutions.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, working across actuarial, finance, risk, and IT functions.</li></ul><p><br />If you are available or actively seeking to a new interim assignment then please get in touch with me and we can have a discussion about the role. <br /><br />This is a hybrid opportunity based in London, and will require a minimum two days office presence. <br /><br />Best wishes, <br />Affi</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/QWZ0YWIuTm9yZS42NDk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Client Due Diligence Analyst for 6 month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Act as the first line of defence for KYC/AML risk in Private Banking department by delivering end-to-end CDD for international HNW/UHNW clients (individuals, trusts, and related entities) across on boarding, periodic review, and event-driven remediation.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Review, validate, and challenge client-provided information and documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and a robust customer profile before account opening/continuation.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Analyse complex client and trust ownership/control structures, identify controllers/settler/protector /trustees/beneficiaries and UBOs where applicable, and document conclusions clearly for audit trail.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Perform and evidence sanctions/PEP screening and adverse media checks, investigate potential matches, and escalate confirmed/unclear hits in line with policy and timelines.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assess financial crime risk factors (e.g., geography, product usage, occupation/business activities, high risk industries) and ensure the right level of due diligence is applied, including EDD for high-risk and PEP relationships.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Obtain, assess, and corroborate Source of Wealth and Source of Funds information/evidence (particularly for high-risk/PEP cases) and request additional documentation to resolve gaps, inconsistencies, or red flags.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner closely with Relationship Managers and PB Support Team to guide evidence collection, set clear requirements, and progress cases efficiently through pre-on-boarding, on boarding, and life-cycle reviews.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain accurate and consistent KYC data across internal systems, identify discrepancies between documentation and system records, drive remediation to completion, and maintain accurate KYC data across relevant platforms.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Produce clear, auditable case notes and written KYC assessments that explain analysis, conclusions, and any conditions or follow-up actions.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage workload to agreed SLAs/KPIs, prioritising higher-risk and time-critical cases while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Escalate issues, policy exceptions, and suspected financial crime concerns promptly via agreed governance routes, supporting timely risk decisions (including potential restriction/exit where applicable)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying control/process enhancements, sharing recurring themes with stakeholders, and supporting updates to procedures and training/knowledge sharing within the Private Banking Department.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, CDD Analyst will have at least 4-5 years experience working within Private Banking and will have had exposure to GCC countries. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is a Private Bank based in the West End. You will work 5 days per week from their office.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary CDD role will be paying circa £400 - 500 per day. This is dependant on experience.</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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjQzMjgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Technology Risk & Resilience, Senior Consultant - London, Hybrid - £50k-£58k + bonus </strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading consulting firm and are recruiting a <strong>Technology Risk & Resilience Senior Consultant. </strong>The role will be supporting clients with key disciplines such as information and technology risk management, third party risk, operational and technology resilience, and cyber security risk management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise consultants on project work plans and deliverables, especially on complex engagements.</li><li>Conduct technology risk assessments, evaluating client environments from both a technical and business perspective.</li><li>Review IT governance, systems, and controls against recognized standards (ITIL, COBIT, NIST, SOC2, ISO).</li><li>Design and implement solutions to enhance performance, improve resilience, and increase value for clients.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience required</strong></p><ul><li>Significant consulting or industry experience focused on technology-related risks.</li><li>Expertise in IT risk management frameworks, IT risk governance, operational resilience, third party risk management, and/or information security.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a delivery-focused consulting environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Experience guiding teams, planning engagements, and managing project delivery.</li><li>Working knowledge and practical use of industry standards such as COBIT, ISO27001, NIST CSF, SOC2, and ITIL.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and passion for driving results.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Technology Risk & Resilience, Senior Consultant</strong> - <strong>London, Hybrid</strong> - <strong>£50k-£58k + bonus </strong></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/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjk4MjAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="132" data-start="0">Robert Half is partnering with a Financial Services organisation to recruit a Vulnerability Analyst on an initial 12-month contract.</p><p data-end="554" data-start="134">This role sits within a growing security function focused on strengthening vulnerability management practices, improving remediation workflows, and enhancing the organisation's overall security posture. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing, analysing, and coordinating the remediation of vulnerabilities across the business, while working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p><p data-start="556" data-end="573"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="575" data-end="1585"><li data-start="575" data-end="695"><p data-end="695" data-start="577">Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security risks across systems and infrastructure.</p></li><li data-start="696" data-end="793"><p data-start="698" data-end="793">Perform vulnerability scanning and validate identified weaknesses and remediation activities.</p></li><li data-end="897" data-start="794"><p data-end="897" data-start="796">Analyse, triage, and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, business impact, and exploitability.</p></li><li data-start="898" data-end="979"><p data-end="979" data-start="900">Develop and support remediation plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.</p></li><li data-start="980" data-end="1084"><p data-end="1084" data-start="982">Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, and Facilities teams to implement security patches and updates.</p></li><li data-end="1181" data-start="1085"><p data-start="1087" data-end="1181">Translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="1282" data-start="1182"><p data-end="1282" data-start="1184">Provide recommendations on security hardening best practices and preventative security controls.</p></li><li data-end="1373" data-start="1283"><p data-end="1373" data-start="1285">Assist in standardising workflows across current vulnerability management workstreams.</p></li><li data-end="1498" data-start="1374"><p data-start="1376" data-end="1498">Interpret and manipulate complex data sets (including Excel and pivot tables) to support informed remediation decisions.</p></li><li data-end="1585" data-start="1499"><p data-start="1501" data-end="1585">Maintain clear documentation of findings, risk assessments, and remediation actions.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1598" data-start="1587"><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul data-start="1600" data-end="2460"><li data-start="1600" data-end="1715"><p data-end="1715" data-start="1602">3-5+ years of experience in vulnerability analysis, vulnerability management, or a related security discipline.</p></li><li data-start="1716" data-end="1793"><p data-end="1793" data-start="1718">Experience working within recognised vulnerability management frameworks.</p></li><li data-end="1874" data-start="1794"><p data-start="1796" data-end="1874">Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Rapid7).</p></li><li data-end="1973" data-start="1875"><p data-start="1877" data-end="1973">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.</p></li><li data-start="1974" data-end="2046"><p data-start="1976" data-end="2046">Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation.</p></li><li data-end="2187" data-start="2047"><p data-end="2187" data-start="2049">Excellent communication skills - able to confidently explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders in a collaborative manner.</p></li><li data-end="2291" data-start="2188"><p data-end="2291" data-start="2190">Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in high-demand environments.</p></li><li data-start="2292" data-end="2385"><p data-end="2385" data-start="2294">Experience within financial services or other regulated environments is highly desirable.</p></li><li data-end="2460" data-start="2386"><p data-start="2388" data-end="2460">Exposure to system or programme management environments is advantageous.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2462" data-end="2475"><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul data-is-last-node="" data-end="2581" data-start="2477" data-is-only-node=""><li data-end="2507" data-start="2477"><p data-end="2507" data-start="2479">Initial 12-month contract </p></li><li data-start="2508" data-end="2533"> 4 days per week, London based <br></li><li data-start="2534" data-end="2581" data-is-last-node=""><p data-is-last-node="" data-end="2581" data-start="2536">Competitive day rate | Inside IR35 PAYE </p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Finance Business Partner to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Improving the business's understanding of its performance through targeted financial analysis and insight, linking financial data to support and challenge the business strategy</li><li>Improving visibility of financial performance across business service offerings by developing and delivering management information and reporting dashboards, providing both quantitative data and qualitative insight and recommendations to stakeholders</li><li>Presenting data and insight in a compelling way to members of the Senior Management Team to enable the best strategic decisions to be taken and challenge those already taken</li><li>Challenging current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered</li><li>Advising senior stakeholders on emerging risks and opportunities</li><li>Understanding, articulating and measuring the key cost drivers of the business</li><li>Building strong working relationships and active partnerships with management and teams across the business</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues across the business to identify and realise opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.</li><li>Provide technical accounting support for non-routine transactions</li><li>Support the preparation of group forecasts, providing critical feedback and challenge to the team</li><li>Maintain a group financial view of performance across the private operating structures</li><li>Identify financial and operational risks within the team and across current processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvement to senior finance</li><li>Support the formal review of monthly management accounts across the private groups, providing live feedback and support to the team during month-end</li><li>Assist with high level audit queries, working with audit partners and providing technical support back to the team during the audit season and year-end statutory reporting processes</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Business Partner will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have 5+ years experience within a similar business partnering role.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Construction Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Finance Business Partner role will be paying circa £90,000 - £95,000 per annum, dependant on experience.</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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC43ODYzMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">Senior Business Analyst- Compliance (Top-Tier Bank!)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is not your average BA role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hybrid Working in Central London </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you want visibility, influence, and a seat at the table, keep reading.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Ltd have partnered with a major international bank building out its UK compliance capability, and they need a sharp, commercially-minded Business Analyst to come in and make an impact from day one.</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work directly with the Head of Compliance & MLRO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own critical regulatory data and MI reporting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Influence key compliance decisions and strategy</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be part of a globally recognised banking group</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Genuine career acceleration opportunity</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You'll Be Doing</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Take control of compliance data, reporting and governance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver insightful MI that drives decision-making</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead on regulatory change and impact assessments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner across Risk, Legal, IT and Front Office</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Play a key role in audits, controls and financial crime frameworks</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You Bring</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid experience as a Business Analyst within banking compliance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong grasp of FCA regulations, AML, KYC and financial crime</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven track record in MI reporting and data analysis</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced Excel (non-negotiable) with exposure to SQL or BI tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident communicator who can engage senior stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus points for ICA qualifications and exposure to MiFID II, EMIR or SFTR</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is your chance to step into a role where you're not just ticking boxes you're shaping how compliance operates within a serious banking environment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're feeling underutilised, too siloed, or not getting the exposure you deserve, this is your move.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">APPLY NOW!!!</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-100K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uODc2MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Analyst | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days in the Office) | £50,000-£55,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a large, international real estate and professional services business on a permanent basis, based in Central London.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This role will initially be heavily focused on billing, cash flow, and process management in a complex, evolving environment, making it well suited to someone who enjoys improving processes, resolving issues, and working closely with operations.</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a highly operational and commercially exposed role, sitting within a fast-paced environment currently undergoing significant transformation. You'll play a key role supporting financial processes, improving systems, and partnering with operational teams during a period of change and integration.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation operates across the UK and globally, delivering high-value real estate and professional services solutions. With ongoing integration of project teams and major system changes underway, this is an opportunity to step into a role where you can make a tangible impact from day one.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, your role will initially focus heavily on billing, cash flow, and process management, before evolving into a broader finance position with forecasting and commercial responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting a complex billing process via a Shared Service Centre, ensuring accurate and timely invoice requests.</li><li>Managing aged debt, working closely with operational teams to drive timely PO receipting and cash collection.</li><li>Owning timesheet tracking and compliance, building dashboards to monitor completion and improve accuracy.</li><li>Partnering with operations to resolve resistance and improve adoption of financial processes.</li><li>Identifying and resolving process inefficiencies during a period of systems and operational change.</li><li>Supporting system migration activities and helping embed new finance processes and controls.</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, with the opportunity to take on more ownership over time.</li><li>Ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and accurate financial data across projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on role in a changing environment, particularly in the first few months, where billing, processes, and operational alignment will be the key focus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Part-qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), including those who have chosen not to continue studying.</li><li>Strong grounding in finance fundamentals (debits & credits, revenue, cost control).</li><li>Experience in billing, revenue processes, or working with Shared Service Centres.</li><li>Exposure to budgeting and forecasting, with a desire to develop further in this area.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, with experience building dashboards and improving reporting.</li><li>Comfortable working in a complex, evolving environment with process and system challenges.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, confident pushing back and driving process adherence.</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼<strong> Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>A key role within a globally recognised real estate and professional services environment.</li><li>The opportunity to step into a business undergoing significant transformation and system change.</li><li>High visibility across finance and operations, with real influence on process improvement.</li><li>The chance to build out dashboards, improve workflows, and shape how finance supports the business.</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance as the role evolves.</li><li>A collaborative and fast-moving environment with strong long-term development opportunities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDkzODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Technology Consultancy in London to recruit an immediate, temporary Finance/Business Analyst for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate temporary, Finance/Business Analyst to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Analyse financial and operational data to support business decision-making.</li><li>Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical models to provide insights into performance.</li><li>Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for operational or financial improvement.</li><li>Support the finance team with ad-hoc analysis and data requests.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and automation of regular financial and management reports.</li><li>Maintain and improve reporting templates and data sources.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial reporting outputs. </li><li>Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.</li><li>Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and compliance procedures.</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes through data preparation and documentation.</li><li>Ensure financial records, processes, and systems meet regulatory and internal policy requirements.</li><li>Assist with documentation and improvement of finance procedures.</li><li>Support the management and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data workflows.</li><li>Assist with implementation, upgrades, and maintenance of finance-related systems.</li><li>Act as a liaison between finance and IT where systems improvements are required.</li><li>Provide analytical support across all finance functions including accounting, reporting, and operations.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather data and improve reporting capabilities.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful temporary Finance/Business Analyst will have 3+ Years experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Technology Consultancy based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £225-£250 Umbrella per day dependant on experience.</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjM3ODY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Analyst - Inventory, Margin & Reporting</strong></p><p><strong>Luxury Retail Business</strong><br /><strong>London | Office-based (5 days)</strong></p><p>A leading <strong>luxury retail business</strong> is looking to appoint a <strong>Part-Qualified Financial Analyst</strong> to join its Inventory, Margin & Reporting team. This is a commercially focused role offering excellent exposure to stock, margin, and costing across a complex retail environment.</p><p>Reporting into a Senior Finance Manager, the role will suit a <strong>hands-on, analytically minded finance professional</strong> who enjoys working with data, understanding product economics, and partnering closely with Merchandising, Operations, and Group Finance.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the <strong>accuracy, integrity, and insightfulness of financial reporting</strong> related to inventory, product costing, and margins. You will play a key role in producing analysis that supports inventory optimisation, margin improvement, and effective cost management.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li><p>Produce weekly retail margin reports with clear commentary on trends and variances</p></li><li><p>Deliver monthly margin analysis by season, product category, FX impact, and regional mix</p></li><li><p>Support margin simulations for new wholesale accounts and clearance scenarios</p></li><li><p>Partner with Merchandising to provide ad hoc margin and performance analysis</p></li><li><p>Analyse markdown performance versus budget and prior year</p></li><li><p>Maintain inventory coverage reporting and supporting models</p></li><li><p>Analyse problematic and slow-moving stock and track monthly movements</p></li><li><p>Maintain high-discounted P&L tracking, including sales, margin, and EBIT</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain WIP and margin forecasting models</p></li><li><p>Perform ad hoc analysis on stock provisions, freight, and duty costs</p></li></ul><p><strong>Costing</strong></p><ul><li><p>Execute the monthly costing run, aligning Moving Average Cost (MAC) with system costs</p></li><li><p>Identify and upload missing cost data to ensure accurate product costing</p></li><li><p>Cost new products and submit information to Group Accounting</p></li><li><p>Review and validate MAC movements, escalating material variances where required</p></li></ul><p><strong>Month-End & Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li><p>Reconcile stock between ERP and warehouse management systems</p></li><li><p>Prepare and reconcile inventory-related balance sheet accounts</p></li><li><p>Perform stock ageing analysis in collaboration with Logistics and Retail Operations</p></li><li><p>Analyse movements in second- and third-choice stock with Quality teams</p></li><li><p>Reconcile sales, COGS, margin, capex, and stock for management reporting</p></li><li><p>Reconcile operational and merchandising-related costs with local finance teams</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Part-qualified accountant</strong> (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)</p></li><li><p>Degree-educated or equivalent practical experience</p></li><li><p>Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals</p></li><li><p>Experience in inventory, stock, or cost-based environments (retail, FMCG, wholesale, manufacturing)</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working with large data sets and financial models</p></li><li><p>Previous exposure to ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous but not essential)</p></li></ul><h3>Personal Attributes</h3><ul><li><p>Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</p></li><li><p>Confident communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally</p></li><li><p>Curious, analytical, and keen to continue developing professionally</p></li></ul><h3>Why Join?</h3><ul><li><p>Exposure to <strong>luxury retail operations</strong> and complex inventory models</p></li><li><p>Strong learning curve with clear progression for a part-qualified candidate</p></li><li><p>Close partnership with commercial and operational teams</p></li><li><p>A role where your analysis genuinely influences decision-making</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yMzIyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a PE backed SaaS firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Commercial Finance Analyst for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Commercial Finance Analyst for a 3 month contract and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Build and maintain commission models in Excel to support the business while the new commissions tool is being implemented.</li><li>Translate existing commission structures and incentive schemes into clear, accurate financial models.</li><li>Support the implementation of the new commissions system by assisting with model validation and ensuring alignment with current processes.</li><li>Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on the new commissions tool, identifying issues, documenting findings, and working with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Produce and maintain commercial performance reports to support business decision-making.</li><li>Develop and deliver KPI reporting, ensuring accuracy and providing insights into performance against targets.</li><li>Analyse commission and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with finance, commercial, and operational teams to ensure reporting and commission calculations meet business requirements.</li><li>Enhance and optimise existing Excel models and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this interim Commercial Finance Analyst role will have strong model building skills, experience working with large data sets whilst also having a strong commercial acumen. </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is an fast growing PE backed SaaS firm based in London. Please note that this role will be based in the clients Central London office 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Commercial Finance Analyst role will be paying circa £350-400 per day, dependant on experience. </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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4zNzg2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a private equity backed, industry market leader to recruit a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to sustainability and a reputation for excellence.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Finance Business Partner<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Bicester - Hybrid working (1-2 days onsite per week) - (covering sites across the East of England)<br /> <strong>Salary: </strong>Up to £55,000 + generous car allowance + annual bonus</p><p>Hybrid working | Stakeholder engagement | Qualified accountant</p><p><br /> The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to operational and engineering teams across multiple sites, delivering insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvement in this relatively easy-to-understand business environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operational staff and engineering managers to drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and commercial challenge.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals in line with agreed timetables.</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and deliver detailed cost analysis on key variable costs including maintenance, disposal and consumables.</li><li>Work closely with the management accounting team during month-end processes, with FBPs supporting the broader financial reporting cycle.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, purchase order compliance and adherence to accounting standards across your designated sites.</li><li>Identify commercial risks and opportunities, working with senior management to maximise value and mitigate risk.</li><li>Occasional travel to sites across the East of England (limited travel due to work demands, typically 1-2 days per week in the office).</li></ul><p><strong><br /> The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred initially, though finalists or QBE may be considered for exceptional candidates).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with operational teams and senior leadership.</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting involved beyond just the numbers.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously while being part of a wider FBP team (6 in total).</li><li>Previous experience in operational or manufacturing environments is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong><br /> Culture and Benefits</strong></p><p>This is a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for career development. You'll be joining a supportive FBP team within a private equity backed organisation that rewards performance and provides:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary up to £55,000.</li><li>Generous car allowance.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in office, with flexibility).</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple sites with varied operational challenges.</li><li>Supportive team environment with exposure to both finance and corporate finance functions.</li></ul><p><br /> If you're a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys stakeholder engagement and wants to be part of a business that values commercial insight and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45OTUzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a global S&P 500 consulting firm to bring in an interim contractor as an Associate to support delivery across a major financial services client on Third-Party Risk Management and critical supplier oversight initiatives. The engagement sits within a mature TPRM and operational resilience environment, focused on strengthening the quality, consistency and audit readiness of critical vendor risk assessments. The programme already has a defined set of critical suppliers and established processes in place, and the focus will be on validating, improving and strengthening existing assessments rather than building a new framework. We are looking for a senior supplier risk or third-party risk specialist who understands how to assess vendor financial stability, disruption risk and operational impact across critical suppliers in regulated environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Rate</strong>: c. £<strong>500-£600</strong> per day via <strong>PAYE plus 12.07% holiday pay</strong></li><li><strong>Contract</strong>: <strong>Initial 10 month engagement with potential extension to 12 months</strong></li><li><strong>Location</strong>: <strong>City of London - 4 DAYS PER WEEK ON SITE (company policy)</strong></li><li><strong>Start</strong>: 1st week in <strong>April</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with business units to identify and validate <strong>critical suppliers across engagements, geographies and business lines</strong></li><li>Conduct <strong>third-party risk assessments</strong>, analysing the potential impact of supplier disruption</li><li>Collect vendor financial data through internal platforms, external data sources or directly from vendors</li><li>Perform <strong>quantitative financial analysis</strong> assessing supplier financial stability</li><li>Carry out <strong>qualitative assessments</strong> using financial statements, audit reports and supporting documentation</li><li>Produce <strong>executive summaries</strong> outlining supplier risk exposure and assessment outcomes</li><li>Review and improve <strong>existing supplier risk assessments</strong>, ensuring consistency, accuracy and audit readiness</li><li>Support <strong>audit and regulatory assurance activities</strong> by ensuring supplier risk documentation and data quality meet governance standards</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within <strong>Third-Party Risk Management, Vendor Risk or Supplier Risk</strong></li><li>Experience assessing <strong>critical suppliers within financial services or regulated environments</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>vendor financial risk and financial stability analysis</strong></li><li>Experience working with <strong>TPRM platforms</strong> such as ProcessUnity, Archer, ServiceNow or similar</li><li>Ability to produce <strong>clear executive-level risk summaries</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>operational resilience, supplier risk governance or regulatory frameworks</strong></li><li>Experience supporting <strong>audit readiness or regulatory review processes</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><ul><li>Initial interview with the <strong>global consulting firm</strong></li><li>Likely follow-up interview with the <strong>end client delivery team</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Compliance checks: if successful, the final stage of the process will require 2 recent professional references, financial background checks and criminal record checks.</strong></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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yOTQ3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a well-established, growth-focused financial services organisation to recruit a Credit Risk Team Lead. This role sits within a developing credit function and offers the opportunity to lead a team while helping to embed robust credit risk practices in a dynamic, regulated environment.</p><p>This position is well suited to an experienced credit risk professional who enjoys balancing hands-on oversight with people leadership and stakeholder engagement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Credit Risk Team Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a credit risk team, ensuring consistent, high-quality credit decisioning and strong adherence to policies and controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to support effective risk management and ongoing process improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop a team of credit risk professionals, including performance management and coaching</li><li>Oversee credit assessment and decisioning processes in line with agreed risk appetite and policies</li><li>Support the development, documentation, and implementation of credit risk policies and procedures</li><li>Produce and deliver regular risk reporting and insights to senior stakeholders</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure credit risk practices align with wider business requirements</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of credit processes, controls, and quality assurance activities</li><li>Support training and knowledge sharing within the credit risk function</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years' experience in credit risk, underwriting, or a related risk discipline</li><li>Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity</li><li>Strong understanding of credit risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, and governance frameworks</li><li>Analytical and detail-oriented, with sound judgement in risk decisioning</li><li>Effective communicator, comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><p>The role of Credit Risk Team Lead is offered with hybrid working for a salary of up to £95,000 DOE plus bonus and benefits.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a credit risk professional looking to step into or further develop a leadership role within a stable yet evolving organisation.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjkzMjczLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Internal Audit Manager (Permanent Role) | Energy | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days Office) | £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a nationally significant UK infrastructure and energy organisation at the heart of one of the country's most complex and high-profile capital programmes. As the project continues to scale and governance requirements evolve, the Internal Audit function is expanding, creating a standout opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a high-impact, forward-thinking team.</p><p> </p><p>This is a pivotal, hands-on internal audit role where you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of assurance and advisory engagements across a fast-moving, highly regulated environment. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll provide clear, evidence-based insight to senior leaders, influencing decision-making and strengthening risk, control, and governance across the programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the planning, execution and reporting of internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance and IT-related risk areas.<br /> * Deliver independent assurance, insight and foresight to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.<br /> * Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and findings to senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Audit & Risk Committee.<br /> * Develop pragmatic corrective action plans with management and track progress to completion.<br /> * Contribute to the annual internal audit planning process, ensuring coverage of key strategic and emerging risks.<br /> * Support the organisation's integrated assurance framework and three lines of defence model.<br /> * Coach, develop and line manage up to two Internal Auditors, and oversee co-source support where required.<br /> * Stay up to date with developments in audit methodology, risk management and assurance technologies.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋<strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 7 years' experience in internal audit, risk or assurance within large, complex organisations or professional services environments.<br /> * Significant experience delivering internal audit engagements in large, complex organisations or within a leading professional services firm.<br /> * If trained in Big 4 or professional services, candidates will ideally have already made the move into an in-house / industry internal audit role.<br /> * Strong experience independently delivering high-quality internal audit engagements in fast-paced, highly regulated settings.<br /> * Confident communicating audit findings clearly and credibly to senior management and committees.<br /> * Comfortable providing constructive challenge and navigating complex stakeholder discussions.<br /> * Strong understanding of global internal audit standards and leading practice.<br /> * Professional qualification such as CIA or CISA is highly advantageous (but not essential for exceptional candidates).<br /> * Exposure to IT-enabled audits, major projects, infrastructure, or government-funded environments is beneficial but not required.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝<strong> Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£80,000-£90,000 base salary (depending on experience)<br /> * Annual bonus of up to 10%<br /> * Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer)<br /> * Private medical cover<br /> * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days<br /> * Monthly flexible benefits allowance<br /> * Extensive professional development, wellbeing and support programmes<br /> * Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Central London office</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally important programme that will shape the UK's energy infrastructure and long-term energy security. You'll operate at the intersection of government, regulators, investors and delivery partners, gaining exposure to complex risks, novel challenges and genuinely consequential decisions.</p><p>The internal audit function is evolving into a modern, insight-led assurance team, giving you the chance to influence its direction, embed best practice, and deliver work that truly matters. For an ambitious Internal Audit Manager, this role offers real visibility, influence, and long-term career progression within a stable, high-profile organisation.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDUyMjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Analyst to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Own project financials, billing, costs, and reconciliations</li><li>Analyse client and project profitability and performance</li><li>Prepare pricing estimates and maintain pricing tools</li><li>Support client approvals, reporting, and invoicing</li><li>Forecast revenue and expenses and explain variances</li><li>Partner with account teams on financial planning and reporting</li><li>Support audits and deliver ad-hoc financial project </li><li>System - NetSuite & Hyperion </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Analyst will have experience working in the marketing industry or similar and have exposure to audit. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Marketing Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Analyst will be paying circa £200-250 per day via an umbrella company. dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjg3MTY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong> GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR </strong></p><p><br /> I am proud to be the retained search partner to a well-established, reputable and highly profitable pharmaceutical manufacturing group that has a diverse range of products across its five business units. Due to internal change they now seek to recruit a Group CFO that will oversee business unit performance, develop Divisional Finance Directors, identify acquisition opportunities, steer growth strategy through partnership with operational leadership and manage the relationship with the board.<br /> </p><p>This role would be based from their Beaconsfield HQ with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with the individual business's strategy and business goals.</li><li>Advise the Group Chief Executive and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.</li></ul><li><strong>Financial Operations & Reporting:</strong></li><ul><li>Provision of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated group management accounts and reports to the board and executive team.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide strong support and challenge to all capital expenditure proposals across the group to ensure strong return on investments.</li><li>Responsible for monthly Group management accounts.</li><li>Responsible for effective management of the Group's cash position including FX and treasury.</li></ul><li><strong>Compliance & Risk Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Ensuring compliance with all financial, accounting and tax requirements for the Group, working with external advisors as appropriate.</li><li>Oversee the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts working with the external auditors.</li><li>Ensure all businesses within the group adhere to the internal Group Finance and Governance framework to deliver a robust financial control environment.</li><li>Ensure that effective risk and resilience plans are in place across the Group to mitigate financial risks to the Group.</li></ul><li><strong>Team Leadership & Development:</strong></li><ul><li>Lead and mentor the finance leaders across all of businesses providing coaching and support as required.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture within the Group's finance function.</li></ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></li><ul><li>Proactively manage relationships with the external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies as appropriate.</li><li>Produce insightful financial management information with regards to operational and strategic performance to the Managing Directors, Executive team and Board.</li></ul><li><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee and administer payroll for senior leaders.</li><li>Provide support on any ad hoc activities and projects as instructed by the Group CEO and Board.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment with exposure to a manufacturing sector business</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £150,000 and £180,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 25%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzc5NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner on behalf of a sales and service business with offices in Luton.</p><p>Role</p><p>As Finance Business Partner you will provide financial support and insight to help drive business performance and support budgeting and forecasting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and forward‑looking financial insights to senior business stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions</li><li>Analysis of business unit performance</li><li>Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Provide proactive updates and analysis on forecast movements for senior leaders and commercial teams.</li><li>Play a key role in the preparation, coordination, and delivery of the annual Budget and periodic</li><li>Provide senior oversight on sales target setting and rebate management</li><li>Lead or support cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial processes, business systems, and data quality.</li><li>Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and project support to senior leadership as required.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant or Finalist with previous commercial reporting experience, a range of management accounting, financial analysis and business partnering from within a sales and contract based organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Business Partner based in Luton is working ideally in the office 5 days a week but with some flexibility and paying a salary of £50-60K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjY2OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>This Financial Planning and Analysis Manager a Large Wealth Manager, paying £100, 000 to £120,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City operating 3 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will work closely with the Group CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Management of the annual budgeting cycle and re-forecasting process (bottom-up and top-down).</li><li>Build out a rolling forecast model embedding opportunities and risks to help manage the in-year targets.</li><li>Process improvement - review and change existing processes to streamline the end-to-end budget process</li><li>Support and challenge the business in delivery of its objectives and improvement in financial</li><li>performance, operating as an independent finance partner.</li><li>Collaborating with other areas within the Finance department to enhance the delivery of information and promote teamwork</li><li>Own budget forecast submissions</li><li>Creation of Board papers and submissions working closely with the BPs.</li><li>Own the key ExCo monthly financial reports.</li><li>On-going development of financial management information aligned to the evolving business</li><li></li><li>Collaborating with other areas within the Finance department to enhance the delivery of information and promote teamwork.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for this Wealth Manager Firm<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5 years' post-quality experience.</li><li>Experience of managing a budget/forecast and multi-year planning cycle.</li><li>From Financial Services- Ideally a Wealth Management</li><li>Shorter Notice- 1 month Maximum</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report into a hugely impressive Group CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Wealth Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The business also offered great work life balance and this is a role due to growth!</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £100,000 to £120,000 on experience (plus completion bonus). Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjI0OTAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Capital Markets Data Analyst | FinTech Scale‑Up | £50,000-£60,000 Robert Half is partnering with a high‑growth, private‑equity‑backed FinTech to recruit a Capital Markets Data Analyst. The business delivers embedded financing solutions for leading e‑commerce and payment platforms. Key responsibilities Automate and optimize portfolio monitoring by building dashboards using visualisation tools. Identify trends and communicate insights to the senior executives. Build database tables alongside data-engineering teams to enable automation. Assess and manage the performance of underlying capital mandates. Perform financial analysis and develop cashflow models to support capital allocation and portfolio decision-making. Your profile 2+ years of data analytics experience, ideally within financial services or FinTech. Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant discipline (e.g., mathematics, engineering, statistics, computational finance). Proficiency in SQL. Experience with data visualisation techniques and tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau). Bonus: experience with data build tool. Why apply? Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling FinTech with clear progression and real impact. Competitive salary range plus benefits and share options. Modern Central London office with hybrid work options and a collaborative, data‑driven culture.</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuODAwMTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000 - £90,000- Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients. Following a period of exceptional growth, the business is investing in strengthening its financial operations and is now seeking its first FP&A Manager to establish and lead the function from the ground up.</p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created role, ideal for someone who thrives on building structure from scratch, shaping processes, and designing best-in-class reporting frameworks that will directly influence strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li><br /> Building and leading the FP&A function, designing scalable processes, frameworks, and reporting tools from the ground up.<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles to align financial strategy with business objectives.<br /> * Developing and maintaining a robust 3-statement financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.<br /> * Creating financial models from scratch to forecast revenue, headcount, and operating costs.<br /> * Delivering insightful performance analysis, investigating variances, and presenting key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.<br /> * Producing and evolving executive-level reporting and departmental analysis.<br /> * Partnering cross-functionally to review business cases and evaluate strategic initiatives.<br /> * Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to support scale and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.<br /> * Demonstrable experience operating in a startup or scale-up environment (SaaS preferred, but not essential), with a track record of building or significantly enhancing FP&A processes.<br /> * Proven ability to establish structure in a fast-paced, evolving business with limited precedent or ambiguity.<br /> * Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including building complex models from scratch.<br /> * Strong experience manipulating, analysing, and interpreting large and complex data sets to support decision-making.<br /> * Strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.<br /> * Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate data into clear, actionable insight.<br /> * Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working with change and ambiguity.<br /> * Collaborative communicator who can build credibility and influence across cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * The opportunity to build and shape an FP&A function from the ground up, gaining full ownership and visibility across the business.<br /> * A high-growth, fast-paced environment where your insight will directly influence commercial and strategic decisions.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and the executive team, with a genuine voice in shaping future strategy.<br /> * A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement, where new ideas are encouraged and implemented.<br /> * Access to cutting-edge tools and systems, with scope to design new reporting and planning frameworks your way.<br /> * Career progression opportunities within a scaling international organisation that invests in its people.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, taking ownership of a new FP&A function that will become central to strategic decision-making as the business continues to scale. You'll have the freedom to design the tools, processes, and insights that drive performance in a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation.</p><p>If you're a hands-on finance professional with the vision and drive to build best-in-class FP&A capability from scratch, this is the perfect platform to make a lasting impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTg4NjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with an exciting, global business who are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to join its UK Central Finance team based near Heathrow.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) who is looking to build strong financial accounting and reporting experience within a supportive and professional finance environment.</p><p> </p><p>The role will give you exposure to month-end reporting, balance sheet management, group reporting processes and audit support, making it ideal for someone developing their technical accounting career.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support core financial accounting processes and ensure accurate and timely reporting across several UK entities.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Supporting and leading elements of the month-end close and financial reporting cycle</li><li>Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with year-end financial close and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit processes</li><li>Preparing weekly cash flow reporting</li><li>Assisting with budget and forecast balance sheet preparation</li><li>Supporting overhead budgeting and month-end variance analysis</li><li>Maintaining IFRS 16 lease accounting records</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for Group Finance queries and reporting requests</li><li>Liaising with Shared Service Centre to ensure accurate accounting entries</li><li>Preparing ONS statistical returns and supporting regulatory reporting</li><li>Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and project support</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a motivated finance professional who is keen to continue developing within a technical accounting role.</p><p> </p><p>You will likely have:</p><ul><li>Experience working in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Accountant or similar role</li><li>Part-qualified status (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with studies in progress</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes and financial reporting</li><li>Strong Excel skills and good overall systems capability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>The ability to communicate financial information clearly to a variety of stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Experience with varied financial consolidation or reporting systems would be beneficial but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Excellent career development within a growing finance function</li><li>Exposure to practical group reporting and financial accounting processes</li><li>Study support for professional qualifications</li><li>A collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you are a part-qualified accountant looking to strengthen your financial accounting and reporting experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS44Mzc4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
