<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.</li><li>Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.</li><li>Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews</li><li>In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.</li><li>Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.</li><li>Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.</li><li>Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjk3ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany & Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School once again, this time to recruit a permanent part-time Finance Assistant into a newly created role within their Bursary team.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a well-regarded, close-knit school finance function, with variety across purchase ledger, fees ledger, and wider finance support.</p><p><strong>The Details</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 FTE</li><li>Part-time, 20-24 hours per week (flexibly structured to suit the successful candidate's preference)</li><li>Hybrid working, based at the school's offices in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Officer with all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community. Key deliverables include:</p><ul><li>Purchase Ledger: ensuring the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger including: <ul><li>Monitoring the AP</li><li>Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded in the finance</li><li>Ensuring all invoices are appropriately</li><li>Reviewing monthly supplier statements and obtaining the required information to ensure accurate records and timely payments to suppliers.</li><li>Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate</li><li>Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the Purchase</li><li>Placing ad hoc orders as requested once authorisation has been</li><li>Budget reporting on expenditure</li><li>Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues, including chasing and following up where required.</li><li>Processing daily</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Fees Ledger - assisting with: <ul><li>Collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school</li><li>Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other duties may include amongst others: <ul><li>Distributing petty cash within school and working with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure adequate cash supplies are available.</li><li>Assisting with term-end procedures including journals and</li><li>Assisting with the collation of information relevant to: <ul><li>The preparation of annual</li><li>The termly management accounts and annual</li><li>Backup information regarding</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative team player - working effectively within a small Bursary team</li><li>Significant experience in Accounts Payable</li><li>Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent accuracy and a methodical</li><li>Able to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritising effectively and working to deadlines</li><li>Confident in proactively following up outstanding actions and liaising with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries</li></ul><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p><p>The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45MTk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Thame</strong> to recruit a <strong>Finance Business Partner.</strong> The Finance Business Partner will receive a salary of up to <strong>£50,000 (potentially negotiable)</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate month end balance sheet reporting for Direct and Indirect channel including intercompany and cash balances reconciliation within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Monthly Direct Channel income statement actual and forecasts submissions to group within agreed deadlines, with supporting analysis and commentary required for monthly reviews with group function.</li><li>Business Partnering with the Direct Channel to support business strategy and growth.</li><li>Budget preparation and submission for Direct Channel.</li><li>Support with internal and external audits management, by promptly providing required evidence and explanations, and proactively addressing any challenges or discrepancies that may arise.</li><li>Preparation and submission of monthly balance sheet reconciliation for review and approval by the Financial Director, ensuring accuracy and completeness (Stock, Accruals, Prepayments)</li><li>Create and maintain user friendly reports, to support monthly analysis of revenue and expenses, including variances and trends.</li><li>Finance expert for data modelling and dashboard creation, working closely with Finance Director and Finance Manager ensuring all reporting/analytical requirements are satisfied.</li><li>In depth analysis of historical data, with a view to providing clear recommendations for the future.</li><li>ERP System specialist, work closely with IT on any system related topics including implementation of new solutions.</li><li>Customs duty MSS data review for completeness.</li><li>Support finance function in driving process improvements with focus on compliance and efficiency within the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Min 5 years of experience in accounting functions.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Power BI and experience in building dashboards</li><li>Excellent communication skills (ability to explain complex rules/processes in a simple manner, ability to communicate on all levels of hierarchy).</li><li>Proactive, with a "can do" attitude and drive for change.</li><li>Previous experience in process mapping and change management</li><li>Ability to work independently</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNTY2MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £700-£900 per day <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midlands / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-12 Months</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Our client, a high-growth private equity-backed business, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the executive leadership team through a period of growth, transformation, and value creation.</p><p>This is a highly commercial role requiring an individual who can operate at pace, challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and provide meaningful insights to drive performance. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within PE-backed environments and understand the demands of investor-led businesses, including cash generation, EBITDA improvement, KPI focus, and strategic decision support.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner to the CFO, CEO, and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis to improve business performance and profitability.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, and management information.</li><li>Identify opportunities for margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction.</li><li>Support board reporting, investor updates, and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and business cases.</li><li>Provide commercial challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support M&A activity, acquisition integration, and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Drive accountability across budget holders and operational management teams.</li><li>Partner closely with FP&A, commercial, operational, and finance teams to ensure delivery against objectives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven Senior Finance Business Partnering experience.</li><li>Strong background within Private Equity-backed, investor-led, or high-growth businesses.</li><li>Experience supporting executive teams and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving business performance and delivering tangible commercial outcomes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Experience working within complex, fast-paced environments undergoing growth or change.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly analytical.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous and changing environments.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzc0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-start="0" data-end="30" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1k3dorq"><strong data-start="2" data-end="30">Finance Business Partner</strong></h1><p data-start="32" data-end="240"><strong data-end="45" data-start="32">Location:</strong> Northamptonshire <br data-start="129" data-end="132" /> <strong data-start="132" data-end="143">Salary:</strong> £75,000-£80,000 + world-class benefits<br / data-start="182" data-end="185"> <strong data-end="205" data-start="185">Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, 5 days per week on site</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422">Robert Half are delighted to be working with a highly successful, internationally recognised organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-performing Finance team. If you are a qualified accountant looking for something more exciting than a standard Finance Business Partner position, want genuine exposure to complex commercial and technical finance and would thrive in a high-performance environment, this is an opportunity you should seriously consider.</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422"><strong>This is a five-day-a-week office-based role, but the working environment is exceptional and designed around employee wellbeing, performance and development.</strong></p><p data-end="479" data-start="424">This is not your typical Finance Business Partner role.</p><p data-start="481" data-end="672">It is a rare opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an exceptional, high-performance environment where Finance is genuinely at the heart of operational and commercial decision-making.</p><p data-start="674" data-end="1049">You will work closely with senior operational and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of financial performance, project costs, forecasting, analysis and commercial insight. This is a role where you will be expected to get under the skin of the numbers, challenge the business and turn complex information into clear recommendations that senior stakeholders can act upon.</p><p data-end="1063" data-start="1051"><strong data-start="1051" data-end="1063">The Role</strong></p><p data-start="1065" data-end="1148">You will take ownership of key financial activities across the business, including:</p><ul data-start="1150" data-end="2224"><li data-start="1150" data-end="1223" data-section-id="owdfnn">Business partnering with senior operational and technical stakeholders.</li><li data-start="1224" data-end="1313" data-section-id="7bo26h">Taking ownership of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li data-start="1314" data-end="1387" data-section-id="1j5pfgp">Producing accurate and timely weekly forecasts and financial reporting.</li><li data-end="1461" data-start="1388" data-section-id="5jq16s">Identifying overspends, risks, opportunities and key financial drivers.</li><li data-start="1462" data-end="1543" data-section-id="13vsa8p">Developing complex financial models to provide accurate and meaningful insight.</li><li data-section-id="dpiiwg" data-end="1661" data-start="1544">Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling way.</li><li data-start="1662" data-end="1748" data-section-id="2ssz7t">Building and costing business cases to support commercial and operational decisions.</li><li data-start="1749" data-end="1856" data-section-id="erq019">Working with large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li data-section-id="17yli29" data-start="1857" data-end="1926">Supporting complex financial and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li data-section-id="1ounftn" data-end="2012" data-start="1927">Driving automation and continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.</li><li data-end="2104" data-start="2013" data-section-id="1k6nxyl">Using systems and tools including SAP, Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx and advanced Excel.</li><li data-section-id="1utlcke" data-start="2105" data-end="2224">Taking ownership of projects from initial scope through to delivery and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.</li></ul><p data-end="2239" data-start="2226"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2226">About You</strong></p><p data-end="2371" data-start="2241">We are looking for a qualified accountant who is technically strong, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys business partnering.</p><ul data-start="2397" data-end="3274"><li data-start="2511" data-end="2597" data-section-id="todquy">Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis.</li><li data-start="2598" data-end="2673" data-section-id="1g66hm1">Experience working with complex financial information and large datasets.</li><li data-end="2770" data-start="2674" data-section-id="1uiyh2w">Excellent Excel skills, with Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools highly desirable.</li><li data-end="2900" data-start="2771" data-section-id="1pn5uwu">Experience within manufacturing, engineering, R&D, automotive or another technically complex environment would be advantageous.</li><li data-section-id="1945ihj" data-end="3009" data-start="2901">The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information effectively.</li><li data-start="3010" data-end="3057" data-section-id="7oreyc">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li data-start="3058" data-end="3180" data-section-id="ok5lng">Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li data-end="3274" data-start="3181" data-section-id="33sywh">A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end.</li></ul><p data-end="3290" data-start="3276"> </p><p data-start="4939" data-end="5231"> </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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDkyNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Temporary Project Accountant </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">- Kidlington (1-2 days onsite/rest wfh) </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">- £62,000 equivilent </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">- 3-6 month contract </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are working with an organisation based in Kidlington that are looking for a <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join the team on a temporary basis. This role will take ownership of the financial management of a portfolio of projects and capital programmes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a key <strong>finance business partnering</strong> role, working closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as a strategic finance business partner to Project Managers and senior stakeholders</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial governance across projects</li><li>Challenge financial performance, identify risks and drive corrective action</li><li>Support business cases, investment decisions and benefits realisation</li><li>Provide financial assurance and advice at project governance boards</li><li>Support capital and medium-term financial planning</li><li>Partner with Procurement and business leads on tenders and commercial proposals, ensuring value for money</li><li>Present complex financial information clearly and influence senior decision-making</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Strong communication </li><li>Previous business partnering experience </li><li>Budgeting/forecasting </li><li>Strong Excel ability </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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzcwMzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in <strong>Thame</strong> to recruit a <strong>Senior FP&A Analyst</strong>. The Senior FP&A Analyst will receive a salary of up to <strong>£70,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits.</p><p>This role is suitable for applicants both qualified or qualified by experience.</p><p>Please note this role is mostly office based.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Support the preparation of annual budgets across all business divisions.</li><li>Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and financial models.</li><li>Produce monthly forecast updates and variance analysis.</li><li>Assist in long-term strategic planning and scenario modelling.</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.</li><li>Help identify risks and opportunities through proactive financial analysis.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reporting packs.</li><li>Analyse business performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Produce detailed margin, profitability and trend analysis.</li><li>Support financial and operational KPI reporting.</li><li>Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes;</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with relevant experience.</li><li>Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or management reporting.</li><li>Advanced Excel modelling skills.</li><li>Strong Power BI experience.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.</li><li>Experience working with large datasets.</li><li>Commercially curious.</li><li>Highly analytical and detail focused.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODg3MTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1> </h1><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join an <strong>employee-focused SME business</strong>, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South Birmingham</p><p>Based within the UK entity, you will take <strong>full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, reporting directly to the <strong>Managing Director</strong> and working closely with the wider international Group.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.</p><p>Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including <strong>payroll, HR support and quality management processes</strong>, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.</p><h3>Financial Leadership & Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing Director</strong>, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">quarterly financial reporting to the international Group</strong>.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting & Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3><p>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:</p><ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="font-size: 8pt;">CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</strong></li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic 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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDM1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Finance Analyst - Permanent - Up to £50k + bonus - Tamworth - Hybrid </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a large, established and fast-paced service-led organisation, in the search for a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst, offering hybrid working and up to £50,000.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders - turning complex financial and operational data into clear insight that drives better business decisions.</p><p>This isn't a reporting role where you simply produce numbers and send them on. You'll have the opportunity to understand what is happening behind the numbers, work directly with operational leaders and influence decisions around profitability, productivity, cost and service performance. You'll gain broad exposure across commercial finance, operational performance, supplier management, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, while playing a visible role in driving continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Commercial Finance Analyst</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £40k - £50k, DOE, + 10% bonus</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Tamworth</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Full-time - hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (fully onsite required for first 6 months)</li><li><strong>Benefits</strong>: Employee discounts, Virtual GP, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, improved parental and paternity leave and more!</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Producing weekly and monthly financial reporting across revenue, costs, margins and operational KPIs.</li><li>Analysing performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying the operational drivers behind the numbers.</li><li>Partnering with Regional Managers, Operations Managers and Service Teams to improve financial and operational performance.</li><li>Providing insight into route profitability, labour productivity, utilisation and cost-to-serve.</li><li>Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards covering areas such as revenue per engineer, jobs per day, route efficiency and cost per service.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end, including accruals, prepayments and cost allocations.</li><li>Working closely with Procurement, Operations, HR and Finance to improve supplier performance, purchasing and cost efficiency.</li><li>Analysing temporary labour, overtime, subcontractor and consumable costs to identify opportunities for savings and improved margins.</li><li>Challenging assumptions and using data to uncover opportunities for operational efficiency and commercial improvement.</li><li>Extracting, manipulating and analysing large volumes of data from finance and operational systems.</li><li>Improving reporting through automation, standardisation and collaboration with BI/Data teams.</li><li>Supporting financial controls, governance and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Someone who is analytical, commercially curious and confident working with stakeholders.</li><li>Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Experience in a commercial finance, management reporting or analytical role.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience turning large volumes of data into meaningful, actionable insight.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge constructively and ask the right questions.</li><li>A proactive, self-starting approach with a genuine interest in improving how things are done.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjk3NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Head of Accounting</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">A well-established, growing organisation is looking for a Head of Accounting to take full ownership of month-end reporting and lead a team of Management and Assistant Accountants. This isn't a maintenance role - you'll have a clear mandate to simplify, standardise and automate how the function operates, working closely with FP&A, Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to drive that change.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">It's a strong step up for a qualified accountant who's ready to combine hands-on reporting ownership with genuine people leadership and process influence - with real autonomy to shape how the team works, not just execute what's already in place.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Day to day, you'll:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own the month-end close, keeping reporting accurate and on time</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage core balance sheet and P&L areas - journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations - with clear commentary on key movements and risks</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead, coach and develop a team of Management and Assistant Accountants</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strengthen financial controls, ensuring policies are consistently applied</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify and deliver process improvements - simplification and automation are core to this role</li></ul><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>You'll need:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven experience managing month-end close to deadline</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading or mentoring a finance team</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of improving processes, controls or ways of working</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong stakeholder management, advanced Excel, and solid ERP experience </li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC43MjEyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and reporting</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Birmingham (Hybrid) <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35) <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 Months <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is supporting a well-established and growing business based in Central Birmingham in the recruitment of an experienced <strong>Interim Management Accountant</strong>.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring a fully qualified accountant who can hit the ground running and take ownership of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</p><p>The business is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys being involved in the detail, can challenge processes and provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Full ownership of month-end close activities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and journal preparation</li><li>Variance analysis with clear commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting support</li><li>Cashflow reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and year-end processes</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes and controls</li><li>Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a Management Accountant role</li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting expertise</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and reconciliation experience</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Experience within SME, owner-managed or private equity-backed businesses</li><li>Previous interim/contract experience</li><li>Exposure to process improvement and finance transformation projects</li><li>Strong ERP systems experience</li></ul><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzkzNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p> <br>Interim Financial Controller<br><br><p><strong>Location:</strong> Worcester (Hybrid) <strong>Rate:</strong> £300-£400 per day <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim (3-6 Months)</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are supporting a Worcester-based business in the search for a hands-on Interim Financial Controller to provide immediate support to the finance function during a key period of growth and change.</p><p>This is a broad role requiring a proactive finance professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, month-end processes, and team management while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close process.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.</li><li>Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.</li><li>Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, and working capital.</li><li>Review and improve existing finance processes and reporting.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and transactional finance teams.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors, banks, and professional advisers.</li><li>Provide commercial insight and support to senior management.</li><li>Assist with ongoing systems, process improvement, or change initiatives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller experience within an SME or mid-sized business.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.</li><li>Excellent balance sheet management and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proven ability to improve processes and strengthen controls.</li><li>Hands-on approach with the ability to roll up sleeves when required.</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP systems experience.</li><li>Available to start at short notice.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive day rate of <strong>£300-£400 per day</strong>.</li><li>Immediate impact role with broad responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions.</li><li>Flexible and collaborative working environment.</li></ul><p>For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply today</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNDgyNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a small, ambitious and friendly business based in Oxford. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to take ownership of an important part of the financial operation.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance experience who enjoys variety, likes working with people as well as numbers, and wants to play a genuinely meaningful role within a growing, close-knit business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring customer accounts are accurately maintained and payments are received and allocated promptly. You'll be working with customers from around the world across multiple currencies, and the role goes well beyond routine accounts receivable. You'll also liaise with sales and marketing colleagues, resolve customer queries, produce reports, and get involved in wider business projects.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Allocating customer payments accurately against invoices and reconciling bank accounts</li><li>Preparing and importing bank statements into Xero</li><li>Proactively chasing outstanding debts by phone and email, maintaining accurate records of collection activity</li><li>Managing the accounts receivable inbox and resolving customer queries promptly and professionally</li><li>Producing and reviewing the monthly Aged Debtors Report</li><li>Maintaining and updating debt-tracking spreadsheets and reports</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc projects and administration</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounts receivable, credit control or accounts assistant role</li><li>Confident working with multiple currencies and reconciling accounts</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the confidence to proactively chase payments</li><li>Organised, accurate and comfortable managing a varied workload</li><li>Experience with Xero (or similar accounting software) is desirable but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £32,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service (up to 30 days)</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Quarterly team socials and Christmas party</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>The chance to join a small, fun team with genuine international reach</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a varied finance role within a supportive, sociable team where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Robert Half's Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Njc4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p>We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, growing business on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and providing meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of the management accounts process, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and controls.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary.</li><li>Production of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports.</li><li>Month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments and journals.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances.</li><li>Support budget and forecasting processes across multiple departments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance and provide insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor key business metrics, profitability and margin performance.</li><li>Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to support decision-making and cost control.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Support year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Part-qualified, studying, or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role.</li><li>Strong month-end and management accounts experience.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data.</li><li>Confident communicating with stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>Experience of working within a high-volume transactional environment.</li><li>Exposure to stock, inventory or product-based businesses.</li><li>Experience using ERP systems and BI reporting tools.</li><li>Previous involvement in process improvement initiatives</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4wOTg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2>Insurance Manager</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid | Up to £75,000</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Are you an experienced insurance professional currently working with large corporate clients and looking to take your expertise in-house?</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to take ownership of insurance across a complex organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders and bringing together strong technical insurance knowledge with commercial understanding.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked within the <strong>corporate insurance market</strong>, particularly those who have advised or managed insurance programmes for large, complex organisations.</p><h3>The role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Insurance Manager, you will take responsibility for the organisation's insurance requirements, working across a broad and complex insurance environment and providing senior-level expertise and guidance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be expected to understand not only the technical detail of insurance programmes, but also how insurance decisions impact the wider business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key areas will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing and overseeing complex corporate insurance arrangements</li><li>Working with brokers and other external insurance partners</li><li>Understanding <strong>excess layers, aggregates and insurance programme structures</strong></li><li>Managing claims and insurance-related matters across the organisation</li><li>Working closely with senior internal stakeholders</li><li>Assessing insurance requirements and providing commercially focused recommendations</li><li>Ensuring insurance arrangements deliver appropriate value and support the wider business</li><li>Managing relationships with major corporate insurance stakeholders</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The background of the successful candidate could come from a number of routes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may currently be working as:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><strong>Client Executive</strong></li><li><strong>Executive Broker</strong></li><li><strong>Senior Broker</strong></li><li><strong>Corporate Insurance Broker</strong></li><li><strong>Insurance Manager</strong></li><li><strong>Chartered Insurance Practitioner</strong></li><li>A senior professional within a <strong>claims environment</strong></li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">The key is your level of technical knowledge, commercial understanding and experience working with sophisticated corporate clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong understanding of <strong>excess layers and aggregates</strong></li><li>Experience working with <strong>large, complex insurance programmes</strong></li><li>Experience supporting or managing <strong>major corporate / FTSE 500-sized clients</strong></li><li>Strong broker and client relationship management experience</li><li>Experience operating with senior stakeholders</li><li>A good understanding of the claims environment</li><li>The ability to understand <strong>ROI, commercial value and business impact</strong></li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><h3>Why consider the move in-house?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to move beyond advising clients and take <strong>direct ownership of insurance within a major organisation</strong>.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will have the opportunity to use your existing technical insurance expertise in a role with genuine commercial exposure and visibility across the wider business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Up to £75,000 | Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid working | Permanent</strong></p><p>If you're currently working within the corporate insurance market and are considering a move in-house, we'd be keen to speak with 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNzM5MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">