<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><strong>Marketing Manager<br /> Oxfordshire | Predominantly home-based with flexible working (must be able to commute to Oxford as needed) | Permanent, full-time<br /> Salary: up to £55,000 DOE</strong></p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be working exclusively with Rock Management Services (Rock MS), based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, to recruit a Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function.</p><p>Rock MS provides outsourced business support to organisations, predominantly within the legal sector, covering marketing, HR, IT, finance, practice management and compliance, so clients can stay lean and focused on their core business. Led by Managing Director Judy Matthews, Rock MS supports a portfolio of clients, most notably Reeds Solicitors, a top-tier UK law firm with 300 staff across 22 offices, and has also developed its own Case and Practice Management solution, Bedrock.</p><p>Rock MS's marketing services span website development, social media strategy, SEO, and legal directory submissions such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, helping clients strengthen their online presence and convert enquiries into clients.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Marketing Manager with strong technical knowledge of websites, SEO and digital marketing. This is a hands-on role for someone who can develop and execute marketing strategy while also understanding what happens under the bonnet of a website - comfortable working with developers, agencies and senior stakeholders, but equally happy in Google Search Console, GA4, CMS platforms and technical SEO audits.</p><p>It's a genuinely unique position: you'll lead marketing not just for Rock MS itself, but for a portfolio of its clients, predominantly within the legal sector, including Reeds Solicitors - wearing multiple hats across different brands, campaigns and priorities, which could suit someone with an agency background. You'll lead a small team, including a Content Marketer and Social Media Assistant, and work closely with consultants across the portfolio.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the development and delivery of digital marketing strategy for Rock MS, Bedrock, Reeds Solicitors and other clients</li><li>Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels, managing budgets and demonstrating clear ROI</li><li>Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness, website traffic, leads and customer acquisition</li><li>Own website content, structure, navigation and user journeys from a marketing and performance perspective</li><li>Own SEO strategy and execution across the portfolio, including on-page optimisation, technical SEO, keyword research and content strategy</li><li>Monitor and report on SEO and digital performance using analytics tools, translating data into actionable recommendations</li><li>Work with developers on website improvements, using a working understanding of HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript to diagnose issues</li><li>Manage CMS platforms such as WordPress or Shopify, and conduct regular technical SEO audits</li><li>Optimise page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking and content structure</li><li>Manage and develop a small team, and work closely with consultants supporting the wider function</li><li>Oversee email marketing campaigns, supplier relationships (PR, web design, PPC) and directory/award submissions</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and client-facing output across multiple brands</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a marketing manager or senior marketing executive role, ideally within professional services, legal or a B2B environment</li><li>Organised and commercially focused, but also technically curious, analytical, proactive, hands-on and creative</li><li>Strong, hands-on SEO expertise, including technical SEO, on-page optimisation, keyword strategy and use of SEO tools, with a track record of improving organic performance</li><li>Confident working with data and digital analytics to measure and improve campaign and SEO performance</li><li>Experience managing multi-channel campaigns and email marketing via CRM or marketing automation tools</li><li>Good understanding of HTML and CSS</li><li>Excellent project management skills, confident managing external suppliers and senior stakeholders</li><li>A degree in marketing, business or a related field, or CIM qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in legal sector marketing, including familiarity with Legal 500 or Chambers directory submissions</li><li>Experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members</li><li>Knowledge of paid media (PPC and paid social), and familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite</li></ul><p>In summary: a commercially driven Marketing Manager who understands websites deeply, knows SEO inside out, and can turn digital activity into measurable growth.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience</li><li>Predominantly home-based working, with flexible schemes including compressed 4 day weeks, 9 day fortnights, TOIL and other hybrid options</li><li>Permanent, full-time role with genuine influence over marketing strategy, and a varied client portfolio spanning multiple brands within the legal sector</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days</li><li>Additional paid celebration day, plus discretionary days off at Christmas</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Private medical healthcare, with the option to add optical and dental cover</li><li>Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme</li><li>A strong focus on wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme, free online counselling, mini health checks and wellbeing webinars</li><li>Ongoing training and development, and a culture built on respect and encouragement to bring forward new ideas</li></ul><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please get in touch.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is 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">
<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. 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<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></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><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. 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<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><strong>HR Change Manager</strong></p><p>📍 <strong>Birmingham City Centre</strong><br /> 🏠 <strong>Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days per Week in the Office</strong><br /> 💷 <strong>£400-£500 per day (Outside IR35)</strong><br /> 📅 <strong>Start Date: Asap</strong></p><p><strong>Lead a High-Profile Public Sector Transformation Programme</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>HR Change Manager</strong> to support a major public sector transformation programme involving the integration of employees into a larger regional organisation.</p><p>Reporting directly to a senior executive stakeholder, you will play a critical role in helping to manage the people aspects of a complex organisational change initiative. This includes workforce transition planning, TUPE activity, stakeholder engagement, governance, and delivering a clear and effective communications strategy throughout the programme lifecycle.</p><p>This is a highly visible position requiring someone who can operate confidently with senior leadership teams while remaining hands-on in driving day-to-day project delivery.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for supporting the successful transfer and integration of employees into a larger organisation, ensuring staff remain informed, engaged, and supported throughout the process.</p><p>The role combines elements of HR change management, project management, governance, communications, stakeholder engagement, and workforce planning.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate all people-related aspects of the transformation programme.</li><li>Manage workforce transition activities, including TUPE consultation processes.</li><li>Develop and deliver comprehensive change management and communication plans.</li><li>Create and maintain governance structures, reporting frameworks, and programme documentation.</li><li>Support senior leaders in navigating organisational and workforce change.</li><li>Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and key decision-makers.</li><li>Ensure employees are effectively informed, engaged, and supported throughout the transition.</li><li>Coordinate consultation activity, staff briefings, engagement sessions, and communications.</li><li>Track programme milestones, risks, decisions, and dependencies.</li><li>Produce regular updates and reports for senior stakeholders and governance groups.</li><li>Work closely with HR, legal, operational, and transformation teams to ensure successful delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a credible and pragmatic HR change professional who can quickly establish trust with senior stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on delivery.</p><p>You will be comfortable working in a complex public sector environment and have a proven track record of successfully managing workforce change programmes.</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in HR change management and organisational transformation.</li><li>Strong knowledge and practical experience of TUPE transfers and workforce consultation.</li><li>Experience working within Local Government.</li><li>Demonstrable experience engaging with Executive, Director, Chief Executive, or Board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Strong project management and governance experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to manage complex change programmes from planning through to implementation.</li><li>A hands-on approach with strong organisational and delivery skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting organisational mergers, integrations, or service consolidations.</li><li>Experience working within large, matrixed, or politically sensitive environments.</li><li>Project Management and/or Change Management qualifications.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale public sector transformation programme.</li><li>Significant stakeholder exposure and influence.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility.</li><li>Competitive day rate or fixed-term contract package.</li><li>The chance to make a lasting impact on a complex and high-profile change initiative.</li></ul><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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay40ODg3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Export Compliance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Export Compliance Manager you will be the regional subject matter expert for export controls, classifications, sanctions compliance and licensing for the business covering sales across EMEA, India and the US. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead and support the regional export controls and sanctions compliance program for 37 legal entities in EMEA and India, including support in daily queries</li><li>Perform and lead military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications</li><li>Provide technical guidance to engineering and product teams on export control requirements</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of Internal Compliance Programs (ICP)</li><li>Conduct and lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action programs</li><li>Engage with local authorities on export compliance related topics, including regular audits and disclosures</li><li>Manage export control training program for legal entities</li><li>Strategize regulatory developments and assess business impacts</li><li>Support automation and digital transformation initiatives, including Global Trade Management (GTM) projects</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant and business-friendly processes</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be knowledgeable across Exports, Imports and Trade Compliance across Europe and ideally further afield and ideally have worked within Engineering or Manufacturing industries. In addition you will have the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global environment and will have a strong leadership personality with effective communication towards executive and site leadership. In all this is an excellent role for an individual who combines a strong technical or engineering background with deep export controls expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Export Compliance Manager is working Mainly remote with some travel needed from time to time to Bedford and other group sites and is offering a salary of £70-80K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjU3NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Reporting Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Reporting Manager you will manage all the UK accounting, tax and financial reporting including audit support, tax filings, technical accounting and controls. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the UK accounting control function,</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls over the balance sheet including accruals, provisions, working capital, liquidity,</li><li>Fixed assets, US GAAP and IFRS reporting</li><li>Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and other regional reporting for branch locations.</li><li>Consolidations</li><li>Ensure the integrity of the general ledger balances</li><li>Coordinate intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Cash management including working capital</li><li>Responsible for the banking processes for all UK entities and branches.</li><li>Stock and inventory accounting</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements for all UK entities and branches in accordance with local GAAP.</li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns</li><li>Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership, coordinate activities and manage direct and indirect reports</li><li>Manage and provide ongoing individual and team</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive financial accounting and reporting experience who can demonstrate a strong knowledge of US and UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, JSOX, VAT and tax regulations. You will also have proven ability to create and lead a continuous improvement and innovation culture as required. This is an excellent role within a fast moving and high growth business in Milton Keynes.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Reporting Manager is working on a Hybrid basis in Milton Keynes and offering a salary of £75-85K + Excellent 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDkxMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing services business to recruit for a Bid Manager.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join their commercial team. Sitting at the heart of the sales cycle, you will take qualified opportunities through solution design, bid development and proposal submission, right through to contract award and handover into delivery. This is a hands on role for a bid professional who genuinely enjoys writing and shaping content, not just coordinating it. The role also carries line management responsibility for a junior member of the bid team.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of qualified opportunities, developing costed, deliverable solutions in response to client specifications</li><li>Translate tender specifications and scope documents into detailed proposals, working closely with operational and finance colleagues</li><li>Develop competitive pricing models and commercial proposals for internal sign off</li><li>Lead bid writing and proposal management for assigned opportunities, producing persuasive, evaluator focused content</li><li>Manage bid plans, timelines and cross functional input across the business</li><li>Maintain a library of reusable bid content, including case studies, CVs and method statements</li><li>Manage a concurrent portfolio of bids at various pipeline stages, working to tight deadlines</li><li>Support bid/no bid decision making and maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records</li><li>Manage portal based tender activity, including clarification questions and formal submissions</li><li>Represent the business in client facing meetings during the bid process</li><li>Support handover of awarded contracts into delivery</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Proven track record as a Bid Manager, managing the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to award</li><li>Strong, independent bid writing skills, able to produce high quality content rather than solely coordinating others</li><li>Experience of solution design within a services based or project driven environment</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, including pricing models, margins and risk</li><li>Experience managing multiple concurrent bids to tight deadlines</li><li>Solid experience with formal tender and procurement processes and e-tendering platforms</li><li>Strong project management and organisational skills</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues</li><li>High IT literacy, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and document collaboration tools</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £55,000</li><li>Excellent benefits</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzA0MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p> <br> <br><h3>Associate Talent Solutions Consultant (Trainee Recruitment Consultant)</h3><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As an Associate Talent Solutions Consultant, you'll help professionals find career opportunities while partnering with businesses to solve hiring challenges. Working within our Finance & Accounting team, you'll build relationships with both clients and candidates, manage the recruitment process from start to finish, and play a key role in matching great talent with leading organisations.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and grow a network of clients through business development and relationship building.</li><li>Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality candidates.</li><li>Manage the full recruitment life cycle from sourcing and interviewing through to offer and placement.</li><li>Provide market insight and hiring trends to clients and candidates.</li><li>Deliver exceptional service and build long-term relationships.</li><li>Work collaboratively across the business to identify and deliver the right talent solutions for clients.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Passionate about sales, business development and relationship building.</li><li>Driven, ambitious and motivated by results.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proactive, resilient and eager to learn and develop.</li><li>Able to think critically and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Industry-leading Base salary </li><li>Transparent quarterly and annual bonus scheme.</li><li>Industry-leading training and development.</li><li>Clear career progression opportunities.</li><li>Investment in market-leading technology and tools.</li><li>Recognition and reward programmes.</li><li>International career mobility opportunities.</li><li>Well being initiatives and employee benefits.</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuMjQ5NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Robert Half has partnered with a healthcare business to recruit for a Contracts & Business Development Manager.</p><p><strong>While this role reports into the Birmingham team, you will only be required to visit the office twice a month.</strong></p><p>This is a commercially focused role combining contract management, account development and business development, with a strong focus on the NHS and wider healthcare market.</p><p>You will be responsible for managing and developing existing contracts while identifying opportunities to grow services, develop new relationships and secure new business. The role will involve working with NHS commissioners and other senior healthcare stakeholders, making it particularly suited to someone with experience operating in an NHS-facing commercial environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and develop a portfolio of NHS and healthcare contracts, ensuring strong performance and commercial value.</li><li>Identify and develop new business opportunities across an allocated region.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, healthcare stakeholders and key partners.</li><li>Identify relevant NHS tender and procurement opportunities and coordinate effective responses.</li><li>Develop existing contracts and accounts to identify opportunities for growth and increased revenue.</li><li>Lead on commercial negotiations, including pricing, fees and contract terms.</li><li>Monitor changes across the NHS and wider healthcare market to identify opportunities and potential risks.</li><li>Conduct competitor and market analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Prepare and deliver presentations and attend meetings with senior NHS and healthcare stakeholders.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business development, marketing and growth initiatives.</li><li>Attend relevant healthcare conferences and industry events to build relationships and identify new opportunities.</li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><ul><li>Proven experience in contract management, account management, commercial or business development roles.</li><li>A demonstrable track record of business development, account growth or winning new business.</li><li>Experience working with the NHS, NHS commissioners or within the wider healthcare market would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Strong experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Experience with tenders, bids, procurement or contract negotiations.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and external audiences.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for growth.</li><li>Candidates from other regulated or service-led sectors with strong transferable commercial experience will also be considered.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a car.</li><li>Salary Banding: Birmingham (46,000 - 52,000) & London 51,000 - 57,000</li></ul><p>Why consider this opportunity?</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing healthcare organisation in a role that combines <strong>contract management, NHS stakeholder engagement and genuine business development</strong>.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to develop existing NHS relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in supporting regional growth.</p><p>If you have a background in <strong>NHS-facing business development, healthcare partnerships, account management, commercial contracts or contract growth</strong>, we would be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTYwODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Recruitment Consultant - Solihull - Hybrid</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is looking for</strong> an ambitious and motivated <strong>Recruitment Consultant</strong> to join our growing team in Solihull.</p><p>Whether you're an experienced recruiter or someone with a strong sales background looking to break into the industry, this is your chance to build a successful career with a global market leader.</p><p>In return, you'll be part of a passionate and vibrant team, supported by industry-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding package of benefits. </p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><ul><li>In this role, you'll manage the full 360° recruitment process - from identifying new business opportunities and acquiring clients, to placing top-tier candidates in roles that align with their career goals.</li><li>You'll build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor and go-to recruitment partner.</li><li>Leveraging a variety of sourcing channels - including job boards, social media, and professional networks - you'll identify and engage high-calibre talent across your market.</li><li>You'll collaborate closely with a high-performing, supportive team to share insights, celebrate wins, and continuously refine recruitment strategies to deliver outstanding results.</li></ul><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong></p><ul><li>You bring proven experience in recruitment or a strong background in sales or customer service, with the ability to transfer these skills to a high-performance, target-driven environment.</li><li>You excel in communication and relationship-building, confidently engaging with stakeholders at all levels to create lasting professional connections.</li><li>You demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and a competitive edge - consistently pushing through challenges to achieve success.</li><li>You are highly goal-oriented, motivated by performance targets, and driven by a desire to earn, grow, and progress in your career.</li><li>You thrive in fast-paced, high-energy settings where you can stay focused, adapt quickly, and maintain a strong performance under pressure.</li></ul><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><p>When you join us, we will invest in your financial and personal wellbeing with benefits that work for you. Our package includes:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Transparent quarterly performance-based bonuses</li><li>Well-being initiatives designed to support your mental, physical and financial health</li><li>Industry-leading training and continuous professional development</li><li>Access to the latest technology and tools to help you succeed</li><li>Recognition programmes celebrating both individual and team achievements</li><li>National and international career mobility opportunities</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay41ODk1OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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">
<p></p> <br> <br><h1>Graduate Business Development Executive (Recruitment)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £25,000 - £30,000 + Uncapped Commission<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We're looking for an ambitious and driven graduate to join our recruitment business as a Graduate Business Development Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career in sales and recruitment, with clear progression into a Recruitment Consultant, Senior Consultant, or Management role.</p><p>You'll learn how to identify new business opportunities, build relationships with hiring managers and business leaders, and help connect exceptional talent with leading organisations.</p><p>This is a fast-paced, people-focused role that offers significant earning potential, ongoing training, and genuine career progression.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Identify and engage prospective clients through phone, email, LinkedIn, and networking activities.</li><li>Build relationships with Finance Directors, CFOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers.</li><li>Generate new business opportunities and arrange client meetings.</li><li>Develop knowledge of local markets, industries, and hiring trends.</li><li>Support experienced consultants in winning and delivering recruitment assignments.</li><li>Maintain and grow a pipeline of prospective clients.</li><li>Attend networking events and industry functions.</li><li>Use CRM systems to manage client activity and business development efforts.</li><li>Work towards individual and team revenue targets.</li><li>Become a trusted advisor to clients on hiring strategies and market trends.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Recent graduate or equivalent.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Competitive, resilient, and motivated by success.</li><li>Naturally curious with a commercial mindset.</li><li>Confident speaking to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.</li><li>Enthusiastic, coachable, and eager to learn.</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive basic salary.</li><li>Uncapped commission structure.</li><li>Comprehensive recruitment and sales training programme.</li><li>Clear progression pathway with regular promotions.</li><li>Mentoring from experienced recruitment professionals.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Incentive trips, lunch clubs, and team rewards.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional benefits.</li><li>Opportunity to build a highly rewarding long-term career.</li></ul><br><br><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODI0NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Data & Analytics Programme Lead (Data Lake) | Global Consulting Firm | Contract</p><p><strong>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in the search for an experienced Data & Analytics Programme Lead to help drive a major Data Lake transformation programme for a leading international organisation. </strong>This is a business-focused leadership role, requiring someone who can bring together Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain and Technology stakeholders to successfully deliver a large-scale data and analytics agenda.</p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>📍 Predominantly Remote (occasional travel as required)</strong></li><li><strong>💰 £600-£650 per day via Umbrella</strong></li><li><strong>📅 Initial 6-month contract</strong></li><li><strong>🚀 ASAP start⏱️ Approx. 1-2 week turnaround for interview, onboarding and mobilisation</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead a high-profile Data Lake and Analytics programme, acting as the bridge between business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery and adoption across the organisation.</p><p>This is not a hands-on engineering role. Instead, we are looking for someone with strong programme leadership experience who understands modern data platforms and can confidently engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead delivery of a large-scale Data Lake and Analytics transformation programme</li><li>Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial and Technology functions</li><li>Drive programme governance, planning, reporting and execution</li><li>Coordinate delivery teams, technology partners and third-party suppliers</li><li>Support the development of data-driven decision making and reporting capabilities</li><li>Ensure business requirements are translated into successful programme outcomes</li><li>Manage programme risks, dependencies and executive-level communications</li></ul><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading end-to-end Data & Analytics transformation programmes</li><li>Strong programme or project leadership background</li><li>Experience delivering Data Lake initiatives at enterprise scale</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams</li><li>Experience working with executive sponsors, steering committees and senior business leaders</li><li>Understanding of data governance, analytics, reporting and data quality principles</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience: </strong>Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, Power BI, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Consumer Products or Supply Chain environments</p><p>Add this at the bottom of the advert:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Due to the nature of this engagement, successful candidates will be required to complete comprehensive onboarding and compliance checks. This will include obtaining detailed employment references covering the last 3 years, a criminal records check, and financial background screening. Candidates should be comfortable meeting these requirements prior to commencement.</p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Data Programme Lead with a track record of delivering large-scale analytics and data transformation initiatives, we'd be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zODI3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Birmingham City Centre, Up to £36k Plus benefits and Hybrid working </h1><h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are recruiting for a <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join an established property and asset services organisation. You'll manage accounting across a dedicated property portfolio, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate and timely financial services.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Client Accounting</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage client and property trial balances.</li><li>Prepare client and management reports.</li><li>Handle service charge and rent accounting.</li><li>Reconcile cash, invoices, and client accounts.</li><li>Resolve accounting and client queries.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and systems.</li><li>Manage service charge year-end reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare completion statements and funding requests.</li><li>Ensure client income is paid accurately and on time.</li><li>Support client audits and financial reviews.</li><li>Lead client calls and manage external stakeholders.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding of properties and clients.</li><li>Assist with coaching junior accounting team members.</li></ul><h3>Operations & Risk</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Follow internal procedures, RICS guidelines, and client money regulations.</li><li>Review outputs from internal and offshore teams.</li><li>Identify and escalate financial risks and issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate compliance and reporting records.</li></ul><h3>Systems</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Use property management and accounting systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date system records.</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills required.</li></ul><h2>Knowledge & Experience</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3 years' property or client accounting experience.</li><li>Understanding of service charges, rent, and client money.</li><li>Experience with property management systems.</li><li>PM&A Tramps experience desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of RICS/client money regulations desirable.</li></ul><h2>Skills & Attributes</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Organised and deadline-focused.</li><li>Proactive and able to take ownership.</li><li>Strong team player with a willingness to develop.</li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>An excellent opportunity for a <strong>Client Accountant or Property Accountant</strong> to join an established organisation, manage a varied portfolio, and develop their client and technical accounting experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMTEwNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Corporate Tax and VAT Accountant on behalf of a large service and sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Corporate Tax and VAT Accountant you will play a key role in supporting the UK business and international sites with full compliance Statutory requirements and Corporate Tax and VAT. You will be the go to expert for all things Corporate Tax and VAT and help with end to end processes to ensure seamless compliance and reporting for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing <strong>VAT submissions</strong> - gathering information, preparing returns, and liaising with external advisors.</li><li>Leading <strong>UK Corporate Tax</strong> reporting, including R&D, Patent Box, PSA, and P11D compliance.</li><li>Supporting annual <strong>corporation tax returns</strong>, ensuring accuracy, minimizing liabilities, and coordinating payments to HMRC.</li><li>Partnering with <strong>HMRC</strong> on corporate tax matters, including correspondence, negotiations, and approvals.</li><li>Assisting with <strong>month-end and year-end close</strong>, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will have experience across Corporation Tax and VAT and be a Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant/Tax Specialist. This is an excellent newly created opportunity to join a <strong>global leader in its industry</strong> where innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice are at the heart of everything they do.</p><p>Company.</p><p>You'll join a <strong>dynamic, global organisation</strong> where your expertise will shape the financial success of regional and international operations. Expect an environment that values <strong>continuous improvement</strong>, <strong>professional growth</strong>, and <strong>team collaboration</strong>.</p><p>Salary and Benefits.</p><p>Role of Corporate Tax and VAT accountant in Milton Keynes is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of up to 50K + Excellent Benefits - Potentially more for the right candidate.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTQ5MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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><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">