<p></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Derby<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> CEO</p><h2><strong>Role Purpose</strong></h2><p>The Head of Finance will lead the financial management, reporting and commercial analysis for the organisation. This role ensures the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and forward‑looking insight that supports decision‑making, growth and operational performance.</p><p>This is both a strategic and hands‑on position, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day finance operations while contributing directly to long‑term planning and business leadership.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>Financial Management & Controls</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls, policies and processes</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and audit readiness</li><li>Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital cycles</li></ul><h3><strong>Management Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful analysis</li><li>Present financial performance to senior leadership</li><li>Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance metrics</li><li>Ensure reporting is consistent, timely and decision‑ready</li></ul><h3><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to build robust financial plans</li><li>Provide variance analysis with clear commercial explanations</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities and financial impacts</li></ul><h3><strong>Commercial Finance & Business Partnering</strong></h3><ul><li>Support pricing, margin analysis, cost reviews and investment decisions</li><li>Work with operations, sales and projects to improve financial outcomes</li><li>Provide financial modelling for business cases, capital spend or new initiatives</li></ul><h3><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital</strong></h3><ul><li>Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management</li><li>Drive improvements in debtor management, inventory and supplier terms</li><li>Monitor cash conversion and support funding requirements where needed</li></ul><h3><strong>Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement</strong></h3><ul><li>Improve finance systems and reporting tools</li><li>Strengthen processes to support scalability and growth</li><li>Lead upgrades or transitions to new accounting/ERP systems</li><li>Drive automation and efficiency across finance operations</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h2><h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical grounding in financial and management accounting</li></ul><h3><strong>Experience</strong></h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally Head of Finance or Finance Manager ready to step up</li><li>Background within SME environments </li><li>Experience in manufacturing and engineering</li><li>Demonstrable ability to lead a finance function end‑to‑end</li></ul><h3> </h3><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzIwMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Halifax | £80,000 to £100,000 + 20% bonus </strong><br /> <strong>Permanent</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director on behalf of a growing, high‑performing professional services business based in Yorkshire. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, internal controls and driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio.</p><p>The organisation is scaling quickly and requires an experienced, strategic Finance Director who can operate as a true business partner to the Group CFO, UK CEO and the wider SLT.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will lead the full financial agenda for the UK business, including:</p><ul><li>Developing and executing the financial strategy</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning</li><li>Overseeing internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Driving financial performance analysis and insight for the Board</li><li>Leading both Finance and Procurement teams</li><li>Supporting commercial pricing strategy</li><li>Cash management, including client monies held in escrow</li><li>Ensuring robust compliance, accounting policies and risk management</li><li>Working cross‑functionally with commercial, sales and operations to support growth</li><li>Leading, developing and mentoring a high‑performing finance team</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a broad, hands‑on and strategically important leadership role within a business undergoing positive change and investment.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified</li><li>Experienced at senior finance leadership level within a commercially focused environment</li><li>Strong across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting</li><li>Commercially minded, with experience supporting pricing and supplier negotiations</li><li>A proven leader who has developed and grown high‑performing finance teams</li><li>A confident communicator, able to influence at Board level</li><li>Highly proficient in financial systems and advanced Excel</li><li>Lives within a commutable distance of Halifax</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Employer pension</li><li>Broad strategic influence within an ambitious organisation</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future of the UK finance function</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjM3OTgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working in partnership with a highly successful and growing Northwest engineering business to appoint an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p>Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence, a diverse customer base and ambitious plans for further expansion. As part of their continued development, they are now seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to join their executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of their growth.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will have full responsibility for the financial strategy and performance of the business. This is a broad and influential role requiring a strategic thinker who can also operate effectively at an operational level within a fast-paced engineering environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><p>* Developing and delivering the financial strategy in line with business objectives<br /> * Providing commercial insight and strategic guidance to the Board<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning<br /> * Overseeing management reporting, statutory accounts and compliance<br /> * Driving financial performance, margin improvement and cost control<br /> * Managing cash flow, working capital and capital expenditure<br /> * Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes<br /> * Providing commercial support to pricing, bids and major contracts<br /> * Managing relationships with banks, auditors and external stakeholders<br /> * Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team<br /> * Supporting strategic projects including investment appraisal and acquisitions</p><p>The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within an engineering, manufacturing or technical services environment. Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at Board level are essential.</p><p>In return, our client is offering:</p><p>* Competitive salary<br /> * Performance-related bonus<br /> * Car allowance or company car<br /> * Pension and private healthcare<br /> * Hybrid and flexible working<br /> * A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and growth</p><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity to join a high-quality engineering business at an exciting point in its development.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc1MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with this Leeds-based professional services firm to recruit an experienced interim FP&A Lead.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly evolving organisation at a pivotal time. With recent strategic investment and business integration, the company is expanding its global reach and deepening its market leadership. The finance team is at the heart of this transformation, and your expertise will play a key part in their ongoing success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading consolidated management financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across the group</li><li>Managing periodic consolidated reporting, budget preparation and forecasting for the newly combined business</li><li>Providing detailed variance, regional and cost centre analysis, as well as insightful performance commentary</li><li>Preparing Board and Committee packs to a consistently high standard</li><li>Supporting ad-hoc analysis and projects for senior leadership</li><li>Building relationships across finance and operational stakeholders, particularly regional finance controllers</li><li>Supervising and developing junior analysts within the team</li><li>Ensuring adherence to group controls and accounting policies</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with evidence of up-to-date technical expertise</li><li>Strong FP&A/management reporting experience, ideally within a large, complex or international group</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders</li><li>Previous line management experience</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment</li><li>Advanced Excel skills are essential</li></ul><p>This is an interim opportunity to make a visible impact within a top-tier professional services finance team. Immediate availability or short notice required. This opportunity may lead to permanent work if this is your goal. </p><p>You must be able to work onsite in the clients LS18 offices a minimum of 3 days a week. </p><p>Interested? Please apply today or contact the Robert Half Leeds team for a confidential discussion.</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi40NjY5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Accounts Assistant - Permanent</p><p>Salary: £27,500 - £33,000 (DOE)<br /> Location: Office-based, Monday to Friday<br /> Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm</p><p>We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-growing business within the automotive finance space. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function in a high-volume, transactional environment.</p><p>This is a fully office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, responsibility, and working at pace.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with an existing Accounts Assistant and external accountants, you'll play a key role in managing daily financial transactions. The business processes 30-50 dealer payments per day, so attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Processing daily payments to dealerships following customer car finance completion</li><li>Manually sending funds and ensuring accuracy of amounts and beneficiary details</li><li>Checking and matching invoices before payment</li><li>Recording incoming funds from lenders and outgoing dealer payments</li><li>Daily bookkeeping using Xero, including reconciliations</li><li>Managing invoicing and liability reconciliations</li><li>Supporting month-end processes and preparing information for management accounts and P&L</li><li>Working with external accountants on month-end, audits, and reporting</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function as needed in a busy, fast-moving environment</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li>Experienced in an accounts assistant or similar finance role</li><li>Confident using Xero</li><li>Highly accurate with strong attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable handling high volumes of transactions daily</li><li>Well organised and able to manage deadlines</li><li>Happy working 5 days per week in the office</li><li>Motor trade experience is not required, but high-volume finance or transactional experience is highly beneficial</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Salary between £27,500 - £33,000, depending on experience</li><li>Monday to Friday 9-6pm working hours</li><li>Supportive team environment with clear responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to be part of a growing business with a strong finance function</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys end-to-end transactional finance, this could be an excellent next step.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zOTU4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a property business to recruit for an Accounts Assistant.</p><p>This is an entry level opportunity, ideally suited to someone with an administration background or office experience who is looking to move into an accounting role and build a career in finance.</p><p data-start="288" data-end="344">Salary: Up to £26,000<br / data-end="312" data-start="309"> Working pattern: Fully on-site</p><p data-start="346" data-end="510">The role will support the Client Accounts function, working closely with senior finance colleagues to ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of client funds.</p><p data-start="512" data-end="945">Key responsibilities:<br data-start="533" data-end="536" /> * Posting income and allocating receipts on the property management system<br data-start="610" / data-end="613"> * Banking and processing cheques<br / data-end="648" data-start="645"> * Coding and posting purchase ledger invoices<br data-start="693" data-end="696" /> * Handling supplier queries by phone and email<br data-start="742" / data-end="745"> * Reviewing financial records and correcting coding errors<br data-end="806" / data-start="803"> * Issuing invoices and managing a shared finance mailbox<br data-start="862" data-end="865" /> * Responding to tenant queries<br data-start="895" data-end="898" /> * Assisting with ad hoc reporting as required</p><p data-start="947" data-end="1287">Requirements:<br data-start="960" / data-end="963"> * Educated to A Level standard<br data-start="993" / data-end="996"> * Previous office or administrative experience essential<br data-start="1052" data-end="1055" /> * Some exposure to accounts or finance desirable but not required<br / data-end="1123" data-start="1120"> * Confident using Microsoft Office 365<br data-end="1164" / data-start="1161"> * High attention to detail with strong organisational skills<br / data-end="1227" data-start="1224"> * Able to work to deadlines and communicate professionally</p><p data-start="1289" data-end="1505">This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their finance career who wants hands-on experience in a supportive team environment, with clear exposure to core accounting processes.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTE4NjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established business unit of a PE backed business based in Leeds.</p><p>The business has experienced significant growth through acquisition and now requires a commercially minded Financial Controller to partner closely with the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping future strategy.</p><p>This is a hybrid role and offers a salary of £70,000-£75,000 + benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of the local leadership team, you will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee a small finance team of two. Alongside ownership of monthly management accounts, your remit is weighted heavily toward commercial finance and decision support.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Business partnering with the Managing Director to drive growth, profitability and operational performance</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term planning</li><li>Supporting pricing, margin analysis and tenders</li><li>Providing commercial insight to guide strategic decisions and investment choices</li><li>Implementing process improvements and supporting ongoing change across the business unit</li><li>Ensuring the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts and KPIs</li><li>Coaching and developing the finance team</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA</li><li>Strong commercial finance background with proven business partnering capability</li><li>Experience working within a growing or evolving environment (M&A experience advantageous)</li><li>Confident operating as the right hand to an MD, influencing decisions and challenging constructively</li><li>Comfortable balancing hands‑on finance with high‑level strategic input</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£75,000 base salary</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to take a pivotal commercial role in a growing UK group</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5NjU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
