<p></p><strong>Finance Team Manager</strong><br><br><p><strong>Leeds, £40,000 plus Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation in Leeds to recruit a Finance Team Manager.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a background in finance operations, reconciliations, and payments. Leading a team responsible for bank reconciliations and money transfers, you will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>As Finance Team Manager, you will oversee the day to day activities of the Bank Reconciliation and Money Transfer team, providing leadership, support, and direction to ensure high levels of performance and service delivery.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a finance operations team</li><li>Oversee bank reconciliation and money transfer activities</li><li>Ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently</li><li>Manage team performance, workloads, and service standards</li><li>Resolve complex financial and operational issues</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and regulatory compliance</li><li>Liaise with banking providers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Support audits, system testing, and finance-related projects</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiencies</li><li>Provide support and cover for senior management when required</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>Experience within finance operations, transnational finance, or a regulated financial environment</li><li>Previous supervisory or people management experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations, payments, and financial controls</li><li>A track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach</li><li>Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>£40,000 basic salary and benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Opportunity to lead a high performing team</li><li>Exposure to a variety of projects and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Career development opportunities within a growing organisation</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to combine people leadership with operational excellence in a business that values continuous improvement and employee development.</p><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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjM3NTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation that is investing heavily in its finance function as part of its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function for a significant trading division, playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls and supporting operational decision-making.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders across the business.</p><p>Working in a fast-paced, sales-led environment, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, driving process improvements and supporting the wider leadership team with commercial insight.</p><p>You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end monthly management accounts process.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, management information and detailed financial commentary.</li><li>Produce flash reporting and month-end reporting packs.</li><li>Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and authorise supplier payments.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes.</li><li>Manage and support the local finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact for operational stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reporting to meet evolving stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with finance teams across multiple UK locations.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p><p>You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.</p><p><strong>You'll ideally have:</strong></p><ul><li>QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.</li><li>Excellent month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week on site).</li><li>25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Exposure to an experienced executive leadership team.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation.</li><li>Clear progression towards Financial Controller.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative Group Finance environment.</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while developing their career within a business undergoing significant investment and transformation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Sales Executive - Remote / Home-Based</strong></p><p><strong>Full-time | Permanent | Remote / Home-Based</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary from £30,000 + commission & bonuses</strong></p><p><strong>OTE: £50,000 Year 1 | £75,000 Year 2 | £90,000-£95,000 Year 3</strong></p><p><strong>Proposed start: December 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Looking for a sales role where you can genuinely earn and make an impact?</strong></p><p>We're looking for <strong>two ambitious Sales Executives</strong> to join a growing specialist business supplying standard and bespoke shipping container solutions to customers across the UK.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys <strong>consultative selling, building relationships and closing deals</strong> - without the grind of cold calling.</p><p>Our leads come through established website and marketing activity, meaning you'll be speaking to <strong>genuine customers who already have an interest in our products and services</strong>.</p><p><strong>What you'll be selling</strong></p><p>The business supplies standard shipping containers for storage, alongside bespoke container conversions and fabrication solutions.</p><p>The bespoke side of the business makes this particularly interesting. No two projects are necessarily the same, and you'll need to understand what the customer is trying to achieve, develop the opportunity and build their confidence in the proposed solution.</p><p>You won't be expected to design or technically quote complex projects yourself - specialist quotations are prepared internally. Your role is to <strong>develop the opportunity, manage the customer relationship and ultimately win the business</strong>.</p><p>Once an order is secured, you'll retain ownership of the customer relationship and follow the project through to completion, including installation where applicable.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Managing and developing genuine inbound sales enquiries</li><li>Building strong, long-term customer relationships</li><li>Understanding customer requirements and identifying the right solution</li><li>Developing opportunities from initial enquiry through to close</li><li>Preparing and presenting commercial proposals with internal support</li><li>Negotiating and successfully closing sales</li><li>Maintaining ownership of customer relationships after the sale</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across sales, marketing, operations and other departments</li><li>Visiting customers, suppliers and installation sites when required</li><li>Attending company meetings and other business events as necessary</li><li>Contributing to customer success stories, case studies and wider marketing activity</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who is <strong>hungry for success, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys selling</strong>.</p><p>Because this is a home-based role, you'll need to be highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable managing your own workload. You won't have someone looking over your shoulder - we're looking for someone who takes ownership and gets things done.</p><p>At the same time, you won't be working alone. You'll receive full product training and ongoing support, and you'll become an important part of a wider team.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Proven sales experience, particularly in a consultative or relationship-led environment</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>The confidence to ask for the sale and close opportunities</li><li>A proactive, self-motivated approach</li><li>Excellent organisation and time-management skills</li><li>The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues</li><li>A practical or technical mindset</li><li>Confidence discussing measurements, dimensions and practical requirements</li><li>A genuine curiosity about how things work</li></ul><p>Experience in <strong>engineering, fabrication, construction, modular buildings, containers or a related sector</strong> would be advantageous, but it isn't essential.</p><p>Most importantly, we want someone who can become <strong>genuinely enthusiastic about the products they're selling</strong> and see the potential in creating solutions around customers' individual requirements.</p><p>A <strong>full driving licence</strong> is essential, as the role involves travel to customers, suppliers, sites and meetings when required.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>💰 Competitive earning potential</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Basic salary from £30,000</strong></li><li><strong>5% commission</strong></li><li><strong>Year 1 OTE: approximately £50,000</strong></li><li><strong>Year 2 OTE: approximately £75,000</strong></li><li><strong>Year 3 OTE: approximately £90,000-£95,000</strong></li><li>Two performance target periods each year, with additional bonus opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role?</strong></p><p>This isn't a high-volume, script-driven sales position.</p><p>You'll be working with <strong>real customers, interesting projects and products that can be tailored to solve genuine problems</strong>. You'll have the freedom to manage your own territory and relationships while having the backing of an established team around you.</p><p>If you're commercially driven, technically curious and motivated by the opportunity to <strong>build relationships, win business and significantly increase your earnings as you develop</strong>, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>ector</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjM3ODE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">