<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><strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong><br /><strong>Predominantly Remote | Full-Time | Approx. 6-Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of our client</strong> for an experienced <strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong> to join a small but highly capable finance team on an initial <strong>6-month contract</strong>.</p><p>This is a key role with responsibility for <strong>monthly financial reporting</strong> and the <strong>day-to-day management of finance activity</strong> for the business unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and collaborate across Operations, Support, Sales, and wider group finance teams in a fast-paced, growing environment. </p><h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Support the Finance Director with financial reporting</li><li>Own monthly financial reporting</li><li>Manage VAT and other tax compliance for UK and Irish entities</li><li>Act as main contact for the external audit</li><li>Coordinate information for annual R&D claims</li><li>Oversee and sign off monthly payroll</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About you:</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong financial reporting and technical accounting awareness</li><li>Able to work both hands-on and strategically</li><li>Proactive and collaborative in approach</li><li>Strong IT skills, including process automation</li><li>Experience in a PE Backed business a huge advantage </li><li>Experience in a tech business would be ideal</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for an <strong>interim assignment with predominantly remote working</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4wNDYwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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>Business Process Owner (Order to Cash) - NetSuite ERP Implementation - 9 months possible extension</p><p><strong>Fixed-Term Contract | Competitive Salary + Benefits</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced <strong>Order to Cash professional</strong> with strong <strong>NetSuite expertise</strong> and a passion for improving business processes?</p><p>We're partnering with a leading UK organisation embarking on a major <strong>NetSuite ERP transformation</strong>. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future operating model, acting as the business lead for the <strong>Order to Cash (O2C)</strong> workstream throughout the implementation.</p><p>As the Business Process Owner, you'll be the key decision-maker for your function, ensuring the solution is designed, tested and delivered in line with business requirements while driving user adoption and operational excellence.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Working closely with the Programme Director, implementation partner and cross-functional stakeholders, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Order to Cash process, from solution design through to go-live and post-implementation support.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Acting as the business owner for the end-to-end Order to Cash process, including sales orders, invoicing, accounts receivable, credit control and cash collection.</p></li><li><p>Representing the business during workshops, providing functional expertise and approving key design decisions.</p></li><li><p>Defining business requirements and helping shape future-state processes and ways of working.</p></li><li><p>Leading process mapping, reviewing documentation and ensuring solutions meet operational needs.</p></li><li><p>Owning data migration activities for the O2C function, including validation, reconciliation and data quality.</p></li><li><p>Supporting system testing, writing and executing test scripts, managing defects and approving business readiness.</p></li><li><p>Identifying training requirements, supporting user adoption and acting as the functional SME throughout the programme.</p></li><li><p>Defining reporting requirements and key performance indicators to support operational performance.</p></li><li><p>Supporting cutover, go-live and hypercare, ensuring a smooth transition into the new ERP environment.</p></li><li><p>Championing change across the business and driving engagement with new processes.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We're looking for someone who combines strong operational knowledge with ERP implementation experience and can confidently influence stakeholders at all levels.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Proven hands-on experience using <strong>NetSuite</strong> within an Order to Cash environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of the full O2C lifecycle, including invoicing, accounts receivable, cash allocation, collections and credit management.</p></li><li><p>Previous involvement in ERP implementation or large-scale systems transformation projects.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to make business decisions and represent your function throughout the programme.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting process improvement, testing, data migration and user training.</p></li><li><p>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across finance, operations and technology teams.</p></li><li><p>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.</p></li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li><p>End-to-end NetSuite implementation experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting data migration and governance activities.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience delivering end-user training.</p></li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><p>This is an outstanding opportunity to play a leading role in a business-critical ERP transformation, influencing how a successful organisation operates for years to come. You'll work alongside senior stakeholders and implementation specialists, gaining exposure to a high-profile change programme while making a lasting impact.</p><p>If you have the NetSuite expertise, business process knowledge and collaborative approach to drive a successful ERP implementation, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljg5MzcyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">