<p> </p><h1>Risk Analyst</h1><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Greater Bristol Area<br /> <strong>Benefits:</strong> 10-15% Bonus, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, 7% Pension Match, Healthcare Cashback Scheme, EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme</p><p>Are you looking for a role that offers genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business-wide decision making?</p><p>We are seeking a Risk Analyst to take ownership of risk management and internal controls activities within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, you will play a key role in identifying, assessing and managing business risks while helping to strengthen governance and control frameworks.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead risk management activities across the business.</li><li>Facilitate regular risk review meetings with Executive and Senior Leadership stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain and develop risk registers and risk reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in governance, controls and risk processes.</li><li>Support internal audit activities and control assessments.</li><li>Assist with controls relating to energy settlement and compliance processes.</li><li>Produce insightful reporting and recommendations for senior leadership.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas:</p><ul><li>Risk Management</li><li>Internal Audit</li><li>Internal Controls</li><li>Governance</li><li>Compliance</li><li>External Audit</li></ul><p>You may be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although strong part-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you'll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, able to challenge constructively and comfortable operating across a broad range of risk and control activities.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Direct exposure to Executive Leadership Team members.</li><li>A visible and influential position within the business.</li><li>Broad responsibilities across risk, controls and governance.</li><li>Flexible working culture with genuine flexibility around start and finish times.</li><li>Strong benefits package including bonus, pension and healthcare support.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development opportunities.</li></ul><p>If you're looking to move into a role where you can influence decision making, build senior stakeholder relationships and develop your risk and controls expertise, we'd love to hear from you.</p><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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zODQ5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in partnership with a private equity backed business based in Bristol to recruit a Risk Assurance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role that will join an ambitious business to ensure internal controls, risk framework and internal audit robustness.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a unique opportunity to own the design and ongoing improvement of risk and internal controls across the business, whilst maintaining day to day areas of control testing, documentation and reporting within the audit cycle, you will also lead in the implementation and development of AI tools and drive process improvement through adoption of technology.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Risk Assurance Manager role will offer a highly competitive salary alongside company bonus and excellent benefits. The role is offered on a hybrid basis (1-2 days on site) with further potential flexibility for candidates coming from further afield.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have a background in audit/assurance and are used to working in a fast-paced environment whilst driving change and process improvement within internal controls and risk, this highly visible and progressive role could be the one for you!</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 the end to end delivery of internal audit schedule through to final delivery of reporting</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders of all levels across the business to design and implement control testing</li><li>Manipulation and analysis of data to identify and mitigate risk trends</li><li>Develop and maintain the risk register</li><li>Maintain clear working documentation and reporting to support conclusions</li><li>Work closely with ELT/Board and operational leaders to highlight risk and control areas applicable. Educate and influence for tighter internal control opportunities</li><li> Lead on the development of risk assurance tools and software alongside AI and analytical platforms</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), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice, but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Grounding in internal audit, risk management and internal controls</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within a Private Equity backed business advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prior experience implementing process improvement through AI and associated tools</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Intermediate to advanced excel skills including data manipulation and analysis with large, complex datasets</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci43NTkwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is excited to be partnering exclusively with a technology focused business in Kidlington in their search for a Cyber Security Specialist to join their expanding IT function. This is a permanent role, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the first dedicated Cyber Security specialist within the business, giving you the chance to shape security strategy, implement new technologies and play a key role in building a security function. <br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a varied position combining hands-on technical security with information security governance and compliance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Taking ownership of the organisation's cyber security posture.</li><li>Monitoring security risks and proactively identifying vulnerabilities.</li><li>Review M365, Entra ID, endpoint security, and other security alerts </li><li>Carrying out risk and security assessments for new technologies, projects and business initiatives.</li><li>Supporting Information Security compliance in line with UK standards and regulations.</li><li>Assisting with Cyber Essentials and wider security governance activities.</li><li>Recommending, implementing and improving security tools, controls and processes.</li><li>Working on Microsoft security projects, including identity and access management improvements.</li><li>Collaborating with technical teams to ensure security is embedded across infrastructure and development.</li><li>Delivering security awareness training and promoting best practice across the business.</li><li>Advising stakeholders on security risks and recommending practical solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone with a solid technical background who also enjoys the governance and compliance side of cyber security.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have experience with:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Cyber Security and Information Security.</li><li>Information Security Compliance / GRC.</li><li>Cyber Essentials.</li><li>Microsoft Windows Server.</li><li>Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Linux environments.</li><li>Risk assessments and vulnerability management.</li><li>Identity & Access Management.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ISO 27001</li><li>Experience implementing cyber security tools and technologies.</li><li>Experience supporting environments of approximately 400+ users</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits</li><li>Hybrid working - average of 2 days a week in Kidlington plus ad-hoc travel to client sites</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNTUwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.</p><p>This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Commercial & Proposals</strong></p><ul><li>Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door</li><li>Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget</li><li>Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio</li><li>Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly</li><li>Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects</li><li>Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed</li><li>Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme</li><li>Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures</li><li>Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Solid background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting</li><li>Strong grasp of core accounting principles</li><li>Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines</li><li>Good understanding of work package management and control</li><li>Working knowledge of risk management principles</li><li>A methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking</li><li>Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a major ERP system</li><li>Prior experience in project accounting</li><li>Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks</li><li>Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFH</li><li>Strong company pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual leave that increases with length of service</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits</li></ul><p>Please note: Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS43NzYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Italian or French speaking Accounts Receivable Clerk on a permanent basis in Swindon. You will take ownership of the receivables for two Italian sites, supporting the business in collecting cash, managing risk and keeping customer relationships strong. This is a great opportunity for a language-skilled finance professional to build a career within an international, multi-functional finance team.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for a range of duties including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Taking ownership of two Italian sites and their AR ledgers</li><li>Managing the collection of country receivables</li><li>Setting up new customers</li><li>Assessing and managing risk on credit lines</li><li>Holding debtor ageing meetings with local customer service teams, sales and finance controllers, discussing customer status and helping where needed</li><li>Reporting weekly debtor data, including actual and projected bad debt</li><li>Managing month-end close and completing reconciliations between Accounts Receivable and the General Ledger</li><li>Completing weekly GL uploads</li><li>Partnering with other functions across the European SSC</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Italian or French language skills.</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance or Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role, preferably within an international company.</li><li>Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.</li><li>Proven ability to manage collections, resolve account queries and reduce overdue debt.</li><li>Strong Excel knowledge and skills.</li><li>Experience in a shared service or multinational environment is beneficial.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£30,000 - £35,000 base salary.</li><li>Office based during the initial training period</li><li>Following successful completion of training, hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home</li><li>28 days annual leave + bank holidays.</li></ul><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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjU3ODU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>HR Business Partner - Employee Relations</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with an established UK organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner specialising in employee relations.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional to take ownership of complex people matters, influence management decisions and drive improvements across the HR function. The role combines hands-on case management with business partnering, stakeholder engagement and the development of consistent employee relations practices.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites and 1-2 days working from home<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 per week</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working closely with the Head of HR and operational managers, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters while helping strengthen policies, processes and management capability.</p><p>You will play a key role in resolving sensitive workplace issues, managing employment risks and ensuring decisions are fair, proportionate and aligned with UK employment legislation. You will also contribute to wider HR initiatives, support employee consultation and improve the consistency of people management across multiple locations.</p><p>This role would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced, operational environment and can balance technical HR expertise with commercial awareness and practical problem-solving.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Employee Relations and Case Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance and attendance cases from initial advice through to resolution.</li><li>Lead or support sensitive investigations, ensuring evidence is gathered objectively and recommendations are balanced and well reasoned.</li><li>Guide managers through formal meetings, hearings and appeals, advising on procedures, potential outcomes and appropriate next steps.</li><li>Advise on long-term absence, occupational health referrals, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and contractual changes.</li><li>Ensure cases are handled consistently and in line with employment legislation, internal policies and relevant ACAS guidance.</li><li>Identify emerging risks and promote early intervention to prevent issues from escalating.</li></ul><p><strong>Trade Union and Stakeholder Relations</strong></p><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.</li><li>Support consultation activity, employee relations meetings and discussions relating to workplace changes.</li><li>Advise on collective agreements and established working arrangements.</li><li>Help resolve collective grievances and disputes through constructive dialogue and appropriate escalation.</li><li>Identify recurring concerns and recommend practical measures to improve working relationships.</li></ul><p><strong>HR Policy and Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Review and develop HR policies, procedures, guidance and case-management processes.</li><li>Promote consistent standards and provide managers with clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Analyse employee relations trends to identify risks, recurring issues and opportunities for preventative action.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting to support effective governance and decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to organisational change, restructuring and wider People projects.</li><li>Work with senior HR colleagues to improve service delivery and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the HR function.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering and Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Build trusted relationships with operational managers, providing timely and commercially focused advice.</li><li>Understand the impact of people decisions on workforce availability, service delivery, safety and business performance.</li><li>Provide HR support across multiple locations, including site visits where required.</li><li>Coach managers to handle employee issues confidently and consistently, encouraging early resolution wherever appropriate.</li><li>Develop HR colleagues through coaching, knowledge-sharing and practical guidance.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR operational activity and deputise for senior HR leadership when required.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across recruitment, employee engagement and wellbeing to support a joined-up approach to workforce management.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the confidence to manage sensitive, complex situations independently. You will be comfortable challenging established practices, influencing stakeholders and recommending solutions that balance fairness with commercial priorities.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience working in a complex, operational or multi-site organisation.</li><li>A CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability concerns and absence cases.</li><li>The ability to interpret policies, assess evidence and exercise sound judgement in challenging situations.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement, risk management and management development.</li><li>The resilience to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to management capability, employee relations standards and the effectiveness of a wider HR function. If you are looking for a role combining complex casework, business partnering and continuous improvement, Robert Half would welcome your application.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjM1NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love 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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with an established organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Business Partner role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity that will play a pivotal role in business partnering with a specific entity, presenting to stakeholders and carrying out financial analysis and reporting tasks as well as month-end management accounting duties. The Finance Business Partner role will be suitable for someone that is part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, has proven management accounting experience and someone that is keen to thrive within a business partnering capacity and progress within a business that is renowned for offering long-term career development. The salary is between £45,000 - £55,000 plus study support, hybrid working, annual bonus and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Business Partner will consist of the following: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparing the budgets and forecasts.</li><li>P&L analysis and reporting. </li><li>Balance sheet review and reporting. </li><li>Financial analysis; variances, risk/opportunities, trends.</li><li>Month end reporting; accruals, prepayments, journals, reconciliations. </li><li>Business partnering with various stakeholders; presenting financial data and building/maintaining strong relationships. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Business Partner role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have experience within a management accounting role. </li><li>Ideally part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, Qualified by experience with relevant industry experience would also be considered. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail. </li><li>Innovative mindset. </li><li>Confident user of Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£45,000 - £55,000 annual salary. </li><li>Study support. </li><li>Hybrid working; 2-3 days on site. </li><li>Annual bonus scheme. </li><li>Company car scheme. </li><li>Private healthcare. </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme. </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy44NTI1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Are you an early-career Data Scientist who enjoys solving real-world problems with messy data, building practical machine learning solutions and turning complex information into actionable business insights?<br /><br />Our client is an ambitious, PE backed business based in Windsor, at the beginning of their journey to become a data enabled company with the adoption of advanced analytics, AI and ML operations. </p><p>We're looking for a hands-on, numerically strong data professional to join a growing business and help transform its data capabilities. This is an opportunity to work across data science, engineering, AI and visualisation, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and make a tangible impact.<br /><br />This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to get hands-on, take ownership and see their work make a genuine difference to business performance.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Clean, reconcile and integrate messy data from multiple systems using SQL, data pipelines and fuzzy matching techniques.</p></li><li><p>Develop, test and improve machine learning models, including predictive and risk modelling.</p></li><li><p>Explore AI applications to extract and validate information from documents, identify reliable data sources and automate processes.</p></li><li><p>Support the integration of data and ML models within a Snowflake environment.</p></li><li><p>Build data visualisations and dashboards to communicate insights to business leaders and investors.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders to translate business challenges into practical, data-driven solutions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A degree or postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.</p></li><li><p>Some practical experience with machine learning, AI or predictive modelling, gained through university projects or professional experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong SQL skills and an understanding of data structures, data integration and statistical methods.</p></li><li><p>A practical, proactive approach and the confidence to tackle imperfect data and ambiguous problems.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with <strong>Power BI, Snowflake, Python, MLOps, Docker, CI/CD or AI-powered applications</strong> would be advantageous.</p><p><strong>Why join?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary from £50,000, with flexibility for the right candidate.</p></li><li><p>15% bonus potential, plus a 10% car allowance or pension contribution.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, typically 3-4 days per week in Windsor.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to work with emerging AI technologies and help shape a growing data function.</p></li><li><p>Clear scope for career progression as the business expands.</p></li></ul><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/Um94eS5MYXcuMDQ4MTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing PE backed Services business on a <strong>fully-remote basis</strong>. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end accounts receivable and credit control: cash collection, aged debt and credit risk across the group's customer base</li><li>Own accounts payable: supplier payment runs, invoice processing controls and supplier relationship management</li><li>Own cash management: daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations and short-term cash forecasting into the Group FC</li><li>Own payroll: accurate, on-time monthly payroll for all group employees, including statutory compliance (PAYE, NI, pensions auto-enrolment) and liaison with HR/Shared Services on starters, leavers and changes</li><li>Act as right hand to the Group FC, alongside the Management Accountant: covering process, controls and people management so the FC can focus on consolidation, statutory reporting and board/investor reporting</li><li>Manage, coach and develop the transactions team, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness and service to the rest of the business</li><li>Support month-end close: transactional cut-off, accruals/prepayments relevant to AP/AR, and clean handover of data to the Management Accountant and Group FC</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience managing transactional finance teams across AP/AR</li><li>Strong process improvement and automation experience</li><li>Confident using a wide range of finance systems, in particular Excel</li><li>Strong controls mindset - able to spot and fix a process gap before it becomes an audit finding</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering:</strong></p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi40NjI2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and reporting</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.</p><p>You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO - equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>Circa £75,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Chief Executive Officer</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 12 month FTC</p><p><strong>Direct reports: </strong>Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of Operations</p><p> </p><p>The charity has recently been through a merger, and this role will help steer the resulting change programme, including a finance system implementation already in flight.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.</li><li>Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.</li><li>Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing. Manage two investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.</li><li>Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants - a team currently settling into some new appointments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.</li><li>Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.</li><li>Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.</li><li>Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Hannah Curnow on 01179 935459 or apply directly to this advert.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4yNDYxNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.</p><p>You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO being equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>circa £75,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Chief Executive Officer</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 12 month FTC</p><p><strong>Direct reports: </strong>Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of Operations</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.</li><li>Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.</li><li>Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing.</li><li>Manage investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.</li><li>Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.</li><li>Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.</li><li>Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.</li><li>Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjAxNDUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">