<p>Robert Half is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol. This newly created role is the first dedicated analytical seat in the business, working directly with the CFO and Heads of Department to get ahead of the numbers rather than reading them after the fact. It is a hands-on, commercial role rather than a technical accounting one, and there is no chartered requirement.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Run monthly business reviews with Heads of Department across Surf, Food & Beverage, Retail, Accommodation, Camps and Events</li><li>Own variance reporting, KPI packs and written commentary on what has moved and why</li><li>Lead the annual budget process and own the rolling forecast, including trading, seasonality and capital timing</li><li>Analyse pricing, yield and capacity, including lake mix design and occupancy</li><li>Redesign and automate daily flash reporting, replacing the current manual process</li></ul><p>As Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be the primary finance user of a new data platform and a strong voice in how reporting is designed.</p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Two to five years in commercial finance, FP&A, business analysis or a similar analytical role</li><li>Demonstrable experience of budgeting and forecasting, not just reporting the result</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, building models rather than maintaining someone else's</li><li>Experience with a BI tool such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik</li><li>Confident presenting and defending analysis in a room, including when challenged</li></ul><p>This Commercial Finance Analyst role suits someone who takes a view rather than stopping at the numbers, and who is comfortable being the only analyst in the room.</p><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol</li><li>Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave</li><li>A small, close-knit team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it</li><li>Direct access to the Controller, CFO and Heads of Department</li><li>Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect</li></ul><p>Coming into The Wave as Commercial Finance Analyst, you would have real ownership from day one and no existing template to inherit, with a data platform being built around the reporting you design.</p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with two days in the office and three days from home</li><li>30 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays</li><li>Study support available for CIMA, ACCA, ACA or AAT, with the details discussed with shortlisted candidates</li><li>Free staff surf sessions, subsidised lunches and a range of discounts across food, drink and other offerings</li></ul><p>This Commercial Finance Analyst package at The Wave also includes a NEST pension and genuine scope to shape how finance reporting works across the business.</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/YWRhbS5hbGJhZHJ5LjEwMDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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 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> </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><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 is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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 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 class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase 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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, personable business where you'll play a key role within the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. You'll join an accounts team of five and take responsibility for two direct reports, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on accounting with team leadership, commercial partnering and process improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process and play an important role in providing accurate financial information and commercial insight to the wider business.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Producing end-to-end monthly management accounts, ensuring completion within one week of month end</li><li>Preparing and distributing associated financial reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring all balance sheet and control accounts are fully reconciled each month, including intercompany accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving variances promptly</li><li>Working closely with departments across the business to track expenditure against budget and forecast</li><li>Business partnering with operational managers to understand financial trends and support effective cost control</li><li>Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions, development and profitability</li><li>Supporting the development and automation of regular reporting</li><li>Producing and monitoring KPI reporting</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements for the parent company</li><li>Managing and developing two direct reports</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant or Finance Manager</strong> who is comfortable working in an SME environment and has experience supervising or managing a small team.</p><p>You'll ideally have experience within a <strong>manufacturing, product-based or supplier environment</strong>, although this isn't essential.</p><p>You'll also bring:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li><li>A positive, hands-on <strong>"can do"</strong> attitude</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A commercially minded approach to finance</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjUxNjc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join an established manufacturing business based in Gloucester for a minimum of 6 months, potentially up to 12 months.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is a hands-on role, for an experienced finance professional with previous industry experience, strong management accounting skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Duration: </strong>Minimum 6 months, with potential to 12 months </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Money: </strong>£50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance team, overseeing day-to-day activities</li><li>Oversee the preparation and production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Review financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and provide meaningful commentary on performance</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing-related financial metrics</li><li>Work closely with operational and senior management teams</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior management accounting role</li><li>Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential</li><li>Experience of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Previous experience line managing, motivating and developing a finance team.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running </li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered, depending on relevant experience</li></ul><h2 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb"> </h2><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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxODcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Junior Tax Manager - Hybrid OR Remote - Up to £275/day - 3-month assignment</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Junior Tax Manager join a well-established international organisation on an interim basis, providing critical support to the Tax team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong corporate tax professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively across a business and ensuring key compliance and reporting deadlines are delivered. You'll play a key role in maintaining continuity across the Tax function, working closely with Finance colleagues, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</p><p>You'll take ownership of a varied workload spanning corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and year-end reporting, helping ensure all internal and external deliverables are completed accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Junior Tax Manager</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £250 - £275/day + holiday pay</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Trowbridge</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote (could be fully remote for the right person)</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 3 months (potential for extension)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Corporate Tax Compliance:</strong> Supporting UK and Irish corporate tax compliance, including the finalisation of corporation tax returns in collaboration with outsourced compliance providers.</li><li><strong>Tax Reporting & Provisions:</strong> Supporting year-end tax reporting, preparing and reviewing tax provisions and providing the information required for statutory financial statements.</li><li><strong>Transfer Pricing:</strong> Preparing transfer pricing local files and maintaining the supporting documentation required.</li><li><strong>Internal & External Reporting:</strong> Coordinating tax information and deliverables across Finance, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</li><li><strong>Year-End Support:</strong> Helping drive critical year-end activities forward, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Maintaining oversight of key deliverables, tracking outstanding actions and proactively escalating risks or potential delays.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Documentation:</strong> Maintaining robust supporting documentation and audit trails across tax filings and financial reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong UK corporate tax experience, with exposure to UK and ideally Irish tax compliance.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as <strong>CTA, ACA or equivalent</strong>.</li><li>Experience in corporate tax accounting, statutory tax provisions and year-end reporting.</li><li>Experience preparing or reviewing transfer pricing local files.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to take ownership with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across Tax, Finance and external advisory teams.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjQzMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Finance Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis. This opportunity is based in central Bristol with hybrid working + Flexible working hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid: </strong>37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a primary focus on accounts payable.</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports.</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses.</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li><li>Provide practical support across transactional activities when required, ensuring the team operates effectively and efficiently.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing a finance, transactional finance or accounts payable team.</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities and support the team when needed.</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities or business areas.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and team development.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Experience supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxNTg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a PE-backed, acquisitive services group to recruit an Interim Treasury specialist to support through a period of transformation & growth.</p><ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 9-12 months</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £80,000-90,000 per annum (Daily rate potentially an option)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Central Bristol (Hybrid Working - 2 days on site, 3 remote)</li></ul><p>Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for a blend of project and BAU focused work:</p><ul><li>Complete and embed the group cash pooling arrangement</li><li>Deliver overnight cash deposits to make better use of surplus cash</li><li>Maximise use of the group's banking facilities across entities and territories</li><li>Integrate newly acquired businesses into treasury processes and banking structures</li><li>Manage the complexity of operating across multiple currencies, including Nordic and Spanish operations</li><li>Automate manual processes, reducing entries between banking portals and the finance system</li><li>Scope, recommend and potentially implement a TMS</li><li>Produce monthly cash reporting for the board, CFO, lenders and PE stakeholders</li><li>Manage working capital and lender reporting</li><li>Monitor and report treasury and cash KPIs, including collection variances</li><li>Analyse cash positions and identify how funds can be deployed more effectively</li><li>Handle day-to-day treasury queries on cash movements and banking arrangements</li><li>Review heavily manual reporting processes and drive automation</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years' solid treasury experience, with strong cash management and liquidity reporting</li><li>Track record delivering treasury projects - cash pooling, automation or system implementation</li><li>Experience in a complex, international, multi-currency group</li><li>Strong systems and automation mindset, with advanced Excel</li><li>Able to take a project with limited guidance, set out options and make recommendations</li><li>Hands-on - happy to get into the detail while keeping BAU running</li><li>Strong communicator who builds relationships with senior stakeholders and manages an offshore team</li><li>Flexible and comfortable with change; able to prioritise and know when to ask for support.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Robert Half Bristol on 01179 935400 or apply directly through this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjE4NTY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their established Finance Team based in Faringdon.</p><p>Office based - 5 days per week.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with leaders and the wider finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support across multiple sites and ensuring effective budget management and financial control.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>Producing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets</p><p>Monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis</p><p>Payroll monitoring and reconciliation</p><p>Processing BACS payments, posting transactions, and issuing remittances</p><p>Advising stakeholders on procurement and value-for-money initiatives</p><p>Supporting financial planning and forecasting activities</p><p>Providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making</p><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>Experience of monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting</p><p>Confidence in payroll reconciliation and analysis</p><p>Experience processing BACS payment runs</p><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</p><p>A practical understanding of procurement and cost control</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMDY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2><strong>Temporary Finance Officer Role </strong><br />Wantage | Initially 2 - 3 months<br />£20 per hour | Temporary</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with an organisation based in Wantage that are looking for a someone to provide financial support across multiple sites on a temporary basis. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p>🔹 Budget preparation, forecasting and monthly budget monitoring<br /> 🔹 Revenue and capital reporting and variance analysis<br /> 🔹 Monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation<br /> 🔹 Purchase ledger, purchase orders and banking<br /> 🔹 Month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and deferred income<br /> 🔹 Supporting procurement and ensuring value for money<br /> 🔹 Providing financial support to Headteachers and senior finance stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Ensuring compliance with relevant finance, VAT and reporting requirements</p><p> </p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>🔹 Experience in month end reporting, handling transactional finance <br /> 🔹 Excellent attention to detail and organisation<br /> 🔹 Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMTI3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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">