<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Real Estate| Central London (Hybrid Working) | £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum one-month notice period. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading global real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a Finance Manager to support one of its largest global client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior finance position with responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the EMEA region of a major international client account. The account covers a broad range of real estate services, including leasing, occupier services and project management, providing exposure to a diverse and commercially complex operation.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will take ownership of the EMEA finance function, acting as the key financial liaison between the client and the wider operational team. The role encompasses both client-side and corporate financial responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, profitability analysis and financial control.</p><p> </p><p>The position offers regular interaction with senior stakeholders across an established global account.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for the finance function supporting the EMEA region of a major global client account.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact between the client and the wider operational teams, developing strong relationships with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Provide commercial and strategic financial advice to operational leadership, supporting business decisions and the financial performance of the account.</li><li>Work closely with the client's senior finance stakeholders, ensuring financial expectations and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Lead the preparation and delivery of annual budgets and forecasts for the client across EMEA, working closely with operational and client finance teams.</li><li>Take responsibility for the organisation's own budgeting and forecasting requirements for the account, ensuring alignment with wider corporate financial objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance and profitability of the client account, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</li><li>Track and report on cost-saving initiatives and financial performance against agreed targets.</li><li>Oversee P&L and balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity across both client and corporate reporting.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls are maintained, including cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX compliance.</li><li>Oversee cash flow reporting and working capital management.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring financial records and reporting are maintained to a high standard.</li><li>Oversee the timely processing and payment of operating invoices, alongside the management of client receivables and corporate billing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.</li><li>Strong commercial finance experience, with ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting.</li><li>Good understanding of month-end processes, with hands-on involvement in management accounts, P&L reporting, balance sheet reviews and monthly variance analysis.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand account profitability, analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior clients and operational leadership, acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li><li>Good understanding of financial controls, cash flow and balance sheet management.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000-£90,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working, with access to both the client's offices and the organisation's Central London offices.</li><li>Senior finance responsibility across a major global client account.</li><li>Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders across EMEA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior finance position within a globally recognised real estate and professional services organisation, supporting one of its largest international client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers considerable breadth, combining client-facing finance responsibilities with wider corporate financial management. You'll have oversight of the EMEA finance function, working closely with senior client stakeholders and operational leadership across multiple service lines, including leasing, occupier services and projects.</p><p> </p><p>With responsibility for both client and corporate budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, this is a commercially focused position offering genuine ownership of the financial performance of a large, complex international account.</p><p> </p><p>It's an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a senior role with significant stakeholder exposure, team leadership responsibility and an international remit.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODQ4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-path-to-node="0">The Company</h2><p data-path-to-node="1" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-126">My client is a premier venue and live events business based in East London. Following major expansion projects and the rollout of new leisure districts, this flagship organisation welcomes millions of visitors every year across a diverse portfolio of world-class events. Driven by a collaborative, values-led culture, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to join their four-person finance leadership structure.</p><h2 data-path-to-node="2">The Role</h2><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-127" data-path-to-node="3">Reporting directly to the CFO, this role takes full ownership of the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the group's core accounting records and General Ledger. Managing a direct team of four and partnering with senior heads across 25 operational departments, you will play a central role in maintaining financial discipline and modernising core systems.</p><p data-path-to-node="4">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-path-to-node="5"><li><p data-path-to-node="5,0,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-128">Inspiring, coaching, and setting clear direction for a team of four covering Accounts Payable, Revenue & Credit, Cashier, and Management Accounts.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-129" data-path-to-node="5,1,0">Overseeing group accounting operations, maintaining robust financial controls, and collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="5,2,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-130">Driving system optimisation and process automation across the finance function, leveraging modern IT tools and AI solutions where appropriate.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="5,3,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-131">Managing working capital, balance sheet reconciliations, treasury, and inputs into monthly cash flow forecasting.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="5,4,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-132">Partnering with senior managers across 25 operational business functions to ensure financial accuracy at every level.</p></li></ul><h2 data-path-to-node="6">Your Profile</h2><p data-path-to-node="7">To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified finance leader who thrives when managing people, tightening controls, and driving digital transformation.</p><p data-path-to-node="8">Essential criteria:</p><ul data-path-to-node="9"><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-133" data-path-to-node="9,0,0">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with several years of post-qualification experience in industry or commerce.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,1,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-134">Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing direct reports within a finance function.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,2,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-135">Strong track record of achievements over 3-5 years in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,3,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-136">Hands-on experience driving finance system improvements, process automation, or digital transformation initiatives.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-137" data-path-to-node="9,4,0">Advanced Excel capabilities and overall technical fluency, with a tech-forward mindset around automation.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-138" data-path-to-node="9,5,0">Confident communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h2 data-path-to-node="10">Salary & Benefits</h2><ul data-path-to-node="11"><li><p data-path-to-node="1,0,0">Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,1,0">Bonus: Up to 20% performance-related bonus</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,2,0">Working Model: 4 days per week in their East London office (free on-site car parking provided)</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,3,0">Pension: Matched pension scheme with up to 15% company contribution</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,4,0">Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance (AXA), biennial Nuffield Health assessment, free on-site gym, and an Employee Assistance Programme</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,5,0">Financial Security: Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary for up to 2 years)</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,6,0">Holidays & Perks: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, season ticket loan, and cycle to work schem</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"> </p></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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guODgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is seeking a creative, proactive and highly organised Marketing Specialist with a strong creative and video production background to join our London-based marketing team at The Shard.</p><p>The Marketing Specialist will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a range of marketing activities across digital channels, including content, social media, email marketing, events and webinars. This role places particular emphasis on <strong>video editing and creative content production</strong>, so candidates with a genuine creative flair and hands-on video skills are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p>Working closely with local, regional and international marketing teams, the successful candidate will help deliver engaging, high-quality marketing activity that supports Robert Half's wider business and brand objectives.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team within a global organisation, with the opportunity to work across a broad range of marketing initiatives and collaborate with colleagues internationally.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><h3>Marketing Content & Collateral</h3><ul><li>Develop and deliver marketing collateral across a range of digital channels.</li><li>Create engaging and relevant marketing content in line with Robert Half's brand guidelines.</li><li>Ensure consistency and quality across all marketing materials and communications.</li><li>Use the company's content management system (CMS) to upload and update content and web pages.</li><li>Support the delivery of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns.</li></ul><h3>Events & Webinars</h3><ul><li>Support the planning and delivery of in-person and virtual events and webinars.</li><li>Develop event-related marketing materials and assets.</li><li>Support the promotion of events across relevant digital channels.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery.</li></ul><h3>Social Media & Video Content</h3><ul><li>Plan and execute organic social media activity in line with agreed marketing and content plans.</li><li>Monitor social media trends, insights and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li><strong>Develop and edit social-first video content from initial concept through to post-production</strong>, using tools such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).</li><li>Create engaging social media copy and supporting creative assets, bringing a strong creative and visual eye to all output.</li><li>Contribute ideas to strengthen Robert Half's social media presence and engagement.</li></ul><h3>Email Marketing</h3><ul><li>Develop and manage a pipeline of content for email marketing campaigns.</li><li>Build and implement email marketing activity for relevant audiences.</li><li>Work collaboratively with regional and international marketing teams to coordinate campaigns and share best practice.</li><li>Monitor activity and use insights to support continuous improvement.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>The successful candidate will have:</p><ul><li><strong>Strong, hands-on video editing experience, ideally using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects) - this is a core requirement of the role.</strong></li><li><strong>A genuine creative background</strong>, with a strong portfolio or demonstrable creative/design capabilities across video, graphics and content.</li><li>Proven experience working in a marketing role, ideally within a professional or corporate environment.</li><li>Experience delivering multi-channel and integrated marketing campaigns.</li><li>Strong copywriting and content creation skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.</li><li>Experience with social media content production, particularly short-form video.</li><li>Experience working with a CMS and managing digital content.</li><li>Strong project management and organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work and competing deadlines.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across a hybrid working environment.</li><li>The confidence to operate within established brand, governance and compliance frameworks.</li></ul><h2>Salary & Benefits</h2><ul><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>GymFlex</li><li>Holiday Purchase Scheme</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Electric Vehicle Scheme</li><li>Opportunity to work with a great and supportive team</li><li>Opportunity to work within a global organisation and collaborate with international marketing teams</li></ul><h2>Why Join Robert Half?</h2><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional with a strong creative and video production background, looking to develop their career within a global organisation. You will have the opportunity to work across a varied marketing remit, gain exposure to international teams and contribute to high-profile marketing activity.</p><p>You will be joining an experienced and collaborative team based at The Shard in London, with a hybrid working model and a competitive salary and benefits package.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNjg2NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a financial services business to recruit for a <strong>Regulatory Operations Analyst</strong>.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> London<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 12 months<br /><strong>Start date:</strong> January 2027<br /><strong>Day rate:</strong> £300-£330 per day via umbrella</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>We are looking for a Regulatory Operations Analyst to support regulatory reporting, operational controls and process improvement initiatives within a financial services environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Support daily regulatory reporting and oversight activities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of exceptions.</p></li><li><p>Monitor regulatory reporting processes, investigate discrepancies and manage operational issues.</p></li><li><p>Maintain reporting controls and produce operational performance metrics.</p></li><li><p>Identify process inefficiencies, investigate root causes and recommend improvements.</p></li><li><p>Support relationships with external service providers and monitor service performance.</p></li><li><p>Maintain operational procedures and control documentation.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to regulatory change projects, supporting the implementation of new processes and requirements.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with internal stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Legal and other business functions.</p></li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li><p>Degree educated, ideally in Finance, Business or a related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Around 2-3 years' experience within Regulatory Operations, Middle Office or Investment Operations.</p></li><li><p>Experience with EMIR and/or SFTR regulatory reporting.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to OTC derivatives, exchange-traded derivatives, collateral management or central clearing.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting projects, regulatory change or process improvements.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.</p></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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNjgxMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">