<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial story. You will be responsible for delivering insightful reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, and managing key areas including tax, audit, payroll, and treasury.</p><p>This is a broad and hands-on role, requiring both technical expertise and operational oversight. You will maintain and enhance financial systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes that enable business growth.</p><p>As Financial Controller, you will oversee the full range of finance department activities - from setting targets and supporting departmental budgeting, through to driving operational excellence and ensuring robust financial governance.</p><p><strong>What you Will do:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform month end tasks and prepare and present monthly management accounts across all regions - UK, Ireland and Nordics</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances and provide insightful analysis</li><li>Prepare year-end adjustments and oversee production of statutory accounts, liaising with external personnel</li><li>Prepare the company to be ready for audit in the next 18 months</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements under UK GAAP</li><li>Responsible for the timely completion of various tax reporting requirements such as payrolling benefits, VAT returns and corporation tax</li><li>Oversee financial data collection, validation, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and consistency</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts; split via department, region and consolidated</li><li>Lead payroll activities in coordination with HR, maintain compliance with relevant regulations across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Manage treasury, ensuring sufficient working capital whilst maximising interest receivable</li><li>Conduct internal audits and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting</li><li>Provide coaching, performance feedback and support career development for direct reports</li><li>Work closely with the FD on other ad-hoc tasks as required</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant qualification - ACA/ACCA</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office</li><li>Strong experience working with financial systems; knowledge of Xero is a plus</li><li>MedTech industry experience preferable but not mandatory</li><li>Proactive team player that is confident to make suggestions</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Strong stakeholder focus and the ability to build strong, stable relationships</li><li>Ability to work well to deadlines, while paying attention to the detail and accuracy</li><li>Adaptability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive results</li></ul><h3><strong>What Our Client Offers:</strong></h3><ul><li>An opportunity to work in a purpose-driven growing business where you can make a real impact</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development</li><li>Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Friendly and supportive team culture</li><li>Exposure to the full accounting cycle and wider business operations</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNTg5MzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - CHISWICK OR TROWBRIDGE - UP TO £350/DAY (VIA UMBRELLA) - 4-5 MONTH ASSIGNMENT - 1-2 DAYS ONSITE</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working exclusively with a long-standing client who are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team on a full-time basis for 4-5 months, offering hybrid working with 1-2 days onsite!</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Finance Business Partner</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Chiswick OR Trowbridge</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: November 2025 start - 4-5 month assignment</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £350/day via umbrella company</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time, 1-2 days onsite per week, rest working from home</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the specialist finance partner for the category, working closely with the Category Director to drive performance.</li><li>Take ownership of the full category P&L - from topline sales through to product margin - including A&P.</li><li>Challenge and optimise A&P investment, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and deliver strong ROI (with limited trade spend accountability).</li><li>Lead the GPS forecasting process for the category, providing clear insights and accurate projections.</li><li>Collaborate with customer and channel teams to assess key customer movements and their financial impact.</li><li>Develop robust business cases for Innovation, partnering with the Innovation Controller to ensure strong governance.</li><li>Build financials to support annual strategic plans, bringing insight to Net Sales Variance and Gross Margin performance.</li><li>Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis for group requirements, adding value through clear insights.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential: </strong></p><ul><li>Strong commercial finance experience.</li><li>Qualified by experience or qualified.</li><li>Strong finance business partner experience.</li><li>Strong senior stakeholder management experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>Consumer centric business AND/OR healthcare sector experience.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjg0NjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE ANALYST</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast-growing Health care group, that due to an exciting period of positive change is now looking to recruit a financial analyst to expand the partnering offering to the leadership team, whilst developing and improving a suite of dashboards and models. The finance analyst role will offer a broad exposure to analysis, revenue modelling, business partnering and process improvement, for a large, well-established brand that can offer a wide range of career paths. This role would suit someone part qualified as an accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).</p><p>It is also important to mention that they pride themselves on having a highly flexible culture, a wide range of quirky and fun benefits and work from home and flexible working options available to create a good balance between work and home life.</p><p><strong>Accountabilities and Activities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the business in the delivery and preparation of monthly management accounts and ongoing forecasts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and actionable insights in financial performance.</li><li>Effectively communicate key issues and risks for the business, both verbally and in a written form, to the appropriate stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of the annual budget process, working closely with department heads.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models to provide both a historical and forward-looking view of Corporate Overheads.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements with the finance function, helping to streamline operations and enhance data quality.</li><li>To be involved in different project work, as needed to support business objectives. This may be leading the project in its entirety (or a working group within it), supporting another member of the team or just being a project member.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, offering financial insights to support strategic business decisions.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Qualifications, Training and Experience</strong></li></ol><p>Ideally the successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Be working towards full finance qualification (CIMA\ACCA\ICAEW) at a minimum, with a strong academic background and relevant experience in finance or accounting</li><li>Possess strong all-round accountancy knowledge and be able to demonstrate sound business understanding with the ability to communicate financial issues in a way which non-financial managers at all levels in the organisation can understand</li><li>Have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with others to build effective working relationships and trust with key stakeholders</li><li>Be comfortable with the manipulation of large data sets to ensure maximum insight</li><li>Be PC literate, strong MS Excel skills. Previous knowledge of SAP, Business Objects and BPC/EPM for budgeting would be advantageous</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and meet financial reporting deadlines</li><li>Possess an enthusiastic attitude, be naturally inquisitive and display initiative in all aspects of the role</li><li>Be aligned with business needs and provide leadership in business problem-solving. Be ready to question and challenge colleagues' assumptions but in a way which makes a positive contribution to the resolution of the problem.</li><li>Constantly strive to meet and exceed customer expectations. Understand customers' needs and priorities and be fully committed to delivering a quality service, on time, and which meets or exceeds customers' expectations.</li><li>Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the information being reported and that it is fit for purpose.</li><li>Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour in all aspects of work. Display initiative and self-confidence and be ready to share best practice and ideas across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>6% non contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>High level of flexible working (3 days from home)</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/b2xpdmlhLmNhcnZlbGwuMzIxOTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="2095" data-start="1992"><strong data-start="73" data-end="109">Senior Systems Accountant </strong></p><p data-end="466" data-start="184">Robert Half are supporting our client with the recruitment of a <strong data-end="269" data-start="248">Senior Systems Accountant</strong> to take ownership of their recently implemented <strong data-start="318" data-end="334">ERP</strong>. This is a key role, driving efficiencies, embedding best practice, and supporting the continued growth of the business.</p><p data-start="184" data-end="466"> </p><h3 data-start="468" data-end="482">The Role</h3><ul data-start="483" data-end="1177"><li data-start="483" data-end="590"><p data-start="485" data-end="590">Act as system owner for Sage Intacct, providing day-to-day support to finance and wider business users.</p></li><li data-end="672" data-start="591"><p data-start="593" data-end="672">Maintain system controls, user profiles, workflows, and approval hierarchies.</p></li><li data-start="673" data-end="736"><p data-start="675" data-end="736">Lead on process improvements, automation, and efficiencies.</p></li><li data-end="825" data-start="737"><p data-start="739" data-end="825">Develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support financial and business performance.</p></li><li data-end="885" data-start="826"><p data-end="885" data-start="828">Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.</p></li><li data-end="965" data-start="886"><p data-end="965" data-start="888">Manage integrations with payroll, CRM, banking, and other business systems.</p></li><li data-end="1035" data-start="966"><p data-start="968" data-end="1035">Liaise with Sage Intacct support partners on issues and upgrades.</p></li><li data-start="1036" data-end="1107"><p data-end="1107" data-start="1038">Train and up-skill finance team members, acting as the go-to expert.</p></li><li data-end="1177" data-start="1108"><p data-start="1110" data-end="1177">Support wider finance transformation projects.</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3 data-end="1194" data-start="1179">About You</h3><ul data-start="1195" data-end="1700"><li data-start="1195" data-end="1268"><p data-end="1268" data-start="1197">Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.</p></li><li data-end="1316" data-start="1269"><p data-start="1271" data-end="1316">Strong knowledge of core finance processes.</p></li><li data-start="1317" data-end="1359"><p data-start="1319" data-end="1359">Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct.</p></li><li data-start="1360" data-end="1471"><p data-start="1362" data-end="1471">Background as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or Systems Finance Manager </p></li><li data-end="1518" data-start="1472"><p data-start="1474" data-end="1518">Advanced Excel and report-building skills.</p></li><li data-start="1519" data-end="1615"><p data-end="1615" data-start="1521">Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across finance, IT, and operations.</p></li><li data-start="1616" data-end="1700"><p data-end="1700" data-start="1618">Experience with system implementations, migrations, or upgrades.</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3 data-end="1723" data-start="1702">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-end="1990" data-start="1724"><li data-start="1724" data-end="1782"><p data-start="1726" data-end="1782">Competitive salary <strong data-start="1745" data-end="1779">c.£70,000 - £80,000 + benefits</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="1783" data-end="1856"><p data-start="1785" data-end="1856">Opportunity to shape and optimise a newly implemented finance system.</p></li><li data-start="1857" data-end="1929"><p data-start="1859" data-end="1929">Involvement in strategic projects and exposure to senior leadership.</p></li><li data-start="1930" data-end="1990"><p data-end="1990" data-start="1932">Long-term career progression within finance and systems.</p></li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMTUwODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 data-end="161" data-start="106"><strong data-start="110" data-end="159">Assistant Accountant </strong></h3><p data-start="162" data-end="208">📍 Based in Dudley<br data-end="183" / data-start="180"> 💼 Full-time, Permanent</p><p data-start="210" data-end="582">Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a client as they recruit for an <strong data-start="341" data-end="365">Assistant Accountant</strong> to join the finance team in Dudley. This role offers a great mix of management accounting exposure and hands-on transactional finance, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience.</p><h3 data-start="589" data-end="607"><strong data-end="605" data-start="593">The Role</strong></h3><p data-end="797" data-start="608">As Assistant Accountant, you'll provide vital support to the Management Accountant (approx. 60% of your time) while also managing key transactional finance responsibilities (approx. 40%).</p><p data-end="826" data-start="799"><strong data-start="799" data-end="824">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1366" data-start="827"><li data-start="827" data-end="885"><p data-start="829" data-end="885">Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts</p></li><li data-end="943" data-start="886"><p data-end="943" data-start="888">Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</p></li><li data-end="1019" data-start="944"><p data-end="1019" data-start="946">Help maintain accurate financial reporting and ensure deadlines are met</p></li><li data-end="1102" data-start="1020"><p data-end="1102" data-start="1022">Provide financial insight to operational teams to support business performance</p></li><li data-end="1288" data-start="1103"><p data-end="1168" data-start="1105">Take ownership of transactional finance processes, including:</p><ul data-end="1288" data-start="1171"><li data-end="1206" data-start="1171"><p data-start="1173" data-end="1206">Accounts Payable and Receivable</p></li><li data-start="1209" data-end="1253"><p data-end="1253" data-start="1211">Bank reconciliations and cash management</p></li><li data-end="1288" data-start="1256"><p data-start="1258" data-end="1288">Payroll support and journals</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="1289" data-end="1366"><p data-end="1366" data-start="1291">Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1392" data-start="1373"><strong data-start="1377" data-end="1390">About You</strong></h3><p data-end="1518" data-start="1393">We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude, eager to grow within a supportive team.</p><p data-end="1546" data-start="1520"><strong data-end="1544" data-start="1520">Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul data-start="1547" data-end="1914"><li data-end="1616" data-start="1547"><p data-end="1616" data-start="1549">Part-qualified or actively studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)</p></li><li data-start="1617" data-end="1717"><p data-start="1619" data-end="1717">Previous experience in an accounting role, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment</p></li><li data-start="1718" data-end="1803"><p data-end="1803" data-start="1720">Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems (ERP knowledge a bonus)</p></li><li data-start="1804" data-end="1869"><p data-start="1806" data-end="1869">Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1870" data-end="1914"><p data-end="1914" data-start="1872">Strong communication and teamwork skills</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1921" data-end="1944"><strong data-end="1942" data-start="1925">What We Offer</strong></h3><ul data-start="1945" data-end="2252"><li data-end="1993" data-start="1945"><p data-start="1947" data-end="1993">Competitive salary (dependent on experience)</p></li><li data-end="2041" data-start="1994"><p data-end="2041" data-start="1996">Study support and development opportunities</p></li><li data-end="2096" data-start="2042"><p data-start="2044" data-end="2096">A collaborative and supportive working environment</p></li><li data-end="2201" data-start="2097"><p data-end="2201" data-start="2099">Exposure to both management accounting and transactional finance, giving you a well-rounded skillset</p></li><li data-end="2252" data-start="2202"><p data-end="2252" data-start="2204">On-site parking and accessible Dudley location</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/QW1yaXQuU2hva2VyLjE0NjgyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
