<h2 data-start="186" data-end="229">Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyst</h2><p data-end="306" data-start="230"><strong data-start="230" data-end="261">UK FMCG | Uxbridge (Hybrid)</strong><br data-end="264" data-start="261" /> <strong data-end="306" data-start="264">£42,000 base + 10% discretionary bonus</strong></p><p data-end="498" data-start="308">A leading international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Strategy & Planning Analyst to support its UK Commercial organisation during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.</p><p data-start="500" data-end="734">This is a high-impact, commercially focused finance role, offering strong exposure to Sales, Marketing, and Senior Leadership, and playing a key part in Revenue Growth Management, trade investment optimisation, and strategic planning.</p><h3 data-start="736" data-end="750">The Role</h3><p data-start="751" data-end="1014">You will act as a trusted finance business partner to the UK Commercial teams, delivering insightful analysis on business and category performance, supporting decision-making across short-, mid-, and long-term planning cycles, and helping drive profitable growth.</p><p data-start="1016" data-end="1045">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="1046" data-end="1683"><li data-start="1046" data-end="1159"><p data-end="1159" data-start="1048">Supporting the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) agenda (pricing, promotions, customer & SKU profitability)</p></li><li data-start="1160" data-end="1255"><p data-end="1255" data-start="1162">Delivering monthly and quarterly performance reporting, dashboards, and commercial insights</p></li><li data-start="1256" data-end="1329"><p data-end="1329" data-start="1258">Analysing category, channel, mix, margin, and promotional performance</p></li><li data-end="1423" data-start="1330"><p data-end="1423" data-start="1332">End-to-end trade investment management, including promotional evaluation and controls</p></li><li data-end="1494" data-start="1424"><p data-start="1426" data-end="1494">Supporting budgeting, forecasting (LE), and MTP planning processes</p></li><li data-start="1495" data-end="1593"><p data-start="1497" data-end="1593">Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation teams on NPD and business initiatives</p></li><li data-start="1594" data-end="1683"><p data-end="1683" data-start="1596">Acting as a key user and champion of a trade planning management system (Blueplanner)</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1700" data-start="1685">About You</h3><ul data-start="1701" data-end="2171"><li data-start="1701" data-end="1774"><p data-start="1703" data-end="1774">Studying towards a professional qualification (CIMA preferred or QBE)</p></li><li data-start="1775" data-end="1845"><p data-start="1777" data-end="1845">2-5 years' experience in a UK FMCG or fast-paced consumer business</p></li><li data-start="1846" data-end="1918"><p data-end="1918" data-start="1848">Strong understanding of P&L, financial analysis, and planning cycles</p></li><li data-end="2006" data-start="1919"><p data-start="1921" data-end="2006">Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insights</p></li><li data-start="2007" data-end="2092"><p data-end="2092" data-start="2009">Confident communicator with strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-start="2093" data-end="2171"><p data-start="2095" data-end="2171">Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ERP experience (e.g. SAP) beneficial</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2173" data-end="2191">Role Details</h3><ul data-start="2192" data-end="2410"><li data-start="2192" data-end="2218"><p data-end="2218" data-start="2194"><strong data-start="2194" data-end="2207">Location:</strong> Uxbridge</p></li><li data-start="2219" data-end="2302"><p data-end="2302" data-start="2221"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2221">Working model:</strong> Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office (Tuesday & Wednesday)</p></li><li data-start="2303" data-end="2360"><p data-end="2360" data-start="2305"><strong data-end="2315" data-start="2305">Level:</strong> Individual Contributor (no direct reports)</p></li><li data-end="2410" data-start="2361"><p data-end="2410" data-start="2363"><strong data-end="2374" data-start="2363">Salary:</strong> £42,000 + 10% discretionary bonus</p></li></ul><p data-start="2412" data-end="2589">This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a visible, value-adding role within a complex, multi-brand FMCG environment.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Project Planner - Major Infrastructure Projects</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bath (Hybrid) <br /> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading organisation delivering nationally significant infrastructure programmes. We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of a portfolio of major infrastructure projects.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary project teams on large-scale, complex programmes, from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and completion.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will join a growing planning function supporting three Major Infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining and assuring project programmes, working collaboratively with Project Managers, Designers, contractors and wider stakeholders.</p><p>Using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project as your primary tools, you will ensure programmes are robust, realistic and aligned with delivery objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborating with multiple teams involved in project delivery</li><li>Developing, reviewing and progressing multiple integrated project programmes</li><li>Leading discussions around programme logic, sequencing and agreed durations</li><li>Proactively identifying and assessing programme risks to delivery</li><li>Integrating contractor, supplier and third-party programmes into overall plans</li><li>Producing programme reports, dashboards and look-ahead schedules at both project and programme level</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be a confident, self-sufficient Planner with a strong understanding of project management and delivery within complex engineering environments. Your technical planning expertise, combined with strong communication skills, will allow you to challenge assumptions, manage risk and clearly communicate issues to a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project</li><li>Assessing contractor programmes in line with NEC contract requirements</li><li>Experience working on complex engineering or infrastructure projects</li><li>Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working on major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes</li><li>Understanding of design interfaces, third-party and environmental requirements</li><li>Managing workloads across a portfolio of projects simultaneously</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzg3NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a Luxury Retail brand to hire an immediate, interim Finance Manager for a 3-6 month interim role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Finance Manager for a 3-6 month role and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Oversee and process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.</li><li>Maintain clean, up-to-date ledgers and support credit control activities where required.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Full ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for four entities.</li><li>Deliver timely and accurate month-end reporting packs with variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts across all entities.</li><li>Monitor cash positions, identify risks, and support management decision-making.</li><li>Collate, review, and process time-sheets and monthly payroll data for submission to the outsourced payroll provider.</li><li>Perform required checks, reconciliations, and liaise with the provider to resolve issues.</li><li>Prepare quarterly consolidations for group reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have the following profile:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.</li><li>Strong background working in an SME environment, with comfort managing broad and hands-on responsibilities.</li><li>Demonstrable experience producing management accounts, maintaining cash flow forecasts, and coordinating payroll.</li><li>Experience managing and developing a small finance team, with willingness to dive into transactional tasks when required.</li><li>Confident preparing multi-entity management information and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong Excel capability and proficiency with finance systems.</li></ul><p> </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a luxury Retail brand based in West London who offers a 3-6 month interim Finance Manager role. Please note this role will be based in the office 5 days per week. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Manager role will be paying circa £350-400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience. </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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi43ODU1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing organisation within the software industry is seeking an experienced EMEA Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join their Global AR function.</p><p> </p><p>This pivotal role will oversee a small, high-performing EU team, driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and supporting continued business growth.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will combine strong technical Credit Collections and transactional accounting expertise with proven leadership ability, ensuring the department operates efficiently while maintaining exceptional service standards.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Receivable team to ensure peak performance and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage and report on receivables against KPIs including overdue debt, billing accuracy, and dispute resolution times.</li><li>Oversee billing, collections, and credit control activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and finance to resolve billing queries and improve processes.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and assist in analysing complex accounting and reporting issues.</li><li>Implement and refine AR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and external standards.</li><li>Identify and drive process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Provide updates and insights to management on departmental performance, key projects, and challenges.</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You</p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role within EU or global Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.</li><li>Degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, with demonstrable experience in ERP and accounting systems.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proven ability to motivate and develop a team, balancing leadership with hands-on support.</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive salary package with performance-related incentives.</li><li>working patterns</li><li>Opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative finance team in a forward-thinking business.</li><li>Career development and ongoing training opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuQWRleS43NTE1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> <strong>HEAD OF STATUTORY REPORTING - BASINGSTOKE</strong><br />Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growing, PE backed, global player in the technology hardware space that is going through significant change. Due to this expansion they now seek to recruit a statutory reporting manager to work directly with the FD based at their Basingstoke head office (with high levels of flexibility). This newly developed role represents an excellent opportunity for and ambitious Finance and controls lead, looking for broader responsibilities and the opportunity to make a real positive impact on a growing business.</p><p>Due to their acquisitive nature, you will not only have the opportunity to support and drive M&A projects within the EMEA region, but also play a key role in shaping the statutory reporting and consolidation structure for the group as it expands.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><p>* Prepare statutory financial statements and disclosures in accordance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and local European GAAPs.</p><p>* Perform reconciliations between group (e.g., US GAAP or IFRS) and local statutory books.</p><p>* Draft supporting documents such as directors' reports, audit schedules, and confirmation statements.</p><p>* Ensure accuracy and completeness of ledgers and statutory adjustments.</p><p>* Manage external audit processes across multiple jurisdictions, acting as the main point of contact for audit firms. Coordination & Oversight</p><p>* Coordinate with external accounting firms or service providers responsible for local statutory reporting or filing support.</p><p>* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (shared services, tax, legal, treasury) to compile accurate and timely financial information.</p><p>* Track statutory calendars, ensure timely submissions, and manage review and sign-off processes.</p><p>* Track overall spend from compliance requirement and evolve the department to become more cost efficient and effective over time. Compliance & Governance:</p><p>* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and European statutory reporting requirements.</p><p>* Ensure full compliance with regulatory filing obligations (e.g., Companies House, local registries).</p><p>* Support legal entity restructuring, M&A integration, and other compliance projects as needed.</p><p>* Identify and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls related to statutory reporting.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £90,000 and £115,000 P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>up to 10% performance bonus</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Income protection</li><li>7% company pension contribution</li><li>Health cash plan</li><li>eye care</li><li>Discount portal</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>The opportunity to work remotely up to 4 days per week</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODY5MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Analyst - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bournemouth<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £45,000</p><p>Robert Half is recruiting for a <strong>Finance Analyst</strong> on a <strong>12-month fixed-term basis</strong>, based in Bournemouth.</p><p>If you have <strong>advanced Excel skills</strong> and enjoy <strong>process improvements</strong>, this could be the ideal role for you.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This position is key to <strong>automating and improving financial and KPI reporting processes</strong>. You will collaborate with finance managers and the system project team to:</p><ul><li>Streamline data collection</li><li>Enhance data structures</li><li>Build reliable, scalable reporting tools</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Strong technical skills in <strong>Excel</strong>, <strong>Power Query</strong>, and <strong>workflow automation</strong></li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>accounting principles</strong></li><li>Experience in <strong>multi-entity environments</strong></li><li>A finance-aware mindset</li></ul><p>This is a <strong>hands-on role</strong> for someone who enjoys <strong>problem-solving</strong>, <strong>modernising processes</strong>, and creating <strong>high-quality reporting solutions</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Automate and improve financial and KPI reporting</li><li>Consolidate and validate data from multiple entities and sources</li><li>Build scalable reporting tools using <strong>Excel</strong>, <strong>Power Query</strong>, and <strong>Power Pivot</strong></li><li>Enhance data structures and workflows</li><li>Support the property system upgrade and maintain data integrity</li><li>Collaborate with finance managers on reporting and process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Reduce manual work and increase accuracy through automation</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting solutions, including Power Query data models and Excel automation</li><li>Contribute to <strong>Power BI dashboards</strong> (interactive and paginated reports)</li><li>Assist with data mapping, testing, and process improvements during system upgrades</li><li>Proactively identify inefficiencies and propose improvements</li><li>Maintain documentation and process notes for long-term scalability</li></ul><p>If you are interested then please reply to this advert or send a copy of your CV </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/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS41ODY4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Analyst role on a permanent basis with a growing business based in Cheltenham. This is a hybrid role suiting someone who has recently qualified with proven analytical skills.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Building and maintaining complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes.</li><li>Providing insightful analysis to highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends.</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders to develop robust modelling assumptions.</li><li>Tracking benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes.</li><li>Producing analysis for investor and funding requests.</li><li>Reviewing costs and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Supporting cash flow reporting and management.</li><li>Assisting with acquisition analysis and due diligence.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst role would suit someone with the following skills or attributes:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified and upwards ACA / ACCA / CIMA.</li><li>A background in FP&A, financial analysis or financial modelling.</li><li>Strong excel skills: financial modelling is essential.</li><li>Power BI, SQL or Power query would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-60,000 base salary.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Competitive pension.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days from home).</li><li>Subsidised parking.</li><li>Supportive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on well being</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjAyMTIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
