<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany & Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with DEEP Manufacturing to recruit a newly created Financial Controller position on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapid scale business, built from a much needed innovation within the manufacturing space. Reporting to the CFO, you will play an active role in the building of processes, controls and systems alongside people as the business grows - this role will build the foundation of a finance function in a fast paced environment.</p><p> </p><p>The Financial Controller position will play a pivotal role in establishing the finance function for DEEP Manufacturing as it transitions to a standalone entity from the group structure. You will deliver robust day-to-day finance activities whilst actively driving new and improved processes and systems.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About DEEP Manufacturing…</strong></p><p>DEEP Manufacturing specializes in the rapid production of large, high-integrity metal components. From its facilities in Bristol, UK, and Houston, U.S., it operates one of the world's largest concentrations of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems - delivering speed, scale and quality of production.</p><p>When DEEP set out to build a new generation of subsea human habitats, it found traditional manufacturing processes fell short on total cost, lead times and material waste. DEEP Manufacturing was launched to produce underwater pressure vessels for human occupancy. Today, its capacity and capability in large metal part production is offered to other customers in any industry, anywhere in the world.</p><p><strong>The Financial Controller Role…</strong></p><ul><li>Own the monthly management accounts process and associated reporting</li><li>Balance Sheet control and reconciliations</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts and support the audit process</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements</li><li>Support with VAT, corporation tax and other tax requirements with support of external providers</li><li>Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders within the manufacturing space guiding on performance, productivity, inventory, stock control, labour efficiency and CAPEX</li><li>Own standard costing, inventory accounting and WIP</li><li>Build scalable finance processes, ERP optimisation and adoption of necessary tools for a best in class function</li><li>As the business scales, recruit and develop a purpose built team offering clear routes for progression</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical accounting experience (UK GAAP, IFRS)</li><li>Experience within ERP optimisation and utilisation</li><li>Evidence of working within a start-up/scale up environment</li><li>Strong working knowledge of manufacturing principles and accounting</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 to £90,000 per annum base salary</li><li>20% discretionary bonus</li><li>Enhanced pension (9% employer contribution)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>On-site catering</li><li>On-site gym</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC43Njg4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with Proper Cornish</strong> in their recruitment of an outstanding finance analyst</p><p>Since 1988, <strong>Proper Cornish</strong> has been creating award-winning Cornish pasties and savoury pastry products from the heart of Cornwall. With over 35 years of heritage, a team of more than 260 colleagues and a vision to be the UK's preferred supplier, Proper Cornish combines traditional craftsmanship with continuous innovation. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we're looking for a commercially minded <strong>Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant</strong> to join our finance team in Bodmin.</p><p>This is a newly created opportunity with real visibility across the business, partnering closely with Sales, Operations and Senior Leadership whilst helping shape future reporting, forecasting and business intelligence capability.</p><p><strong>Why Join Proper Cornish?</strong></p><p>This is far more than a traditional reporting role, you'll take ownership of sales reporting, forecasting, budgeting and performance insight across a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You'll be joining an open, down-to-earth and supportive culture where personality matters just as much as technical ability. The team works collaboratively, communicates honestly and isn't afraid to show a bit of emotion and humour along the way.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll act as a key link between Finance and Sales, ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful and timely information to support decision making.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process</li><li>Producing insightful sales, margin and profitability reporting</li><li>Developing and maintaining financial models and reporting tools</li><li>Providing account-level analysis for major customers and sales managers</li><li>Managing rebate calculations, accruals and customer reporting</li><li>Supporting month-end reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Producing ad hoc commercial reporting and trend analysis</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Operations and Finance</li><li>Driving reporting improvements, automation and process efficiency</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements and data development initiatives</li><li>Utilising Excel, Power BI and data tools to turn information into actionable business insight</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're open to a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from:</p><ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountants</li><li>Experienced part-qualified accountants with strong commercial analysis skills</li><li>First movers from practice looking for their first industry role</li><li>Second movers seeking broader commercial exposure</li></ul><p><strong>You'll ideally bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Excel skills, including Power Query and advanced data manipulation</li><li>Experience working with large datasets and complex reporting</li><li>Exposure to Power BI and business intelligence reporting</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Confidence working with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach and ability to work independently</li><li>Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience (desirable)</li></ul><p><strong>What's in It for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Annual bonus of up to 5%</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) + wider benefits</li></ul><ul><li>Great food, on us - From free staff bakes and fresh fruit to quarterly team BBQs and a subsidised canteen, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy good food with colleagues. It's a popular perk that adds to the friendly and social atmosphere across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>A Business Built on Values</strong></p><p>At Proper Cornish, quality, customer focus, honesty, friendliness and passion underpin everything they do. From producing over 76,000 pasties a day to supplying customers nationwide, the business combines Cornish heritage with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p>If you're an ambitious accountant who enjoys turning data into insight, partnering with stakeholders and making a genuine commercial impact, please contact me to discuss this exciting role further.</p><p>Andy Troup</p><p>Robert Half</p><p> </p><p>0117 993 5404</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zMzExOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1><strong>*Part time Chief financial officer 3 days per week*</strong></h1><p><strong>RESPONSIBLE TO: Managing Partner</strong></p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF THE JOB: </strong></p><p>To put processes, systems, controls and mitigate risk that will help scale the business, while offering strategic partnering to the CEO. You would lead, develop and right size the finance function, be the ambassador for automation and the utilization of AI, commercialize their growing software offerings, drive growth, manage cost base and cash flow.</p><p>You will also be an operational leader with company secretarial duties and other functions reporting in.</p><p><strong>THE ROLE AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES:</strong> </p><p><strong>Financial Management</strong>:</p><ul><li>Direction of the finance function, effectively managing annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, capitalisation and performance</li><li>Presentation of relevant financial information to partners, providing insightful commercial and financial guidance at regular meetings with appropriate</li><li>Support to the Management Accountant with the annual salary review, staff bonus scheme, P11Ds, P60s and the annual budget.</li><li>Evaluation of prospective projects to assess resource requirements, profitability and</li><li>Liaise with the firm's accountants and bank in the preparation of the annual accounts, financial and taxation matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Administration of the Firm's PII insurance and oversee the Management Accountant in dealing with general insurances, Lexcel accreditation, CQS accreditation and practising certificate</li></ul><p> <strong>Risk Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and develop the firm's risk, quality and complance systems alongside the Compliance Officer</li><li>Keep up to date with the Code of conduct and SRA Accounts rules and ensure that the firm is adequately trained and understands the reporting lines and processes for reporting breaches.</li><li>Ensure the firm's Client Due Diligence and Money Laundering policies and procedures are well embedded and working well throughout the</li><li>Authorisation of client bank account reconciliation</li></ul><p> <strong>Strategic:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute the financial strategy to support ambitious growth objectives aligned with the company's strategic plan.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and Board to drive value creation and maximise shareholder returns.</li><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investment decisions, and capital allocation.</li><li>Drive organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Lead M&A activity, including financial due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Develop scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid business expansion.</li><li>Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support investment and sustainable growth.</li><li>Optimise capital structure and funding strategies, including debt financing, refinancing, and lender relationships.</li><li>Produce high-quality Board and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and value creation metrics.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, tax advisers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead value creation initiatives in line with the private equity investment thesis and agreed investment plan.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, providing independent challenge, strategic insight, and financial leadership throughout the investment lifecycle.</li></ul><p><strong>Key results:</strong></p><p>Helping to manage and maintain accurate accounting records of the firm.</p><p>Ensuring senior and departmental management is provided with sufficient and timely information to respond to internal and external factors affecting the firm's financial performance.</p><p>Supporting all other functions in the firm with financial information as may be required from time to time</p><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified accountant - approximately 10 years qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Experience of working in a professional services environment (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Highly developed leadership and management ability</li><li>A strategic thinker</li><li>Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>A confident and flexible team player who is able to gain the confidence of partners and all employees</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li><li>Able to prioritise and work to deadlines</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Able to delegate</li><li>Have drive, initiative and astuteness</li><li>Professional and hard working</li><li>Attention to detail and numerate</li><li>Reliable, adaptable and friendly</li><li>Decisive and proactive</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110k and £150k P/A based on the experience of the candidate *PRO-RATED*</li><li>Performance related bonus linked to profitability</li><li>Private health for family</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days pw</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzQ4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>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><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation that is investing heavily in its finance function as part of its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function for a significant trading division, playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls and supporting operational decision-making.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders across the business.</p><p>Working in a fast-paced, sales-led environment, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, driving process improvements and supporting the wider leadership team with commercial insight.</p><p>You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end monthly management accounts process.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, management information and detailed financial commentary.</li><li>Produce flash reporting and month-end reporting packs.</li><li>Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and authorise supplier payments.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes.</li><li>Manage and support the local finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact for operational stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reporting to meet evolving stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with finance teams across multiple UK locations.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p><p>You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.</p><p><strong>You'll ideally have:</strong></p><ul><li>QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.</li><li>Excellent month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week on site).</li><li>25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Exposure to an experienced executive leadership team.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation.</li><li>Clear progression towards Financial Controller.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative Group Finance environment.</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while developing their career within a business undergoing significant investment and transformation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>3-6 Month Interim Assignment | £450-£450 per day Umbrella | [Cheltenham / Hybrid]</strong></p><p>A senior interim opportunity with genuine ownership and direct CFO exposure</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively supporting an established organisation in the appointment of an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial 3-6 month assignment.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the finance leadership team and an opportunity for an experienced interim to step into a broad remit, take ownership and make a visible impact.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be producing the numbers.</p><p>You'll have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, the quality of financial reporting and controls, and the wider processes that support the business.</p><p><strong>Assignment details:</strong></p><p>Duration: 3-6 months<br /> Rate: £450-£450 per day Umbrella<br /> Location: Cheltenham, GL51<br /> Start: ASAP</p><p>Reporting to: CFO</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership across the full operational finance function, including:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end close and delivery of accurate management accounts across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Leading budgeting, rolling forecasts and scenario planning</li><li>Providing clear analysis and insight to the CFO and senior leadership team</li><li>Owning cashflow forecasting and working capital management</li><li>Overseeing debtor and creditor performance</li><li>Managing the year-end statutory accounts and external audit</li><li>Overseeing VAT and wider tax compliance</li><li>Leading and developing the finance team</li><li>Improving finance processes, systems, reporting and automation</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve financial visibility and decision-making</li><li>Acting as a trusted partner to the CFO and deputising where required</li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><p>You'll be a qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - with a strong track record in Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Finance or a similar senior finance position.</p><p>More importantly, you'll be someone who can hit the ground running.</p><p>You'll have:</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience across management accounts and financial control</li><li>A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow</li><li>Experience with statutory accounts and audit</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>The confidence to work with senior non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A pragmatic, commercial approach</li><li>Experience improving processes, systems and reporting</li><li>The ability to operate independently and take ownership from day one</li></ul><p>Experience working across multiple entities would be advantageous.</p><p>Why consider it?</p><p>For an experienced interim, this is an opportunity to take on a genuine Group FC remit, working directly with the CFO and having influence across the wider finance function.</p><p>You'll have the scope to get involved in the detail where required, whilst also stepping back to improve controls, reporting, processes and the way finance supports the wider business.</p><p>If you're an experienced interim FC who enjoys coming into a business, getting up to speed quickly and leaving things in a stronger position, this could be a particularly good fit.</p><p>If you're available now, coming available shortly, or would like to discuss the assignment confidentially, please don't hesitate to apply.</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjIwNDQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Finance Director | Manchester | £90k-£110k + Bonus</p><p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing, privately owned Manchester-based business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to take ownership of an established finance function and play a key role in shaping how finance supports the wider business.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a genuine opportunity to modernise and transform the finance function, driving improvements across processes, systems, reporting and management information, while helping create a more efficient and commercially focused finance operation.</p><p>Working closely with the Managing Director and wider Senior Leadership Team, you will also act as a key commercial sounding board, providing insight, challenge and financial direction to support profitability and future growth.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li><p>Lead and develop the finance function.</p></li><li><p>Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercially focused insight to the SLT.</p></li><li><p>Identify and deliver opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Modernise management information and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strengthen financial controls and governance.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and profitability.</p></li><li><p>Review and develop the finance team and wider finance structure.</p></li><li><p>Support the continued development of financial systems and technology.</p></li><li><p>Take a hands-on approach to the role, getting into the detail when required and leading from the front.</p></li></ul><p>The person</p><p>We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys improving businesses and making a tangible difference.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Senior finance leadership experience within an SME or mid-market environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial and strategic acumen.</p></li><li><p>A proven track record of process improvement and/or finance transformation.</p></li><li><p>Experience improving automation, systems or reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management information experience.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A hands-on approach with a genuine willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, although QBE candidates with the right experience will be considered.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction or another project-led environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li><p>£90,000-£110,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Discretionary Bonus</p></li><li><p>Enhanced benefits package</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, 3 days in the office</p></li><li><p>Genuine opportunity to shape and transform the finance function</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the SLT</p></li><li><p>A commercially influential position with significant autonomy</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director who wants to be more than the head of finance and play a genuine role in shaping the future of a successful 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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi40NjM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£100k | Permanent | Lancashire | Must be able to start immediately / short notice </p><p>A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development.</p><p>This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process</p></li><li><p>Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors</p></li><li><p>Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers</p></li><li><p>Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting</p></li><li><p>Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting</p></li><li><p>Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS</p></li><li><p>Experience managing external audits</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance</p></li><li><p>Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury</p></li><li><p>Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment</p></li><li><p>Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance</p></li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>£90,000-£120,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working</p></li><li><p>Senior position within a growing and evolving Group</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function</p></li><li><p>Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Lancashire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£120,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42MDczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are exclusively hiring for a Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bridgend, Wales (Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days remote)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + 10% bonus + comprehensive benefits package<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Chief Financial Officer</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Are you a hand-on, senior finance professional looking to build and shape a critical capability?</p><p>As our <strong>Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager</strong>, you will transition our informal finance processes into a resilient, documented, and fully controlled function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take full ownership of cash forecasting, the FX hedging programme, credit insurance, and the end-to-end working-capital cycle.</p><p>This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with deep cash management exposure, including experienced Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance looking for a high-impact position. Technical tax preparation (such as transfer pricing and R&D claims) is outsourced to external advisers; your focus will be on leading tax governance and managing these strategic adviser relationships.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Cash Management (12.5%):</strong> Build and run the rolling 13-week cash forecast and daily cash positioning to establish active cash management as a standard discipline.</li><li><strong>FX & Hedging (7.5%):</strong> Manage and fully document the FX hedging programme against contracted currency exposures and committed payables, including year-end fair-value treatment.</li><li><strong>Working Capital & Team Leadership:</strong> Drive the end-to-end working-capital cycle. You will partner closely with Procurement and provide direct leadership to the Group Credit Controller to optimise the collection side of the cash-conversion cycle.</li><li><strong>Tax Governance:</strong> Own the governance, risk management, and strategic relationships with external tax advisers.</li><li><strong>Process Resilience:</strong> Transition informal, key-person dependencies into structured, documented, and scalable financial disciplines.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualifications:</strong> Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Proven, hands-on experience in cash management, treasury operations, and working capital cycles.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Strong business-partnering capabilities, excellent documentation skills, and experience managing small teams or direct reports (like Credit Control).</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A proactive builder who enjoys creating order, documenting processes, and establishing robust governance.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Financial Reward:</strong> Competitive salary plus a performance-related <strong>10% bonus</strong>.</li><li><strong>Retirement & Security:</strong> <strong>8% company pension</strong> contribution and comprehensive life assurance.</li><li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <strong>25 days annual leave</strong> plus all statutory bank holidays.</li><li><strong>Health & Wellbeing:</strong> Paid sick pay and an active cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li><strong>Culture:</strong> Regular company events and a collaborative, hybrid working environment.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjU5MjM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p>We're partnering a fast-growing, Lancashire-based, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior finance team.</p><p>The business operates internationally across the UK and Europe and is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by organic expansion, technology investment and acquisition. </p><p>This is a senior, hands-on Group FC role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and offering genuine scope to influence how the finance function develops as the business continues to scale.</p><h2>The role</h2><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, controls and accounting operations across 12 legal entities in the UK and Europe.</p><p>Alongside ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting, you will work closely with the CFO, senior leadership team, private equity investors, auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.</p><p>The role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and who can bring structure, rigour and commercial thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and financial reporting process across 12 entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with FRS 102</p></li><li><p>Overseeing the year-end statutory accounts process and managing external audit relationships</p></li><li><p>Ensuring balance sheet integrity, including key reconciliations and intercompany accounting</p></li><li><p>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring appropriate Group adjustments and eliminations</p></li><li><p>Managing Group tax compliance, working with external advisers and local finance teams across multiple jurisdictions</p></li><li><p>Preparing quarterly covenant and investor reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing Group cash flow and treasury, including the weekly 13-week cash flow forecast</p></li><li><p>Supporting banking requirements and facility utilisation</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting advice across the Group, including accounting for hedging and financial derivatives</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition integration</p></li><li><p>Working with the CFO and PE investors on Group reporting and wider finance matters</p></li><li><p>Strengthening financial controls, governance and processes as the business scales</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve automation, systems and reporting</p></li><li><p>Working with finance teams across the Group to improve consistency and financial discipline</p></li><li><p>Supporting wider finance projects and system implementations</p></li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2><p>We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a practice background and strong technical accounting and Group reporting experience. </p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li><p>Post-qualified experience within a PE backed Group finance environment</p></li><li><p>Strong consolidation and statutory reporting experience</p></li><li><p>Experience working across multiple entities and/or international operations</p></li><li><p>A strong technical accounting grounding</p></li><li><p>Experience dealing with auditors, advisers, banks and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Exposure to private equity, high-growth or acquisitive businesses would be highly advantageous</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels</p></li></ul><p>Most importantly, you will be hands-on, pragmatic and commercially minded. This is not a role for someone who wants to operate purely at a reporting distance - you'll be close to the detail, but also expected to understand the wider business and contribute to its growth.</p><h2>Why join?</h2><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing international technology business at an important stage of its journey.</p><p>You will work closely with an experienced CFO and private equity stakeholders, with the opportunity to help shape the Group's financial infrastructure as it continues to grow through international expansion and acquisition.</p><p>For someone looking for a genuine Group FC position with breadth, visibility and the opportunity to make an impact, this is an excellent time to join.</p><p>Hybrid working is offered.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjkxMjA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1> </h1><p>Financial Controller - Manchester</p><p>Location: Manchester<br /><br /></p><p>We are partnering with a successful international business to appoint a Financial Controller to join its Manchester-based finance team.</p><p>Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidation, audit and tax compliance across a number of UK and international entities. You will also lead and develop the financial accounts team and support the wider business with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li><p>Prepare UK statutory and consolidated group accounts.</p></li><li><p>Manage UK and international audit processes and statutory deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Oversee corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance.</p></li><li><p>Manage group consolidation, intercompany balances and FX accounting.</p></li><li><p>Support budgeting and forecasting with the CFO.</p></li><li><p>Develop and improve finance processes, systems and controls.</p></li><li><p>Lead, mentor and develop the financial accounts team.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis and support ad hoc projects.</p></li></ul><p>About you:</p><ul><li><p>ACA or ACCA qualified.</p></li><li><p>Strong statutory accounts and financial control experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience with group consolidation and intercompany accounting.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of taxation and regulatory requirements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with UK and international auditors/advisers.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables.</p></li><li><p>Commercial, detail-oriented and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller role with significant exposure to international finance, senior leadership and process improvement.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjIxNDE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Are you a Group treasury manager looking for the next step in your career? Would you like to work for a fast growing PE Backed company with aggressive 'buy & build acquisition plans? Do you have experience transforming treasury functions, being hands on with key treasury responsibilities such as factoring, accruals & draw down?</p><p>As the successful candidate you will thrive working in fast paced environments, will enjoy solving complex problems and have experience driving change and process improvements. Other key responsibilities include; </p><p>* Own the Group's short and medium-term cash flow forecasting process, including the development and management of a robust 13-week cash flow forecast.</p><p>* Consolidate cash forecasts across business units and legal entities to provide a clear Group-wide liquidity position.</p><p>* Review and challenge cash flow submissions from divisional finance teams, ensuring assumptions are realistic, consistent and supported by operational data.</p><p>* Analyse actual cash performance against forecast, identifying the drivers behind material variances and implementing improvements to forecasting accuracy.</p><p>* Produce liquidity scenarios and sensitivities to identify potential funding requirements and cash constraints.</p><p>* Provide the Head of Treasury, Group Finance Director and CFO with clear insight into future liquidity and working capital requirements.</p><p>In return we offer a great salary and benefits package, hybrid working policy and the chance to forge a career in a fast paced Private Equity backed environment.</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/UGhpbGlwLkJvZGVuLjk2MTAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, fully remote Financial Controller to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts </li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and variance analysis</li><li>Deliver financial reporting, analysis and commercial insights to senior leadership</li><li>Manage financial controls, compliance, VAT, statutory reporting and year-end audit</li><li>Oversee payroll and day-to-day AP/AR operations</li><li>Line manage Finance Assistant/Credit Controller</li><li>Support the CFO and wider leadership team with business planning and decision-making</li><li>System - Maconomy </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial Controller will be qualified, have strong cashflow management skills and previously experience leading audits. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a PE Backed Technology Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Financial Controller role will be paying circa £350-£400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjkzNDkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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 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> </p><p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>East Yorkshire | £70,000-£80,000 + Bonus + Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing business as they appoint a Financial Controller to support the next phase of their ambitious growth journey.</p><p>Backed by a larger international group, the business is investing significantly in its UK operations. With ambitious growth plans and revenues forecast to double, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its journey.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the day to day finance function whilst acting as a key business partner to operational leadership.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the finance function</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management</li><li>Drive cost control, margin analysis and operational reporting</li><li>Support manufacturing costing and inventory processes</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and reporting processes</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to support commercial decision making</li><li>Support future growth initiatives and business improvement projects</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced Financial Controller with a background within manufacturing</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing SME or PE backed environment</li><li>Strong in costing, margins and operational finance</li><li>Commercially focused with a pragmatic, hands on approach</li><li>Experienced managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Confident building relationships across the wider business</li><li>Qualifications are welcomed, but experience, commercial acumen and the ability to operate effectively within a growing business are considered equally important.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£80,000 basic salary</li><li>Plus, bonus and additional benefits</li><li>Career growth within a rapidly expanding international business</li></ul><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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjE3NjA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist technology services provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Group Financial Controller you will work closely with the CFO and take responsibility for core financial reporting and commercial development. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Production of quarterly consolidated reporting for UK and foreign entities</li><li>Production of individual and consolidated group financial statements</li><li>Review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Develop, maintain and improve the financial control environment</li><li>Production of the company/group business plan and budget to aid in strategic development and growth</li><li>Management of working capital and cashflow, through regular cashflow forecasting</li><li>Production of regular monthly and other periodic financial returns to banks, ensuring compliance with banking covenants</li><li>Working with the CFO to prepare business cases and financial models for new sites and customers</li><li>Integration of new companies</li><li>Tax compliance ownership - VAT, corporation tax, payroll, CIS</li><li>Liaison with insurance brokers and other advisors as required</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Chartered Accountant most likely from a large accounting firm and with a number of years experience post practice and technically strong in accounting across group environments. This is an excellent development opportunity within a specialist technology area that offers excellent career certainty and growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Group Financial Controller is based in the office in Milton Keynes for 2-3 days and 2-3 from home with some travel across UK locations expected and is paying £80-100K + Bonus + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in partnership with a private equity backed business based near to Cheltenham to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This role will report to the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst focusing on technical accounting and financial control areas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and progressive business that is looking to process improve and drive the finance function forward whilst managing a high volume and demanding cash flow environment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Group Financial Controller position will be paying in the region of £85,000 to £95,000 per annum, 10% bonus with hybrid working (1-2 days from home) and a great prospect for future development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have worked in a fast paced, PE environment and come from a technical/controls background then this would be a great role to step into!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Oversight of month end close process (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow)</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 the finance function, including opportunities for automation and AI, ERP optimisation and enhancements</li><li>Ensure robust balance sheet control, reconciliations and review process</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process and maintenance of rolling forecasts</li><li>Cash flow forecasting and the monitoring of liquidity</li><li>Ensure effective management of debtors and creditors</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 a Private Equity backed business</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prior leadership experience across a business as usual function, strong direct management and ability to coach/develop</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Previous experience within a tight cash flow control environment</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4zMzEzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>high-tech manufacturer</strong> based in <strong>Didcot</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave. Hybrid remote working is available in this role.</p><p><strong>SME and Manufacturing</strong> experience is desirable for this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li><li>As Company Secretary ensuring that the company complies with all financial and legal requirements as well as maintaining high standards of corporate governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Company Secretary experience desirable.</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzI3MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li><strong> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</strong></li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, <strong>particularly around revenue recognition</strong>, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.</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. 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