<p></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to provide support during a busy period for a well-established business based in Blaby. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly integrate into the finance team, take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance activities, and ensure financial records are maintained accurately.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Processing high-volume purchase ledger invoices and supplier queries</li><li>Maintaining the sales ledger and supporting credit control activities</li><li>Carrying out daily and monthly bank reconciliations</li><li>Managing employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations</li><li>Preparing and processing payment runs</li><li>Supporting with general finance administration and record keeping</li><li>Assisting with month-end duties as required</li><li>Ensuring financial information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance role</li><li>Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes</li><li>Experience completing bank reconciliations and payment runs</li><li>Confident managing expenses and credit card transactions</li><li>Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Able to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Immediate start available</li><li>3-4 month contract with potential for extension</li><li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function</li><li>Fully office-based role in Blaby (5 days per week)</li></ul><br><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS40NDg3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</strong></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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE MANAGER</strong></p><p><strong>Birmingham | Manufacturing | Private Equity Backed</strong></p><p><strong>This isn't a business standing still. And this isn't a reporting role where you'll simply be ticking boxes.</strong></p><p>A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing business is entering an exciting new phase. Following significant investment and the launch of a new product line, an opportunity has been created for a technically strong Finance Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in the next stage of its growth.</p><p>This is a business with ambition, momentum and plenty happening behind the scenes. You'll be at the heart of ensuring its financial reporting, controls and governance keep pace with that growth.</p><p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a broad financial reporting remit across a complex manufacturing environment.</p><p>This is a technically focused position, ideally suited to someone who has cut their teeth in a strong corporate audit environment and is ready to bring that technical expertise into industry.</p><p>You'll be responsible for ensuring reporting is accurate, robust and compliant, whilst working closely with operational stakeholders across the manufacturing sites. You need to be someone who can get into the detail, understand the numbers and confidently engage with people outside of finance.</p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING</strong></p><ul><li>Leading financial reporting activities across multiple entities, including dormant and closed entities with ongoing statutory and reporting requirements.</li><li>Overseeing financial controls, internal testing and compliance.</li><li>Applying UK GAAP (FRS 102) and understanding the implications of US GAAP across the wider group.</li><li>Supporting SOX compliance and strengthening the control environment.</li><li>Managing technical accounting matters, including foreign exchange, VAT and statutory reporting.</li><li>Ensuring accounting standards, regulatory requirements and reporting processes remain up to date.</li><li>Working alongside manufacturing site teams, translating financial information into meaningful insight and building strong operational relationships.</li><li>Supporting the business as it continues to expand and integrate its new product line.</li></ul><p><strong>WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</strong></p><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a genuinely strong technical accounting foundation.</p><p>Ideally, you'll bring:</p><ul><li>A Big Four or Top 10 corporate audit background, or equivalent experience within a complex manufacturing group.</li><li>Strong financial reporting and technical accounting expertise.</li><li>Exposure to SOX, internal controls and testing.</li><li>Knowledge of both UK GAAP and US GAAP.</li><li>Experience with VAT, foreign exchange and multi-entity reporting.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work with senior stakeholders and operational teams across manufacturing sites.</li></ul><p>Most importantly, you're someone with commercial awareness, energy and presence. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to be confident enough to challenge, influence and get things moving.</p><p><strong>WHY MAKE THE MOVE?</strong></p><p>Private equity backing. Significant growth. A newly launched product line. And a business investing in its next chapter.</p><p>This is an opportunity to move beyond audit or take your existing industry experience into a role where your technical capability will genuinely matter.</p><p>You'll have the opportunity to shape reporting processes, strengthen controls and work alongside a business that has real momentum.</p><p><strong>If you're technically strong, ambitious and ready for a move that offers more than just another Finance Manager title, this deserves your attention.</strong></p><p>For a confidential discussion, contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMjk4MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><h2>Location:</h2><p>Worcestershire </p><h2>Contract Type:</h2><p>Interim (6 Months Initial Contract)</p><h2>Day Rate:</h2><p>Up to £550 per day INSIDE IR35</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a growing SME to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to support the business through an important period of change and development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and ensuring the business has the financial information required to support growth.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial support and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Improve financial controls, processes and reporting capability.</li><li>Review working capital, cash management and profitability performance.</li><li>Lead year-end accounting activities and manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure robust reconciliation processes are in place.</li><li>Support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and wider business operations.</li><li>Assist with business planning, strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience operating as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.</li><li>Strong SME experience with the ability to work in a hands-on environment.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience managing cashflow, forecasting and working capital within growing businesses.</li><li>Comfortable leading teams and driving accountability across the finance function.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Background</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have:</p><ul><li>Held interim finance leadership positions.</li><li>Worked within owner-managed, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial businesses.</li><li>Supported periods of growth, turnaround, restructuring or transformation.</li><li>Experience implementing systems, improving reporting and strengthening financial controls.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and deliver results.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Autonomous role with genuine influence over business decision-making.</li><li>Chance to leave a lasting impact through process improvement and commercial support.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Interim Finance Director who enjoys operating within fast-paced SME environments and can quickly identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen controls and support sustainable growth.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzMwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK sustainability business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. You'll work side by side with operational and commercial leaders on the decisions that matter, in a role with real visibility and influence.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>Bicester (Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other sites)</strong></li><li><strong>£60,000 + £6,500 car allowance + performance bonus</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll partner with site operations, commercial teams and senior management, making sure they understand how the business is performing against targets and which levers they can pull to improve it. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing insightful business partnering on EBITDA, operating cash flow and capex</li><li>Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals to agreed timetables</li><li>Presenting financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues</li><li>Upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, with strong controls and governance</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver results</li><li>Evaluating projects and capital expenditure, including post-project appraisals</li><li>Supporting wider consolidated analysis and reporting across the group</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively studying and close to qualifying</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent</li><li>Strong management accounting and business analysis skills</li><li>Advanced Excel, with Power BI experience highly desirable</li><li>Commercial experience, with a track record of building strong relationships with non-finance managers and budget holders</li><li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge the business</li><li>Experience of capex, investment appraisal and large, matrixed organisations is desirable</li><li>Full driving licence, with travel to site 2 days per week and occasional travel to other locations</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 base salary, plus a £6,500 car allowance and a performance-related bonus</li><li>Generous pension, with the employer matching your contributions up to 7%</li><li>Healthcare cash plan with private health insurance included, covering dependent children</li><li>24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline and a full wellbeing programme</li><li>Gym membership discounts of up to 17% at over 3,000 clubs</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, with up to £1,000 of bike and equipment</li><li>Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining out, cinema and more</li><li>Payroll giving to support the charity of your choice</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and personal development</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Mzc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and fast-growing international business in Cambridge to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to join a dynamic, technology-driven organisation in a highly visible role with genuine influence across the finance function.</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of financial control, statutory compliance, month-end reporting and audit activities across multiple entities. Working closely with both UK and international stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting while supporting ongoing growth and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Owning the month-end and year-end close process across multiple entities</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>Managing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance requirements</li><li>Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and advisors</li><li>Supporting revenue recognition processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Working closely with commercial, operational and legal teams to provide financial insight and guidance</li><li>Reviewing working capital performance, debtor balances and collection activities</li><li>Supporting, mentoring and developing members of the wider finance team</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Experienced in financial control, statutory reporting and compliance</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of IFRS</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple entities within a complex business environment</li><li>Experienced with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP or similar</li><li>A proactive and commercially minded finance professional with strong stakeholder management skills</li><li>Able to work effectively across international teams and business functions</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience</li><li>Hybrid working with 2 days per week in Central Cambridge</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its development</li><li>Broad and varied role with exposure across finance, operations and commercial teams</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture with excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Competitive benefits package</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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjIxMzE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">FIA Reporting Analyst</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Northamptonshire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + world-class benefits<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, 5 days per week on site</p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a highly successful, internationally recognised organisation to recruit an FIA Reporting Analyst into a high-performing Finance team.</p><p>If you are a fully qualified accountant with a strong technical grounding in financial reporting, regulatory compliance and internal controls, and are looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise within a complex, high-performance environment, this is an opportunity you should seriously consider.</p><p><strong>This is a five-day-a-week office-based role, but the working environment is exceptional and designed around employee wellbeing, performance and development.</strong></p><p>This is not your typical Financial Reporting role.</p><p>It is a rare opportunity to join an exceptional organisation where Finance plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, financial integrity and robust internal controls.</p><p>You will take ownership of FIA regulatory reporting submissions, working with complex financial data and collaborating with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting is accurate, timely and fully aligned with wider financial reporting requirements.</p><p>The role offers a fantastic blend of technical accounting, regulatory reporting, audit, data analysis and continuous improvement. You will also have the opportunity to influence reporting processes, strengthen controls and become a trusted specialist in a highly technical area of Finance.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of key financial reporting and regulatory activities, including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Preparing and delivering FIA regulatory reporting submissions for full-year and interim reporting periods.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting, with full alignment between FIA schedules and wider internal and external financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining data integrity across reporting schedules, investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.</p></li><li><p>Monitoring regulatory changes and supporting the implementation of new reporting requirements.</p></li><li><p>Acting as a trusted business specialist for internal cost cap regulatory queries.</p></li><li><p>Supporting internal audit activities and the ongoing development of robust financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring alignment with Power Unit Financial Regulations (PUFR) and relevant regulatory requirements.</p></li><li><p>Developing, maintaining and documenting reporting controls, procedures and processes.</p></li><li><p>Analysing complex financial data, identifying anomalies and resolving issues through detailed investigation.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, data quality and control effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the optimisation of controls testing and the wider reporting environment.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure financial reporting is accurate, consistent and delivered to the required deadlines.</p></li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a fully qualified accountant who is technically strong, analytical and confident working with complex financial information.</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA or ACCA qualified, with 1-2 years' post-qualified experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience in regulatory reporting, financial reporting, audit or financial compliance.</p></li><li><p>A background within a professional accountancy environment, ideally Big 4 or Top 6.</p></li><li><p>Experience auditing internal controls, testing procedures and validating financial data.</p></li><li><p>A strong understanding of UK accounting regulations and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of financial data and investigate complex discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a commitment to maintaining high reporting standards.</p></li><li><p>The ability to identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting processes and data quality.</p></li><li><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive best practice.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, flexible and accountable approach, with the ability to work accurately in a fast-moving, performance-oriented environment.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering an exceptional working environment, world-class benefits and a culture focused on employee wellbeing, performance and development.</p><p>You will be joining a high-performing Finance team where technical expertise is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged and you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.</p><p>For a qualified accountant looking to develop their technical expertise within a complex, internationally recognised organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in their career.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjM4NzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p></p><p>This is a high-profile leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation, with responsibility for driving financial performance, shaping strategic direction, and supporting the sustainable growth of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will provide commercial insight, strategic challenge, and operational leadership across all aspects of finance.</p><p>The role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, requiring an individual who can balance long-term business objectives with robust financial governance, risk management, and performance improvement.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function across financial reporting, planning, treasury, tax, forecasting, and compliance activities.</li><li>Deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to support business strategy and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for growth, profitability improvement, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop and enhance management information, performance reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.</li><li>Optimise cash flow, capital deployment, and funding arrangements to support business objectives.</li><li>Establish meaningful financial and operational metrics to monitor business performance and drive accountability.</li><li>Ensure effective financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.</li><li>Assess business risks and support informed decision-making across commercial and operational activities.</li><li>Lead, develop, and inspire a capable finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Drive transformation initiatives, leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing challenge, guidance, and financial leadership.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning, treasury management, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance.</li><li>Experience supporting executive-level decision-making through commercial insight and strategic analysis.</li><li>Proven track record of leading teams through change, transformation, and business growth.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and executive level.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where both strategic thinking and operational delivery are required.</li><li>Passionate about automation, and data to enhance business performance.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to join a well-established and growing organisation in a role with genuine strategic influence. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a high-performing finance function and driving commercial success across the business.</p><br><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000 - £140,000 + Bonus, Car allowance and additional benefits </p><p> </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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNDIzNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £700-£900 per day <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midlands / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-12 Months</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Our client, a high-growth private equity-backed business, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the executive leadership team through a period of growth, transformation, and value creation.</p><p>This is a highly commercial role requiring an individual who can operate at pace, challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and provide meaningful insights to drive performance. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within PE-backed environments and understand the demands of investor-led businesses, including cash generation, EBITDA improvement, KPI focus, and strategic decision support.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner to the CFO, CEO, and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis to improve business performance and profitability.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, and management information.</li><li>Identify opportunities for margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction.</li><li>Support board reporting, investor updates, and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and business cases.</li><li>Provide commercial challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support M&A activity, acquisition integration, and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Drive accountability across budget holders and operational management teams.</li><li>Partner closely with FP&A, commercial, operational, and finance teams to ensure delivery against objectives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven Senior Finance Business Partnering experience.</li><li>Strong background within Private Equity-backed, investor-led, or high-growth businesses.</li><li>Experience supporting executive teams and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving business performance and delivering tangible commercial outcomes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Experience working within complex, fast-paced environments undergoing growth or change.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly analytical.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous and changing environments.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzc0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Finance Manager for our client near Watford, for a period of 4-6 months. </p><p>The position of Interim Finance Manager will require the following skills and experience;</p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience.</li><li>Experience as a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or similar, with substantial project accounting responsibilities.</li><li>Strong project costing and management reporting skills. financial reporting, cost tracking and analysis.</li><li>Experience with month-end close, management accounts and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritise deadlines and adapt quickly.</li><li>Ability to navigate and extract, interpret and reconcile project-related data.</li><li>Experience in engineering, field services, maintenance, construction or facilities management.</li><li>Experience with ERP/project accounting systems and finance process improvements</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.</li><li>Previous SME experience</li></ul><p>The position of Interim Finance Manager will be hired on an interim daily rate basis, it will be based 100% onsite and is considered an urgent requirement to begin asap. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuNTkzNjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Legal Cashier for our client in Hertfordshire, initially on an interim basis for 3 months. </p><p>The position of Legal Cashier will be varied and require the following;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Processing receipts and payments.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of bank reconciliations.</li><li>Issuing invoices and chasing outstanding payments.</li><li>Assisting with month-end and year-end financial tasks.</li><li>Maintaining compliance requirements.</li><li>Dealing with routine finance-related queries.</li><li>Providing general support to the Finance Manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience and Skills ( desirable ) </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in legal cashiering and bookkeeping.</li><li>Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience using Actionstep or LEAP would be beneficial.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Excel.</li><li>Good organisational and communication skills.</li></ul><p>The position of Legal Cashier will be paying competitively on an hourly rate basis, this is an immediate start </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuOTUwNTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a chain of hotels and event spaces based in London.</p><p>Supporting the business and multiple locations this role will involve:</p><ul><li>Monthly close within five working days for every entity, plus monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the board with clear commentary on performance, variances, and forward risks.</li><li>Weekly rolling 13-week cash forecast, monthly P&L reforecast, and group working capital management, including the deposit ledger and intercompany balances.</li><li>The annual budget process across the group, built with each GM and the leadership team.</li><li>Hotel performance reporting on a departmental basis, with RevPAR, GOPPAR, GOP, payroll cost, and F&B GP visible at each site.</li><li>You will partner with each GM on the financial performance of their site.</li><li>Rebuild the management P&L and put in place the supporting trackers to expose profitability across departments, menus, products, and event types.</li><li>The financial control environment: controls, invoice standards, audit readiness, the year-end audit relationship across all five entities, and the group's regulatory, licensing, and insurance obligations. Statutory and tax compliance for all five entities VAT across a multi-rate environment, corporation tax, PAYE and NI, franchise reporting and royalty compliance.</li><li>Manage the relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and HMRC.</li><li>Payroll oversight across the group, including tronc administration and compliance with the Employment Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. </li></ul><p>Details:</p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 DOE</li><li>5 days onsite</li><li>Travel to different location</li><li>Benefits</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS4zNzEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaconsfield<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract)<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</p></li><li><p>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</p></li><li><p>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</p></li></ul><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £65,000.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">