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Finance Assistant

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School once again, this time to recruit a permanent part-time Finance Assistant into a newly created role within their Bursary team.This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a well-regarded, close-knit school finance function, with variety across purchase ledger, fees ledger, and wider finance support.The Details<ul><li>Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 FTE</li><li>Part-time, 20-24 hours per week (flexibly structured to suit the successful candidate's preference)</li><li>Hybrid working, based at the school's offices in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul>The RoleThis is a key role responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Officer with all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community. Key deliverables include:<ul><li>Purchase Ledger: ensuring the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger including: <ul><li>Monitoring the AP</li><li>Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded in the finance</li><li>Ensuring all invoices are appropriately</li><li>Reviewing monthly supplier statements and obtaining the required information to ensure accurate records and timely payments to suppliers.</li><li>Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate</li><li>Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the Purchase</li><li>Placing ad hoc orders as requested once authorisation has been</li><li>Budget reporting on expenditure</li><li>Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues, including chasing and following up where required.</li><li>Processing daily</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Fees Ledger - assisting with: <ul><li>Collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school</li><li>Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other duties may include amongst others: <ul><li>Distributing petty cash within school and working with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure adequate cash supplies are available.</li><li>Assisting with term-end procedures including journals and</li><li>Assisting with the collation of information relevant to: <ul><li>The preparation of annual</li><li>The termly management accounts and annual</li><li>Backup information regarding</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>Key Skills & Experience:<ul><li>Collaborative team player - working effectively within a small Bursary team</li><li>Significant experience in Accounts Payable</li><li>Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent accuracy and a methodical</li><li>Able to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritising effectively and working to deadlines</li><li>Confident in proactively following up outstanding actions and liaising with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries</li></ul>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgroundsRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45MTk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-20T13:43:55Z

Digital Transformation Analyst

North London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Digital Transformation Analyst | North London | Permanent | Onsite 5 days a weekRobert Half has partnered with an organisation looking for a Digital Transformation Analyst to play a key role in delivering technology improvements, supporting business-critical systems, and identifying opportunities to streamline operations through digital innovation as part of the IT function.You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll gather requirements, analyse business processes, support system enhancements, and help deliver transformation initiatives that improve efficiency and user experience.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Gathering and documenting business requirements</li><li>Mapping and improving business processes</li><li>Supporting business-critical applications and systems</li><li>Coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT)</li><li>Working with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Producing reports, insights, and management information</li><li>Supporting system implementations and digital transformation projects</li><li>Delivering user training and system documentation</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul><li>Experience in Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Application Support, or Digital Transformation roles</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Experience gathering requirements and driving process improvements</li><li>Exposure to UAT, system testing, and change initiatives</li><li>Knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or business applications</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li></ul>Desirable Skills<ul><li>Power BI</li><li>Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate)</li><li>Dynamics 365 or Business Central</li><li>Data analysis and reporting</li><li>Experience supporting digital transformation programmes</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in technology and innovation, where you'll have the chance to influence change, improve business performance, and help shape the future of digital operations. Interested? Apply today to learn more.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RXJpay5Pc21hbi45OTQ3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-07T08:51:35Z

Mac Support Engineer

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
remote
Contract
150 - 180 GBP / Daily
Robert Half are partnering with a market-leading SaaS organisation to recruit a Mac Support Engineer on an initial 6-week contract based in Cambridge , supporting the internal IT function of a growing technology business based in London.You will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to employees across the business, while also assisting with the administration and maintenance of internal IT systems, devices and services.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide day-to-day IT support to employees, managing technical issues from initial diagnosis through to resolution.</li><li>Set up, configure and maintain laptops, desktops and other end-user devices.</li><li>Provide hands-on support across Apple macOS and Windows environments.</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions and access across internal systems and applications.</li><li>Manage the IT aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, application and connectivity issues.</li><li>Support meeting rooms, video conferencing, AV equipment and other office technology.</li><li>Manage IT hardware and inventory, including laptops, peripherals and other equipment.</li><li>Assist with endpoint management, software deployment, patching and security.</li><li>Support Microsoft 365 administration, including users, groups, permissions and associated services.</li><li>Assist with device management and MDM activities, including Jamf.</li><li>Maintain accurate IT documentation, processes and knowledge articles.</li><li>Support wider systems administration and infrastructure activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate and improve repetitive IT administration tasks.</li><li>Work alongside the wider technical team on IT, infrastructure and security projects.</li></ul>Key Requirements:<ul><li>2+ years' recent hands-on experience in an IT Support, Desktop Support, Service Desk or similar technical role.</li><li>Strong experience supporting Apple macOS devices within a business environment.</li><li>Good experience supporting Windows devices.</li><li>Experience administering Microsoft 365 / Office 365, including users, groups, permissions and associated services.</li><li>Hands-on experience with MDM/device management tooling, particularly Jamf.</li><li>Experience with identity, user account and access management.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.</li><li>Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi and VPNs.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, operating system and connectivity issues.</li><li>Experience managing IT support tickets and taking ownership of issues through to resolution.</li><li>Experience providing internal IT support to both office-based and remote employees.</li><li>Comfortable supporting senior stakeholders and executives.</li><li>Experience supporting meeting rooms, video conferencing, AV equipment and wider office technology.</li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.</li></ul>Contract:<ul><li>Market-leading SaaS organisation</li><li>Initial 6-week contract with the potential for extension</li><li>5 days per week onsite in either London or Cambridge</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMjEyMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-07T12:13:09Z

IT Support Engineer

Solihull, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
26000 - 27000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are supporting our client with a sarch for an IT Support Engineer, supporting users across sites around Birmingham.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide first-line support for hardware, software and network issues</li><li>Train users and develop training materials</li><li>Assist with programming, scripting and application development</li><li>Support the integration of third-party software and systems</li><li>Develop client-facing IT solutions where required</li><li>Liaise with external software suppliers and service providers</li><li>Manage multiple tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are met</li></ul><h3>Requirement</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience supporting users with hardware and software issues</li><li>Experience working within a small IT team and managing multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>IT qualifications or demonstrable IT experience and training</li><li>A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby44NDQ2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-23T09:05:18Z

It Support Technician

Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Contract Opportunity: 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer Role: 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer📍 Location: Oxfordshire💷 Rate: Competitive Daily Rate🕐 Working Pattern: Full Time My client is looking for an experienced 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their IT department. This is a hands-on support role, providing technical assistance to users while helping to maintain and support the organisation's IT environment. Key Responsibilities<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support across hardware, software and network-related issues</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware, software and corporate devices</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support user on-boarding and off-boarding, including account setup, identity management and hardware preparation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Troubleshoot workplace technologies, with a strong focus on:</li><ul type="circle" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Active Directory</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Exchange</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Windows</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Microsoft 365 (M365)</li></ul><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide basic networking support and troubleshooting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide IT support to both office-based and remote users</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider IT team</li></ul> About YouYou will have previous experience in a 1st and/or 2nd Line IT Support role, with strong troubleshooting skills and a practical, user-focused approach. Experience supporting Microsoft-based workplace environments is essential. My client is looking to move quickly on this opportunity. If you are interested, please get in touch with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. Contract Opportunity: 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjUwNDM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-08T08:07:25Z

IT Support Engineer

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Exciting opportunity for an IT Support Engineer to join a thriving business based near Didcot, offering up to £40,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefitsThe roleAs IT Support Engineer, you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>providing excellent 1st-2nd line support and service to users across the business, both locally and internationally</li><li>building and deploying laptops, desktops, mobile devices etc. (predominantly Windows, some MacOS)</li><li>managing starters / leavers process, building and deploying new equipment as well as decommissioning </li><li>managing and supporting M365, Entra ID, OneDrive, SharePoint, Intune etc. </li><li>license management (software & hardware) </li><li>support on various IT projects </li></ul>About youApplicants for the IT Support Engineer role will have:<ul><li>prior experience gained in a similar IT Support, Help desk, Service Desk, IT Technician role</li><li>excellent communication and customer service skills </li><li>experience with M365, Windows, Intune, Windows, Entra ID etc. </li><li>excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to take ownership of problems </li><li>basic networking and cyber security skills </li></ul>On offerSalary up to £40,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits including hybrid working 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjczMjAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-04T15:04:01Z

AWS Cloud & Integration Engineer

Coventry, West Midlands
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
AWS Cloud & Integration Engineer | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote | £500 per day | 6 MonthsWe're supporting a large organisation undergoing a major cloud and integration transformation and are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud & Integration Engineer to join on an initial 6-month contract.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and develop AWS-based integration solutions and APIs</li><li>Build and maintain serverless applications and middleware services</li><li>Develop event-driven architectures to support system interoperability</li></ul>Key Skills Required<ul><li>Strong AWS experience, including Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM and CloudWatch</li><li>Proven experience building serverless applications in AWS</li><li>Strong coding skills in TypeScript (Node.js) and Python</li><li>Experience with event-driven architectures and integration patterns</li><li>Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or AWS CDK</li><li>Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows</li><li>Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Grafana and Prometheus</li><li>Experience integrating with DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar databases</li><li>Strong understanding of scalable application design and cloud architecture</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cXVpbi53b29kaGVhZC45NDg4OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-20T14:15:12Z

Data & Reporting Analyst

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working with a well-established organisation based in the Slough area to recruit a Data & Reporting Analyst into their small IT team.This is an excellent opportunity for a data-savvy, commercially minded analyst who wants more ownership than simply producing reports. You'll play a key role in turning operational data into meaningful insight, helping senior stakeholders understand performance and, importantly, identifying when something doesn't look right.The role will suit someone who combines strong Power BI capability with curiosity, intuition and the confidence to challenge the numbers.<h2>The Role</h2>You'll be responsible for bringing together data from multiple systems, developing intuitive Power BI dashboards and providing analysis that supports operational and strategic decision-making.A key part of the role will be interpreting the data rather than simply presenting it. You'll be expected to spot unusual trends, inconsistencies and potential issues, investigate further and flag findings to the relevant stakeholders.<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports</li><li>Collect, validate and combine data from multiple systems and sources</li><li>Analyse operational data to identify trends, anomalies and areas for improvement</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and use analytical judgement to identify potential issues</li><li>Produce regular and ad-hoc reporting for management</li><li>Translate complex data into clear, commercially relevant insight</li><li>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand reporting requirements</li><li>Support improvements to reporting, data quality and business processes</li><li>Help develop better ways of using data and technology across the organisation</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who is genuinely interested in data and enjoys getting under the skin of what the numbers are telling them.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, BI Analyst or similar role</li><li>Strong hands-on Power BI experience</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with multiple data sets</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a naturally inquisitive approach</li><li>The confidence to question data and investigate when something doesn't look right</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain findings to non-technical stakeholders</li><li>SQL experience would be advantageous</li></ul>As the role sits within the IT team, a general interest in technology is also highly desirable. This could come from exposure to application development, networking, systems or a previous help-desk/technical support environment.<h2>Why Join?</h2>This is a chance to join a forward-thinking team where your analysis will directly influence operational performance and decision-making.You'll have the freedom to build and improve reporting, work with stakeholders across the organisation and develop a broader understanding of how data and technology can improve business performance.The business offers a genuinely flexible working environment, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home, alongside flexible hours - including the option to start early and finish early.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjQzNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-14T08:26:24Z

Data & Reporting Analyst

England,
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working with a well-established organisation based in the Heathrow area to recruit a Data & Reporting Analyst into their small IT team.This is an excellent opportunity for a data-savvy, commercially minded analyst who wants more ownership than simply producing reports. You'll play a key role in turning operational data into meaningful insight, helping senior stakeholders understand performance and, importantly, identifying when something doesn't look right.The role will suit someone who combines strong Power BI capability with curiosity, intuition and the confidence to challenge the numbers.<h2>The Role</h2>You'll be responsible for bringing together data from multiple systems, developing intuitive Power BI dashboards and providing analysis that supports operational and strategic decision-making.A key part of the role will be interpreting the data rather than simply presenting it. You'll be expected to spot unusual trends, inconsistencies and potential issues, investigate further and flag findings to the relevant stakeholders.<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports</li><li>Collect, validate and combine data from multiple systems and sources</li><li>Analyse operational data to identify trends, anomalies and areas for improvement</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and use analytical judgement to identify potential issues</li><li>Produce regular and ad-hoc reporting for management</li><li>Translate complex data into clear, commercially relevant insight</li><li>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand reporting requirements</li><li>Support improvements to reporting, data quality and business processes</li><li>Help develop better ways of using data and technology across the organisation</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who is genuinely interested in data and enjoys getting under the skin of what the numbers are telling them.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, BI Analyst or similar role</li><li>Strong hands-on Power BI experience</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with multiple datasets</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a naturally inquisitive approach</li><li>The confidence to question data and investigate when something doesn't look right</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain findings to non-technical stakeholders</li><li>SQL experience would be advantageous</li></ul>As the role sits within the IT team, a general interest in technology is also highly desirable. This could come from exposure to application development, networking, systems or a previous helpdesk/technical support environment.<h2>Why Join?</h2>This is a chance to join a forward-thinking team where your analysis will directly influence operational performance and decision-making.You'll have the freedom to build and improve reporting, work with stakeholders across the organisation and develop a broader understanding of how data and technology can improve business performance.The business offers a genuinely flexible working environment, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home, alongside flexible hours - including the option to start early and finish early.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNjk4OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-13T11:24:12Z

Fixed Term - Finance Business Partner

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
remote
Contract
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1>Location: Beaconsfield Salary: Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract) Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid<h2>About the Role</h2>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.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.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.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</li><li>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</li><li>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</li><li>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</li><li>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</li><li>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</li><li>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>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.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</li><li>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</li><li>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</li><li>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</li></ul>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.<h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</li><li>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</li></ul>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.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T14:10:50Z

Senior finance business partner

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector My client is a fast growing, national group that offers a range of services to the healthcare sector. Due to a recent contract win, they now look to expand their commercial finance offering to the business with this key new hire. You will directly challenge up to C-suite level, using analytics and budget drivers. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and operations to expand their experience.What you are responsible for:<ul><li>Acting as the lead finance business partner for support functions such as but not limited to Shared Services, Corporate Overheads, customer Engagement Centres by providing senior‑level financial insight across P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with clear, objective analysis to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional areas.</li><li>Translating financial performance into a clear and coherent narrative, articulating trends, risks and opportunities in a way that supports timely and well‑informed decisions.</li></ul>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance<ul><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning across the portfolio, ensuring plans are robust, affordable and aligned to Group Finance priorities.</li><li>Reviewing forecasts and performance against plan, providing constructive challenge on assumptions, risks and mitigations.</li><li>Supporting Monthly Business Reviews with high‑quality financial insight, commentary and actions.</li></ul>Capital, Digital & Investment Oversight<ul><li>Providing financial oversight and challenge for capital projects, procurement activity and digital programmes.</li><li>Reviewing business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to ensure value for money and appropriate governance.</li><li>Monitoring capital spend, benefits realisation and financial risks, escalating issues where required.</li></ul>People Services & Corporate Overheads<ul><li>Partnering with People Services on workforce planning, headcount modelling, affordability and people‑related cost drivers.</li><li>Providing financial oversight of Corporate Overheads, supporting cost control, transparency and efficiency.</li><li>Supporting Whole Force Planning with scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.</li></ul>Shared Services, Offshore Operations & Ventures<ul><li>Providing financial oversight and insight across Shared Services activity, including offshore operations.</li><li>Supporting financial governance, cost visibility and resilience across service delivery models.</li></ul>Risk, Governance & Collaboration<ul><li>Identifying financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio and ensuring these are understood, monitored and managed.</li><li>Working closely with FP&A, Group Reporting, Tax and FP&A Finance Systems and Commercial Finance to ensure aligned, consistent and high‑quality outputs.</li><li>Maintaining strong financial governance and control while enabling progress in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul>Leadership & Capability<ul><li>Leading, coaching and developing finance colleagues within the scope of the role.</li><li>Building strong finance partnering capability and credibility with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting non‑finance leaders to strengthen financial understanding and decision‑making.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60k and £75k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Private health</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 3 days pw</li><li>A host of other benefits on application</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-25T08:39:46Z

IT Operations Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
IT Operations Manager Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading. This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs. Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment. The role You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services * Managing and developing technical support capabilities * Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets * Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents * Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management * Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services * Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management * Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity * Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers * Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs * Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance * Producing operational reports and performance dashboards * Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies * Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team About you We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have: * Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery * Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID * Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment * Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk * Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills * Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications. What you'll get * £65,000 salary * Permanent position * Reading-based * 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation * Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm * 24 days' holiday + bank holidays * Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function * Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement Our values We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support. We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results. If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-20T13:03:51Z

Infrastructure Team Leader

Wantage, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Exciting opportunity to join a well established and growing business based in Wantage as Infrastructure Team Leader, offering excellent career progression and development and competitive salary/package.The RoleAs Infrastructure Team Leader, you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>leading a small team of infrastructure specialists, responsible for monitoring, supporting and maintaining a reliable and high-performing server, storage and data-centre infrastructure </li><li>coordinating activities with internal and 3rd party resources across multiple international sites </li><li>lead continuous improvement of backups, disaster recovery and monitoring processes</li><li>identify opportunities to implement new technologies in line with IT strategy, driving automation and continuous improvement</li><li>maintaining standards and adhering to compliance processes and procedures, in line with various IT and security frameworks </li><li>lead on exciting infrastructure change projects and initiatives</li></ul>About youApplicants for the Infrastructure Team Leader role will:<ul><li>have sound experience gained as an infrastructure engineer, systems administrator, or similar, with strong knowledge across storage, server and data-centres, in particular Microsoft based infrastructure</li><li>be experienced with hyper-visor technologies (e.g. VMWare, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox)</li><li>have knowledge or experience of automation / orchestration (e.g. Ansible, Terraform) and container platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) would be beneficial </li><li>be comfortable working in a regulated environment and experience driving compliance with frameworks / standards</li><li>be comfortable working in an office based environment and with occasional international travel</li></ul>On offerCompetitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension, bonus, private medical and flexible working hoursRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjczODg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-12T08:43:12Z

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