<p><strong>Marketing Manager<br /> Oxfordshire | Predominantly home-based with flexible working (must be able to commute to Oxford as needed) | Permanent, full-time<br /> Salary: up to £55,000 DOE</strong></p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be working exclusively with Rock Management Services (Rock MS), based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, to recruit a Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function.</p><p>Rock MS provides outsourced business support to organisations, predominantly within the legal sector, covering marketing, HR, IT, finance, practice management and compliance, so clients can stay lean and focused on their core business. Led by Managing Director Judy Matthews, Rock MS supports a portfolio of clients, most notably Reeds Solicitors, a top-tier UK law firm with 300 staff across 22 offices, and has also developed its own Case and Practice Management solution, Bedrock.</p><p>Rock MS's marketing services span website development, social media strategy, SEO, and legal directory submissions such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, helping clients strengthen their online presence and convert enquiries into clients.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Marketing Manager with strong technical knowledge of websites, SEO and digital marketing. This is a hands-on role for someone who can develop and execute marketing strategy while also understanding what happens under the bonnet of a website - comfortable working with developers, agencies and senior stakeholders, but equally happy in Google Search Console, GA4, CMS platforms and technical SEO audits.</p><p>It's a genuinely unique position: you'll lead marketing not just for Rock MS itself, but for a portfolio of its clients, predominantly within the legal sector, including Reeds Solicitors - wearing multiple hats across different brands, campaigns and priorities, which could suit someone with an agency background. You'll lead a small team, including a Content Marketer and Social Media Assistant, and work closely with consultants across the portfolio.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the development and delivery of digital marketing strategy for Rock MS, Bedrock, Reeds Solicitors and other clients</li><li>Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels, managing budgets and demonstrating clear ROI</li><li>Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness, website traffic, leads and customer acquisition</li><li>Own website content, structure, navigation and user journeys from a marketing and performance perspective</li><li>Own SEO strategy and execution across the portfolio, including on-page optimisation, technical SEO, keyword research and content strategy</li><li>Monitor and report on SEO and digital performance using analytics tools, translating data into actionable recommendations</li><li>Work with developers on website improvements, using a working understanding of HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript to diagnose issues</li><li>Manage CMS platforms such as WordPress or Shopify, and conduct regular technical SEO audits</li><li>Optimise page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking and content structure</li><li>Manage and develop a small team, and work closely with consultants supporting the wider function</li><li>Oversee email marketing campaigns, supplier relationships (PR, web design, PPC) and directory/award submissions</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and client-facing output across multiple brands</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a marketing manager or senior marketing executive role, ideally within professional services, legal or a B2B environment</li><li>Organised and commercially focused, but also technically curious, analytical, proactive, hands-on and creative</li><li>Strong, hands-on SEO expertise, including technical SEO, on-page optimisation, keyword strategy and use of SEO tools, with a track record of improving organic performance</li><li>Confident working with data and digital analytics to measure and improve campaign and SEO performance</li><li>Experience managing multi-channel campaigns and email marketing via CRM or marketing automation tools</li><li>Good understanding of HTML and CSS</li><li>Excellent project management skills, confident managing external suppliers and senior stakeholders</li><li>A degree in marketing, business or a related field, or CIM qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in legal sector marketing, including familiarity with Legal 500 or Chambers directory submissions</li><li>Experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members</li><li>Knowledge of paid media (PPC and paid social), and familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite</li></ul><p>In summary: a commercially driven Marketing Manager who understands websites deeply, knows SEO inside out, and can turn digital activity into measurable growth.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience</li><li>Predominantly home-based working, with flexible schemes including compressed 4 day weeks, 9 day fortnights, TOIL and other hybrid options</li><li>Permanent, full-time role with genuine influence over marketing strategy, and a varied client portfolio spanning multiple brands within the legal sector</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days</li><li>Additional paid celebration day, plus discretionary days off at Christmas</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Private medical healthcare, with the option to add optical and dental cover</li><li>Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme</li><li>A strong focus on wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme, free online counselling, mini health checks and wellbeing webinars</li><li>Ongoing training and development, and a culture built on respect and encouragement to bring forward new ideas</li></ul><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please get in touch.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTUzMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a healthcare business to recruit for a Contracts & Business Development Manager.</p><p><strong>While this role reports into the Birmingham team, you will only be required to visit the office twice a month.</strong></p><p>This is a commercially focused role combining contract management, account development and business development, with a strong focus on the NHS and wider healthcare market.</p><p>You will be responsible for managing and developing existing contracts while identifying opportunities to grow services, develop new relationships and secure new business. The role will involve working with NHS commissioners and other senior healthcare stakeholders, making it particularly suited to someone with experience operating in an NHS-facing commercial environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and develop a portfolio of NHS and healthcare contracts, ensuring strong performance and commercial value.</li><li>Identify and develop new business opportunities across an allocated region.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, healthcare stakeholders and key partners.</li><li>Identify relevant NHS tender and procurement opportunities and coordinate effective responses.</li><li>Develop existing contracts and accounts to identify opportunities for growth and increased revenue.</li><li>Lead on commercial negotiations, including pricing, fees and contract terms.</li><li>Monitor changes across the NHS and wider healthcare market to identify opportunities and potential risks.</li><li>Conduct competitor and market analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Prepare and deliver presentations and attend meetings with senior NHS and healthcare stakeholders.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business development, marketing and growth initiatives.</li><li>Attend relevant healthcare conferences and industry events to build relationships and identify new opportunities.</li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><ul><li>Proven experience in contract management, account management, commercial or business development roles.</li><li>A demonstrable track record of business development, account growth or winning new business.</li><li>Experience working with the NHS, NHS commissioners or within the wider healthcare market would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Strong experience managing client and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Experience with tenders, bids, procurement or contract negotiations.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and external audiences.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for growth.</li><li>Candidates from other regulated or service-led sectors with strong transferable commercial experience will also be considered.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a car.</li><li>Salary Banding: Birmingham (46,000 - 52,000) & London 51,000 - 57,000</li></ul><p>Why consider this opportunity?</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing healthcare organisation in a role that combines <strong>contract management, NHS stakeholder engagement and genuine business development</strong>.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to develop existing NHS relationships, identify new opportunities and play a key role in supporting regional growth.</p><p>If you have a background in <strong>NHS-facing business development, healthcare partnerships, account management, commercial contracts or contract growth</strong>, we would be keen to hear from 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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTYwODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p> <br> <br><h1>Graduate Business Development Executive (Recruitment)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £25,000 - £30,000 + Uncapped Commission<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We're looking for an ambitious and driven graduate to join our recruitment business as a Graduate Business Development Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career in sales and recruitment, with clear progression into a Recruitment Consultant, Senior Consultant, or Management role.</p><p>You'll learn how to identify new business opportunities, build relationships with hiring managers and business leaders, and help connect exceptional talent with leading organisations.</p><p>This is a fast-paced, people-focused role that offers significant earning potential, ongoing training, and genuine career progression.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Identify and engage prospective clients through phone, email, LinkedIn, and networking activities.</li><li>Build relationships with Finance Directors, CFOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers.</li><li>Generate new business opportunities and arrange client meetings.</li><li>Develop knowledge of local markets, industries, and hiring trends.</li><li>Support experienced consultants in winning and delivering recruitment assignments.</li><li>Maintain and grow a pipeline of prospective clients.</li><li>Attend networking events and industry functions.</li><li>Use CRM systems to manage client activity and business development efforts.</li><li>Work towards individual and team revenue targets.</li><li>Become a trusted advisor to clients on hiring strategies and market trends.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Recent graduate or equivalent.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Competitive, resilient, and motivated by success.</li><li>Naturally curious with a commercial mindset.</li><li>Confident speaking to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.</li><li>Enthusiastic, coachable, and eager to learn.</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive basic salary.</li><li>Uncapped commission structure.</li><li>Comprehensive recruitment and sales training programme.</li><li>Clear progression pathway with regular promotions.</li><li>Mentoring from experienced recruitment professionals.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Incentive trips, lunch clubs, and team rewards.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional benefits.</li><li>Opportunity to build a highly rewarding long-term career.</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODI0NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p> <br> <br><h3>Associate Talent Solutions Consultant (Trainee Recruitment Consultant)</h3><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As an Associate Talent Solutions Consultant, you'll help professionals find career opportunities while partnering with businesses to solve hiring challenges. Working within our Finance & Accounting team, you'll build relationships with both clients and candidates, manage the recruitment process from start to finish, and play a key role in matching great talent with leading organisations.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and grow a network of clients through business development and relationship building.</li><li>Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality candidates.</li><li>Manage the full recruitment life cycle from sourcing and interviewing through to offer and placement.</li><li>Provide market insight and hiring trends to clients and candidates.</li><li>Deliver exceptional service and build long-term relationships.</li><li>Work collaboratively across the business to identify and deliver the right talent solutions for clients.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Passionate about sales, business development and relationship building.</li><li>Driven, ambitious and motivated by results.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proactive, resilient and eager to learn and develop.</li><li>Able to think critically and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Industry-leading Base salary </li><li>Transparent quarterly and annual bonus scheme.</li><li>Industry-leading training and development.</li><li>Clear career progression opportunities.</li><li>Investment in market-leading technology and tools.</li><li>Recognition and reward programmes.</li><li>International career mobility opportunities.</li><li>Well being initiatives and employee benefits.</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuMjQ5NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>HR Business Partner - Employee Relations</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with an established UK organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner specialising in employee relations.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional to take ownership of complex people matters, influence management decisions and drive improvements across the HR function. The role combines hands-on case management with business partnering, stakeholder engagement and the development of consistent employee relations practices.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites and 1-2 days working from home<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 per week</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working closely with the Head of HR and operational managers, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters while helping strengthen policies, processes and management capability.</p><p>You will play a key role in resolving sensitive workplace issues, managing employment risks and ensuring decisions are fair, proportionate and aligned with UK employment legislation. You will also contribute to wider HR initiatives, support employee consultation and improve the consistency of people management across multiple locations.</p><p>This role would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced, operational environment and can balance technical HR expertise with commercial awareness and practical problem-solving.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Employee Relations and Case Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance and attendance cases from initial advice through to resolution.</li><li>Lead or support sensitive investigations, ensuring evidence is gathered objectively and recommendations are balanced and well reasoned.</li><li>Guide managers through formal meetings, hearings and appeals, advising on procedures, potential outcomes and appropriate next steps.</li><li>Advise on long-term absence, occupational health referrals, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and contractual changes.</li><li>Ensure cases are handled consistently and in line with employment legislation, internal policies and relevant ACAS guidance.</li><li>Identify emerging risks and promote early intervention to prevent issues from escalating.</li></ul><p><strong>Trade Union and Stakeholder Relations</strong></p><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.</li><li>Support consultation activity, employee relations meetings and discussions relating to workplace changes.</li><li>Advise on collective agreements and established working arrangements.</li><li>Help resolve collective grievances and disputes through constructive dialogue and appropriate escalation.</li><li>Identify recurring concerns and recommend practical measures to improve working relationships.</li></ul><p><strong>HR Policy and Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Review and develop HR policies, procedures, guidance and case-management processes.</li><li>Promote consistent standards and provide managers with clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Analyse employee relations trends to identify risks, recurring issues and opportunities for preventative action.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting to support effective governance and decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to organisational change, restructuring and wider People projects.</li><li>Work with senior HR colleagues to improve service delivery and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the HR function.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering and Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Build trusted relationships with operational managers, providing timely and commercially focused advice.</li><li>Understand the impact of people decisions on workforce availability, service delivery, safety and business performance.</li><li>Provide HR support across multiple locations, including site visits where required.</li><li>Coach managers to handle employee issues confidently and consistently, encouraging early resolution wherever appropriate.</li><li>Develop HR colleagues through coaching, knowledge-sharing and practical guidance.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR operational activity and deputise for senior HR leadership when required.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across recruitment, employee engagement and wellbeing to support a joined-up approach to workforce management.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the confidence to manage sensitive, complex situations independently. You will be comfortable challenging established practices, influencing stakeholders and recommending solutions that balance fairness with commercial priorities.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience working in a complex, operational or multi-site organisation.</li><li>A CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability concerns and absence cases.</li><li>The ability to interpret policies, assess evidence and exercise sound judgement in challenging situations.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement, risk management and management development.</li><li>The resilience to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to management capability, employee relations standards and the effectiveness of a wider HR function. If you are looking for a role combining complex casework, business partnering and continuous improvement, Robert Half would welcome your application.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjM1NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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. 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<p><strong>Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant - Management Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Reading</p><p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our established Management Resources (MR) team.</p><p>Whether you're an experienced recruiter or looking to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to join a high-impact team placing senior interim talent across finance, transformation, operations, and strategy.</p><p>As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you'll work closely with senior leaders to solve complex business challenges, build lasting client relationships, and deliver flexible, high-calibre interim talent solutions.</p><p>In return, you'll be part of a passionate and vibrant team, supported by industry-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a rewarding package of benefits. Meet your future career at Robert Half, the global leader in talent solutions.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong> </p><ul><li>Specialising in interim and project-based roles, you'll manage the full recruitment process across key business functions, delivering flexible, high-impact talent solutions.</li><li>You'll build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite clients and senior stakeholders, gaining deep insight into their business needs and offering tailored, consultative support.</li><li>You'll develop and nurture a high-quality network of interim consultants and contractors, ensuring fast, effective placements for time-sensitive assignments.</li><li>Partnering closely with clients, you'll scope project briefs, define requirements, and provide expert advice to ensure successful outcomes.</li><li>You'll contribute to business development by identifying new market opportunities, deepening client engagement, and driving growth across priority sectors.</li></ul><p><strong>Your skills and experience</strong> </p><ul><li>You have a minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment, ideally within interim, contract, or management consulting environments, and bring a proven track record of success.</li><li>You demonstrate strong commercial acumen and consistently deliver results in fast-paced, target-driven settings.</li><li>You bring excellent relationship management and client-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.</li><li>You have a deep understanding of the interim talent market and project-based delivery, allowing you to provide strategic and responsive recruitment solutions.</li><li>You are confident, credible, and consultative in your approach - engaging clients and candidates with professionalism and insight.</li><li>You are self-motivated, organised, and focused on outcomes, thriving in high-performance environments where results matter.</li></ul><p><strong>What we offer</strong> </p><p>When you join us, we will invest in your financial and personal wellbeing with benefits that work for you. Our package includes: </p><ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Transparent quarterly performance-based bonuses</li><li>Well-being initiatives designed to support your mental, physical and financial health</li><li>Industry-leading training and continuous professional development</li><li>Access to the latest technology and tools to help you succeed</li><li>Recognition programmes celebrating both individual and team achievements</li><li>National and international career mobility opportunities</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay40MTA1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing services business to recruit for a Bid Manager.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join their commercial team. Sitting at the heart of the sales cycle, you will take qualified opportunities through solution design, bid development and proposal submission, right through to contract award and handover into delivery. This is a hands on role for a bid professional who genuinely enjoys writing and shaping content, not just coordinating it. The role also carries line management responsibility for a junior member of the bid team.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of qualified opportunities, developing costed, deliverable solutions in response to client specifications</li><li>Translate tender specifications and scope documents into detailed proposals, working closely with operational and finance colleagues</li><li>Develop competitive pricing models and commercial proposals for internal sign off</li><li>Lead bid writing and proposal management for assigned opportunities, producing persuasive, evaluator focused content</li><li>Manage bid plans, timelines and cross functional input across the business</li><li>Maintain a library of reusable bid content, including case studies, CVs and method statements</li><li>Manage a concurrent portfolio of bids at various pipeline stages, working to tight deadlines</li><li>Support bid/no bid decision making and maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records</li><li>Manage portal based tender activity, including clarification questions and formal submissions</li><li>Represent the business in client facing meetings during the bid process</li><li>Support handover of awarded contracts into delivery</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Proven track record as a Bid Manager, managing the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to award</li><li>Strong, independent bid writing skills, able to produce high quality content rather than solely coordinating others</li><li>Experience of solution design within a services based or project driven environment</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, including pricing models, margins and risk</li><li>Experience managing multiple concurrent bids to tight deadlines</li><li>Solid experience with formal tender and procurement processes and e-tendering platforms</li><li>Strong project management and organisational skills</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues</li><li>High IT literacy, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and document collaboration tools</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £55,000</li><li>Excellent benefits</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzA0MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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 style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and reporting</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />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.<br />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.<br />The role<br />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.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />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.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />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.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist technology services provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Group Financial Controller you will work closely with the CFO and take responsibility for core financial reporting and commercial development. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Production of quarterly consolidated reporting for UK and foreign entities</li><li>Production of individual and consolidated group financial statements</li><li>Review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Develop, maintain and improve the financial control environment</li><li>Production of the company/group business plan and budget to aid in strategic development and growth</li><li>Management of working capital and cashflow, through regular cashflow forecasting</li><li>Production of regular monthly and other periodic financial returns to banks, ensuring compliance with banking covenants</li><li>Working with the CFO to prepare business cases and financial models for new sites and customers</li><li>Integration of new companies</li><li>Tax compliance ownership - VAT, corporation tax, payroll, CIS</li><li>Liaison with insurance brokers and other advisors as required</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Chartered Accountant most likely from a large accounting firm and with a number of years experience post practice and technically strong in accounting across group environments. This is an excellent development opportunity within a specialist technology area that offers excellent career certainty and growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Group Financial Controller is based in the office in Milton Keynes for 2-3 days and 2-3 from home with some travel across UK locations expected and is paying £80-100K + Bonus + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>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">
<h1> </h1><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join an <strong>employee-focused SME business</strong>, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South Birmingham</p><p>Based within the UK entity, you will take <strong>full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, reporting directly to the <strong>Managing Director</strong> and working closely with the wider international Group.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.</p><p>Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including <strong>payroll, HR support and quality management processes</strong>, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.</p><h3>Financial Leadership & Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing Director</strong>, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">quarterly financial reporting to the international Group</strong>.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting & Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3><p>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:</p><ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="font-size: 8pt;">CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</strong></li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic 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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
Finance Assistant | South Derbyshire<br><br><p class="isSelectedEnd">Are you looking for a role where you can develop your finance career, gain further qualifications and have a clear path to progress?</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">I'm working with an established business in South Derbyshire that is looking to add a Finance Assistant to its growing finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This would suit someone with some experience across sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control who is looking to take the next step and build on their existing experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role will have a particular focus on:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Sales ledger and accounts receivable</li><li>Sales invoicing and cash allocation</li><li>Customer queries and account reconciliations</li><li>Credit control and dispute management</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">What makes this opportunity stand out is the investment in your development. The business offers study support towards professional qualifications, alongside genuine opportunities to progress as you develop your skills and experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">📍 South Derbyshire<br />📚 Study support<br />📈 Progression opportunities</p><p>If you're looking for your next finance role and want to join a business that will invest in you and support your development, get in touch for more information.</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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4xNjg4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">BI Developer-MILTON KEYNES</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Looking for a new challenge? </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">I'm working with a fantastic organisation looking for a Business Intelligence Developer to join their team and help turn data into meaningful business insight.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll be developing and enhancing Qlik Sense dashboards, Qlik Cloud solutions and data models, while working closely with stakeholders to deliver effective reporting and analytics.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">-Key skills:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong Qlik Sense & SQL</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Qlik Cloud</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Data Modelling & ETL</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Dashboards & Data Visualisation</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong stakeholder management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">2+ years' BI experience required. Experience with Azure, SQL Server, ERP or manufacturing is a bonus.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4wMzExOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Data & Analytics Programme Lead (Data Lake) | Global Consulting Firm | Contract</p><p><strong>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in the search for an experienced Data & Analytics Programme Lead to help drive a major Data Lake transformation programme for a leading international organisation. </strong>This is a business-focused leadership role, requiring someone who can bring together Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain and Technology stakeholders to successfully deliver a large-scale data and analytics agenda.</p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>📍 Predominantly Remote (occasional travel as required)</strong></li><li><strong>💰 £600-£650 per day via Umbrella</strong></li><li><strong>📅 Initial 6-month contract</strong></li><li><strong>🚀 ASAP start⏱️ Approx. 1-2 week turnaround for interview, onboarding and mobilisation</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead a high-profile Data Lake and Analytics programme, acting as the bridge between business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery and adoption across the organisation.</p><p>This is not a hands-on engineering role. Instead, we are looking for someone with strong programme leadership experience who understands modern data platforms and can confidently engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead delivery of a large-scale Data Lake and Analytics transformation programme</li><li>Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial and Technology functions</li><li>Drive programme governance, planning, reporting and execution</li><li>Coordinate delivery teams, technology partners and third-party suppliers</li><li>Support the development of data-driven decision making and reporting capabilities</li><li>Ensure business requirements are translated into successful programme outcomes</li><li>Manage programme risks, dependencies and executive-level communications</li></ul><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading end-to-end Data & Analytics transformation programmes</li><li>Strong programme or project leadership background</li><li>Experience delivering Data Lake initiatives at enterprise scale</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams</li><li>Experience working with executive sponsors, steering committees and senior business leaders</li><li>Understanding of data governance, analytics, reporting and data quality principles</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience: </strong>Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, Power BI, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Consumer Products or Supply Chain environments</p><p>Add this at the bottom of the advert:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Due to the nature of this engagement, successful candidates will be required to complete comprehensive onboarding and compliance checks. This will include obtaining detailed employment references covering the last 3 years, a criminal records check, and financial background screening. Candidates should be comfortable meeting these requirements prior to commencement.</p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Data Programme Lead with a track record of delivering large-scale analytics and data transformation initiatives, we'd be keen to hear from 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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zODI3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1 data-start="0" data-end="30" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1k3dorq"><strong data-start="2" data-end="30">Finance Business Partner</strong></h1><p data-start="32" data-end="240"><strong data-end="45" data-start="32">Location:</strong> Northamptonshire <br data-start="129" data-end="132" /> <strong data-start="132" data-end="143">Salary:</strong> £75,000-£80,000 + world-class benefits<br / data-start="182" data-end="185"> <strong data-end="205" data-start="185">Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, 5 days per week on site</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422">Robert Half are delighted to be working with a highly successful, internationally recognised organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner into a high-performing Finance team. If you are a qualified accountant looking for something more exciting than a standard Finance Business Partner position, want genuine exposure to complex commercial and technical finance and would thrive in a high-performance environment, this is an opportunity you should seriously consider.</p><p data-start="242" data-end="422"><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 data-end="479" data-start="424">This is not your typical Finance Business Partner role.</p><p data-start="481" data-end="672">It is a rare opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an exceptional, high-performance environment where Finance is genuinely at the heart of operational and commercial decision-making.</p><p data-start="674" data-end="1049">You will work closely with senior operational and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of financial performance, project costs, forecasting, analysis and commercial insight. This is a role where you will be expected to get under the skin of the numbers, challenge the business and turn complex information into clear recommendations that senior stakeholders can act upon.</p><p data-end="1063" data-start="1051"><strong data-start="1051" data-end="1063">The Role</strong></p><p data-start="1065" data-end="1148">You will take ownership of key financial activities across the business, including:</p><ul data-start="1150" data-end="2224"><li data-start="1150" data-end="1223" data-section-id="owdfnn">Business partnering with senior operational and technical stakeholders.</li><li data-start="1224" data-end="1313" data-section-id="7bo26h">Taking ownership of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li data-start="1314" data-end="1387" data-section-id="1j5pfgp">Producing accurate and timely weekly forecasts and financial reporting.</li><li data-end="1461" data-start="1388" data-section-id="5jq16s">Identifying overspends, risks, opportunities and key financial drivers.</li><li data-start="1462" data-end="1543" data-section-id="13vsa8p">Developing complex financial models to provide accurate and meaningful insight.</li><li data-section-id="dpiiwg" data-end="1661" data-start="1544">Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling way.</li><li data-start="1662" data-end="1748" data-section-id="2ssz7t">Building and costing business cases to support commercial and operational decisions.</li><li data-start="1749" data-end="1856" data-section-id="erq019">Working with large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li data-section-id="17yli29" data-start="1857" data-end="1926">Supporting complex financial and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li data-section-id="1ounftn" data-end="2012" data-start="1927">Driving automation and continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.</li><li data-end="2104" data-start="2013" data-section-id="1k6nxyl">Using systems and tools including SAP, Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx and advanced Excel.</li><li data-section-id="1utlcke" data-start="2105" data-end="2224">Taking ownership of projects from initial scope through to delivery and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.</li></ul><p data-end="2239" data-start="2226"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2226">About You</strong></p><p data-end="2371" data-start="2241">We are looking for a qualified accountant who is technically strong, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys business partnering.</p><ul data-start="2397" data-end="3274"><li data-start="2511" data-end="2597" data-section-id="todquy">Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis.</li><li data-start="2598" data-end="2673" data-section-id="1g66hm1">Experience working with complex financial information and large datasets.</li><li data-end="2770" data-start="2674" data-section-id="1uiyh2w">Excellent Excel skills, with Power Query, Power BI, or similar tools highly desirable.</li><li data-end="2900" data-start="2771" data-section-id="1pn5uwu">Experience within manufacturing, engineering, R&D, automotive or another technically complex environment would be advantageous.</li><li data-section-id="1945ihj" data-end="3009" data-start="2901">The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information effectively.</li><li data-start="3010" data-end="3057" data-section-id="7oreyc">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li data-start="3058" data-end="3180" data-section-id="ok5lng">Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li data-end="3274" data-start="3181" data-section-id="33sywh">A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end.</li></ul><p data-end="3290" data-start="3276"> </p><p data-start="4939" data-end="5231"> </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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDkyNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Systems Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Milton Keynes | Hybrid | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p>Are you a finance professional with strong experience in financial systems, reporting and data, looking for a role where you can genuinely influence and improve how finance operates?</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Milton Keynes, taking ownership of financial systems while working closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for managing and developing financial accounting systems, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and meaningful.</p><p>You'll also have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of the architecture and development of financial systems</li><li>Develop insightful dashboards and reports for financial and non-financial users</li><li>Analyse financial data and improve reporting solutions</li><li>Work with the other teams to design, build and test reporting</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes and controls</li><li>Oversee financial data production and challenge existing outputs</li><li>Support monthly management accounts and performance reporting</li><li>Contribute to wider business projects and strategic analysis</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone with hands-on experience working with finance systems, financial reporting and data.</p><p>You don't need to be fully qualified. Part-qualified accountants, AAT-qualified candidates and strong finance systems professionals will all be considered.</p><p>Ideally, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience working with and developing financial systems and processes</li><li>Strong Excel and computerised accounting systems experience</li><li>Experience producing financial reports, management information or dashboards</li><li>Good understanding of accounting and management accounts</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach to improving systems and processes</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays</li><li>3 additional Christmas/New Year closure days</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Professional development and support towards qualifications</li><li>Employee wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Excellent employee discounts and rewards</li><li>Free parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>A great opportunity for a finance professional who wants to combine <strong>accounting, systems, data and business improvement</strong> rather than being restricted to traditional finance.</p><p>You'll have genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to financial systems and reporting.</p><p>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Bhavin Kotecha FCCA at Robert Half.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half.</strong></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTQyNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Support finance period end including accruals and prepayments, reconciliations</li><li>Support with daily tasks such as cashflow forecast, Capex reconciliation</li><li>Daily internal reporting </li><li>Complete National Statistics surveys and returns</li><li>Support external audit with prompt reply to queries submitted</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations for all bank accounts</li><li>Upload manual payments to the bank</li><li>Support with the quarterly stock take </li><li>Support with any ad-hoc requests </li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be working towards AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. </p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDc5MDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a qualified FP&A Accountant into its expanding finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business operates across multiple international markets and has a broad commercial and operational footprint, with Finance working closely with Sales, Operations and Procurement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join an organisation at an important stage of its development, with genuine scope to improve how financial performance is forecast, reported and understood across the business.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is not simply a reporting role. You'll take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, develop and improve FP&A processes, and ensure senior stakeholders have accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have visibility across a broad operational and commercial environment, working with senior stakeholders to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&L performance, investigating significant variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data across ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent financial information is used across the business.</li><li>Developing and improving reporting packs, processes and tools to make financial insight more accessible and useful.</li><li>Manipulating and analysing financial data to identify trends, anomalies and performance drivers.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li><li>Helping establish a more consistent and effective approach to FP&A across the business.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience improving or developing financial processes, reporting or forecasting approaches.</li><li>Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting/BI tools would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environment would be highly desirable, although strong FP&A candidates from other sectors will also be considered.</p><h2>Why Join?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&A is being developed and strengthened, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also have the opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen the quality of financial data and help establish a more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Maidenhead<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Advisor - 18 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £43,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> 28th September 2026<br /> <strong>Availability:</strong> Candidates must be immediately available</p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Adviso<strong>r</strong> on an 18-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who can provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with particular strength in end-to-end employee relations. Alongside your advisory expertise, you'll play an important role in using HR data and reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As HR Advisor, you will work closely with managers and stakeholders, providing trusted advice across a broad range of HR matters. You will take ownership of employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, whilst also supporting the business with meaningful HR insights and reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Managing end-to-end employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability matters.</li><li>Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in handling people-related issues.</li><li>Ensuring HR advice and processes are consistent, fair and aligned with employment legislation and company policies.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records and producing regular HR reports and MI.</li><li>Analysing HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and providing insights to key stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the production and development of HR dashboards and reporting.</li><li>Using HR data to help inform workforce planning and wider people decisions.</li><li>Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment and can quickly establish credibility with managers and stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner in a generalist HR environment.</li><li>Strong, demonstrable experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases.</li><li>A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to provide confident, pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience working with HR data, MI and reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and the ability to turn HR data into clear, meaningful insights.</li><li>Power BI experience would be highly desirable, particularly where used to develop dashboards or support HR reporting.</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and hit the ground running.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>18-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Ideal start date of 28th September 2026</li><li>The opportunity to join a well-established organisation and make an immediate impact.</li><li>A varied HR Advisor role combining employee relations, HR advisory and people data/reporting.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in partnership with a private equity backed business based near to Cheltenham to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This role will report to the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst focusing on technical accounting and financial control areas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and progressive business that is looking to process improve and drive the finance function forward whilst managing a high volume and demanding cash flow environment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Group Financial Controller position will be paying in the region of £85,000 to £95,000 per annum, 10% bonus with hybrid working (1-2 days from home) and a great prospect for future development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have worked in a fast paced, PE environment and come from a technical/controls background then this would be a great role to step into!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Oversight of month end close process (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within the finance function, including opportunities for automation and AI, ERP optimisation and enhancements</li><li>Ensure robust balance sheet control, reconciliations and review process</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process and maintenance of rolling forecasts</li><li>Cash flow forecasting and the monitoring of liquidity</li><li>Ensure effective management of debtors and creditors</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within a Private Equity backed business</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prior leadership experience across a business as usual function, strong direct management and ability to coach/develop</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Previous experience within a tight cash flow control environment</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4zMzEzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">