66 results for Business Partner in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Management Accountant

Bedford, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. The RoleThe Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development.Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.</li><li>Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.</li><li>Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews</li><li>In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.</li><li>Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.</li><li>Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.</li><li>Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.Salary and BenefitsThe role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjk3ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-12T08:43:35Z

Finance Manager

Bedford, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. The RoleThe EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany & Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.Salary and BenefitsThe role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-12T08:48:42Z

Marketing Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Marketing Manager Oxfordshire | Predominantly home-based with flexible working (must be able to commute to Oxford as needed) | Permanent, full-time Salary: up to £55,000 DOEThe CompanyRobert 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.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.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.The RoleWe 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.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.Responsibilities<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>About You<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>Desirable<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>In summary: a commercially driven Marketing Manager who understands websites deeply, knows SEO inside out, and can turn digital activity into measurable growth.What's on Offer<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>For a confidential conversation about this role, please get in touch. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTUzMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-21T15:51:01Z

Finance Assistant

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

Finance Business Partner

Thame, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Thame to recruit a Finance Business Partner. The Finance Business Partner will receive a salary of up to £50,000 (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Manage and coordinate month end balance sheet reporting for Direct and Indirect channel including intercompany and cash balances reconciliation within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Monthly Direct Channel income statement actual and forecasts submissions to group within agreed deadlines, with supporting analysis and commentary required for monthly reviews with group function.</li><li>Business Partnering with the Direct Channel to support business strategy and growth.</li><li>Budget preparation and submission for Direct Channel.</li><li>Support with internal and external audits management, by promptly providing required evidence and explanations, and proactively addressing any challenges or discrepancies that may arise.</li><li>Preparation and submission of monthly balance sheet reconciliation for review and approval by the Financial Director, ensuring accuracy and completeness (Stock, Accruals, Prepayments)</li><li>Create and maintain user friendly reports, to support monthly analysis of revenue and expenses, including variances and trends.</li><li>Finance expert for data modelling and dashboard creation, working closely with Finance Director and Finance Manager ensuring all reporting/analytical requirements are satisfied.</li><li>In depth analysis of historical data, with a view to providing clear recommendations for the future.</li><li>ERP System specialist, work closely with IT on any system related topics including implementation of new solutions.</li><li>Customs duty MSS data review for completeness.</li><li>Support finance function in driving process improvements with focus on compliance and efficiency within the business.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Min 5 years of experience in accounting functions.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Power BI and experience in building dashboards</li><li>Excellent communication skills (ability to explain complex rules/processes in a simple manner, ability to communicate on all levels of hierarchy).</li><li>Proactive, with a "can do" attitude and drive for change.</li><li>Previous experience in process mapping and change management</li><li>Ability to work independently</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNTY2MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-14T10:11:44Z

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1k3dorq" data-start="0" data-end="30">Finance Business Partner</h1>Location: Northamptonshire Salary: £65,000-£70,000 + world-class benefits Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week on siteRobert 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.This is a five-day-a-week office-based role, but the working environment is exceptional and designed around employee wellbeing, performance and development.This is not your typical Finance Business Partner role.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.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.The RoleYou will take ownership of key financial activities across the business, including:<ul data-start="1150" data-end="2224"><li data-start="1150" data-section-id="owdfnn" data-end="1223">Business partnering with senior operational and technical stakeholders.</li><li data-end="1313" data-section-id="7bo26h" data-start="1224">Taking ownership of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li data-section-id="1j5pfgp" data-start="1314" data-end="1387">Producing accurate and timely weekly forecasts and financial reporting.</li><li data-section-id="5jq16s" data-start="1388" data-end="1461">Identifying overspends, risks, opportunities and key financial drivers.</li><li data-start="1462" data-section-id="13vsa8p" data-end="1543">Developing complex financial models to provide accurate and meaningful insight.</li><li data-section-id="dpiiwg" data-start="1544" data-end="1661">Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling way.</li><li data-start="1662" data-section-id="2ssz7t" data-end="1748">Building and costing business cases to support commercial and operational decisions.</li><li data-end="1856" data-start="1749" 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-start="1927" data-section-id="1ounftn" data-end="2012">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-end="2224" data-start="2105" data-section-id="1utlcke">Taking ownership of projects from initial scope through to delivery and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a qualified accountant who is technically strong, commercially minded and genuinely enjoys business partnering.<ul data-end="3274" data-start="2397"><li data-end="2597" data-section-id="todquy" data-start="2511">Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, cost control and variance analysis.</li><li data-end="2673" data-start="2598" 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-start="2901" data-end="3009">The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information effectively.</li><li data-end="3057" data-start="3010" data-section-id="7oreyc">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li data-start="3058" data-section-id="ok5lng" data-end="3180">Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li data-end="3274" data-section-id="33sywh" data-start="3181">A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTAzMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-02T09:35:22Z

Business Partner Finance

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK business operating within the agricultural and supply chain sector to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.This is a highly visible role partnering with senior leadership, commercial teams and operational stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, business performance analysis and strategic decision-making while driving greater use of data and insight across the organisation.The position offers excellent breadth, combining commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering and performance reporting within a complex and dynamic operational environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and decision support.</li><li>Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to improve business visibility and performance monitoring.</li><li>Produce regular management information, analysis and reporting for operational and leadership teams.</li><li>Support working capital management through inventory and purchasing analysis.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow planning.</li><li>Prepare regular forecasts and reforecasts throughout the year.</li><li>Manage supplier rebate tracking, reporting and reconciliation processes.</li><li>Support supplier payment planning and cash flow forecasting activities.</li><li>Partner with commercial teams to assess supplier terms and commercial arrangements</li><li>Support month-end, half-year and year-end financial close activities, including key provisions.</li><li>Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and strategic insights for senior leadership.</li></ul>Skills & Experience<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Previous experience within a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance or FP&A role.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insight.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel capabilities and strong financial modelling skills.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools, ideally including Power BI and IFS.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence business decisions through data-led recommendations.</li><li>Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£60,000 Salary DOE + Benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement.</li><li>12-month fixed-term contract with significant business exposure.</li><li>Opportunity to partner directly with senior leaders and commercial teams.</li><li>Broad role covering FP&A, business partnering and strategic analysis.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make an immediate impact in a business-facing role that offers genuine influence, variety and senior stakeholder exposure.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjM3ODIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-03T07:56:59Z

Finance Business Partner

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Looking for a role where you can influence commercial decisions rather than just report the numbers?We're partnering with a fast-growing, innovation-led business that's investing heavily in its future. As part of a high-performing FP&A team, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to evaluate major investment projects, improve financial performance, and help shape strategic decisions across the business.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Management Accountant or Financial Analyst looking to step into a broader, commercially focused role.The Opportunity<ul><li>Partner with operational and project teams to provide financial insight and challenge.</li><li>Own Capex reporting and enhance visibility of investment performance.</li><li>Deliver investment appraisals using NPV, IRR, ROI and payback analysis.</li><li>Support business cases for strategic projects and future growth initiatives.</li><li>Monitor capital expenditure against budgets and identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure the correct treatment of Capex vs Opex in line with accounting standards.</li><li>Build financial models that support key commercial decisions.</li><li>Track the financial benefits delivered from completed investment projects.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying.</li><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting or business partnering.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent analytical ability.</li><li>Confident communicating with stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Experience with investment appraisal or Capex reporting would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul>Why Apply?<ul><li>Join a growing business with ambitious investment plans.</li><li>Highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Broad commercial finance position where you'll genuinely influence decision-making.</li></ul>If you're looking to move into a commercially focused finance role where you can add real value and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4xMzc5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-27T14:29:15Z

Senior finance business partner

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

Project Accountant

Kidlington, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
62000 - 62000 GBP / Yearly
Temporary Project Accountant - Kidlington (1-2 days onsite/rest wfh) - £62,000 equivilent - 3-6 month contract Robert Half Ltd are working with an organisation based in Kidlington that are looking for a Project Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. This role will take ownership of the financial management of a portfolio of projects and capital programmes.This is a key finance business partnering role, working closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.Key responsibilities:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as a strategic finance business partner to Project Managers and senior stakeholders</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial governance across projects</li><li>Challenge financial performance, identify risks and drive corrective action</li><li>Support business cases, investment decisions and benefits realisation</li><li>Provide financial assurance and advice at project governance boards</li><li>Support capital and medium-term financial planning</li><li>Partner with Procurement and business leads on tenders and commercial proposals, ensuring value for money</li><li>Present complex financial information clearly and influence senior decision-making</li></ul> What they're looking for: <ul><li>Strong communication </li><li>Previous business partnering experience </li><li>Budgeting/forecasting </li><li>Strong Excel ability </li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzcwMzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T16:07:38Z

Project Accountant

Kidlington, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
- GBP / Yearly
<h2>Interim Project Accountant - 3 Month Contract</h2><h3 class="isSelectedEnd">Location: Oxford Duration: 3 months</h3>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Oxford that are looking for a project accountant to join the team on an interim basis for an initial 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can quickly add value, build strong relationships across the business, and provide commercial financial support during a key period.The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter, able to operate independently and partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders. You will play a key role in providing insight, challenging costs, and supporting effective business decisions.<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making</li><li>Challenge costs and assumptions to drive improved commercial outcomes</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Provide analysis and reporting to support business performance</li><li>Build strong relationships with non-finance teams and act as a trusted advisor</li><li>Quickly understand business requirements and deliver value from day one</li></ul><h3>About You:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a similar role </li><li>Strong business partnering skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders</li><li>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently</li><li>Ideally professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), although strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li><li>Available to start at short notice or with a short notice period</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuODIyNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-03T16:26:59Z

Senior FP&A Analyst

Thame, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Thame to recruit a Senior FP&A Analyst. The Senior FP&A Analyst will receive a salary of up to £70,000 along with other attractive benefits.This role is suitable for applicants both qualified or qualified by experience.Please note this role is mostly office based. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Support the preparation of annual budgets across all business divisions.</li><li>Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and financial models.</li><li>Produce monthly forecast updates and variance analysis.</li><li>Assist in long-term strategic planning and scenario modelling.</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.</li><li>Help identify risks and opportunities through proactive financial analysis.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reporting packs.</li><li>Analyse business performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Produce detailed margin, profitability and trend analysis.</li><li>Support financial and operational KPI reporting.</li><li>Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with relevant experience.</li><li>Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or management reporting.</li><li>Advanced Excel modelling skills.</li><li>Strong Power BI experience.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.</li><li>Experience working with large datasets.</li><li>Commercially curious.</li><li>Highly analytical and detail focused.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODg3MTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-10T16:21:14Z

Finance Manager

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Bicester to recruit a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will receive a package of up to £70,000 (up to £57,000 base plus generous bonus) along with other benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li> Financial Leadership & Strategy: Spearheading all financial operations for the UK entity, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic alignment and full compliance with internal and external standards.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Business Partnering: Serving as a proactive and trusted financial advisor to the BCGB leadership structure, including the Managing Director and functional heads. Taking ownership of translating complex financial data into strategic, actionable insights that enable informed decision-making, drive operational excellence and support sustainable growth.</li><li>Performance Management & Reporting: Driving the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reports, forecasts and variance analyses to empower data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Compliance & Risk Oversight: Ensuring unwavering adherence to UK tax regulations, statutory reporting and internal audit requirements while identifying and mitigating financial risks with foresight and precision.</li><li>Project & Revenue Control: Owning the monthly project risk review process, overseeing revenue recognition and ensuring accurate margin tracking and proactive debt collection in collaboration with project and sales teams.</li><li>Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Managing treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting and foreign currency hedging, in close coordination with Group Finance.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Professional Experience: 5+ years managing finance administration in small to mid-sized organisations, with strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and IFRS.</li><li>Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.</li><li>Customer Focus: Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach and ability to build collaborative relationships.</li><li>Organisation: Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on improving financial processes.</li><li>Self-Motivation: Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in dynamic environments.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Builds inclusive, collaborative relationships across diverse teams and cultures.</li><li>Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and financial systems, with a focus on leveraging technology to improve efficiency.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjU0ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-21T11:00:02Z

Management Accountant

West Midlands, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Management Accountant</h1><h3>Build your future. Don't just fill another finance role.</h3>£50,000-£55,000 + Study Support | Black Country | ManufacturingSome finance roles help you close the month.This one will help you build a career.We're recruiting on behalf of one of the Black Country's most respected manufacturing businesses. An Investors in People award winner, this organisation has built its reputation by investing heavily in its people, its technology and its manufacturing capability. Here, development isn't something that's promised at interview-it's something that's funded and delivered.If you're a part-qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant with manufacturing experience and the ambition to become a Finance Manager or Financial Controller, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.<h2>Why this role is different</h2>The person you're replacing has progressed their career, creating an opportunity for someone equally ambitious to follow the same path. From day one, you'll be encouraged to think beyond the numbers. You'll work alongside senior leaders across manufacturing and operations, attend management meetings, contribute to commercial decision-making and become a trusted business partner within the organisation. Along the way, you'll receive significant investment in your professional development, including external coaching, leadership development and continued study support for anyone still completing their professional qualification.<h2>What you'll be doing</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Business partnering with Manufacturing and Operations Managers</li><li>Producing meaningful management information that supports commercial decisions</li><li>Costing, margin analysis and profitability reporting</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems</li><li>Supporting automation and AI-led process improvements</li><li>Leading improvement projects that make a genuine business impact</li><li>Becoming an influential member of the wider management team</li></ul><h2>We're looking for someone who</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Is studying towards, or has recently qualified in, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Has experience working within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Enjoys solving problems and improving processes</li><li>Wants to move beyond producing reports and become a commercial finance professional</li><li>Is curious, ambitious and excited by continuous learning</li><li>Can build relationships with operational stakeholders across the business</li></ul><h2>We know great candidates don't always tick every box</h2>Research consistently shows that many talented professionals-particularly women-are less likely to apply unless they feel they meet every requirement. If this opportunity excites you, but you're wondering whether your experience is quite enough, we'd still love to hear from you. We're looking for potential, ambition and the right attitude just as much as a perfect CV. If you have manufacturing finance experience and a genuine desire to learn, we'll invest in helping you become the finance leader you want to be.<h2>In return</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£50,000-£55,000 salary</li><li>Full study support for part-qualified ACCA or CIMA accountants</li><li>Significant investment in external coaching and leadership development</li><li>Clear progression towards Finance Manager and Financial Controller</li><li>Join one of the Black Country's most respected manufacturing employers</li><li>Work with an experienced leadership team committed to developing future finance leaders</li></ul>This is far more than an Assistant Management Accountant position.It's an opportunity to accelerate your career, develop commercially, influence business decisions and build the skills needed to become a future finance leader.If you're ready for that next step, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODM3MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-23T09:01:53Z

Management Accountant

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
41000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an exciting and growing organisation based in Bicester to recruit a Management Accountant. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus which takes the overall package up to £49,000-£53,000. This role also offers hybrid remote working.This organisation uses SAP and ideally are looking for a candidate who has SAP experience. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts in accordance with Group reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant.</li><li>Review and analyse profit and loss accounts, investigating and explaining variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</li><li>Review balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.</li><li>Monitor project financial performance, including revenue recognition, margins and service profitability.</li><li>Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances ensuring accurate project cost allocations.</li><li>Analyse labour utilization, overhead recovery, and operational costs performance to identify risks</li><li>Support inventory valuation and cost accounting processes where applicable.</li><li>Prepare annual cost planning for charge out rates to support decision making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Group Financial Policies, accounting standards and local statutory requirements.</li><li>Support tax compliance activities, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, P11D and other regulatory reporting obligations.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Experience: Preferably have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a multi-national environment.</li><li>Proficient Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li><li>Customer Orientation: Strong focus on internal and external customer needs and service-oriented mindset.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Interaction: Effective communication skills in diverse cultural environments.</li><li>CRM & ERP Experience: Proficient in SAP.</li><li>Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities.</li><li>Team Player: Outstanding team player who fosters a positive team spirit.</li><li>Meticulous Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and precision in all tasks.</li><li>Resilience: High resilience and ability to handle pressure.</li><li>Flexibility: Adaptable and flexible approach to work.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODAzNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-03T15:15:27Z

Senior Business Controller

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Job Title: Senior Business Controller Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 Type: Full-timeOverview An exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment.We need someone who can work a couple of days a week from the Stevenage office alongside the Project Managers. You'll have proven project experience, ideally within a complex engineering, manufacturing or technical environment, and a strong understanding of work package management. This role involves coordinating and managing multiple interdependent work packages or smaller projects that sit within a larger, complex programme, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed across the wider project.Key Responsibilities<ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation.</li><li>Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end).</li><li>Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes.</li><li>Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews.</li><li>Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.</li><li>Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies.</li><li>Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis.</li><li>Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards.</li><li>Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li></ul>Required Qualifications & Skills<ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).</li><li>Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles.</li><li>Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices.</li><li>Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred).</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>Experience Required<ul data-spread="false"><li>Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management or a similar role.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.</li><li>Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDIwMzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-27T14:36:57Z

Financial Controller

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Specialist Sales Business with offices in HatfieldRoleAs Financial Controller you will provide financial management and support to the business covering compliance, budgeting and forecasting and quarterly reporting across the business and into stakeholders. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Line manage and development of a team of three</li><li>Supplier payment authorisation and payment management</li><li>Train and develop the team</li><li>Improve processes and systems to align with best practice and create efficiencies</li><li>Weekly review and presentation of cashflow position and make recommendations</li><li>Final review of the monthly management accounts and support with improving commentary on variance analysis</li><li>Final review of monthly variance analysis with presentation to the SLT</li></ul><ul><li>Own the budget and reforecast process, reporting to the SLT and department heads</li><li>Complete monthly review of foreign currency requirements</li><li>Lead on projects to introduce new suppliers or new software</li><li>A member of the pricing team; bringing the relevant financial data to the meetings to support the pricing decisions and cost assumptions built into the cost provisions</li></ul><ul><li>Vat and Audit management</li></ul><ul><li>Lead contact with external banking partner, including payment authorisation and credit card management</li></ul><ul><li>Maintenance and admin for Microsoft Business Central accounts software</li><li>Awareness and introduction of AI opportunities within the system and or other processes</li></ul><ul><li>Finance business partner all other internal departments to provide the financial and business data they need in order to make decisions in their areas</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with previous team management experience ideally with exposure to industries that have ABTA and ABTOL related compliance policies. In addition you will have strong attention to detail and be highly interpersonal with the ability to work cross functionally across finance and on finance and with senior leadership teams. Salary and BenefitsRole of Financial Controller is based 5 days from the office near Hatfield and paying a salary of up to £75K + BenefitsRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTgzNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-03T14:02:39Z

Commercial Accountant

Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Commercial Accounting Manager</h1>Location: Stokenchurch (Hybrid)Salary: Competitive + Benefits<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Commercial Accounting Manager to join its finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant looking to play a key role in financial reporting, business partnering and commercial decision-making. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial insight, support budgeting and forecasting, and help drive business performance across multiple cost centres and business units.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to prepare budgets and ensure profitability is maintained.</li><li>Support forecasting, financial planning and commercial decision-making through insightful reporting and analysis.</li><li>Prepare financial commentary for senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.</li><li>Support month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Drive continuous improvements to financial reporting, controls and processes.</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic business initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or actively studying towards qualification).</li><li>Previous experience within a commercial accounting or management accounting role.</li><li>Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; PeopleSoft or Planning Analytics experience is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>Study support and ongoing professional development.</li><li>Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative finance team with opportunities to make a real impact.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMzM4OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-05T09:39:25Z

HR Advisor

Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
remote
Contract
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
HR Advisor - 18 Month FTCSalary: £43,000 Contract: 18-month Fixed-Term Contract Start Date: 28th September 2026 Availability: Candidates must be immediately availableRobert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on an 18-month fixed-term contract.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.The RoleAs 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.Key responsibilities will include:<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>About YouWe'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.You will ideally have:<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>What's on Offer?<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>Please note: Due to the immediate nature of the requirement, candidates must be immediately available and able to start around 28th September 2026. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDk0MTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T07:47:10Z

Financial Controller

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
A global, US manufacturing group is hiring a Financial Controller to strengthen its finance leadership team in Leicester. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and acting as their trusted deputy, this is a broad Financial Controller role in the East Midlands that blends hands-on financial control across UK and European entities with genuine people leadership and commercial business partnering.The Role:This is a role for a finance leader who enjoys both the rigour of strong governance and the variety of an international group environment. As Financial Controller you will keep the finance engine running smoothly across multiple legal entities, develop the team around you, and act as a visible finance presence for business leaders across the region, all from a well-established Leicester base.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Run the monthly, quarterly and annual close across a portfolio of legal entities, ensuring complete and accurate reporting under both UK and US GAAP</li><li>Lead, coach and develop the finance team across accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger</li><li>Deputise for the Finance Director, providing day-to-day leadership and decision-making across the regional finance function</li><li>Own the control environment, maintaining SOX compliance, sound accounting policies and effective systems</li><li>Oversee consolidated reporting to group, including cash-flow management, intercompany recharges and revenue recognition</li><li>Prepare statutory financial statements and lead the relationship with external auditors through year-end</li><li>Support ERP development and optimisation, and help integrate newly acquired businesses into the group</li></ul>What You Will Deliver:<ul><li>A close process the Finance Director and group stakeholders can rely on without question</li><li>A clean, well-evidenced control environment that stands up to SOX and external audit scrutiny</li><li>A more capable and confident finance team across the Leicester operation</li><li>Faster, smarter processes through automation, AI adoption and ERP improvement</li><li>Smooth financial integration of acquisitions as the group continues to expand</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience) with a strong track record in financial control or finance management, ideally within an international or US-listed environment.<ul><li>Solid technical accounting skills, with working knowledge of UK and US GAAP</li><li>Experience of SOX or a comparable internal controls framework</li><li>Proven leadership of transactional and core accounting teams</li><li>Confident ERP user, with an interest in automation and the use of AI in finance</li><li>An engaging communicator who builds relationships at every level and influences beyond finance</li><li>Organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing competing priorities</li></ul>What The Job Offers:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working from a Leicester base in the East Midlands</li><li>A high-profile role with real breadth, from statutory reporting to acquisition integration</li><li>Clear scope to grow within a large, acquisitive international group</li><li>The chance to shape processes, systems and team development rather than simply maintain them</li></ul>This Financial Controller role may also suit candidates searching for Senior Finance Manager, Finance Controller, Head of Finance, Group Financial Controller and Finance Manager roles across Leicester, Leicestershire and the East Midlands.Apply now.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS41NjkxMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T13:11:01Z

FP&A Accountant

Maidenhead, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>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.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.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.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.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.Your responsibilities will include:<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>We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.You'll ideally bring:<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>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.<h2>Why Join?</h2>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.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.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.The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.Salary: £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Maidenhead Working pattern: HybridRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-10T12:34:04Z

Head of Financial Planning

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
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.The RoleAs 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:<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>Your profileYou 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.SalaryRole of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £75K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTg4MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-03T12:46:16Z

Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Maidenhead, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing business to recruit a technically strong Manufacturing Cost Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of a busy manufacturing facility.This position is suited to someone with hands-on manufacturing finance experience who understands the operational side of a production environment and has owned cost accounting processes from standard costing through to month-end reporting.<h2>The Role</h2>Working closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Sales, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate product costing, inventory reporting and manufacturing performance analysis, while providing commercial insight to support business decisions.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the cost accounting processes for the manufacturing facility.</li><li>Maintaining and reviewing standard costs and product costing data.</li><li>Analysing manufacturing variances, labour, material and overhead absorption.</li><li>Monitoring inventory valuation, excess and obsolete stock provisions, and inventory accuracy.</li><li>Working closely with Operations and Procurement to optimise inventory levels and improve financial performance.</li><li>Supporting Engineering and operational teams with inventory utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Producing costing information to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.</li><li>Supporting Sales with pricing and profitability queries.</li><li>Managing the manufacturing month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Preparing monthly management reports with clear analysis of manufacturing performance and key variances.</li><li>Supporting statutory reporting, VAT returns, external audit and compliance activities.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting across the manufacturing function.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who can demonstrate genuine ownership of manufacturing finance within a production environment.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience as a Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Accountant or similar role.</li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience within an engineering, electronics, industrial, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, pharmaceutical or similar production environment.</li><li>Practical experience of: <ul data-spread="false"><li>Standard costing</li><li>Product costing</li><li>Bills of Materials (BOMs)</li><li>Inventory valuation</li><li>Manufacturing variances</li><li>Labour and overhead absorption</li><li>Month-end reporting within a manufacturing facility</li></ul></li><li>Experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and previous ERP system experience.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £75,000.</li><li>Opportunity to join a successful international manufacturing business.</li><li>High level of operational exposure and business partnering.</li><li>A varied, hands-on role where you can influence operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Stable business with long-term career prospects.</li></ul>If you're an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant looking for a role where you'll work closely with the operational side of the business and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjEwNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-05T15:16:26Z

Cost Accountant

Saffron Walden, Essex
remote
Temporary
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Cost Accountant 5-Month Temp Contract Location: Saffron Walden (Hybrid - circa 2 days per month onsite, remainder remote) Salary: Equivalent to £55,000-£60,000 day rate equivalent Start Date: ASAPRobert Half is delighted to be partnering with a long standing client in Saffron Walden to recruit an experienced Cost Accountant for an initial 6-month temporary contract. This opportunity has arisen to provide cover for an internal secondment and offers a flexible hybrid working model with limited onsite presence required.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong cost accounting experience who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders and supporting business performance through high-quality reporting and analysis.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting packs</li><li>Business partnering with heads of internal cost centres to review spend, variances, and performance</li><li>Ownership of cost centre reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting project costing activity, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of project spend</li><li>Involvement in the biannual forecasting process</li><li>Delivery of ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and finance improvement projects</li><li>Supporting wider finance team priorities during the contract period</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Strong, demonstrable experience in cost accounting is essential</li><li>Open to QBE, part-qualified, or fully qualified candidates (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Previous experience producing management accounts and partnering with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong analytical skills with attention to detail</li><li>Able to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong Excel and systems experience</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjc1ODcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-22T12:47:02Z

Commercial Finance Analyst

Tamworth, Staffordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Commercial Finance Analyst - Permanent - Up to £50k + bonus - Tamworth - Hybrid Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a large, established and fast-paced service-led organisation, in the search for a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst, offering hybrid working and up to £50,000.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders - turning complex financial and operational data into clear insight that drives better business decisions.This isn't a reporting role where you simply produce numbers and send them on. You'll have the opportunity to understand what is happening behind the numbers, work directly with operational leaders and influence decisions around profitability, productivity, cost and service performance. You'll gain broad exposure across commercial finance, operational performance, supplier management, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, while playing a visible role in driving continuous improvement.Key Details: <ul><li>Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst</li><li>Salary: £40k - £50k, DOE, + 10% bonus</li><li>Location: Tamworth</li><li>Working Pattern: Full-time - hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (fully onsite required for first 6 months)</li><li>Benefits: Employee discounts, Virtual GP, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, improved parental and paternity leave and more!</li></ul>Responsibilities: <ul><li>Producing weekly and monthly financial reporting across revenue, costs, margins and operational KPIs.</li><li>Analysing performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying the operational drivers behind the numbers.</li><li>Partnering with Regional Managers, Operations Managers and Service Teams to improve financial and operational performance.</li><li>Providing insight into route profitability, labour productivity, utilisation and cost-to-serve.</li><li>Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards covering areas such as revenue per engineer, jobs per day, route efficiency and cost per service.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end, including accruals, prepayments and cost allocations.</li><li>Working closely with Procurement, Operations, HR and Finance to improve supplier performance, purchasing and cost efficiency.</li><li>Analysing temporary labour, overtime, subcontractor and consumable costs to identify opportunities for savings and improved margins.</li><li>Challenging assumptions and using data to uncover opportunities for operational efficiency and commercial improvement.</li><li>Extracting, manipulating and analysing large volumes of data from finance and operational systems.</li><li>Improving reporting through automation, standardisation and collaboration with BI/Data teams.</li><li>Supporting financial controls, governance and audit requirements.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Someone who is analytical, commercially curious and confident working with stakeholders.</li><li>Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Experience in a commercial finance, management reporting or analytical role.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience turning large volumes of data into meaningful, actionable insight.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge constructively and ask the right questions.</li><li>A proactive, self-starting approach with a genuine interest in improving how things are done.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjk3NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-20T16:24:03Z