<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Finance Business Partner - FP&A</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000-£75,000 + bonus<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 from home</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a successful international organisation to recruit a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join its FP&A team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified finance professional with strong FP&A experience, combining financial reporting, profitability analysis and forecasting with the opportunity to influence business performance and support commercial decision-making.</p><p>Working closely with sales, commercial and senior finance stakeholders, you'll provide meaningful financial insight, take ownership of key reporting processes and contribute to improved business performance across the organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Own the preparation of monthly segmental profitability reporting, working with general managers and responding to queries on business performance.</p></li><li><p>Work with the wider FP&A team to develop financial reporting that delivers meaningful insight and supports better decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Partner with sales, commercial and other functional teams, using financial analysis to challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Own working capital forecasts and 13-week cash flow forecasts, providing visibility of cash flow and working capital performance.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of financial reporting system processes, including loading actual results, budgets and forecasts into OneStream.</p></li><li><p>Respond independently to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from regional and global finance teams.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to wider FP&A activities, supporting financial planning, forecasting and performance management.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a similar finance business partnering role.</p></li><li><p>Big Four experience or training would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and reporting capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Experience with enterprise financial systems</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, commercially minded individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of deliverables.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £70,000-£75,000 plus bonus.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Milton Keynes office.</p></li><li><p>Private medical and dental plan options.</p></li><li><p>Pension and additional employee benefits.</p></li><li><p>Birthday day off and increasing annual leave entitlement with service.</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts, wellbeing perks and ongoing development opportunities.</p></li></ul><p>This is an opportunity to join an international organisation in a broad FP&A role, combining profitability reporting, financial systems ownership, working capital forecasting and commercial business partnering.</p><p>If you're a qualified finance professional looking for your next move, please get in touch with Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODc2NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>high-tech manufacturer</strong> based in <strong>Didcot</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave. Hybrid remote working is available in this role.</p><p><strong>SME and Manufacturing</strong> experience is desirable for this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li><li>As Company Secretary ensuring that the company complies with all financial and legal requirements as well as maintaining high standards of corporate governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Company Secretary experience desirable.</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzI3MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively working with a growing SME to recruit a Finance Manager to join their finance function. The business has grown significantly in recent years and has the potential for further growth through business acquisitions.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Manager </strong></li><li><strong>Kidlington, Oxfordshire </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>£55,000 </strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>They are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting and control. You will be a trusted member of the management team. You'll produce accurate, timely management accounts, lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and give the business the insight it needs to make good decisions.</p><p>This suits a hands-on finance professional from an SME environment who is comfortable running the whole finance function day to day, and who can also step back, look at the numbers and advise the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports, with clear commentary and analysis for the management team</li><li>Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting process, working with budget holders across the business</li><li>Analyse financial performance and standing, flagging risks and opportunities early</li><li>Work with the management team to set financial goals and track performance against them</li><li>Take responsibility for the overall financial performance of the company</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including supervising the bookkeeper and finance team</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking, supplier payments and credit control, including aged debt 60 days+</li><li>Oversee payroll preparation, VAT and all other HMRC requirements, making sure deadlines are met</li><li>Manage the year-end process and statutory accounts</li><li>Liaise with auditors, lenders and other external parties</li><li>Continue to improve finance processes, controls and systems as the business grows</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong track record in a senior finance role</li><li>Proven experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Experience in an SME environment, ideally running or overseeing a small finance team</li><li>Strong working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory year-end processes</li><li>Confident using accounting software and Excel</li><li>A clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance colleagues</li><li>Accurate, organised and proactive, with a practical, hands-on approach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Workplace pension (5% employee / 3% employer)</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day every two years</li><li>Company closed for two weeks over Christmas (3 days taken from your holiday allowance)</li><li>Christmas party, summer party and quarterly team meals</li><li>Choice of private office or open-plan working</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible hours available</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41NjgwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1> </h1><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join an <strong>employee-focused SME business</strong>, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South Birmingham</p><p>Based within the UK entity, you will take <strong>full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, reporting directly to the <strong>Managing Director</strong> and working closely with the wider international Group.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.</p><p>Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including <strong>payroll, HR support and quality management processes</strong>, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.</p><h3>Financial Leadership & Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing Director</strong>, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">quarterly financial reporting to the international Group</strong>.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting & Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3><p>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:</p><ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="font-size: 8pt;">CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</strong></li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic benefits </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><h2>Location:</h2><p>Worcestershire </p><h2>Contract Type:</h2><p>Interim (6 Months Initial Contract)</p><h2>Day Rate:</h2><p>Up to £550 per day INSIDE IR35</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a growing SME to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to support the business through an important period of change and development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and ensuring the business has the financial information required to support growth.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial support and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Improve financial controls, processes and reporting capability.</li><li>Review working capital, cash management and profitability performance.</li><li>Lead year-end accounting activities and manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure robust reconciliation processes are in place.</li><li>Support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and wider business operations.</li><li>Assist with business planning, strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience operating as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.</li><li>Strong SME experience with the ability to work in a hands-on environment.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience managing cashflow, forecasting and working capital within growing businesses.</li><li>Comfortable leading teams and driving accountability across the finance function.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Background</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have:</p><ul><li>Held interim finance leadership positions.</li><li>Worked within owner-managed, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial businesses.</li><li>Supported periods of growth, turnaround, restructuring or transformation.</li><li>Experience implementing systems, improving reporting and strengthening financial controls.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and deliver results.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Autonomous role with genuine influence over business decision-making.</li><li>Chance to leave a lasting impact through process improvement and commercial support.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Interim Finance Director who enjoys operating within fast-paced SME environments and can quickly identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen controls and support sustainable growth.</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzMwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaconsfield<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract)<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</p></li><li><p>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</p></li><li><p>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</p></li></ul><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £65,000.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 dir="auto" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-section-id="5531ks" data-end="33">Temporary Senior FP&A Analyst</h3><ul data-end="164" data-start="35"><li data-start="35" data-section-id="mzdruu" data-end="90"><strong data-end="50" data-start="37">Location:</strong> Kidlington (1-2 days onsite/rest wfh)</li><li data-start="91" data-section-id="1mxhfqr" data-end="127"><strong data-start="93" data-end="104">Salary:</strong> up to £62,000 equivalent</li><li data-section-id="17azrzo" data-end="164" data-start="128"><strong data-end="143" data-start="130">Contract:</strong> 6-9 month contract </li></ul><p data-end="428" data-start="166" dir="auto">Robert Half Ltd are working with an organisation that are looking for a <strong data-start="238" data-end="261">Senior FP&A Analyst</strong> to join the team on a temporary basis. This is a key role supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making across the organisation.</p><p dir="auto" data-end="639" data-start="430">The role will take ownership of forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis and management reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.</p><p dir="auto" data-end="666" data-start="641"><strong data-end="666" data-start="641">Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1493" data-start="668"><li data-start="668" data-end="769" data-section-id="1ktevxh">Lead detailed financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers</li><li data-section-id="1v2ji76" data-end="827" data-start="770">Own monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting processes</li><li data-section-id="1ninl3h" data-end="925" data-start="828">Support the annual budgeting process, challenging assumptions and consolidating financial plans</li><li data-start="926" data-end="1020" data-section-id="97fymz">Produce management information, reporting packs, dashboards and insightful variance analysis</li><li data-section-id="c32447" data-end="1132" data-start="1021">Develop and maintain complex financial models for business cases, investment appraisals and scenario planning</li><li data-start="1218" data-end="1308" data-section-id="o6p7lb">Identify and drive improvements across FP&A processes, reporting, systems and automation</li><li data-section-id="gcddtu" data-end="1393" data-start="1309">Present complex financial information clearly and influence senior decision-making</li></ul><p> </p><p dir="auto" data-end="1524" data-start="1495"><strong data-start="1495" data-end="1524">What they're looking for:</strong></p><ul data-end="2062" data-is-last-node="" data-start="1526" data-is-only-node=""><li data-section-id="gxga6s" data-end="1618" data-start="1526">Fully qualified or QBE with strong relevant experience</li><li data-start="1619" data-end="1689" data-section-id="hf23zj">Strong FP&A, management accounting or business partnering background</li><li data-start="1690" data-section-id="onccjs" data-end="1738">Extensive budgeting and forecasting experience</li><li data-section-id="1tx5oma" data-end="1786" data-start="1739">Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills</li><li data-start="1835" data-end="1884" data-section-id="49jroz">Excellent communication and presentation skills</li></ul><br><br><br><br> <br> <br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNjA1OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Tax Manager on behalf of an International Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Tax Manager you will take responsibility for overseeing all aspects of EMEA corporate tax, compliance, advisory, and planning across UK and European entities.</p><p>The role demands the Tax Manager to ensure full compliance with HMRC and international regulations and contribute to the development and execution of strategic tax initiatives, managing tax risks, optimizing the Group's tax position, and supporting business growth through effective tax planning, structuring, and cross-border advisory activities. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the EMEA corporate tax compliance calendar and coordinate the accurate, timely preparation, review and submission of corporation tax returns, computations, payments and supporting documentation across relevant jurisdictions.</li><li>Prepare and review current and deferred tax provisions, effective tax rate analysis, statutory disclosures, quarterly and annual tax packs, country-by-country reporting, controlled foreign company reporting, tax-related journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee EMEA VAT and indirect tax compliance, including returns, registrations and deregistrations, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, VIES, PAYE and other applicable filings</li><li>International tax and transfer pricing</li><li>Support Pillar Two data collection and safe-harbour assessments.</li><li>Tax governance, risk and controls</li><li>Identify tax risks in systems and business processes and implement practical improvements to controls, data quality and reporting accuracy.</li><li>Manage relationships with Group Tax, finance teams, external advisers, auditors, legal counsel and outsourcing partners, while driving automation, process improvement and the effective transition of compliance activities.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will have a recognized Tax Qualification with strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax, transfer pricing, Pillar II, international tax, indirect taxes, and cross border structures and transactions. This is an excellent role to put that knowledge into practice to set up and develop a UK and International Tax team within a rapidly growing and changing environment.</p><p>Salary </p><p>Role of Tax Manager is based in the office in Milton Keynes 3 days a week with 2 from home and is offering a salary of £80-100K + Excellent Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDc5NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and fast-growing international business in Cambridge to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to join a dynamic, technology-driven organisation in a highly visible role with genuine influence across the finance function.</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of financial control, statutory compliance, month-end reporting and audit activities across multiple entities. Working closely with both UK and international stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting while supporting ongoing growth and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Owning the month-end and year-end close process across multiple entities</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>Managing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance requirements</li><li>Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and advisors</li><li>Supporting revenue recognition processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Working closely with commercial, operational and legal teams to provide financial insight and guidance</li><li>Reviewing working capital performance, debtor balances and collection activities</li><li>Supporting, mentoring and developing members of the wider finance team</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Experienced in financial control, statutory reporting and compliance</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of IFRS</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple entities within a complex business environment</li><li>Experienced with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP or similar</li><li>A proactive and commercially minded finance professional with strong stakeholder management skills</li><li>Able to work effectively across international teams and business functions</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience</li><li>Hybrid working with 2 days per week in Central Cambridge</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its development</li><li>Broad and varied role with exposure across finance, operations and commercial teams</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture with excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjIxMzE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £700-£900 per day <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Midlands / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6-12 Months</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Our client, a high-growth private equity-backed business, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support the executive leadership team through a period of growth, transformation, and value creation.</p><p>This is a highly commercial role requiring an individual who can operate at pace, challenge and influence senior stakeholders, and provide meaningful insights to drive performance. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within PE-backed environments and understand the demands of investor-led businesses, including cash generation, EBITDA improvement, KPI focus, and strategic decision support.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner to the CFO, CEO, and operational leadership teams.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis to improve business performance and profitability.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting, dashboards, and management information.</li><li>Identify opportunities for margin improvement, operational efficiencies, and cost reduction.</li><li>Support board reporting, investor updates, and value creation initiatives.</li><li>Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and business cases.</li><li>Provide commercial challenge and recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support M&A activity, acquisition integration, and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Drive accountability across budget holders and operational management teams.</li><li>Partner closely with FP&A, commercial, operational, and finance teams to ensure delivery against objectives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven Senior Finance Business Partnering experience.</li><li>Strong background within Private Equity-backed, investor-led, or high-growth businesses.</li><li>Experience supporting executive teams and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving business performance and delivering tangible commercial outcomes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with experience of Power BI or similar reporting tools.</li><li>Experience working within complex, fast-paced environments undergoing growth or change.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills</h2><ul><li>Commercially astute and highly analytical.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguous and changing environments.</li><li>Ability to quickly understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and deliver.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzc0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Location: Leicestershire | Permanent</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing international manufacturing and production business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to take ownership of the finance function, support business performance and contribute to the continued growth of the organisation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the full accounting cycle, including month-end accounts, management reporting, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, VAT returns and payroll accounting.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, providing financial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Monitor production costs, stock movements and cost allocations, working closely with operational and production teams.</li><li>Support statutory audits, financial controls and compliance, while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a minimum of three years' accounting experience within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, statutory requirements and the full accounting cycle.</li><li>Practical experience of management accounts, stock accounting, production costing and operational finance processes.</li><li>Confident using financial systems, with Sage Intacct experience advantageous, alongside strong Excel and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on and organised individual with the ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, lead and develop a team, and engage confidently with stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing international group.</li><li>Broad finance role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to international operations across the UK and Europe.</li><li>Long-term career development opportunities.</li><li>Supportive and professional working environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p> </p><p>If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity within a manufacturing or production environment, please apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4xODQ1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a qualified FP&A Accountant into its expanding finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business operates across multiple international markets and has a broad commercial and operational footprint, with Finance working closely with Sales, Operations and Procurement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join an organisation at an important stage of its development, with genuine scope to improve how financial performance is forecast, reported and understood across the business.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is not simply a reporting role. You'll take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, develop and improve FP&A processes, and ensure senior stakeholders have accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have visibility across a broad operational and commercial environment, working with senior stakeholders to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&L performance, investigating significant variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data across ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent financial information is used across the business.</li><li>Developing and improving reporting packs, processes and tools to make financial insight more accessible and useful.</li><li>Manipulating and analysing financial data to identify trends, anomalies and performance drivers.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li><li>Helping establish a more consistent and effective approach to FP&A across the business.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience improving or developing financial processes, reporting or forecasting approaches.</li><li>Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting/BI tools would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environment would be highly desirable, although strong FP&A candidates from other sectors will also be considered.</p><h2>Why Join?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&A is being developed and strengthened, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also have the opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen the quality of financial data and help establish a more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Maidenhead<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Financial Controller | 14-Month Maternity Cover</h1><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Pension | 4-Day Working Week | Uxbridge</strong></p><p>I'm currently working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>14-month maternity cover</strong> basis.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> looking for a senior finance role with genuine ownership, strong exposure to the Finance Director and a highly attractive working pattern.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul><li><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 salary</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>10% employer pension contribution</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>4-day working week</strong> - full-time hours worked across 4 days, with <strong>every Friday off</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Only 2 days per week on-site in Uxbridge</strong></p></li><li><p>14-month maternity cover</p></li><li><p>Senior position reporting directly to the Finance Director</p></li></ul><h3>The Role</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the <strong>financial control, accounting and compliance</strong> function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the finance operation.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading financial control, accounting and compliance activities</p></li><li><p>Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Monthly reporting and SOX reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Statutory accounts and tax reporting</p></li><li><p>Cash flow management and bank reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Overseeing accounts payable and debtor management</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</p></li><li><p>Overhead and budget variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Supporting and challenging budget holders across the business</p></li><li><p>Leading the year-end statutory accounting process</p></li><li><p>Supporting internal and external audits</p></li><li><p>Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained</p></li><li><p>Leading and developing members of the finance team</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for a <strong>fully qualified accountant</strong> with <strong>5+ years' post-qualification experience</strong>, ideally gained within a <strong>manufacturing, SME or project-based environment</strong>.</p><p>You'll need strong technical accounting and financial control experience, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously, influence stakeholders and lead a small finance team.</p><p>Experience with <strong>IFRS / US GAAP</strong> and <strong>IFS</strong> would be advantageous.</p><p>Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical, hands-on and comfortable operating in a complex environment.</p><p><strong>If you're a qualified Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional and the idea of £85-90k, a 4-day working week and every Friday off appeals, I'd be very keen to speak with you.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjYxNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Finance Manager </strong>to join their finance function on a 9-month fixed term contract.</p><p>This is a broad role with responsibility for financial controls, month-end accounting, statutory compliance, audit and financial processes across a number of UK and international entities.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Manage the <strong>monthly accounting cycle and month-end processes</strong> across group entities.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with the <strong>FP&A Manager</strong> to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Develop, manage and review <strong>financial policies, systems and controls</strong>, providing guidance and support to colleagues.</p></li><li><p>Support the <strong>annual audit</strong> across the UK and international group entities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare UK and Irish statutory accounts and oversee accounting-related filings</p></li><li><p>Ensure financial practices comply with <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102)</strong> and other relevant regulations.</p></li><li><p>Review income treatment to ensure compliance with SORP, including <strong>partial exemption treatment</strong> and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Oversee <strong>VAT, Gift Aid and wider tax compliance</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Lead and support the finance team, providing clear direction and ensuring effective delivery of key processes.</p></li><li><p>Manage the delivery of finance processes through <strong>Virtual Finance Offices</strong> across the UK, USA, India and Kenya.</p></li><li><p>Oversee payment runs and act as the <strong>first approver for payments</strong> across the relevant entities.</p></li><li><p>Provide oversight of <strong>financial due diligence</strong> on new and existing global partners.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting across the group.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong exposure to <strong>financial controls, accounting processes and compliance</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a <strong>Financial Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience across <strong>month-end, statutory accounts and audit</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of financial controls, policies and processes.</p></li><li><p>Experience working across <strong>multiple entities and/or international operations</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, knowledge of <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102), VAT and Gift Aid</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or overseeing finance teams and outsourced/shared-service functions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to quickly understand existing processes, identify improvements and take ownership of a broad controls remit.</p></li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>9-month fixed term contract</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>£65,000 - 75,000 per annum </strong></p></li><li><p><strong>50% office-based in Cambridge</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>November 2026 start</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Broad financial controls and accounting remit with significant international exposure</strong></p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjk2Mjg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £75,000<br /> <strong>Job type:</strong> Permanent, Full-time</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Are you a practice-trained accountant ready to take real ownership of financial control in a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business?</strong></p><p dir="ltr">We are recruiting a technically strong Finance Manager for a private equity-backed manufacturing business. This role suits someone who enjoys getting into the detail, takes pride in the integrity of the numbers and wants to make a genuine difference.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The role</strong></p><p dir="ltr">You will play a key role in the financial control of the UK & Ireland business. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and own the processes that underpin accurate reporting, robust governance and regulatory compliance.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Financial control: ensuring balance sheet integrity, overseeing reconciliations and strengthening internal controls</li><li>Statutory reporting: preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP and managing regulatory filings</li><li>Audit and governance: leading external and internal audits, maintaining SOX controls and remediating audit findings</li><li>Tax compliance: managing corporation tax, VAT and UK & Ireland reporting obligations</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>About you</strong></p><p dir="ltr">You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge and an appetite to take ownership. Ideally, you will also bring:</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Training within a Top 10 accountancy practice</li><li>Hands-on financial control experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment</li><li>Experience managing audits</li><li>Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or multinational group structures</li></ul><p dir="ltr">This is not a role for someone who wants to review reports from a distance. It is for someone who wants to roll up their sleeves, challenge the detail, improve controls and take real accountability for getting the numbers right.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Don't tick every box?</strong></p><p dir="ltr">We'd still love to hear from you. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't match every point above, please apply anyway. Your skills, potential and approach matter just as much as a checklist, and you may be exactly who we're looking for.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Salary of £60,000 - £75,000</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>The chance to make a tangible impact in a growing, PE-backed business</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Apply now through this job board, including your salary expectations and notice period.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Please check your CV before applying.</strong> Many job boards automatically send the CV saved on your profile, which may be out of date. Make sure you upload your most recent CV so we can see your current experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNjEwOTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">