<p data-start="0" data-end="28">Robert Half are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing financial leadership across several production sites (based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch).</p><p class=" wpt_title">This is a highly visible role within the operational leadership team, partnering closely with plant management to support performance, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure strong financial governance across the sites.</p><h3 data-start="442" data-section-id="ixx92j" data-end="454">The Role</h3><p data-start="455" data-end="668">As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the leadership team by providing financial insight, commercial challenge and guidance to improve operational and financial performance.</p><p data-end="830" data-start="670">Reporting into senior finance leadership, with a strong working relationship with the General Manager, you will act as a trusted partner across the operation.</p><h3 data-end="856" data-start="832" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Partner with operational leadership to drive financial and operational performance</li><li>Provide clear financial analysis, insight and reporting to support decision-making</li><li>Support and deliver action plans to improve plant financial performance</li><li>Ensure a robust financial control environment and adherence to internal policies</li><li>Influence operational decision-making through commercial insight and challenge</li><li>Work collaboratively across finance and operations to support business objectives</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="hodw2w" data-start="1370" data-end="1383">Candidate Profile </h3><p data-start="1384" data-end="1511">We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).</li><li>Strong analytical capability and commercial awareness</li><li>Strong with Excel and Power BI etc</li><li>A proactive and results-focused mindset</li><li>The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders</li><li>Confidence to contribute to leadership discussions and challenge constructively</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li><li>High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgzOTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="487" data-start="144">Robert Half have partnered with a growing digital/e-commerce organisation to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis as part of their continued growth plans.<strong data-start="144" data-end="162"><br /><br />About the Role</strong><br data-start="162" data-end="165" />My client is seeking a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain a complex, multi-site IT environment. This role involves managing virtual platforms, maintaining server and network infrastructure, delivering 3rd line support, and contributing to IT projects across the business.</p><p data-start="489" data-end="515"><strong data-end="513" data-start="489">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="516" data-end="1155"><li data-end="580" data-start="516"><p data-end="580" data-start="518">Ensure the smooth and efficient running of IT infrastructure</p></li><li data-start="581" data-end="676"><p data-start="583" data-end="676">Monitor and maintain server performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery processes</p></li><li data-start="677" data-end="733"><p data-end="733" data-start="679">Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</p></li><li data-end="831" data-start="734"><p data-start="736" data-end="831">Maintain and support Windows Server, Active Directory (Azure Hybrid), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP</p></li><li data-end="924" data-start="832"><p data-start="834" data-end="924">Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, Intune)</p></li><li data-start="925" data-end="991"><p data-end="991" data-start="927">Maintain SQL Server, IIS, SAN technologies, and backup systems</p></li><li data-start="992" data-end="1056"><p data-end="1056" data-start="994">Implement infrastructure changes and security best practices</p></li><li data-start="1057" data-end="1115"><p data-start="1059" data-end="1115">Provide 3rd line technical support across global sites</p></li><li data-end="1155" data-start="1116"><p data-start="1118" data-end="1155">Assist with IT projects as required</p></li></ul><p data-start="1157" data-end="1191"><strong data-start="1157" data-end="1189">Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1524" data-start="1192"><li data-end="1216" data-start="1192"><p data-end="1216" data-start="1194">Windows Server 2016+</p></li><li data-end="1260" data-start="1217"><p data-start="1219" data-end="1260">Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</p></li><li data-end="1328" data-start="1261"><p data-end="1328" data-start="1263">Networking & security (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches, APs)</p></li><li data-end="1361" data-start="1329"><p data-end="1361" data-start="1331">Microsoft 365 administration</p></li><li data-start="1362" data-end="1405"><p data-start="1364" data-end="1405">Backup technologies & disaster recovery</p></li><li data-end="1430" data-start="1406"><p data-start="1408" data-end="1430">PowerShell scripting</p></li><li data-start="1431" data-end="1472"><p data-start="1433" data-end="1472">SQL Server installation & maintenance</p></li><li data-start="1473" data-end="1524"><p data-start="1475" data-end="1524">Strong troubleshooting and communication skills</p></li></ul><p data-end="1541" data-start="1526"><strong data-start="1526" data-end="1539">Desirable</strong></p><ul data-end="1720" data-start="1542"><li data-end="1587" data-start="1542"><p data-start="1544" data-end="1587">Cisco, WatchGuard, FortiGate technologies</p></li><li data-start="1588" data-end="1618"><p data-start="1590" data-end="1618">Veeam Backup & Replication</p></li><li data-end="1647" data-start="1619"><p data-end="1647" data-start="1621">Server/network hardening</p></li><li data-end="1684" data-start="1648"><p data-end="1684" data-start="1650">XDR solutions & monitoring tools</p></li><li data-start="1685" data-end="1720"><p data-start="1687" data-end="1720">ISO27001 environment experience</p></li></ul><p><strong>Salary/logistics:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-£65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH </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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjMxMTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1><strong>Interim Business Consultant (Manufacturing)</strong></h1><p><strong>Contract:</strong> 6‑month initial contract, potential extension to 12 months</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for an Interim Businesss Project Consultant to help drive operational excellence and support strategic initiatives across our manufacturing organisation. You'll work closely with leaders, cross‑functional teams, and frontline operations to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and enable meaningful, sustainable change.</p><p>This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll act as a trusted advisor-bringing strong analytical capability, a continuous improvement mindset, and excellent people skills.</p> The role:<br /><ul><li>Assess current processes to uncover inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Analyse performance data to identify trends and root causes.</li><li>Build business cases, including financial modelling and ROI evaluation.</li><li>Facilitate diagnostic workshops (e.g., process mapping, value‑stream mapping, failure analysis).</li></ul><ul><li>Lead or support improvement projects across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and support teams.</li><li>Develop project plans, documentation, and milestone tracking.</li><li>Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth deployment of new processes or systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to strategic planning and organisational capability development.</li><li>Provide insights on performance, capability gaps, and process maturity.</li><li>Help embed a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.</li></ul><h3><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></h3><ul><li>Background in consulting, business improvement, project management, or operational excellence-preferably within manufacturing.</li></ul><h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience with digital transformation programmes.</li><li>Familiarity with project management frameworks.</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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuOTI5ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a long standing client to support the continued growth of their Software Development function. <br /><br />This is a great role for a candidate who truly values work-life balance and wants to work in an established team with genuine investment in 2026.</p><p><strong>Essential requirements:</strong> </p><ul><li>Hands-on experience working in a DevOps environment, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines. </li><li>Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, architecture, and methodologies - particularly in middleware and service integration. </li><li>Proficiency in writing and debugging code using TypeScript (Node.js) and Python. </li><li>Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch. </li><li>Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly AWS CDK and Terraform. </li><li>Exposure to unit testing, integration testing, and automated test frameworks. </li><li>Practical experience with Git-based workflows and operational methodologies such as GitOps. </li><li>Proven experience designing and developing robust, scalable serverless applications in the cloud. </li><li>Deep working knowledge of relevant AWS services; primarily Lambda, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, S3, DynamoDB, IAM and CloudWatch. </li><li>Experience integrating with managed databases such as DynamoDB, Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), or similar.</li><li>Practical knowledge of event-driven architectures, leveraging services such as SNS, SQS, and Lambda triggers </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable requirements:</strong> </p><ul><li>Experience working within a security framework such as PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001, ensuring compliance and security best practices are met. </li><li>Experience working with agile methodologies, collaborating in sprints, managing releases, and delivering incremental, high-quality software. </li><li>Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Resource Groups, Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, API Management. </li></ul><p><strong>Package/Logistics:</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000 - £60,000 DOE </li><li>Fully remote working </li><li>30 days annual leave + bank holidays </li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>7% employer pension contributions </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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjc0NTIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>IT procurement Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong>📍 Solihull | 💰 Up to £31,000</strong></p><p>Ready to take ownership of IT assets across EMEA? We're looking for a highly organised, detail-driven IT procurement Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of IT equipment - from order to deployment, refresh to retirement.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing IT stock levels and asset registers </li><li>Coordinating device builds, break-fix, refresh and replacements</li><li>Overseeing goods-in/goods-out shipments across EMEA Maintaining accurate reporting (RAG status, compliance, SOC II)</li><li>Supporting new hires and leavers with equipment logistics</li><li>Working closely with Finance, Service Desk, and regional stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years' experience in IT, asset, or stock coordination</li><li>Strong attention to detail and process-driven mindset</li><li>Confident using MS Office (Excel essential)</li><li>Excellent communication skills across Europe Understanding of IT hardware and accessories</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you thrive in a fast-paced IT environment, take pride in accuracy, and enjoy owning processes end-to-end - we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a global organisation where operational excellence matters.</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4xODY2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
