4 results for Lead Engineer in Nottingham, Nottingham

Financial Controller

Derby, Derbyshire
remote
Temporary
300 - 350 GBP / Daily
Location: Derby Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Reporting to: CEO<h2>Role Purpose</h2>The Head of Finance will lead the financial management, reporting and commercial analysis for the organisation. This role ensures the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and forward‑looking insight that supports decision‑making, growth and operational performance.This is both a strategic and hands‑on position, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day finance operations while contributing directly to long‑term planning and business leadership.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Management & Controls</h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls, policies and processes</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and audit readiness</li><li>Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital cycles</li></ul><h3>Management Reporting</h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful analysis</li><li>Present financial performance to senior leadership</li><li>Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance metrics</li><li>Ensure reporting is consistent, timely and decision‑ready</li></ul><h3>Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning</h3><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to build robust financial plans</li><li>Provide variance analysis with clear commercial explanations</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities and financial impacts</li></ul><h3>Commercial Finance & Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Support pricing, margin analysis, cost reviews and investment decisions</li><li>Work with operations, sales and projects to improve financial outcomes</li><li>Provide financial modelling for business cases, capital spend or new initiatives</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management</li><li>Drive improvements in debtor management, inventory and supplier terms</li><li>Monitor cash conversion and support funding requirements where needed</li></ul><h3>Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement</h3><ul><li>Improve finance systems and reporting tools</li><li>Strengthen processes to support scalability and growth</li><li>Lead upgrades or transitions to new accounting/ERP systems</li><li>Drive automation and efficiency across finance operations</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical grounding in financial and management accounting</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally Head of Finance or Finance Manager ready to step up</li><li>Background within SME environments </li><li>Experience in manufacturing and engineering</li><li>Demonstrable ability to lead a finance function end‑to‑end</li></ul><h3> </h3> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzIwMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-02-19T16:58:59Z

Infrastructure Engineer

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
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. About the Role 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.Key Responsibilities<ul data-end="1155" data-start="516"><li data-start="516" data-end="580">Ensure the smooth and efficient running of IT infrastructure</li><li data-end="676" data-start="581">Monitor and maintain server performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery processes</li><li data-end="733" data-start="677">Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</li><li data-end="831" data-start="734">Maintain and support Windows Server, Active Directory (Azure Hybrid), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP</li><li data-start="832" data-end="924">Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, Intune)</li><li data-end="991" data-start="925">Maintain SQL Server, IIS, SAN technologies, and backup systems</li><li data-end="1056" data-start="992">Implement infrastructure changes and security best practices</li><li data-end="1115" data-start="1057">Provide 3rd line technical support across global sites</li><li data-start="1116" data-end="1155">Assist with IT projects as required</li></ul>Required Skills & Experience<ul data-end="1524" data-start="1192"><li data-start="1192" data-end="1216">Windows Server 2016+</li><li data-end="1260" data-start="1217">Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</li><li data-start="1261" data-end="1328">Networking & security (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches, APs)</li><li data-start="1329" data-end="1361">Microsoft 365 administration</li><li data-start="1362" data-end="1405">Backup technologies & disaster recovery</li><li data-start="1406" data-end="1430">PowerShell scripting</li><li data-end="1472" data-start="1431">SQL Server installation & maintenance</li><li data-start="1473" data-end="1524">Strong troubleshooting and communication skills</li></ul>Desirable<ul data-start="1542" data-end="1720"><li data-start="1542" data-end="1587">Cisco, WatchGuard, FortiGate technologies</li><li data-end="1618" data-start="1588">Veeam Backup & Replication</li><li data-start="1619" data-end="1647">Server/network hardening</li><li data-end="1684" data-start="1648">XDR solutions & monitoring tools</li><li data-start="1685" data-end="1720">ISO27001 environment experience</li></ul>Salary/logistics: <ul><li>£55,000-£65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjA5MzQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-24T11:05:32Z

Interim Business Consultant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
600 - 650 GBP / Daily
<h1>Interim Business Consultant (Manufacturing)</h1>Contract: 6‑month initial contract, potential extension to 12 monthsAbout the RoleWe'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.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. The role: <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>Essential Skills & Experience</h3><ul><li>Background in consulting, business improvement, project management, or operational excellence-preferably within manufacturing.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience with digital transformation programmes.</li><li>Familiarity with project management frameworks.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuOTI5ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-02-27T17:02:35Z

Management Accountant

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 49000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering a long-established and internationally recognised specialist manufacturer operating within the technology sector in the appointment of a part-qualified management accountant.This role will suit an individual on an upward trajectory in their career wanting to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The role is hybrid, based in Knutsford with 3 days onsite, 2 from home. Operating from a UK manufacturing and distribution site, the company combines heritage manufacturing expertise with ongoing innovation in technologies. Its products are distributed worldwide through an established network of partners and customers across multiple sectors.You will join a finance team of 8, supporting the CFO and playing a key role in the delivery of accurate financial reporting and commercial insight.This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Study is supported.Key duties:<h3 data-start="1769" data-end="1792">Financial Reporting</h3><ul data-end="2162" data-start="1793"><li data-start="1793" data-end="1898">Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts including commentary and variance analysis</li><li data-start="1899" data-end="1998">Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines</li><li data-end="2070" data-start="1999">Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li data-end="2162" data-start="2071">Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and compliance with internal procedures</li></ul><h3 data-start="2164" data-end="2191">Budgeting & Forecasting</h3><ul data-start="2192" data-end="2404"><li data-start="2192" data-end="2261">Support the annual budgeting anf forecasing process</li><li data-start="2262" data-end="2340">Work with operational teams to analyse cost drivers and performance trends</li><li data-start="2341" data-end="2404">Provide financial insight to help inform business decisions</li></ul><h3 data-end="2440" data-start="2406">Analysis & Business Partnering</h3><ul data-end="2682" data-start="2441"><li data-end="2530" data-start="2441">Prepare financial and operational analysis to support the CFO and leadership team</li><li data-start="2531" data-end="2605">Assist in monitoring manufacturing costs, overheads, and profitability</li><li data-end="2682" data-start="2606">Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements</li></ul><h3 data-end="2707" data-start="2684">Process Improvement</h3><ul data-start="2708" data-end="2942"><li data-start="2708" data-end="2779">Support improvements in financial processes, reporting, and systems</li><li data-start="2780" data-end="2857">Contribute to the development of management information and KPI reporting</li><li data-start="2858" data-end="2942">Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements where required</li></ul> YOU: <ul data-end="3105" data-start="2989"><li data-end="3105" data-start="3046">AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA or ACCA</li><li data-start="3046" data-end="3105">Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field desirable</li></ul><ul data-start="3122" data-end="3331"><li data-start="3122" data-end="3191">Experience in a management accounting or finance analyst role</li><li data-start="3192" data-end="3277">Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses desirable</li><li data-start="3278" data-end="3331">Experience supporting month-end reporting processes</li></ul><h3 data-start="3333" data-end="3343">Skills</h3><ul data-end="3924" data-start="3647"><li data-end="3392" data-start="3344">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li data-end="3426" data-start="3393">Advanced Excel capability</li><li data-end="3511" data-start="3427">Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders</li><li data-start="3512" data-end="3566">High attention to detail with a proactive approach</li><li data-end="3624" data-start="3567">Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>In return, you will be offered a competitive salary, a flexible working week, hybrid working, long-term career development. Applicants must be based in the Northwest. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU3OTAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-13T15:30:06Z