6 results for Product Manager in Nottingham, Nottingham

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

Financial Controller

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Financial ControllerPE‑backed Manufacturing Business | Sheffield Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + bonus Hybrid working - 3 days onsite Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a high‑growth, Private Equity‑backed manufacturing business in Sheffield.Following a period of significant expansion through acquisition, the business is now entering its next phase, professionalising the finance function, embedding stronger controls, and creating meaningful financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making. This is a senior, hands‑on Number 1 finance role on site, ideally suited to a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys building, improving and influencing, rather than inheriting a finished product. The Role Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, with a dotted line to a European Finance Director, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the UK finance function and play a key role in shaping the business as it continues to scale.Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Financial Leadership & Reporting: Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and compliance across UK entities.</li><li>Controls & Process Improvement: Review, implement and embed appropriate financial controls and processes aligned to PE ownership.</li><li>Systems & Transformation: Lead the implementation of a new finance system and drive improvements in reporting, data quality and insight.</li><li>Budgeting & Forecasting: Rebuild budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow management and liquidity planning.</li><li>Operational & Commercial Finance: Act as a key business partner to operations and supply chain, with a focus on costing, margins, inventory and manufacturing performance.</li><li>Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Support and develop a small transactional finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders, including PE investors where required.</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a change‑led finance role, ideally within a growing or acquiring business.</li><li>Track record of implementing new systems, controls and processes.</li><li>Strong commercial and operational mindset with the confidence to partner at MD level.</li><li>Comfortable operating as a Number 1 on site while reporting into a group or regional structure.</li><li>Manufacturing and/or PE‑backed experience is beneficial but not essential.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 base salary</li><li>£5,000 Car allowance</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Genuine opportunity to grow the role as the business scales</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjIxMzk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-02-02T14:55:18Z

Financial Controller

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Financial ControllerPE‑backed Manufacturing Business | BarnsleySalary: £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + bonus Hybrid working - minimum 3 days onsite Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a high‑growth, Private Equity‑backed manufacturing business in Barnsley.Following a period of significant expansion through acquisition, the business is now entering its next phase, professionalising the finance function, embedding stronger controls, and creating meaningful financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making. This is a senior, hands‑on Number 1 finance role on site, ideally suited to a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys building, improving and influencing, rather than inheriting a finished product. The Role Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, with a dotted line to a European Finance Director, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the UK finance function and play a key role in shaping the business as it continues to scale.Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Financial Leadership & Reporting: Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and compliance across UK entities.</li><li>Controls & Process Improvement: Review, implement and embed appropriate financial controls and processes aligned to PE ownership.</li><li>Systems & Transformation: Lead the implementation of a new finance system and drive improvements in reporting, data quality and insight.</li><li>Budgeting & Forecasting: Rebuild budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow management and liquidity planning.</li><li>Operational & Commercial Finance: Act as a key business partner to operations and supply chain, with a focus on costing, margins, inventory and manufacturing performance.</li><li>Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Support and develop a small transactional finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders, including PE investors where required.</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a change‑led finance role, ideally within a growing or acquiring business.</li><li>Track record of implementing new systems, controls and processes.</li><li>Strong commercial and operational mindset with the confidence to partner at MD level.</li><li>Comfortable operating as a Number 1 on site while reporting into a group or regional structure.</li><li>Manufacturing and/or PE‑backed experience is beneficial but not essential.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits <ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 base salary</li><li>£5,000 Car allowance</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Genuine opportunity to grow the role as the business scales</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA1OTM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-01-22T14:57:55Z

Cost Accountant

Perry Barr, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Overview:We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for an on site role in Perry Barr. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting out on the shop floor, collaborating cross functionally, and driving real impact on business performance.You'll be the financial point of contact for all site operations, working closely with production, procurement, and leadership. Your focus will include management accounts, budgeting & forecasting, cost control, AP/AR, stock management, and process improvements. You will also play a lead role in cost accounting, from job costing to overhead allocation, helping teams understand financial performance and maximise efficiency. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, cash flow, reconciliations) for the site</li><li>Analyse variances vs. budget/forecast, provide insight, and recommend actions</li><li>Develop and optimise cost accounting processes (job/product costing, margin analysis)</li><li>Support site budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling</li><li>Manage capex process and asset register; maintain audit-ready records</li><li>Review inventory, WIP, and material costing; ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end/year-end closing and audit preparation</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance data, controls, and reporting</li><li>Partner with production, procurement, and non-finance stakeholders to communicate results</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, and credit control activities</li><li>Support ERP/system enhancements (e.g., Excel, NetSuite, PowerBI)</li></ul> Ideal Candidate: <ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)</li><li>Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing or factory environment</li><li>Strong costing, management accounting, and budgeting skills</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP tools preferred</li><li>Excellent communicator, able to translate financials for non-finance teams</li><li>Proactive self starter, hands on, and always looking to improve processes</li><li>Strong attention to detail, analytical, and commercially focused</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguMDU1NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-01-26T17:34:31Z

Interim Pricing Financial Project Lead

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
500 - 600 GBP / Daily
<h2>Interim Commercial Finance Pricing Project Lead </h2>Contract: 6 months Location: Hybrid (UK-based) Birmingham Start: ASAP Rate: £500-600 per day <h3>About the Role</h3>We're seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Finance Pricing Project Lead to join the organisation during a critical phase of strategic transformation. This role sits at the heart of our commercial function and will lead a high-impact project focused on optimising food pricing, enhancing margin performance, and building long-term pricing capability.You will act as the bridge between Finance, Commercial, Category, and Operations, shaping pricing strategy, strengthening analytical frameworks, and delivering a robust execution road map that enables sustainable growth in a complex, fast-moving food environment.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end food pricing transformation project, from diagnostic to design, implementation, and embedding.</li><li>Own commercial pricing analysis, including elasticity, competitor benchmarking, promotional effectiveness, and customer behaviour insights.</li><li>Develop actionable pricing models, tools, and decision frameworks that improve margin delivery and enhance commercial agility.</li><li>Partner with Commercial and Category teams to translate insights into practical price recommendations and customer value propositions.</li><li>Create robust governance frameworks for price-setting, price changes, and promotional activity.</li><li>Work closely with Finance to ensure pricing strategy aligns with P&L targets, forecasting, and financial risk management.</li><li>Lead workshops and steerco updates, providing senior stakeholders with clarity on progress, timelines, and expected financial impact.</li><li>Upskill internal teams, embedding stronger pricing discipline and commercial capability across the organisation.</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>A seasoned commercial finance or pricing leader, ideally with experience in the food, FMCG, retail, or hospitality sectors.</li><li>Proven track record of leading pricing transformation projects or major commercial change programmes.</li><li>Strong financial modelling capability and ability to translate complex data into clear commercial actions.</li><li>Experience working with large product portfolios, cost volatility, and high-volume pricing environments.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management-credible, influencing, and able to challenge constructively.</li><li>An interim mindset: able to hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and deliver at pace.</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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuNTI0OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-01-20T18:22:21Z

Commercial Accountant

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 48148 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is supporting this growing SME, which has recently secured investment, in appointing a part-qualified Commercial Accountant. With an ambitious vision, the business is looking for someone to play a key role in modernising the finance function, overseeing management accounts, payroll, and business partnering.This is a hybrid role with flexible working, where you'll be empowered to make an impact from day one.As Commercial Accountant, you'll work closely with the CFO, and wider leadership team. You'll manage payroll, support month-end reporting, and deliver insightful commercial analysis. This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to modernise processes, implement automation (Moorepay, AP automation), and contribute to business improvement initiatives. You will have one direct report. Key responsibilities: Management Accounts & Reporting<ul data-end="2012" data-start="1779"><li data-end="1842" data-section-id="vhxdv" data-start="1779">Produce timely monthly Management Accounts and Board packs.</li><li data-start="1843" data-section-id="e90wnm" data-end="1920">Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain rolling 12-month forecasts.</li><li data-start="1921" data-end="2012" data-section-id="1ju2bn4">Provide commercial insight on sales, contribution margins, and manufacturing variances.</li></ul>Payroll & Compliance<ul data-end="1739" data-start="1341"><li data-start="1341" data-section-id="11rq1m7" data-end="1440">Manage payroll with external bureau (Moorepay), ensuring timely and accurate employee payments.</li><li data-section-id="1lxvbk4" data-end="1551" data-start="1441">Collate and verify payroll data from HRIS (Softworks), including variable payments, bonuses, and absences.</li><li data-start="1552" data-end="1643" data-section-id="1qogc45">Reconcile payroll postings to the general ledger and maintain payroll control accounts.</li><li data-start="1644" data-end="1739" data-section-id="k1bn9i">Lead payroll-related initiatives, including automation, Auto Enrolment, and RTI compliance.</li></ul>Cashflow & Treasury<ul data-start="2040" data-end="2217"><li data-section-id="1tcyy9r" data-end="2123" data-start="2040">Maintain a rolling 13-week cashflow forecast for early visibility of liquidity.</li><li data-start="2124" data-end="2217" data-section-id="18crdf9">Support treasury activities, including banking, reconciliations, and currency management.</li></ul>Business Partnering & Commercial Insight<ul data-end="2510" data-start="2266"><li data-section-id="l06o87" data-end="2358" data-start="2266">Work closely with operational teams to promote financial awareness and drive efficiency.</li><li data-start="2359" data-end="2430" data-section-id="1okhd29">Support annual sales forecasting and updates to the business model.</li><li data-start="2431" data-end="2510" data-section-id="5999rd">Provide ad hoc analysis to improve financial performance and profitability.</li></ul>YOU: <ul><li>AAT qualified, with studying towards or ambition to progress to ACCA/CIMA.</li><li>Experience working in an an SME environment</li><li>Advanced Excel, ERP experience (Sage, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, etc.), strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, excellent communication, flexible, and collaborative.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="zxsitz" data-end="3204" data-start="3182">What You'll Gain</h3><ul data-start="3205" data-end="3566"><li data-end="3357" data-section-id="kbmpxk" data-start="3205">Opportunity to work closely with CFO </li><li data-start="3205" data-end="3357" data-section-id="kbmpxk">Flexible & hybrid working with 27 days holiday + bank holidays, plus extra perks like summer fun day, flexible monthly day.</li><li data-start="3377" data-end="3478" data-section-id="11nct1p">Study Support </li><li data-section-id="131kua2" data-end="3566" data-start="3479">Employee benefits: cycle-to-work scheme, product discounts, supportive team culture</li></ul><h3 data-start="3568" data-section-id="1lzcxm3" data-end="3599">Why This Role is Exciting</h3><ul data-start="3600" data-end="3881"><li data-end="3662" data-section-id="18zyx1w" data-start="3600">Hands-on finance involvement </li><li data-section-id="ttvj48" data-end="3723" data-start="3663">Opportunity to modernise and automate finance processes.</li><li data-section-id="1ti20y9" data-end="3798" data-start="3724">Close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.</li><li data-start="3799" data-section-id="fnvoc" data-end="3881">Fast-moving, growth-oriented environment where you can make a real difference.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjM1NDg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-16T14:30:10Z