<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 Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Head of Data Product</strong> to lead the development of data-driven products, commercial insight and predictive analytics that help organisations make better-informed decisions, improve service performance and unlock growth opportunities.</p><p>This is a permanent role, paying up to £90,000 with 15% bonus and car allowance/EV. Our client, based in Birmingham offers hybrid working (2-3 days a week in office with occasional travel to client sites) </p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong data product leadership with commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex information into meaningful, actionable intelligence.</p><p>You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing innovative client and contract intelligence solutions, including reporting products, dashboards, insight packs and AI-powered capabilities. Your work will help drive client retention, identify opportunities for revenue and margin improvement, support business development and enable better operational decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Data Product Strategy & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Define and own the vision, strategy and roadmap for client and contract intelligence products.</li><li>Lead product discovery, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into effective data solutions.</li><li>Prioritise product development, manage backlogs and oversee delivery from initial concept through to launch and adoption.</li><li>Balance the development of scalable, reusable products with specific client and commercial requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Intelligence & Analytics</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver high-quality dashboards, reporting solutions, insight packs and analytical products to support client decision-making.</li><li>Drive the use of predictive analytics, AI and natural-language AI agents to generate actionable intelligence and next-best-action recommendations.</li><li>Bring together data across Procurement, Sales, HR and Finance to identify trends, performance opportunities and potential improvements in revenue and profitability.</li><li>Develop intelligence that supports client retention, business growth, and service performance.</li><li>Oversee the delivery of client-facing ESG reporting, drawing on relevant people and procurement data to meet client requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be an established data, analytics or intelligence leader with experience taking data products from initial discovery through to successful delivery and adoption.</p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience leading data, analytics or intelligence products, including ownership of product strategy, roadmaps and delivery priorities.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of client, contract and service-performance environments.</li><li>Experience developing scalable reporting products, dashboards and actionable business intelligence.</li><li>An understanding of predictive analytics, AI and emerging AI-driven capabilities, with the ability to identify how these can deliver tangible business value.</li><li>Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and bringing together technical, analytical and business stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to translate complex data into clear commercial insights and practical recommendations.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with senior business leaders and clients.</li><li>A sound understanding of data quality, governance, reporting definitions and the importance of responsible data sharing.</li><li>Make a measurable impact on client relationships, business growth and profitability.</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Paying up to £90,000 DOE </li><li>Bonus - up to 15% </li><li>Car allowance or EV</li><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in Birmingham, with occasional travel to client sites) </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/Um94eS5MYXcuNDc4MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">