<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Head of Data on a contract basis - London based - start ASAP</p><p data-start="433" data-end="763">A leading financial services company based in London is seeking an accomplished Interim Head of Data to join the business during a pivotal period of digital and data-led transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of data across the organisation and influence executive-level decision-making.</p><p data-end="969" data-start="765">This role offers a high-impact mandate - overseeing the development of a modern, cloud-based data ecosystem that underpins core business operations, regulatory requirements, and next-generation analytics.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p> </p><p data-start="765" data-end="969"> </p><ul><li>The Head of Data will develop and execute a group-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on governance, scalability, and innovation</li><li>Lead the evolution of a modern data platform using cloud-native technologies (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, GCP, Databricks)</li><li>Manage and mentor cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, governance, and data science</li><li>Promote a data-as-a-product culture, enabling self-serve capabilities and empowering business users</li><li>Introduce scalable data governance frameworks using industry-leading tooling (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Monte Carlo)</li><li>Oversee the delivery of AI/ML initiatives and advanced analytics use cases in partnership with business and product teams</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FCA, GDPR) while enabling data innovation</li><li>Report directly into senior leadership (e.g., CTO, CDO), influencing data-driven decision-making across the enterprise</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>The Head of Data will have extensive experience in senior data leadership roles, ideally within financial services, fintech, or regulated industries</li><li>Proven success in designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS)</li><li>Strong knowledge of modern data architecture (e.g., event-driven design, data mesh, ELT pipelines)</li><li>Deep understanding of data governance, privacy, quality, and lineage within regulated environments</li><li>Ability to lead high-performing teams through transformation and change</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at the executive level</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>On site required </li><li>Outside IR35</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p> </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjQ0ODEzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a <strong>Tax Specialist </strong>with detailed <strong>Excise duty </strong>experience<strong> </strong>Reporting to the <strong>Tax Manager</strong></p><p>The role is <strong>Hybrid</strong> with travel to home offices closest to home address around <strong>Midlands</strong> or <strong>Hemel Hempstead</strong></p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Organise and run Excise Duty Due Diligence</li><li>Manage due diligence questionnaires for duty suspended customers & suppliers.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC and Due Diligence Group on Excise Duty matters.</li><li>Liaise with third party auditors to organise and feedback on duty suspended customer audits.</li><li>Support with design of taxation modules of new ERP system.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the group's tax position, implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance</li><li>Ad-hoc assistance with preparation and review of tax-related financial reporting schedules in respect of statutory reporting, including tax provisioning.</li><li>Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of corporation tax returns, tax payment calculations & instructing payments.</li><li>Liaise with Auditor's Tax Team for interim and full-year external reporting requirements.</li><li>Support tax aspects of internal forecasting and budgeting.</li></ul><p> </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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTgzNTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are Partnering with World-class Global Business on a <strong>Hybrid</strong> basis with travel to home offices closest to home address around <strong>Midlands</strong> or <strong>Hemel Hempstead.</strong></p><p><strong>About the role: </strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong data-start="144" data-end="187">proactive, detail-oriented professional</strong> to join our clients tax team and take ownership of thier <strong data-end="278" data-start="235">Excise Duty and due diligence processes</strong>. In this pivotal role, you will act as the <strong data-end="374" data-start="322">subject matter expert on Excise and Customs Duty</strong>, overseeing approximately <strong>half a billion £s</strong><strong data-start="401" data-end="448"> in annual Excise Duty payments</strong>. You'll play a key part in designing and implementing <strong data-start="503" data-end="544">efficient, future-ready tax processes</strong>, working cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of some of the <strong data-start="688" data-end="722">UK's most iconic brands</strong> while developing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit Excise Duty returns </li><li>Be fluent with government reporting systems, Excise Movement and Control Systems </li><li>Assist with design of taxation modules of new ERP system and perform reconciliations to help support internal reporting.</li><li>Supervise the Due Diligence Steering Group meetings and interactions with HMRC to continue robust compliance and manage relationships with key stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the group's tax position, implementing necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.</li><li>Provide leadership and help mentor junior team members in support of Growth Culture principles.</li><li>Liaise with Auditors for interim and full-year external reporting requirements.</li><li>Support tax aspects of internal forecasting and budgeting.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Key Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of <strong>Excise Duty is essential</strong> with proven record of picking up new tax technical skills.</li><li>Excellent understanding of financial processes and ability to drive change to processes and improve the ways of doing things.</li><li>Ability to build good relationships, influence and communicate at all levels of the business.</li><li>Establish collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders including HMRC, auditors, and advisers.</li><li>A self-starter able to work under own initiative and actively prioritise competing activities and deliver to the required quality of outcome.</li><li>Strong analytical capability with the ability to convey complex financial data in a simple and compelling manner to make sound financial decisions.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODY3OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
