<h1>Technology Delivery Manager</h1><p><strong>£60,000 - £70,000 + benefits | London | Hybrid</strong></p><p>Are you a Technology Delivery Manager who enjoys bringing people, technology and ideas together?</p><p>We're looking for a proactive, collaborative Technology Delivery Manager to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in keeping complex technology and data initiatives moving forward.</p><p>This is a role for someone who can bring <strong>calm to complexity</strong>. Someone who spots problems before they become blockers, creates clarity across multiple projects and knows that good delivery is ultimately about people, not just processes.</p><p>You'll work across Technology and Operations, partnering closely with senior leaders, engineers, data specialists and stakeholders across the organisation.</p><h2>What you'll be doing</h2><h3>Drive technology delivery</h3><p>Take ownership of a portfolio of data, development and BAU initiatives, ensuring projects have clear objectives, realistic timelines and visible progress.</p><p>You'll coordinate teams and dependencies, identify risks early and step in when things get stuck, finding pragmatic solutions that keep delivery moving.</p><h3>Bring people together</h3><p>Help build a more collaborative way of working by establishing multidisciplinary working groups and facilitating effective team sessions.</p><p>You'll work comfortably with both technical and non-technical colleagues, adapting your approach to get the best from different people and teams.</p><h3>Partner with senior stakeholders</h3><p>Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Repertoire & Collections and Infrastructure & Security Manager, providing structure around priorities, planning, communication and delivery.</p><p>You'll become a trusted partner who can take ownership, anticipate challenges and give senior leaders the confidence that things are under control.</p><h3>Improve the way we work</h3><p>Look beyond simply delivering projects and challenge how things are currently done.</p><p>You'll identify opportunities to make teams more agile, transparent and effective, whether that's improving sprint ceremonies, increasing visibility of work or streamlining stakeholder communication.</p><p>The focus isn't on introducing process for process's sake. <strong>It's about creating ways of working that genuinely make people's jobs easier.</strong></p><h2>What we're looking for</h2><p>We're looking for someone who is naturally proactive, comfortable operating independently and able to think several steps ahead.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li><p>Proven experience managing multiple complex technical projects simultaneously</p></li><li><p>Experience working in data, analytics or engineering environments</p></li><li><p>Strong facilitation skills, particularly when working with non-technical audiences</p></li><li><p>A strong understanding of Agile frameworks and the ability to adapt them to different teams</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences</p></li><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of unblocking teams</p></li><li><p>Experience improving processes, collaboration and ways of working</p></li><li><p>The confidence to work independently and make sound decisions</p></li><li><p>A genuine interest in creating positive, inclusive team environments</p></li><li><p>A technical understanding that allows you to have informed conversations with engineers and data specialists</p></li></ul><p>Experience with <strong>SAP and/or SQL</strong> would be advantageous, as would familiarity with <strong>Miro, Zoho, Jira, Confluence and Microsoft 365</strong>.</p><h2>What success looks like</h2><p>Six months in, you'll have brought clear visibility across the technology portfolio, improved the way teams work and become a trusted partner across the organisation.</p><p>Projects will feel more organised. Stakeholders will have greater confidence in delivery. Teams will have clearer priorities and fewer blockers.</p><p>Most importantly, you'll have made a tangible difference to how people work together.</p><h2>The opportunity</h2><p>You'll be joining an organisation with a strong purpose, supporting more than <strong>125,000 members worldwide</strong> and working to protect and promote authors' rights.</p><p>The organisation places a strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusion and making a meaningful impact, with a culture built around being bold, taking pride in its work and creating lasting impact.</p><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul><li><p>£60,000 - £70,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, typically <strong>2 days per week in the London office</strong></p></li><li><p>25 days' annual leave + bank holidays</p></li><li><p>Flexible working and flexi-time</p></li><li><p>Ability to buy and sell annual leave</p></li><li><p>Up to 30 days working remotely from another location each year</p></li><li><p><strong>12.5% employer pension contribution</strong></p></li><li><p>Private medical insurance</p></li><li><p>Performance-based bonus scheme</p></li><li><p>Enhanced family-friendly policies</p></li><li><p>Employee assistance and wellbeing support</p></li><li><p>Learning and development opportunities</p></li><li><p>Professional subscription support<br /><strong>Location:</strong> London, E1W<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p></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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC41NDc3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-section-id="1bo7kfo" data-start="0" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-end="40">Head of Business Systems & Technology - Fully Remote</h2><p data-start="42" data-end="377">Our client is a purpose-driven, PE-backed professional services organisation that partners with global businesses to deliver leadership development, coaching and talent solutions. With ambitious growth plans and continued investment in technology, they are looking for a technology leader to help shape the next phase of their journey.</p><h3 data-section-id="l1y6o1" data-start="379" data-end="435">Drive Technology. Lead Transformation. Shape Growth.</h3><p data-end="630" data-start="437">We're looking for a commercially minded technology leader to take ownership of our technology strategy, systems landscape and business transformation agenda during an exciting period of growth.</p><p data-end="904" data-start="632">As Head of Business Systems & Technology, you'll act as the technology voice within the leadership team, overseeing our technology estate, leading strategic projects, managing key vendor relationships and driving improvements across systems, data, security and operations.</p><p data-end="1103" data-start="906">This is a highly visible role where you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, helping to build a scalable, secure and efficient technology function that supports long-term growth.</p><h3 data-section-id="ert108" data-start="1105" data-end="1126">What You'll Bring</h3><ul data-end="1587" data-start="1128"><li data-end="1219" data-start="1128" data-section-id="hhd90n">Experience leading technology strategy and business systems within a growing organisation</li><li data-end="1295" data-section-id="5dhylm" data-start="1220">Strong knowledge of Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications</li><li data-section-id="qnzfus" data-start="1296" data-end="1381">Proven success delivering transformation programmes and business change initiatives</li><li data-section-id="cbjg39" data-start="1382" data-end="1447">Experience managing third-party vendors and technology partners</li><li data-start="1448" data-section-id="4ek1mn" data-end="1504">Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills</li><li data-end="1587" data-start="1505" data-section-id="ijsizu">A commercial mindset with the ability to influence at senior and executive level</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="1fahjvh" data-start="1589" data-end="1602">Why Join?</h3><ul data-end="1939" data-start="1604"><li data-section-id="gj74v7" data-start="1604" data-end="1668">Opportunity to shape technology strategy at a leadership level</li><li data-end="1728" data-start="1669" data-section-id="1x47un9">High-impact role with significant autonomy and visibility</li><li data-end="1760" data-section-id="dfoxg9" data-start="1729">Annual bonus</li><li data-end="1812" data-start="1776" data-section-id="ohiwzz">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li data-end="1831" data-section-id="1adcmjo" data-start="1813">6 wellbeing days</li><li data-start="1832" data-section-id="7ekzgd" data-end="1848">Pension scheme</li><li data-end="1869" data-start="1849" data-section-id="19xlqaw">Christmas shutdown</li><li data-section-id="1goj7sc" data-start="1870" data-end="1939">Join a growing PE-backed business at a pivotal stage of its journey</li></ul><p data-is-only-node="" data-end="2096" data-is-last-node="" data-start="1941"><strong data-is-last-node="" data-start="1941" data-end="2096">If you're passionate about using technology to drive business success and enjoy leading change in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC45MjAxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity to join a well established and growing business based in Wantage as Infrastructure Team Leader, offering excellent career progression and development and competitive salary/package.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Infrastructure Team Leader, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>leading a small team of infrastructure specialists, responsible for monitoring, supporting and maintaining a reliable and high-performing server, storage and data-centre infrastructure </li><li>coordinating activities with internal and 3rd party resources across multiple international sites </li><li>lead continuous improvement of backups, disaster recovery and monitoring processes</li><li>identify opportunities to implement new technologies in line with IT strategy, driving automation and continuous improvement</li><li>maintaining standards and adhering to compliance processes and procedures, in line with various IT and security frameworks </li><li>lead on exciting infrastructure change projects and initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the Infrastructure Team Leader role will:</p><ul><li>have sound experience gained as an infrastructure engineer, systems administrator, or similar, with strong knowledge across storage, server and data-centres, in particular Microsoft based infrastructure</li><li>be experienced with hyper-visor technologies (e.g. VMWare, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox)</li><li>have knowledge or experience of automation / orchestration (e.g. Ansible, Terraform) and container platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) would be beneficial </li><li>be comfortable working in a regulated environment and experience driving compliance with frameworks / standards</li><li>be comfortable working in an office based environment and with occasional international travel</li></ul><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension, bonus, private medical and flexible working hours</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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjczODg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Technology are assisting a growing technology organisation to recruit an IT Manager on a contract basis. 6-month minimum contract. Part-time working - 3 days per week. Hybrid working - London based. ASAP start.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The IT Manager will manage and maintain the organisation's IT environment, ensuring reliable, secure and efficient day-to-day operations.</li><li>Manage the company's macOS and Apple device estate, including device enrolment, configuration, application deployment, patching and compliance.</li><li>Administer endpoint management platforms including Microsoft Intune and JAMF, supporting device provisioning and lifecycle management.</li><li>Manage Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, including users, groups, permissions, licensing, MFA, SSO and Conditional Access.</li><li>Provide hands-on IT support across hardware, software, endpoint, identity and access issues.</li><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including user accounts, access and device provisioning.</li><li>Maintain IT assets, software records, documentation, processes and support procedures.</li><li>Support IT security and compliance requirements, ensuring devices and users remain appropriately managed and secure.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve and automate IT processes, including device provisioning, reporting and routine support activities.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The IT Manager will have strong experience in IT Support, IT Operations, Endpoint Management or a similar role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience supporting macOS and Apple devices.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Intune, JAMF or other MDM technologies.</li><li>Strong Microsoft 365 and Entra ID / Azure AD experience.</li><li>Good understanding of MFA, SSO, Conditional Access and identity management.</li><li>Experience with Apple Business Manager and automated device enrolment would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication and organisational abilities, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a wider team.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Company</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Growing technology organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week, part-time</li><li>6-month minimum contract</li><li>ASAP start</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The contract rate is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjAzNjQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Head of IT Service & Operations</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Richmond-upon-Thames<br /><strong>Reports to:</strong> CIO</p><h3>A senior IT leadership role with real ownership and influence</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Are you an experienced IT leader who thrives at the intersection of <strong>service, operations, governance, risk and transformation</strong>?</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a <strong>Head of IT Service & Operations</strong> to take ownership of the end-to-end performance, resilience and governance of IT services within a successful, regulated organisation operating as part of a global technology environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a role with genuine accountability. You'll lead the UK IT Service & Operations function, managing a small leadership team and overseeing a wider team of around ten, while working closely with global technology teams, third-party suppliers and senior stakeholders.</p><h3>What you'll be doing</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own and evolve the UK <strong>SIAM model</strong>, bringing together global and third-party technology providers.</li><li>Set and manage <strong>SLAs, OLAs and KPIs</strong>, ensuring IT performance is aligned with business outcomes.</li><li>Lead <strong>major incident and problem management governance</strong>, driving root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.</li><li>Own the <strong>vendor management and multi-supplier governance framework</strong>.</li><li>Take accountability for the UK <strong>IT risk, controls and audit environment</strong>.</li><li>Own the <strong>IT and Information Security policy framework</strong>, ensuring alignment with wider Group standards and regulatory expectations.</li><li>Drive <strong>business continuity and operational resilience</strong>, ensuring the organisation is prepared for disruption.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop the IT Service & Operations team, including recruitment, performance and career development.</li><li>Contribute to the <strong>Senior Management Group</strong>, helping shape the wider technology operating model and direction of the business.</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be a senior IT service leader with strong experience across <strong>ITSM, SIAM, governance and risk</strong>, ideally within a regulated environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience leading and developing IT teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory accountability, risk and controls.</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with a structured approach to governance.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management across local, global and third-party environments.</li><li>Confidence operating under regulatory scrutiny.</li><li>Strong analytical and risk-management capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, particularly during incidents and periods of change.</li><li>The ability to influence, challenge and drive organisational change.</li></ul><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to step into a <strong>high-profile IT leadership position</strong> with genuine ownership of how technology services are delivered, governed and continuously improved.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility and influence to shape the operating model, strengthen resilience, improve supplier performance and develop a talented IT function, while working within a global technology organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're ready for a role where <strong>IT service, operational resilience, governance and leadership genuinely sit at the heart of the business</strong>, we'd love to hear from you.</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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC4xODQ1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">