<h2 data-start="204" data-end="298"><strong data-start="207" data-end="296">Financial Controller</strong></h2><p data-start="299" data-end="484"><strong data-start="299" data-end="312">Location:</strong> Cwmbran, South Wales<br / data-end="336" data-start="333"> <strong data-start="336" data-end="354">Contract Type:</strong> Fixed-term (6 months) - potential to become permanent<br data-start="408" data-end="411" /> <strong data-end="422" data-start="411">Salary:</strong> Competitive + benefits<br data-start="445" data-end="448" /> <strong data-end="461" data-start="448">Industry:</strong> Global Manufacturing</p><h3 data-end="513" data-start="486"><strong data-end="511" data-start="490">About the Company</strong></h3><p data-end="964" data-start="514">Our client is a leading global manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability. Operating across multiple international sites, the company continues to expand its market presence and invest in cutting-edge technology. As part of this ongoing growth, we are seeking a <strong data-start="825" data-end="849">Financial Controller</strong> to join the Cwmbran site on a <strong data-start="880" data-end="900">6-month contract</strong>, with the potential for a <strong data-start="927" data-end="952">permanent opportunity</strong> thereafter.</p><h3 data-end="994" data-start="971"><strong data-start="975" data-end="992">Role Overview</strong></h3><p data-end="1367" data-start="995">The <strong data-start="999" data-end="1023">Financial Controller</strong> will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the UK business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and strong commercial support to senior management. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive and technically strong finance professional with manufacturing experience and a continuous improvement mindset.</p><h3 data-start="1374" data-end="1404"><strong data-start="1378" data-end="1402">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1405" data-end="2415"><li data-end="1562" data-start="1405"><p data-end="1562" data-start="1407">Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function for the Cwmbran site, including financial reporting, management accounting, and statutory compliance.</p></li><li data-start="1563" data-end="1700"><p data-start="1565" data-end="1700">Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, providing clear analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="1701" data-end="1799"><p data-end="1799" data-start="1703">Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant legislation.</p></li><li data-start="1800" data-end="1900"><p data-end="1900" data-start="1802">Manage cash flow, working capital, and cost control initiatives to support business performance.</p></li><li data-start="1901" data-end="2011"><p data-end="2011" data-start="1903">Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and drive process improvements and efficiency.</p></li><li data-end="2101" data-start="2012"><p data-start="2014" data-end="2101">Support audit processes (internal and external) and liaise with auditors as required.</p></li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2102"><p data-start="2104" data-end="2203">Oversee the finance team, ensuring effective development, motivation, and performance management.</p></li><li data-start="2204" data-end="2318"><p data-end="2318" data-start="2206">Contribute to strategic and operational decision-making through high-quality financial analysis and reporting.</p></li><li data-start="2319" data-end="2415"><p data-end="2415" data-start="2321">Participate in and lead finance transformation or systems improvement projects where needed.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2459" data-start="2422"><strong data-end="2457" data-start="2426">Qualifications & Experience</strong></h3><ul data-start="3215" data-end="3590"><li data-end="2525" data-start="2460"><p data-end="2525" data-start="2462">Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).</p></li><li data-start="2526" data-end="2667"><p data-end="2667" data-start="2528">Proven experience in a <strong data-end="2575" data-start="2551">Financial Controller</strong> or <strong data-end="2605" data-start="2579">Senior Finance Manager</strong> role within a <strong data-end="2652" data-start="2620">manufacturing or engineering</strong> environment.</p></li><li data-start="2668" data-end="2767"><p data-start="2670" data-end="2767">Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock management, and manufacturing finance processes.</p></li><li data-end="2857" data-start="2768"><p data-start="2770" data-end="2857">Excellent knowledge of financial systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar).</p></li><li data-start="2858" data-end="2926"><p data-start="2860" data-end="2926">Demonstrable experience of leading and developing finance teams.</p></li><li data-end="3041" data-start="2927"><p data-end="3041" data-start="2929">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="3098" data-start="3042"><p data-end="3098" data-start="3044">High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</p></li><li data-start="3099" data-end="3182"><p data-start="3101" data-end="3182">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global business.</p></li></ul> <br><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> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMzA4NjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Head of HR for a high growth manufacturing company in the Neath Port Talbot area</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;">The HR & Payroll Manager will be responsible for the employee life-cycle. This will be a hands-on role in a growing business with a strong professionalisation requirement. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), key responsibilities include:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Recruitment and onboarding of new employees</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Working with Line Managers to ensure training and development needs are met (both statutory and job-specific)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Delivery of performance management processes</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Exit management</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Development and tracking of people related KPI</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Identifying areas for improvement and professionalisation of the Human Resources function, including systems, controls and policies</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Acting as a business partner to Senior Managers</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Ad-hoc support to the CFO and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as required</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;">Basic salary £40,000 to £55,000 DoE</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;">Bonus up to 5% of basic salary, linked to achievement of objectives and financial results</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;">25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;">3% employer pension contribution</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQyNjQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager for a growing successful group based in Bridgend.</p><p> </p><p>The Purchase Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of the accounts payable function within the various Finance teams establishing best practices, building processes, and ensuring robust financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Own and manage the purchase ledger function across all the entities.</li><li>Implement and maintain purchase ledger controls and processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</li><li>Establish KPI's and identify areas for process improvement.</li><li>Help transition the function from manual to automated systems, through Business Central Implementation.</li><li>Prompt management and resolution of queries.</li><li>Support to the wider Bridgend Finance team where required.</li></ul><p><strong> Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Calm and assertive being able to communicate across all levels of the business.</li><li>Capacity to prioritise tasks and work under pressure</li><li>Methodical with attention to detail and accuracy</li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer:</p><p>Salary from £38,000 to £45,000 plus bonus and hybrid working.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjg1NDkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The fundamental objective of the Head of OT is to manage the OT Team in designing, deploying, and supporting the communication and monitoring systems on new and existing distributed energy projects.</p><p>As new sites increasing rely on their communication networks for operation, my client needs to ensure that new designs meet the current requirements for performance and cybersecurity and that older designs are maintained and upgraded in line with current industry practises.</p><p>The Head of OT will also be available to provide advice and assistance for reactive issues which need additional skills or experience and will participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours remote support along with the other members of comms team.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages and mentors engineers, delegating workload as necessary</li><li>Works closely with multiple stakeholder teams including engineering, design, commercial, planning and construction to optimise project designs</li><li>Ensure the OT Team are provided with all relevant information to complete designs</li><li>Assumes OT design responsibility for project OT scope from concept, through construction and to final acceptance.</li><li>Ensure cybersecurity policy is considered in new designs and in maintenance and upgrades of existing systems.</li><li>Ensure the required documentation needed to implement the OT system designs is produced on time, e.g. cable schedules, network diagrams, and register lists</li><li>Liaising with other teams & contractors to ensure that the overall project designs integrate smoothly</li><li>Communicates directly with suppliers' technical / service support teams regarding product capabilities and reviews client enquiries, escalating as required to equipment manufacturers.</li><li>Responds to EPC, O&M, technical advisor, funder, client, or asset owner technical enquiries. These enquiries may require several actions including documentation review, performance assessment, site survey and technical support</li><li>Staying abreast of relevant developments in the telecommunications and technology marketplace</li><li>Managing tickets raised by O&M and programming OT resource.</li><li>Planning and overseeing maintenance of OT systems software and hardware installed at solar PV and battery energy storage plants throughout the UK</li><li>Supporting operational staff with monitoring, data acquisition, security, and CCTV systems issue resolutions</li><li>Adherence to the Group's Quality Management System and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL</strong></p><ul><li>Management of a technical team within the OT environment.</li><li>Basic Windows administration knowledge, including Intune endpoint management</li><li>Detailed knowledge of IT/OT networks and design principles; segmentation, VLANs, NAT, VPNs</li><li>Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity</li><li>Industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485 / serial communications</li><li>Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools</li><li>Technical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for implementing new ideas</li><li>Self motivated; able to work remotely and independently</li><li>Enthusiasm for ongoing personal development and learning</li><li>Strong communicator with patience and perseverance, able to troubleshoot and problem-solve with remote staff or equipment</li></ul><p><strong>PREFERRED</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of PV specific and general industrial data acquisition systems</li><li>Linux system administration experience, focussed on Debian or derivatives, Ansible for centralised management, iptables/NFT firewalls.</li><li>Experience of the following network equipment; Fortinet firewalls and switches, Mikrotik routers, Moxa industrial networking, OpenWRT</li><li>PV, battery, and power electronics background knowledge</li><li>Basic AutoCAD skills</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally an undergraduate degree in STEM subject that provides a demonstrable background in IT, computing, computer networking, or electronics via relevant course modules, but may also include vocational training or extensive relevant work experience</li><li>IT-related technical proficiency or security qualifications e.g. SANS, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or similar are advantageous, but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Must possess a current Driving Licence</li><li>Must be prepared to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays, and potentially abroad, for site visits</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjkyMzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join a growing organisation based in Chepstow on a permanent basis</p><p> </p><p>The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a newly created role to focus upon the financial insight and bids analyses for this growing concern.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting into a capable director this would be an ideal opportunity to step into your first 'head of' role and have the prospects of growing with this highly acquisitive organisation. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role: </strong></p><p><strong>Financial Planning & Forecasting</strong></p><p>Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast process, including building and maintaining robust financial models.</p><p>Develop acquisition models to assess investment opportunities and scenario analysis.</p><p>Test and challenge assumptions from business leaders to ensure accurate and realistic financial planning.</p><p><strong>Business Partnering</strong></p><p>Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide actionable financial insights.</p><p>Develop pricing models and support commercial decision-making.</p><p>Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and wider leadership team, driving accountability for performance.</p><p><strong>Performance Reporting & Analytics</strong></p><p>Lead KPI development, monitoring, and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>We need a qualified accountant with Advanced financial modelling skills including Power BI</p><p> </p><p>On offer:</p><p> A salary of from £65,000 to £85,000 plus a generous package.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjg4NzQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
