<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Finance Reporting & Systems Analyst on behalf of a well-established and diversified private business, based near Bournemouth. The organisation operates across multiple entities and sectors, offering genuine variety and stability. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-run, multi-faceted business with real breadth of exposure.</p><h1><strong>The Role</strong></h1><p>We're looking for a highly organised Financial Analyst to support the central finance function through accurate data management, reporting and systems administration. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys working with data, is confident in Excel, is naturally tech-savvy, and is motivated by improving processes and delivering meaningful management information.</p><p>You'll work across finance and operational systems to maintain data integrity, produce regular reporting, and support ongoing process improvement initiatives - reporting directly into a very supportive Finance Manager.</p><h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1><ul><li>Support the production of regular financial, KPI and management reports using Excel and other reporting tools</li><li>Maintain accurate finance and operational data across multiple systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Assist with reconciliation and consolidation of data from multiple systems to ensure accurate reporting</li><li>Support development and maintenance of Excel reports and Power Query solutions, with scope to develop into Power BI in future</li><li>Provide day-to-day support for finance systems, including maintaining system records and assisting users with queries</li><li>Support system testing, upgrades and data mapping for new functionality</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis</li></ul><h1><strong>Your Profile</strong></h1><ul><li>Advanced Excel skills - formulas, PivotTables and data analysis essential; knowledge of Power Query/Power Pivot desirable, or a strong willingness to learn</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity</li><li>Comfortable working with large datasets and producing accurate reports</li><li>Understanding of accounting principles and management reporting</li><li>Good numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve data discrepancies</li><li>A proactive, organised approach with strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Confident communicator, able to support colleagues with finance system queries</li></ul><h1>What's on offer</h1><ul><li>£35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience</li><li>6% employer pension contribution (3% employee)</li><li>22 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working - full-time or part-time considered</li><li>A beautiful working environment, a genuinely friendly team, and on-site parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>If this sounds of interest, please get in touch with Robert Half to find out more.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS42NjE5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaconsfield<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract)<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</p></li><li><p>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</p></li><li><p>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</p></li></ul><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £65,000.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector</strong><br /> <br /> My client is a fast growing, national group that offers a range of services to the healthcare sector. Due to a recent contract win, they now look to expand their commercial finance offering to the business with this key new hire. You will directly challenge up to C-suite level, using analytics and budget drivers.<br /> <br /> This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth<br /> organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and<br /> "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and<br /> operations to expand their experience.</p><p><strong>What you are responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as the lead finance business partner for support functions such as but not limited to Shared Services, Corporate Overheads, customer Engagement Centres by providing senior‑level financial insight across P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with clear, objective analysis to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional areas.</li><li>Translating financial performance into a clear and coherent narrative, articulating trends, risks and opportunities in a way that supports timely and well‑informed decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning across the portfolio, ensuring plans are robust, affordable and aligned to Group Finance priorities.</li><li>Reviewing forecasts and performance against plan, providing constructive challenge on assumptions, risks and mitigations.</li><li>Supporting Monthly Business Reviews with high‑quality financial insight, commentary and actions.</li></ul><p><strong>Capital, Digital & Investment Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Providing financial oversight and challenge for capital projects, procurement activity and digital programmes.</li><li>Reviewing business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to ensure value for money and appropriate governance.</li><li>Monitoring capital spend, benefits realisation and financial risks, escalating issues where required.</li></ul><p><strong>People Services & Corporate Overheads</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with People Services on workforce planning, headcount modelling, affordability and people‑related cost drivers.</li><li>Providing financial oversight of Corporate Overheads, supporting cost control, transparency and efficiency.</li><li>Supporting Whole Force Planning with scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.</li></ul><p><strong>Shared Services, Offshore Operations & Ventures</strong></p><ul><li>Providing financial oversight and insight across Shared Services activity, including offshore operations.</li><li>Supporting financial governance, cost visibility and resilience across service delivery models.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk, Governance & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Identifying financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio and ensuring these are understood, monitored and managed.</li><li>Working closely with FP&A, Group Reporting, Tax and FP&A Finance Systems and Commercial Finance to ensure aligned, consistent and high‑quality outputs.</li><li>Maintaining strong financial governance and control while enabling progress in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Capability</strong></p><ul><li>Leading, coaching and developing finance colleagues within the scope of the role.</li><li>Building strong finance partnering capability and credibility with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting non‑finance leaders to strengthen financial understanding and decision‑making.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60k and £75k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Private health</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 3 days pw</li><li>A host of other benefits on application</li></ul><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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cobham, Surrey<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.</p><p>The initial contract is for <strong>3 months</strong>, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently <strong>not guaranteed</strong>.</p><p>The successful candidate will initially be expected to work <strong>five days per week on site</strong> to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to <strong>four days per week on site</strong>, subject to performance and business requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>The role would suit an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant</strong> who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.</strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</strong></li><li><strong>£3,000 completion bonus</strong></li><li><strong>3-month initial contract</strong></li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially <strong>5 days per week on site</strong></li><li>Potential to move to <strong>4 days per week on site</strong> once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial impact.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>SYSTEMS ANALYST - FMCG - BRACKNELL</strong><br /> <br /> Robert half are the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growing, investor backed FMCG manufacturing business that due to a recent systems implementation, are seeking a confident, technically proficient and commercially focused systems analyst to run, maintain a chart of accounts, data pull, identify and manage small bugs / user errors whilst coordinating with the outsourced provider on larger issues.</p><p><br /> This role would be based at their Bracknell HQ, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 4 days per week.</p><p><br /> <strong>Duties:</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Business systems support and AMS coordination</p><ul><li>Own the day-to-day coordination of the ERP support mailbox, ensuring requests are acknowledged, assessed, prioritised and tracked through to closure.</li><li>Classify reported items as suspected system defects, configuration or change requests, master-data issues, access or security requests, process or training issues, or reporting and integration matters.</li><li>Maintain a controlled support and change backlog, coordinate priorities with relevant process owners, monitor progress and communicate outcomes to users.</li><li>Act as the primary business liaison with consultancy AMS and coordinate Microsoft escalation through the agreed support route where a genuine product defect is identified.</li><li>Identify recurring support themes and recommend process, configuration, data or training improvements that reduce repeat incidents.</li></ul><p>D365 functional configuration and process support</p><ul><li>Support the controlled maintenance of financial dimensions, departments, cost centres, dimension ownership, account structures, service items, workflow rules, fiscal calendars and relevant finance parameters.</li><li>Investigate posting, reconciliation, workflow and configuration issues, resolving matters within approved access or coordinating external support where specialist intervention is required.</li><li>Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and maintain configuration records, decision logs and supporting process documentation.</li><li>Support security-role and licence reviews by clarifying business requirements and control implications, without independently approving access to incompatible duties.</li></ul><p>Master data quality and governance</p><ul><li>Support clear standards, ownership and maintenance responsibilities for Product, Customer, Vendor and finance-related master data.</li><li>Define and maintain proportionate data-quality rules, exception checks and owner-attributed reporting across completeness, validity, uniqueness, consistency, accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Analyse root causes of recurring data issues and propose preventative controls such as validation rules, required fields, workflow changes or improved user guidance.</li><li>Support master-data readiness for new products, legal entities, acquisitions, system enhancements and reporting requirements.</li><li>Preserve segregation of duties by ensuring business Data Owners remain accountable for data decisions and routine source-record maintenance unless a separately approved control permits direct action.</li></ul><p>Testing, release and change assurance</p><ul><li>Coordinate business user acceptance testing for relevant fixes, releases, enhancements and configuration changes.</li><li>Agree expected results with process owners, ensure relevant regression testing is considered and retain evidence of testing and approval.</li><li>Review release notes and change documentation, confirm that business prerequisites have been met and coordinate functional sign-off through the agreed governance process.</li><li>Support user communications, concise guidance and targeted training where system behaviour or process requirements change.</li><li>Work with internal teams and delivery partners to define clear responsibilities for configuration, testing, deployment, issue resolution and production support.</li></ul><p>Reporting and continuous improvement</p><ul><li>Provide concise reporting on support request volumes, ageing, recurring themes, testing status and master-data quality.</li><li>Use Excel, Power BI, Fabric and other appropriate tools to analyse issues and make system and data-quality performance visible to stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention, duplicate maintenance, recurring journals and inefficient workarounds.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £45,000 and £65,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A company wide performance related bonus</li><li>5% pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>A fun, positive and friendly work environment where you are given the opportunity to bring ideas to the table.</li><li>Work from home up to 3 days per week</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<h2><strong>Temporary Finance Officer Role </strong><br />Wantage | Initially 2 - 3 months<br />£20 per hour | Temporary</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with an organisation based in Wantage that are looking for a someone to provide financial support across multiple sites on a temporary basis. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p>🔹 Budget preparation, forecasting and monthly budget monitoring<br /> 🔹 Revenue and capital reporting and variance analysis<br /> 🔹 Monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation<br /> 🔹 Purchase ledger, purchase orders and banking<br /> 🔹 Month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and deferred income<br /> 🔹 Supporting procurement and ensuring value for money<br /> 🔹 Providing financial support to Headteachers and senior finance stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Ensuring compliance with relevant finance, VAT and reporting requirements</p><p> </p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>🔹 Experience in month end reporting, handling transactional finance <br /> 🔹 Excellent attention to detail and organisation<br /> 🔹 Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMTI3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">