<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Commercial Project Finance Business Partner for an expanding services organisation in Cardiff</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Commercial Project Finance Business Partner</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £45,000 to 60,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Sector:</strong> IT Services</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a commercially minded <strong>Project Finance Business Partner</strong> to join our finance team within a growing services business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>part-qualified or newly qualified accountant</strong> looking to develop their commercial finance and business partnering experience in a project-led environment.</p><p>Working closely with project managers, account managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide financial insight and support to help ensure projects are delivered profitably, revenue and costs are accurately forecast, and commercial opportunities and risks are clearly understood.</p><p>Alongside your project finance responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting the <strong>monthly management accounts process</strong>, gaining broad exposure to financial reporting and the wider finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Finance & Commercial Business Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance business partner to project and operational teams, providing financial insight and support throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers and Account Managers to understand project performance, budgets, forecasts and commercial drivers.</li><li>Monitor project revenue, costs, margins, utilisation and profitability against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support the preparation and review of project budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Identify and communicate financial risks, opportunities and variances, helping operational teams understand their financial impact.</li><li>Provide regular financial analysis and commentary on project performance.</li><li>Support project managers with financial decision-making, including resource planning, subcontractor costs, project expenditure and margin management.</li><li>Review project financial performance and challenge assumptions where appropriate.</li><li>Assist with project set-up, ensuring appropriate financial controls, budgets and reporting structures are in place.</li><li>Support the identification and management of unbilled revenue, accrued costs, work in progress and other project-related accounting items.</li><li>Assist with revenue recognition and ensuring project accounting is consistent with company policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Support commercial reviews, including analysis of project profitability, contract performance and potential change requests.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and help improve financial awareness across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly Management Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and project-related adjustments.</li><li>Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with revenue and cost analysis and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the appropriate accounting periods.</li><li>Prepare monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce supporting schedules and management information for month-end reporting.</li><li>Provide clear commentary on key movements and financial performance.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting packs for senior management.</li><li>Contribute to improving the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of the month-end process.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models, reports and dashboards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.</li><li>Help develop more consistent project reporting and forecasting processes across the business.</li><li>Support finance and wider business projects as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who is <strong>commercially curious, analytical and keen to develop their career in a business partnering environment</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or newly qualified accounting status, such as <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA</strong>.</li><li>Experience within a commercial finance, management accounting, project accounting or finance business partnering environment.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.</li><li>Good understanding of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjM0MDY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Manager within Outsourced Business Services</p><p> </p><p>Location: Cardiff</p><p>Salary: £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience and seniority</p><p>Working pattern: Primarily office-based with flexible/agile working available</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>An established and growing professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Account Manager / Accounting Manager to join its Outsourced Business Services team in Cardiff.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, lead a small team, and play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced finance solutions.</p><p>You will oversee the delivery of management accounts, statutory financial statements and day-to-day finance support, while building strong client relationships and ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently, on time and within budget.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage a diverse portfolio of moderately complex clients, with minimal supervision.</p><p>Oversee a small team delivering outsourced finance functions across approximately 30-40 clients.</p><p>Ensure the timely and accurate production of management accounts and year-end statutory financial statements.</p><p>Act as a key point of contact for clients, leading meetings and developing long-term, trusted relationships.</p><p>Take responsibility for financial performance, including WIP, debt, billing, recoveries and budgets.</p><p>Manage and resolve day-to-day client queries and provide proactive financial support.</p><p>Mentor, coach and support junior team members, contributing to their development and progression.</p><p>Work closely with audit and corporate tax teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.</p><p>Identify opportunities for business development, including leads, cross-selling and proposals.</p><p>Contribute to process improvements and the introduction of technology and more efficient ways of working.</p><p>Potentially take responsibility for the training and development of one or more trainees or team members.</p><p>About You</p><p>We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who is confident dealing with clients, managing workloads and supporting a team.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><p>AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification, or be AAT qualified with relevant experience.</p><p>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.</p><p> </p><p>.</p><p>The organisation offers:</p><p>Competitive salary of £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience and seniority.</p><p>Flexible/agile working arrangements.</p><p>Private medical cover.</p><p>Pension matching.</p><p>Enhanced parental leave.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjg3OTg3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">