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Devops Engineer - AZURE -TOP Company

Watford, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
<h1>Senior DevOps Engineer - Azure</h1>Are you looking to join a brand new team? Do you want to work in a Greenfield environment? Open to Infra Engineers who would like to move into a Devops Engineer role. But you must have Azure Certifications. Excellent Benefits on offer Location: Watford Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remote Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: PermanentWe are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Microsoft Azure experience to join our technology team in Watford.This is a purely project-focused role, with no heavy BAU element. You'll be responsible for designing, building and delivering modern cloud and DevOps solutions across a range of exciting technology projects.We're ideally looking for someone who holds Microsoft Azure certifications and can demonstrate strong hands-on experience delivering Azure-based solutions.<h3>The Role</h3>You will:<ul><li>Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure across a variety of projects.</li><li>Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.</li><li>Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or ARM.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployments.</li><li>Support Azure migration, transformation and modernisation projects.</li><li>Implement cloud security, networking, monitoring and governance.</li><li>Work closely with developers, architects and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.</li><li>Provide technical leadership and contribute to DevOps best practice.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, reliability and deployment processes.</li></ul><h3>Key Skills & Experience</h3>Essential:<ul><li>Strong commercial experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or someone moving into Devops from a Strong Infra Background with Azure experience.</li><li>Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.</li><li>Strong experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD.</li><li>Infrastructure as Code experience - ideally Terraform and/or Bicep.</li><li>Strong scripting skills using PowerShell and/or Python.</li><li>Excellent understanding of Azure networking, security and identity.</li><li>Experience working on project-based cloud implementations and transformations.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Desirable: NOT ESSENTIAL <ul><li>Microsoft Azure certifications, ideally at Associate or Expert level.</li><li>Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).</li><li>Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3>This is a great opportunity for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer who wants to focus on projects, transformation and engineering, rather than being primarily responsible for BAU support.You'll work on a variety of Azure initiatives, have the opportunity to influence technical direction and help deliver a modern, scalable cloud environment.Location: Watford Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remoteIf you're a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Azure experience and ideally hold relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, we'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS42MDM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-02T13:05:07Z

Assistant Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 43000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Assistant Accountant</h1>Central London | Financial ServicesLooking for a finance role that offers more than just processing invoices?We're supporting a highly regarded financial services firm in their search for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team. This position is ideal for someone with Accounts Payable experience who wants to build a broader accounting skillset and gain exposure to reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.While Accounts Payable sits at the heart of the role, you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of finance responsibilities, making it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to progress their career within accounting.<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing the Accounts Payable process and ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently</li><li>Supporting Accounts Receivable invoicing and debtor reporting</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Maintaining fixed asset records</li><li>Producing regular financial reports</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit requirements</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Part-qualified studies are welcomed but not essential</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3>This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, work alongside experienced finance professionals and continue developing your career in a supportive environment. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuMzQxMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T14:03:36Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis well-established Consumer Goods Company based in Central London, is looking to hire a Financial Controller as part of its continued growth. The business has a motivating, rewarding and inclusive culture, and is looking for an ambitious finance professional who can add value to both the finance function and the wider business. Role PurposeThe Financial Controller will play a key role in overseeing finance operations and supporting the wider management team. You'll have responsibility for core finance functions - including AP, AR, reporting, forecasting, compliance, and balance sheet management - while driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The role reports to the Finance Director and manages a team of three. Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of three finance professionals, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and performing to a high standard.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial information in accordance with UK GAAP, company policies, and relevant external regulations.</li><li>Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all postings are completed and reconciliations are finalised in line with the close timetable.</li><li>Oversee company tax matters, including corporate tax computations, VAT, compliance, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and confident manner.</li><li>Continuously assess and improve finance processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for external audit activities and manage day-to-day relationships with external stakeholders.</li></ul> Experience & Skills Required<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting and corporate tax.</li><li>Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing a team.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.</li><li>Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communicator, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across the business.</li></ul> Apply TodayTo apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWVsYW5pZS53b25nLjcwNDQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-01T15:44:34Z

QA Analyst (German Speaking)

London, London
remote
Permanent
250 - 350 GBP / Daily
Robert Half have partnered with a global retail organisation to recruit for an experienced German-Speaking QA Tester to join a fast-paced technology team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the testing and quality assurance of web and mobile applications, with a particular focus on German localisation and ensuring an excellent customer experience across different markets.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Carry out manual functional and regression testing across web and mobile applications.</li><li>Test Android and iOS applications, ensuring functionality and usability meet requirements.</li><li>Perform API testing and support end-to-end testing activities.</li><li>Identify, document and track defects using JIRA.</li><li>Support the creation and execution of detailed test cases and test scenarios.</li><li>Perform localisation testing, ensuring German translations, formatting and functionality are accurate and appropriate for the local market.</li><li>Work closely with Developers, Product Managers and other QA professionals to investigate and resolve defects.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvements across the QA and testing process.</li><li>Support UAT activities and provide clear feedback to business and technical stakeholders.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>4+ years' experience in QA / Software Testing.</li><li>Strong experience with manual testing, including functional and regression testing.</li><li>Experience testing web applications and mobile applications across Android and iOS.</li><li>Experience with API testing.</li><li>Strong experience using JIRA or similar defect management tools.</li><li>Previous experience with localisation testing is highly desirable.</li><li>Fluent German and English communication skills are essential.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, particularly around language, localisation and user experience.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul>Contract:<ul><li>Initial 6 month contract</li><li>Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzg2NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T08:17:57Z

Senior finance business partner

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector 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. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and operations to expand their experience.What you are responsible for:<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>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance<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>Capital, Digital & Investment Oversight<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>People Services & Corporate Overheads<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>Shared Services, Offshore Operations & Ventures<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>Risk, Governance & Collaboration<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>Leadership & Capability<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>Benefits:<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> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-25T08:39:46Z

Performance Media Manager

London, London
remote
Temporary
300 - 375 GBP / Daily
<h1>Performance Media Manager (Interim Contract)</h1>Location: West London (2 days per week onsite, 3 days remote) Rate: £300 - £375 per day (via umbrella) Contract Length: 5 Months Start Date: ASAPWe are seeking an experienced Performance Media Manager to join a leading consumer-focused organisation on a 5-month contract. This role is ideal for a hands-on digital media professional who can quickly assess, optimise and scale performance marketing activity while implementing robust audience, attribution and measurement frameworks.Working within a fast-paced marketing function, you will drive media effectiveness across the full customer journey, leveraging first-party data, advanced targeting techniques and data-led insights to maximise return on media investment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Full-Funnel Media Planning & Optimisation</h3><ul><li>Plan, execute and optimise integrated media campaigns across digital channels.</li><li>Manage performance activity across social, programmatic, video and retail media platforms.</li><li>Develop audience-first media strategies that drive measurable commercial outcomes.</li><li>Continuously test, learn and optimise campaigns to improve efficiency and performance.</li></ul><h3>Audience Strategy & Data Management</h3><ul><li>Build and activate audience segments using first, second and third-party data sources.</li><li>Work closely with CRM, analytics and marketing teams to improve audience targeting.</li><li>Ensure all audience activation complies with GDPR and data governance requirements.</li></ul><h3>Attribution & Performance Measurement</h3><ul><li>Establish and enhance multi-touch attribution methodologies.</li><li>Develop measurement frameworks that demonstrate the true impact of marketing activity.</li><li>Design and implement test-and-control programmes to validate campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Provide actionable recommendations based on campaign and customer journey analysis.</li></ul><h3>Tracking & Analytics</h3><ul><li>Manage and optimise tracking infrastructure including: <ul><li>Pixels and tags</li><li>Conversion APIs</li><li>Server-side tracking</li><li>UTM frameworks</li></ul></li><li>Ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity across channels.</li></ul><h3>Reporting & Insights</h3><ul><li>Produce weekly and monthly performance reports and dashboards.</li><li>Translate complex performance data into clear business recommendations.</li><li>Present insights and optimisation opportunities to key stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills & Experience</h2><h3>Essential</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a Performance Media Manager, Paid Media Manager or Digital Media Manager role.</li><li>Strong background in media planning and execution across major social and programmatic platforms.</li><li>Experience with audience segmentation, customer data strategies and attribution modelling.</li><li>Knowledge of tracking technologies including pixels, APIs and analytics platforms.</li><li>Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to influence commercial decisions through data.</li><li>Experience managing KPIs such as ROAS, CPA, conversion rate and media efficiency metrics.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience within FMCG, consumer brands or retail environments.</li><li>Exposure to first-party data activation and customer data platforms.</li><li>Understanding of retail media and omnichannel measurement.</li></ul><h2> </h2>If you're a data-driven performance marketing specialist available for a 5-month assignment and able to work onsite in West London twice per week, we'd love to hear from you. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xMzA5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-21T07:46:07Z

Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 115000 GBP / Yearly
Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead | Major UK Retailer | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Up to £115,000 | Permanent Role Please note: candidates must be available to start by December 2026. Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead on behalf of a major UK retailer undergoing a significant transformation of its Finance function and the way Group Financial Reporting operates across the organisation. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Group Reporting professional to join the business at an important stage of its transformation journey. You'll bring strong listed-company reporting experience and use it to help shape how the organisation consolidates, reports and governs its financial information for the future. The role offers the opportunity to step beyond traditional BAU reporting and work at the centre of a major change programme, influencing processes, controls, governance and ways of working across a large and complex organisation. 📊 About the Position As Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead, you'll take ownership of a key Group Reporting workstream and act as the subject matter expert across Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting. You'll work closely with senior leadership and a broad range of stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation. Your experience will be particularly important in ensuring that the future operating model reflects the practical realities of running Group Reporting within a complex listed business. This is not a pure transformation or systems role. The successful candidate will have spent a significant part of their career actually running and owning Group Reporting, and will now have the opportunity to apply that experience to how the function operates in the future. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Lead the future design of Group Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</li><li>Use your practical experience to shape reporting processes, controls, governance and ways of working.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise across IFRS consolidation, intercompany, group adjustments and statutory reporting.</li><li>Partner with senior Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation stakeholders, acting as the bridge between technical reporting requirements and practical delivery.</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve existing Group Reporting processes.</li><li>Challenge existing ways of working and help create a more efficient, controlled and scalable reporting environment.</li><li>Support implementation, testing, transition and the first reporting cycles within the new operating model.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Significant post-qualified experience in Group Reporting, Group Consolidation or External Reporting.</li><li> Strong experience gained within a large listed, multinational or similarly complex organisation.</li><li>Deep and recent knowledge of IFRS Group Reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, intercompany and group adjustments.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, business units and/or jurisdictions.</li><li>A genuine hands-on Group Reporting professional who understands the challenges of running a complex reporting function.</li><li> Experience of leading change, improving processes or supporting a significant Finance transformation would be advantageous.</li><li>Must be available to start by December 2026.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>Up to £115,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working from either Central London or Manchester (3 days per week in the office)</li><li>Genuine ownership of a critical Group Reporting workstream.</li><li>The opportunity to influence the future operating model for Group Finance.</li><li>A role combining technical Group Reporting expertise with transformation, change and stakeholder leadership.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move For someone who has spent years managing complex reporting cycles within a listed environment, this is an opportunity to take that experience and use it to shape what comes next. You'll be joining a major UK retailer at a significant point in its Finance journey, with the opportunity to influence how Group Reporting operates across the organisation rather than simply inheriting an established process. The scale of the business means you'll be dealing with complex group structures, multiple entities and significant reporting requirements, while working alongside senior Finance stakeholders on a transformation that will have a lasting impact. For an experienced Group Reporting Senior Manager, Head of Group Reporting or equivalent who wants to broaden their experience beyond BAU reporting, this offers the opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with genuine transformation exposure and have a visible impact.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjA2NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-06T15:16:49Z

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