31 results for Risk in Reading, Reading

Head of Finance

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
Head of Finance | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Head of Finance to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio. 📊 About the Position Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will: <ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio. * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction. * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight. * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities. * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment. * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks. * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition. * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality. * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul> 📋 What we're looking for <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role. * Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses. * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management. * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure. * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level. * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting. * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments. * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations. * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's what's waiting for you <ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul> 💼 Why this role could be your next move This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio. The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTk2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-06T11:30:55Z

PAM CyberArk Architect

City of London, London
remote
Contract
600 - 700 GBP / Daily
CyberArk Sentry PAM Architect - Financial ServicesRobert Half are supporting a global consulting environment to source an interim CyberArk PAM Architect to join a high-profile engagement within a major financial services organisation. This role is focused on architecture, design, and ownership of privileged access, not day-to-day CyberArk administration. Assignment Details<ul><li>Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension</li><li>Hybrid working - London (2 days onsite)</li><li>c.2-4 weeks onboarding turnaround with interviews and paperwork</li><li>£650 p/day via PAYE + daily 12.07% pay of holiday accrual and employer NI & tax deducted at source, no umbrella fees)</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and implement CyberArk PAM solutions across the environment</li><li>Own privileged access architecture and strategy</li><li>Lead PAM implementations, upgrades, and enhancements</li><li>Engage with security, infrastructure, and risk stakeholders</li><li>Ensure alignment to regulatory, audit, and control frameworks</li></ul>Key Experience<ul><li>CyberArk Sentry certification </li><li>Proven PAM Architect / Lead experience</li><li>Financial Services experience required</li><li>Deep understanding of PAM, identity security, and access controls</li><li>Comfortable operating in a consulting-led environment</li></ul>Nice to Have<ul><li>Experience in highly regulated environments</li><li>Broader IAM exposure beyond CyberArk</li><li>Experience across large-scale security or transformation programmes</li></ul> All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit/sanctions, employment verification).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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zMDUyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-01T08:10:43Z

Project Manager

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
Contract SC Project Manager Role: Project ManagerLength: Initially 6 monthsRate: Competitive, Outside IR35Location: Milton KeynesWorking Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week hybrid working. My client is seeking an experienced infrastructure project mananger with a defence background to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering several smaller projects aligned to a broader programme of work. The key objective of this role is to support the organisation in returning to full compliance while contributing to its wider strategic goals.Requirements:<ul><li>Proven background in Defence or Critical National Infrastructure</li><li>Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cyber remediation, and risk management</li><li>Experience managing strategic systems and change initiatives</li><li>Strong understanding of defence environments and relevant compliance frameworks</li><li>desirable to have DEFCON 658, DEFSTAN 05-138, and CIDA/SCIDA</li><li>Experience taking ownership of and delivering brownfield projects</li></ul>My client is looking for someone who can join ASAP due to the nature and urgency of the project. Contract SC Project Manager 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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjQwODE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-20T10:15:52Z

Credit Controller

Leatherhead, Surrey
remote
Temporary
34000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-end="62" data-start="0" data-section-id="1lxl3mc">Credit Controller (Temporary Contract - 3 Months Initially)</h2>Location: Leatherhead Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office-based, remainder remote/home working Contract: Temporary (initial 3-month assignment) Salary:<ul data-start="270" data-end="376"><li data-section-id="md41u4" data-start="270" data-end="322">1 position: circa £40,000 equivalent annual rate</li><li data-section-id="1kf5cqn" data-end="376" data-start="323">2 positions: circa £34,000 equivalent annual rate</li></ul>We are currently recruiting for three experienced Credit Controllers to join a busy finance team on an initial 3-month temporary basis. These roles offer a hybrid working arrangement with two days per week in the office in Leatherhead and the remainder working from home.This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong credit control and collections experience who can quickly build relationships, manage customer accounts effectively, and support cash flow performance within a fast-paced environment.<h3 data-section-id="164ueu3" data-end="920" data-start="896">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="921" data-end="1459"><li data-start="921" data-end="1012" data-section-id="hmfcbn">Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding debt</li><li data-end="1059" data-start="1013" data-section-id="o3ewq4">Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email</li><li data-section-id="kaz3uy" data-start="1060" data-end="1112">Resolving account queries and disputes efficiently</li><li data-section-id="ofaz5h" data-start="1113" data-end="1168">Allocating incoming payments and reconciling accounts</li><li data-section-id="h4hq8w" data-end="1223" data-start="1169">Maintaining accurate customer and collection records</li><li data-section-id="1iykef8" data-end="1303" data-start="1224">Producing aged debt reports and escalating high-risk accounts where necessary</li><li data-section-id="1tcf1y1" data-start="1304" data-end="1386">Building positive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders</li><li data-section-id="1f2u25x" data-start="1387" data-end="1459">Supporting month-end reporting and finance team activities as required</li></ul><h3 data-start="1461" data-end="1493" data-section-id="1er6rjp">Skills & Experience Required</h3><ul data-start="1494" data-end="1846"><li data-end="1574" data-start="1494" data-section-id="659d52">Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Collections</li><li data-start="1575" data-end="1620" data-section-id="1i4szld">Strong communication and negotiation skills</li><li data-start="1621" data-end="1690" data-section-id="12ssksj">Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively</li><li data-end="1730" data-start="1691" data-section-id="10xtddt">Good attention to detail and accuracy</li><li data-end="1784" data-start="1731" data-section-id="1wldnla">Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel</li><li data-end="1846" data-start="1785" data-section-id="13ulpyj">Available to start at short notice or immediately preferred</li></ul><h3 data-start="1848" data-end="1867" data-section-id="147v60v">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="1868" data-end="2101"><li data-end="1896" data-start="1868" data-section-id="cgyihn">Hybrid working arrangement</li><li data-section-id="143dg50" data-end="1933" data-start="1897">Competitive hourly rate equivalent</li><li data-start="1934" data-end="1976" data-section-id="1qkqqxl">Friendly and supportive team environment</li><li data-section-id="178nbie" data-start="1977" data-end="2040">Opportunity to gain experience within a busy finance function</li><li data-section-id="1ysutlb" data-start="2041" data-end="2101">Potential for extension depending on business requirements</li></ul>If you are an experienced Credit Controller available for a temporary assignment and looking for a flexible hybrid opportunity, we would be keen 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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNTc5NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-13T08:23:51Z

Senior Credit Controller

Northampton, Northamptonshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Credit Controller / Collections Agent for a highly successful business with offices in NorthamptonThe RoleAs Senior Credit Controller / Collections Agent you will play a critical role to maintain the financial health of the business through early-stage management of defaulting accounts across the portfolio of the business. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Inbound and outbound contact to understand root cause of default/debt</li><li>Payment Queries and negotiating payment plans</li><li>Payment Negotiations</li><li>Recording of collection activities and logging internally on business CRM</li><li>Generation of collection letters and other communication</li><li>Escalation processes for high risk accounts to senior staff.</li></ul>Your ProfileIdeally you will have strong credit control experience from a fast paced business with the ability to negotiate payment solutions while maintaining a professional relationship and with strong attention to detail. SalaryRole of Senior Credit Controller / Collections agent is working 5 days in the office in Northampton and offering a salary of £30-40K + Bonus + BenefitsRobert 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNzc4MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-15T09:46:29Z

Collections Manager

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-section-id="1j0xk8j" data-start="132" data-end="160">Collections Manager</h2>Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 | Basingstoke Robert Half is working with a specialist financial services organisation undergoing a period of operational development and improvement within its credit and collections function. This is a key leadership role focused on driving performance, strengthening processes, and supporting the delivery of effective arrears and recoveries management within a regulated environment.This opportunity would suit an experienced collections professional who is ready to take ownership of a team and play a central role in improving collections performance, operational discipline, and customer outcomes.<h3 data-section-id="13qglty" data-start="816" data-end="835">The Opportunity</h3>As Collections Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance and leadership of the collections function, covering early arrears through to recoveries. You will play a key role in ensuring strong operational execution, consistent process adherence, and effective management of customer arrears cases.Working closely with senior stakeholders across credit and risk, you will help embed a more structured, data-led approach to collections while ensuring compliance with regulatory and conduct expectations.This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for both people leadership and operational performance.<h3 data-end="1507" data-start="1483" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3>Collections Operations & Performance<ul data-end="1813" data-start="1550"><li data-end="1649" data-start="1550" data-section-id="gzbeal">Manage day-to-day collections activity across early arrears, late-stage arrears, and recoveries</li><li data-section-id="16zvlbr" data-start="1650" data-end="1741">Drive performance against key KPIs including arrears levels, roll rates, and recoveries</li><li data-end="1813" data-start="1742" data-section-id="rkjgyv">Ensure consistent execution of collections strategies and processes</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul data-end="2057" data-start="1835"><li data-end="1912" data-start="1835" data-section-id="13f8rtq">Lead, coach, and develop a team of collections agents and/or team leaders</li><li data-start="1913" data-end="1993" data-section-id="1u5frkd">Ensure strong performance management, engagement, and adherence to processes</li><li data-start="1994" data-end="2057" data-section-id="ozbit0">Support capability development and training across the team</li></ul>Process, Controls & Compliance<ul data-end="2338" data-start="2094"><li data-start="2094" data-end="2185" data-section-id="1kpbhqn">Maintain adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and conduct standards</li><li data-section-id="8pwalo" data-end="2282" data-start="2186">Support the implementation of structured processes across arrears management and forbearance</li><li data-section-id="1p52viq" data-start="2283" data-end="2338">Contribute to QA processes and operational controls</li></ul>MI & Reporting<ul data-end="2577" data-start="2359"><li data-section-id="1r4i1sm" data-end="2429" data-start="2359">Monitor and report on collections performance and portfolio trends</li><li data-end="2511" data-start="2430" data-section-id="9axyma">Provide insight into arrears movement, recovery rates, and customer behaviour</li><li data-end="2577" data-start="2512" data-section-id="10n3gur">Support senior stakeholders with operational MI and reporting</li></ul>Continuous Improvement<ul data-end="2839" data-start="2606"><li data-end="2680" data-start="2606" data-section-id="18avoxi">Identify opportunities to improve collections processes and efficiency</li><li data-section-id="1d1vaxh" data-end="2747" data-start="2681">Support rollout of system enhancements and operational changes</li><li data-section-id="1qg2v3q" data-start="2748" data-end="2839">Contribute to broader initiatives to improve customer outcomes and recovery performance</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="hodw2w" data-start="2846" data-end="2859">About You</h3><ul data-start="2861" data-end="3286"><li data-section-id="1qg5zow" data-end="2946" data-start="2861">Experience in collections within financial services, banking, or consumer lending</li><li data-start="2947" data-end="3015" data-section-id="c23zu4">Proven track record of managing or supervising collections teams</li><li data-section-id="1vn0tsr" data-end="3103" data-start="3016">Strong understanding of arrears management, recoveries, and regulatory requirements</li><li data-start="3104" data-end="3156" data-section-id="12atajs">Comfortable working with MI and performance data</li><li data-section-id="x1x9uw" data-end="3228" data-start="3157">Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li data-end="3286" data-start="3229" data-section-id="1vdnwp6">Hands-on, pragmatic approach with a focus on delivery</li></ul><h3 data-end="3307" data-start="3293" data-section-id="1ioyqob">Why Apply?</h3>This is a strong opportunity for an experienced collections professional to step into a management role with real responsibility for performance and team leadership. You'll be joining a business focused on strengthening its credit and collections capability, with opportunities to improve processes, enhance outcomes, and contribute to ongoing operational development.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNjg0NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-02T14:54:44Z