<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Operations Manager to join our Central London office on a full-time basis. Keel Harbour is an FCA-regulated boutique placement agent, with asset manager clients located globally. Our London office is conveniently located in Piccadilly Circus in close proximity to major transportation links.</p><p>This role is responsible for maintaining accurate books and records, processing invoices and expenses, managing PAYE and payroll administration, and producing monthly financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting within a growing professional services firm.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with formal accounting or audit training who enjoys operational finance, precision, and ownership.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Bookkeeping & Financial Records</p><ul><li>Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero</li><li>Process supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals</li><li>Raise and reconcile sales invoices</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity and chart of accounts discipline</li><li>Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain fixed asset register</li><li>Ensure clean audit trail and supporting documentation</li></ul><p>Expenses & Payments</p><ul><li>Process employee expense claims in line with company policy</li><li>Manage supplier payment runs</li><li>Monitor aged payables and receivables</li><li>Liaise with suppliers regarding payment queries</li></ul><p>Payroll & PAYE</p><ul><li>Administer payroll (including PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory deductions)</li><li>Coordinate with external payroll providers where applicable</li><li>Ensure timely RTI submissions and HMRC compliance</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records</li></ul><p>Reporting Support</p><ul><li>Assist preparation of monthly management accounts pack (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)</li><li>Assist with quarterly and year-end reporting</li><li>Support external accountants and auditors during year-end audit</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes</li></ul><p>Administrative & Compliance Support</p><ul><li>Maintain statutory books and records</li><li>Assist with Companies House filings where required</li><li>Support finance-related compliance documentation</li><li>Provide general administrative support to senior management as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Essential</p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping / finance experience</li><li>Advanced working knowledge of Xero (essential)</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)</li><li>Experience processing payroll and PAYE</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership</li><li>Experience preparing monthly management reports</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>Minimum AAT qualified</li><li>Training background in audit or accounting firm</li><li>Experience in professional services or regulated financial services environment</li><li>Familiarity with VAT returns and UK GAAP reporting</li></ul><p>Personal Attributes</p><ul><li>Highly organised and process-driven</li><li>Discreet and able to handle confidential information</li><li>Proactive and solutions-oriented</li><li>Comfortable working in an office-based environment</li><li>Strong communication skills</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuODEzNzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with Great Tew Estate to recruit their new Financial Controller.</p><p>This is a truly unique opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire's most distinctive and diversified private estate businesses offering a rare blend of property investment, natural resources, rural enterprise and long-term stewardship, all under private ownership.</p><p>This is not a typical Financial Controller role. It offers exposure to a multi-entity, asset-rich group spanning quarrying, property investment, grain processing and construction, with genuine breadth, autonomy and strategic influence.</p><p>Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will support an experienced finance team in a highly visible number two role, freeing up the FD to focus on strategic development across the estate.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite, just outside the beautiful Cotswold village of Great Tew, near Chipping Norton<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000 - £80,000</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of financial reporting across a complex group structure comprising 19 entities (18 Ltd companies and 1 LLP).</p><p>This is a technically strong, hands-on role combining statutory reporting, management oversight and strategic input.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Statutory & Technical Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Drafting statutory accounts for 19 entities and managing the full compliance cycle</li><li>Coordinating with external tax advisors</li><li>Managing land acquisitions/disposals and investment property accounting</li><li>Overseeing reporting currently prepared in CaseWare (with scope for system evolution)</li></ul><p><strong>Management Reporting & Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Supporting quarterly external reporting requirements</li><li>Managing a team of two Senior Management Accountants and one Junior Management Accountant</li><li>Coordinating VAT processes including partial exemption and technical returns</li></ul><p><strong>Cashflow & Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Managing and overseeing master cashflow across 23 entities</li><li>Working closely with the FD in a dynamic, owner-led environment</li><li>Providing input on new projects, disposals and corporate structuring</li><li>Ensuring smooth delivery of financial information across a diversified group</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Is Unique</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to a highly diversified private group structure</li><li>Broad remit spanning compliance, reporting and strategy</li><li>Significant autonomy and visibility</li><li>Stable team and long-standing finance leadership</li><li>A rare chance to work within a prestigious Cotswold estate setting</li><li>Long-term opportunity in a private, asset-backed organisation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with:</p><ul><li>Strong statutory accounts experience (multi-entity exposure advantageous)</li><li>A background in practice or complex owner-managed groups</li><li>Experience within property, land-heavy, construction, or asset-intensive businesses desirable</li><li>Confidence overseeing management accounts and leading a small team</li><li>Strong technical capability including VAT and group structures</li><li>The ability to operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p>This role would suit an individual looking for genuine breadth, autonomy and exposure to strategic decision-making within a long-established private estate.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xNjgyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>This Financial Planning and Analysis Manager a Large Wealth Manager, paying £100, 000 to £120,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City operating 3 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will work closely with the Group CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Management of the annual budgeting cycle and re-forecasting process (bottom-up and top-down).</li><li>Build out a rolling forecast model embedding opportunities and risks to help manage the in-year targets.</li><li>Process improvement - review and change existing processes to streamline the end-to-end budget process</li><li>Support and challenge the business in delivery of its objectives and improvement in financial</li><li>performance, operating as an independent finance partner.</li><li>Collaborating with other areas within the Finance department to enhance the delivery of information and promote teamwork</li><li>Own budget forecast submissions</li><li>Creation of Board papers and submissions working closely with the BPs.</li><li>Own the key ExCo monthly financial reports.</li><li>On-going development of financial management information aligned to the evolving business</li><li></li><li>Collaborating with other areas within the Finance department to enhance the delivery of information and promote teamwork.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for this Wealth Manager Firm<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5 years' post-quality experience.</li><li>Experience of managing a budget/forecast and multi-year planning cycle.</li><li>From Financial Services- Ideally a Wealth Management</li><li>Shorter Notice- 1 month Maximum</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report into a hugely impressive Group CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Wealth Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The business also offered great work life balance and this is a role due to growth!</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £100,000 to £120,000 on experience (plus completion bonus). Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjI0OTAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-start="499" data-end="512">Interim FP&A (3-6 months) Based near Windsor </h2><p data-end="824" data-start="513">As Commercial Business Controller - UK, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and strengthening commercial controls across the business. Acting as a finance business partner to commercial teams, you will deliver insight across pricing, promotions, forecasting, and trade spend effectiveness.</p><p data-start="826" data-end="1025">With a strong focus on promotional performance, revenue growth management, and planning, you will support commercial decision-making while ensuring robust financial governance and process discipline.</p><h2 data-start="1032" data-end="1056">Core Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="1058" data-end="1098">Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)</h3><ul data-end="1435" data-start="1099"><li data-start="1099" data-end="1186"><p data-start="1101" data-end="1186">Support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly outlook processes across the full P&L</p></li><li data-start="1187" data-end="1289"><p data-start="1189" data-end="1289">Ensure robust assumptions, financial integrity, and clear communication of risks and opportunities</p></li><li data-start="1290" data-end="1363"><p data-end="1363" data-start="1292">Deliver accurate and timely commercial close and management reporting</p></li><li data-start="1364" data-end="1435"><p data-start="1366" data-end="1435">Manage monthly forecasting cycles and track risks and opportunities</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1468" data-start="1442">Trade Spend Management</h3><ul data-end="1760" data-start="1469"><li data-start="1469" data-end="1528"><p data-start="1471" data-end="1528">Act as super-user for the trade spend management system</p></li><li data-end="1597" data-start="1529"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1597">Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise system usage</p></li><li data-end="1658" data-start="1598"><p data-end="1658" data-start="1600">Deliver training and ongoing support to commercial users</p></li><li data-end="1760" data-start="1659"><p data-start="1661" data-end="1760">Represent the business in internal system forums and collaborate with external software providers</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1809" data-start="1767">Commercial Finance Business Partnering</h3><ul data-start="1810" data-end="2140"><li data-start="1810" data-end="1905"><p data-end="1905" data-start="1812">Partner with commercial teams to drive performance improvement through insight and analysis</p></li><li data-end="1991" data-start="1906"><p data-end="1991" data-start="1908">Support revenue growth initiatives across pricing, promotion, assortment, and mix</p></li><li data-end="2056" data-start="1992"><p data-end="2056" data-start="1994">Evaluate promotional activity through pre- and post-analysis</p></li><li data-start="2057" data-end="2140"><p data-end="2140" data-start="2059">Drive trade investment efficiency through ROI tracking, analytics, and controls</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2169" data-start="2147">Forecasting & S&OP</h3><ul data-start="2170" data-end="2467"><li data-end="2253" data-start="2170"><p data-start="2172" data-end="2253">Support implementation and enhancement of Sales & Operations Planning processes</p></li><li data-end="2326" data-start="2254"><p data-start="2256" data-end="2326">Improve forecast accuracy and accountability across commercial teams</p></li><li data-end="2397" data-start="2327"><p data-start="2329" data-end="2397">Contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term demand outlook processes</p></li><li data-end="2467" data-start="2398"><p data-end="2467" data-start="2400">Support continuous improvement in forecasting tools and processes</p></li></ul><h2 data-start="2474" data-end="2522">Ideal Candidate Profile - Required Experience</h2><ul data-start="2523" data-end="3342"><li data-end="2613" data-start="2523"><p data-start="2525" data-end="2613"><strong data-end="2611" data-start="2525">Proven Commercial Finance / FP&A / Controlling experience within FMCG is essential</strong></p></li><li data-start="2614" data-end="2698"><p data-end="2698" data-start="2616">Strong background in forecasting, budgeting, and commercial performance analysis</p></li><li data-end="2791" data-start="2699"><p data-end="2791" data-start="2701">Hands-on experience with promotions, trade spend, pricing, and revenue growth management</p></li><li data-end="2880" data-start="2792"><p data-start="2794" data-end="2880">Experience partnering with sales and marketing teams in a consumer goods environment</p></li><li data-start="2881" data-end="2975"><p data-start="2883" data-end="2975">Analytical and commercially minded, able to translate data into actionable recommendations</p></li><li data-end="3048" data-start="2976"><p data-end="3048" data-start="2978">Advanced Excel and ERP system skills; BI tools experience beneficial</p></li><li data-end="3109" data-start="3049"><p data-end="3109" data-start="3051">Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability</p></li><li data-start="3110" data-end="3165"><p data-end="3165" data-start="3112">Understanding of S&OP and demand planning processes</p></li><li data-start="3166" data-end="3246"><p data-start="3168" data-end="3246">Professional finance qualification preferred (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)</p></li><li data-end="3342" data-start="3247"><p data-end="3342" data-start="3249">Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities</p></li></ul><p>3-6 months </p><p>Based near Windsor</p><p>2 days per week in the office </p><p>FMGC experience is required </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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMDc4MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Financial Analyst - FP&A</p><p>📍 Central London (Hybrid)<br />💼 Global Luxury Retail Brand</p><p>A globally recognised <strong>luxury retail brand</strong> is seeking a high-calibre <strong>Financial Analyst - FP&A</strong> to join its London-based finance team.</p><p>This role is ideally suited to a <strong>newly qualified CIMA (via graduate scheme)</strong> or a <strong>Big 4 ACA (with retail/consumer audit exposure)</strong> looking to make their first move into industry within a prestigious, international retail environment.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - FP&A, you will support the consolidation of global financial plans, deliver meaningful analysis to senior stakeholders, and play a key role in investment appraisal across an international store portfolio.</p><p>You will operate in a fast-paced, global environment with exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Planning</h3><ul><li><p>Support global consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling forecasts</p></li><li><p>Review cash flow submissions from international finance teams to build robust global forecasts</p></li><li><p>Prepare financial presentation packs for senior Group stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Ensure timely and accurate system uploads of P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts</p></li></ul><h3>Financial Analysis</h3><ul><li><p>Deliver monthly variable cost analysis to drive insight and inform decision-making</p></li><li><p>Perform detailed cash flow analysis, identifying key drivers and supporting improvements in forecasting accuracy</p></li></ul><h3>Investment Appraisal & Real Estate</h3><ul><li><p>Oversee financial review of brand investment proposals, particularly store lease renewals</p></li><li><p>Review and challenge submissions to ensure commercial robustness</p></li><li><p>Support quarterly real estate meetings with financial materials</p></li><li><p>Conduct ad hoc boutique analysis and impairment reviews</p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p>We are specifically targeting:</p><p>✔ Newly qualified <strong>CIMA (graduate scheme trained)</strong><br /><strong>OR</strong><br />✔ Newly qualified <strong>ACA from a Big 4 firm</strong> with <strong>retail/consumer audit exposure</strong></p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Strong technical accounting foundation</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow mechanics</p></li><li><p>Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Commercial curiosity and confidence to challenge</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills</p></li></ul><p>Prior exposure to retail, multi-site or luxury environments is highly desirable.</p><h2>Why This Role?</h2><ul><li><p>Global luxury retail brand with strong heritage and international footprint</p></li><li><p>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic investment decisions</p></li><li><p>Clear progression pathway within FP&A</p></li><li><p>Collaborative, commercially focused finance team</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working model</p></li></ul><p>This is an outstanding first move into industry for a technically strong accountant seeking broader commercial exposure within a premium retail environment.</p><p>If you'd like, I can also:</p><ul><li><p>Make this more concise and "agency punchy"</p></li><li><p>Or dial it up to sound more exclusive / premium luxury aligned</p></li><li><p>Or tailor it specifically to attract Big 4 profiles more heavily</p></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41NjI2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000 - £90,000- Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients. Following a period of exceptional growth, the business is investing in strengthening its financial operations and is now seeking its first FP&A Manager to establish and lead the function from the ground up.</p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created role, ideal for someone who thrives on building structure from scratch, shaping processes, and designing best-in-class reporting frameworks that will directly influence strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li><br /> Building and leading the FP&A function, designing scalable processes, frameworks, and reporting tools from the ground up.<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles to align financial strategy with business objectives.<br /> * Developing and maintaining a robust 3-statement financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.<br /> * Creating financial models from scratch to forecast revenue, headcount, and operating costs.<br /> * Delivering insightful performance analysis, investigating variances, and presenting key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.<br /> * Producing and evolving executive-level reporting and departmental analysis.<br /> * Partnering cross-functionally to review business cases and evaluate strategic initiatives.<br /> * Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements to support scale and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.<br /> * Demonstrable experience operating in a startup or scale-up environment (SaaS preferred, but not essential), with a track record of building or significantly enhancing FP&A processes.<br /> * Proven ability to establish structure in a fast-paced, evolving business with limited precedent or ambiguity.<br /> * Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, including building complex models from scratch.<br /> * Strong experience manipulating, analysing, and interpreting large and complex data sets to support decision-making.<br /> * Strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.<br /> * Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate data into clear, actionable insight.<br /> * Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working with change and ambiguity.<br /> * Collaborative communicator who can build credibility and influence across cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * The opportunity to build and shape an FP&A function from the ground up, gaining full ownership and visibility across the business.<br /> * A high-growth, fast-paced environment where your insight will directly influence commercial and strategic decisions.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and the executive team, with a genuine voice in shaping future strategy.<br /> * A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement, where new ideas are encouraged and implemented.<br /> * Access to cutting-edge tools and systems, with scope to design new reporting and planning frameworks your way.<br /> * Career progression opportunities within a scaling international organisation that invests in its people.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, taking ownership of a new FP&A function that will become central to strategic decision-making as the business continues to scale. You'll have the freedom to design the tools, processes, and insights that drive performance in a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation.</p><p>If you're a hands-on finance professional with the vision and drive to build best-in-class FP&A capability from scratch, this is the perfect platform to make a lasting impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTg4NjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>high-tech manufacturer</strong> based in <strong>Oxfordshire</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary between <strong>£60,000-£80,000</strong> dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes;</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjQ4MzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running the Management Accountants, AP & AR functions. This role is to support the FD to drive operational performance and efficiency by ensuring compliance with regulations with robust financial controls coupled with continuous process development. The role provides commercial financial support across four distinct revenue streams and multiple international operations, supporting data driven decision making by our business leaders.</p><p><strong>Duties of Role:</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop finance team members.</li><li>Ensure clear segregation of duties.</li><li>Establish performance metrics and development plans.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with consolidated group reporting within the agreed timetable</li><li>Deliver revenue stream reporting with profitability analysis.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate international tax compliance with advisors and submissions are made within the agreed timetable</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Revenue & Margin Management (4 Distinct Revenue Streams)</strong></p><ul><li>Develop detailed margin analysis per revenue stream.</li><li>Partner with Divisional Heads to monitor performance against budget.</li><li>Identify revenue recognition risks and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Provide cost allocation models across revenue streams.</li><li>Analyse pricing structures and contribution margins.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process across all revenue streams.</li><li>Provide scenario modelling and financial sensitivity analysis to General Managers</li><li>Support business cases for investment decisions and capital expenditure</li><li>Deliver KPI dashboards and executive reporting packs.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain integrity of ERP/finance systems</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance operational and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Develop automation in reporting and financial controls.</li><li>Support integration of new revenue streams.</li></ul><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.</li><li>5+ years' experience in a multi-entity SME or international environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102.</li><li>Experience with multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a group consolidation environment.</li><li>Exposure to multi -currency, multi entity operations</li><li>Experience implementing financial systems and processes.</li><li>Experience in managing individuals at different stages of their 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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNzk3NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Director on behalf of a specialist Research Organisation with offices in Hertfordshire - easily commutable from Harpenden, St Albans, Luton, Hemel and surroundings.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Director you will report to the CEO and work as a key member of the Executive team to shape and deliver on financial strategy and provide leadership to the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of the Business's long‑term financial strategy, ensuring financial resilience and sustainability.</li><li>Drive integrated financial planning across the business, ensuring alignment between research objectives, operational needs, and available resources.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the external financial environment, sector trends, and regulatory changes, advising the Executive Team on emerging risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead the end‑to‑end financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cashflow management, and performance reporting.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports, statutory accounts, and management information.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, risk management processes, and internal audit activities to ensure strong governance and compliance.</li><li>Manage investment planning, capital expenditure, and financial appraisal of research and commercial opportunities.</li><li>Team Management</li><li>Ownership of Governance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in strategic financial management within a complex organisation, ideally research, service or not for profit/grant lead environments. This is an excellent senior opportunity to work within an organisation that can affect the wider world and community</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Director in Herfordshire is working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of £110-120K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTA1MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to join a global Energy & Infrastructure business as Senior Accountant, based in Central London. This is a high-impact, hybrid role offering exposure to front-office traders and senior leadership, combining technical accounting responsibilities with business partnering and commercial insight. The ideal candidate will bring a strong grounding in financial and management accounting, along with experience in IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.</p><p> </p><p>The business trades power, gas, and environmental certificates, using a range of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The UK platform is fully integrated into a global trading business, providing a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting with commercial exposure.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team, acting as a bridge between finance and the front office. Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading and supporting the budgeting process in collaboration with Traders, Business Developers, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Translating commercial activity into appropriate accounting treatment, including applying IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and other relevant standards for new contracts and trading transactions.</li><li>Producing monthly management accounts and high-quality reporting packs, including detailed variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary for the business.</li><li>Conducting profitability analysis, cost reviews, and supporting forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Managing OPEX accounting, accrual approvals, and supporting audit and compliance activities.</li><li>Ensuring accurate booking of derivative transactions and maintaining adherence to accounting policies.</li><li>Designing and maintaining complex Excel-based reports to support operational and commercial decision-making.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Minimum of 7 years' experience in finance roles, within the energy industry, prior experience within the energy industry is essential.</li><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16.</li><li>Strong foundation in both financial and management accounting, with hands-on experience in month-end close, statutory reporting, and commercial analysis.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex contracts and apply accounting standards to derivatives, PPAs, or traded instruments.</li><li>Proven experience in business partnering, working closely with commercial teams and front-office stakeholders.</li><li>Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.</li><li>Confident communicator, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £75,000</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Generous annual bonus</li><li>Pension: 12% employer contribution</li><li>28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays</li><li>Group Life Cover: 8x base salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance: family coverage</li><li>Exposure to high-value trading, strategic decision-making, and complex financial analysis within a leading energy business</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><br /> This is more than a traditional accounting position. You will combine technical accounting expertise with commercial insight, working closely with front-office traders to influence budgets, forecasts, and trading decisions. You will gain exposure to derivatives, power and gas markets, and high-level commercial operations while developing a clear career path within a growing energy trading platform.</p><p> </p><p>If you are looking for a Senior Accountant role that offers hands-on technical accounting, front-office exposure, and strategic visibility, this is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact within the energy sector.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzg1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="214" data-end="403">Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a large, complex organisation based in Bracknell to recruit a senior finance leader into a newly defined Head of FP&A role.</p><p data-start="405" data-end="493">Bracknell (hybrid working)<br data-start="431" data-end="434" /> £70,000 - £85,000 + strong benefits<br / data-end="472" data-start="469"> Permanent | Full-time</p><p data-end="573" data-start="495"><strong>The Opportunity</strong><br data-end="513" / data-start="510"> This is a high-impact role with genuine strategic influence. The Head of FP&A will sit at the heart of the organisation, leading financial planning, insight and commercial decision support at scale. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will shape long-term planning, support major investment decisions and help drive sustainable financial performance.</p><p data-end="990" data-start="880">This is not a traditional reporting-led FP&A role - it's about commercial judgement, leadership and influence.</p><p data-start="992" data-end="1599"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br data-start="1012" / data-end="1015"> Lead and develop a sizeable FP&A and business partnering function (circa 30 people)<br data-start="1098" / data-end="1101"> Own annual budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning<br data-start="1168" data-end="1171" /> Deliver high-quality insight and narrative to senior leadership and governance forums<br / data-end="1259" data-start="1256"> Act as a commercial advisor on business cases, investment decisions and new initiatives<br data-start="1346" / data-end="1349"> Build and review complex financial models and scenario planning<br data-start="1412" / data-end="1415"> Drive process improvement, automation and smarter reporting<br data-start="1474" / data-end="1477"> Influence non-finance stakeholders and embed financial accountability<br / data-end="1549" data-start="1546"> Deputise for the Director of Finance when required</p><p data-end="2107" data-start="1601"><strong>Candidate Profile</strong><br data-start="1618" data-end="1621" /> Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA)<br data-start="1675" data-end="1678" /> Senior FP&A / commercial finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation<br data-start="1769" data-end="1772" /> Strong commercial modelling and strategic decision-support capability<br data-end="1844" / data-start="1841"> Gravitas and confidence operating at executive level<br data-start="1896" / data-end="1899"> Proven experience leading and developing large finance teams<br data-start="1959" / data-end="1962"> Experience within a not-for-profit or values-led organisation would be advantageous<br data-end="2048" / data-start="2045"> Comfortable operating in a changing, fast-paced environment</p><p data-end="2346" data-start="2109"><strong>Why Apply?</strong><br / data-end="2122" data-start="2119"> True strategic remit with senior leadership exposure<br data-start="2174" data-end="2177" /> Leadership of a large, capable FP&A function<br data-end="2224" / data-start="2221"> Complex, high-value decision-making<br data-start="2259" / data-end="2262"> Hybrid working from a Bracknell base<br data-start="2298" data-end="2301" /> £70,000 - £85,000 salary with strong benefits including enhanced pension contribution</p><p data-start="2348" data-end="2492">This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion and access to the full brief, please apply or get in touch.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNTYyODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR - FAST GROWTH PE CONSTRUCTION GROUP</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the retained search partner to this fast growth, complex construction SME based in Surrey. Due to an incredible growth story, continued investment from some of the largest PE houses in the UK and a driven, ambitious CEO they now seek to recruit a hands on Group Finance Director to create, oversee and direct an efficient controls function, drive process and systems improvements including a imminent ERP upgrade, be the strategic partner to the leadership team and to manage the relationships with Group CFO and their investor group.<br /> <br /> Our client would ideal look for a "hands on" Finance Director with PE exposure and an understanding of the construction industry.</p><p>This role comes with an expectation of 4 days in office and 1 from home.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Full financial leadership and P&L ownership for the Southeast region, with accountability for profitability, cash flow, working capital and capital deployment.</li><li>Act as principal financial adviser to the Regional Managing Director, providing commercial insight, challenge and decision support.</li><li>Represent the region within the Group finance structure, ensuring alignment with sponsor and board expectations.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial & Operational Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive financial performance through deep understanding of pricing, margins, disposal costs and operational KPIs.</li><li>Partner operational leaders to identify efficiency opportunities and improve returns.</li><li>Support investment decisions, business cases and capital expenditure with rigorous financial analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Planning, Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budget, forecast and long-range planning processes for the region.</li><li>Deliver accurate, timely and insightful management reporting in line with Group standards.</li><li>Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Integration & Change</strong></p><ul><li>Lead finance integration for newly acquired businesses in the region.</li><li>Drive standardisation of systems, processes and reporting.</li><li>Embed consistent controls, KPIs and reporting cadence across all sites.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment.</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a PE-backed, acquisitive or infrastructure-style business.</li><li>Exposure to construction, asset-heavy, logistics, utilities or related sectors.</li><li>Systems implementation or finance transformation experience.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110,000 and £120,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great 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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzYxMTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant | Energy Sector | Central London (Hybrid) | £55,000-£60,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a newly qualified Accountant to join a global Energy & Infrastructure business as a Management Accountant, based in Central London. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to both senior leadership and front-office teams involved in energy trading and commercial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong grounding in financial and management accounting, with experience in month-end processes, reporting, and a keen interest in trading and energy markets.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation is a major player in the transition to low-carbon energy, delivering large-scale solutions across the UK and internationally. With operations in over 70 countries, they support both public and private sector clients across power, heat, and infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position </strong></p><p><br /> Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will be a key part of the finance team and will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Processing month-end journals, commodity invoices, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and audit packs.</li><li>Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting process, including uploads to accounting systems and preparing financial forecasts.</li><li>Managing invoice processing and payment runs, ensuring contractual and audit requirements are met.</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit queries and maintaining clear, auditable processes.</li><li>Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts and assisting with financial planning for trading activities.</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement projects, including automation, digitalisation of reporting processes, and process documentation.</li><li>Collaborating with trading, commercial, and wider finance teams to provide accurate reporting and analysis.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in finance roles, ideally within energy, trading, or financial services, but candidates from other industries will also be considered.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial and management accounting, month-end close, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Analytical and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, able to work with both finance and front-office teams.</li><li>Eager to learn, proactive, and able to deliver practical solutions in a dynamic trading environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £55,000-£60,000</li><li>Hybrid working from London</li><li>Generous annual bonus</li><li>Pension: 12% employer contribution</li><li>28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays</li><li>Group Life Cover: 8x base salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance: family coverage</li><li>Exposure to high-value trading, commercial decision-making, and complex financial analysis within a leading energy business</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><br /> This is a hands-on accounting role offering exposure to a dynamic energy trading platform. You will develop your technical accounting skills while working closely with trading and commercial teams, gaining insight into the operational and commercial drivers of the business. Over time, there is the opportunity to progress into more analytical roles, or even front-office positions within market risk or credit risk, should you wish to move closer to the commercial side of trading.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjIwNTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected charitable organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insight.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will help embed best-in-class financial planning, support continuous improvement and play a key role in developing the organisation's analytics and impact measurement capability.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, reforecasts and scenario modelling.</li><li>Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Develop financial reporting and performance metrics, including cost allocations and balanced scorecard measures.</li><li>Support forecasting, business cases and investment decisions across programmes and initiatives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of income, expenditure and value for money.</li><li>Support payroll, headcount planning and employment cost modelling.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Your Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong background in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Proven finance business partnering with senior and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Working knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Sage 200 and advanced Excel.</li><li>Collaborative, improvement-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Charity or not-for-profit experience.</li><li>Exposure to value-for-money analysis, impact measurement or business case preparation.</li><li>Experience with ERP / ERM systems.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Up to £65,000 plus an excellent benefits package.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg3ODAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>⚠️ Due to business needs, only candidates who are immediately available can be considered for this position.</p><p> </p><p>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. The business is looking to hire a permanent Finance Manager to oversee a large, high-profile client, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on partnering with operational stakeholders and adding value through finance. You'll take ownership of a major revenue-generating contract, with responsibility for monitoring margins and driving profitability.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing a high-profile client and providing financial leadership across account and contract activity.</li><li>Delivering monthly management accounts and performance reporting for your client, including Principal Contracting-completing month-end processes, variance analysis, and detailed commentaries.</li><li>Developing a strong understanding of the client's commercial model to ensure accurate billing, cost allocation, and optimal resource utilisation.</li><li>Partnering with Operational Project Managers to support financial decision-making and performance tracking.</li><li>Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.</li><li>Managing costs, budgeting, and billing processes, identifying financial risks and operational opportunities.</li><li>Supporting corporate planning cycles, including budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a solid background in management accounting. This role carries significant month-end responsibilities, so recent hands-on experience and a willingness to be detail-oriented during the close process are essential.</li><li>Proven ability to business partner effectively with operational stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with contract-based environments (e.g., Facilities Management, Waste Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working model - 2 days per week in the office.</li><li>Generous bonus scheme linked to the performance of your account.</li><li>Private health insurance.</li><li>A clear path for rapid career progression - with a UK finance team of over 200 and regular new client wins, opportunities to grow and step up are frequent.</li><li>Regular team events, including socials and off-sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>In this role, you'll manage a high-profile client and play a key part in driving contract profitability, giving you direct impact on financial performance. You'll gain significant exposure to business partnering with operational teams across the organisation. The company has ambitious growth plans and regularly secures new contracts, which often create fresh opportunities within the finance function. With a strong track record of internal promotion, many of the company's senior finance leaders including the Finance Director you'll report to have progressed from similar roles.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTMxODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid) | £75,000 - £85,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>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. The business is looking to hire a permanent Finance Manager to oversee a large, high-profile client, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on partnering with operational stakeholders and adding value through finance. You'll take ownership of a major revenue-generating contract, with responsibility for monitoring margins and driving profitability.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing a high-profile client and providing financial leadership across account and contract activity.</li><li>Delivering monthly management accounts and performance reporting for your client, including Principal Contracting-completing month-end processes, variance analysis, and detailed commentaries.</li><li>Developing a strong understanding of the client's commercial model to ensure accurate billing, cost allocation, and optimal resource utilisation.</li><li>Partnering with Operational Project Managers to support financial decision-making and performance tracking.</li><li>Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.</li><li>Managing costs, budgeting, and billing processes, identifying financial risks and operational opportunities.</li><li>Supporting corporate planning cycles, including budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a solid background in management accounting. This role carries significant month-end responsibilities, so recent hands-on experience and a willingness to be detail-oriented during the close process are essential.</li><li>Proven ability to business partner effectively with operational stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with contract-based environments (e.g., Facilities Management, Waste Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Generous bonus scheme linked to the performance of your account.</li><li>Private health insurance.</li><li>A clear path for rapid career progression - with a UK finance team of over 200 and regular new client wins, opportunities to grow and step up are frequent.</li><li>Regular team events, including socials and off-sites.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>In this role, you'll manage a high-profile client and play a key part in driving contract profitability, giving you direct impact on financial performance. You'll gain significant exposure to business partnering with operational teams across the organisation. The company has ambitious growth plans and regularly secures new contracts, which often create fresh opportunities within the finance function. With a strong track record of internal promotion, many of the company's senior finance leaders including the Finance Director you'll report to have progressed from similar roles.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODUxNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>This newly created Finance Analysis role for a rapidly growing Venture Capital firm paying £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in SE1 </strong></p><p> <strong>Role</strong></p><p> As a Finance Analysis, you will play a key role in the entire deal cycle, from market research to fundamental analysis and due diligence. You will work closely with the CFO and Founder, with various tasks and projects</p><p> Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Reviewing and helping to build financial models for startups who are raising their next of investment</li><li>Supporting on venture debt raises, either as a standalone round or as a component of an equity round</li><li>Performing analytical reviews of companies, and supporting them to become investor- ready</li><li>Supporting startups and investors with due diligence</li><li>Working closely with the founders to establish a clear set of assumptions and value drivers of their business, and then modelling these out on a 5-year basis</li><li>Evaluating startup companies investment opportunities</li><li>Managing the investor-readiness process of companies from a finance point of view, including document preparation and review, and building stronger relationships with founders</li><li>Supporting external presentations, and ecosystem reports Conducting market research on emerging industry trends Supporting existing clients with ad-hoc requests</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis for this Venture Capital Firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Audit Trained (ACA)- Preference for Top Audit firms</li><li>Someone with at least 2 year's experience in a transnational services role</li><li>Excellent financial modelling skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel</li><li>Someone who's worked with financial services or Tech Businesses</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Finance Analysis will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Venture Capital business has 200 high-growth companies and continues to add 1-2 new portfolio companies per month. The Venture capital Business is not slowing down and have very ambitious plans for the next couple of years</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £60,000 to £70,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjMzMDExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant | Technology Services Organisation | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office) | £60,000 - £65,000 | 12-Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with an established technology services business to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This position sits within a high-performing finance team and offers broad exposure across revenue accounting, forecasting, and financial analysis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Management Accountant to take ownership of key reporting processes while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a central role in delivering accurate revenue accounting, management reporting, and forward-looking financial analysis for a key division of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Revenue Accounting & Management Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly reporting of actual results, including revenue recognition across fixed price, annuity, and time & materials contracts.</li><li>Ownership of data integrity and accuracy across revenue streams.</li><li>Monthly reporting of revenue and gross margin by customer, deal, and revenue type.</li><li>Detailed analysis of results versus forecast and budget, providing clear variance explanations.</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliation of prior month accruals and timesheet compliance.</li><li>Preparation of month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Forecasting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of the monthly forecast process for a professional services division.</li><li>Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand pipeline, workload, and resource planning assumptions.</li><li>Supporting inputs into the Annual Operating Budget.</li><li>Managing and evolving KPI reporting, including building additional metrics where required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Controls & Process</strong></p><ul><li>Responsibility for intercompany reconciliations, invoicing, recharges, and supporting analysis.</li><li>Ensuring balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations.</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with data protection and information security policies.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋<strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>ACCA or CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.</li><li>6+ years' experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Essential:</strong> Proven experience in organisations with billable hours, such as law firms, management consulting, or IT consulting.</li><li><strong>Essential</strong><strong>:</strong> Strong understanding of revenue recognition.</li></ul><ul><li>Solid experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a finance team and partner effectively with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝<strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 salary.</li><li>12-month fixed term contract.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the London office.</li><li>Direct reporting line to the Finance Director, offering strong visibility within the finance function.</li><li>Broad exposure across revenue accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis within a growing organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This role offers the chance to step into a well-structured finance environment where you can take ownership of key revenue accounting areas and contribute to high-quality financial insight. With direct access to senior finance leadership and responsibility across multiple core processes, it provides valuable breadth and visibility within a dynamic technology services business.</p><p>If you're an experienced Management Accountant seeking your next challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team, this opportunity provides a strong platform to make an impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTUyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Group Finance Manager | Leading E-commerce & Retail Group | Central London (Hybrid) | £75,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading e-commerce and retail group to recruit a permanent Group Finance Manager. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for group reporting, statutory compliance, forecasting, and team leadership, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Group Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of financial reporting and control across the group. Day to day, you'll be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Producing monthly management accounts for the group, including full management packs and board commentary.<br /> * Reviewing journals and detailed P&L cost analysis, making accounting adjustments in line with accounting standards.<br /> * Owning balance sheet integrity, reviewing balances monthly and quarterly and ensuring timely reconciliations.<br /> * Leading quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.<br /> * Preparing consolidated group accounts, including group budgets, forecasts, credit packs, and bank reporting.<br /> * Managing statutory requirements, including VAT, Intrastat, and the year-end audit process.<br /> * Delivering KPI reporting, performance analysis, and insight versus budget and prior year.<br /> * Monitoring costs, identifying variances, and reviewing performance with heads of department.<br /> * Identifying financial risks and opportunities impacting group performance.<br /> * Overseeing payroll processes and controls.<br /> * Driving process improvement and strengthening internal controls.<br /> * Managing and developing a team of two.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).<br /> * Strong background in group finance, management accounting, and statutory reporting.<br /> * Experience producing consolidated accounts and managing year-end audits.<br /> * Proven people management experience.<br /> * Confident communicator, comfortable working with board-level and senior stakeholders.<br /> * Background in retail, stock-based environments, or e-commerce (essential).</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>25 days holiday (rising with service to 30).</li><li>8% employer pension contribution.</li><li>Life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Early-finish Fridays.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits including Cycle to Work, gym discounts, and retail perks.</li><li>Childcare benefits.</li><li>Staff discount.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a true Group Finance Manager role offering breadth, autonomy, and influence. You'll sit at the centre of group finance, owning reporting, planning, and compliance while shaping processes and developing your team. With direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact, it's a strong next step for someone looking to operate at group level.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODMzNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager (Newly ACA Qualified)</strong></p><p><strong>Maidenhead</strong> | <strong>Full-Time, Permanent</strong> | <strong>Hybrid</strong> | <strong>Competitive Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>A growing, international business based in Maidenhead is seeking a newly ACA qualified Finance Manager to join its finance team. This role offers an excellent blend of technical accounting, commercial analysis and regional reporting, with exposure across EMEA operations.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate moving from practice into industry or an early-industry professional looking to step into a broader, more commercial finance role.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of management accounts while playing a key role in EMEA reporting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the region, providing insight to support decision-making and business performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Management Accounts & Financial Control</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Ownership of month-end close processes, journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Variance analysis versus budget and prior periods</li><li>Ensuring balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards</li></ul><p><strong>EMEA Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation and consolidation of EMEA regional reporting packs</li><li>Analysis of regional performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities</li><li>Supporting senior stakeholders with clear, actionable financial insight</li><li>Liaising with local finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting cycles across EMEA</li><li>Developing rolling forecasts and scenario analysis</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic decisions</li><li>Partnering with operational teams to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as a finance partner to non-finance stakeholders across the region</li><li>Supporting process improvements, automation and reporting enhancements</li><li>Contributing to ad-hoc commercial and strategic projects</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Newly ACA qualified (or qualifying imminently)</li><li>Strong foundation in financial reporting and management accounts</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and analytical work</li><li>Confident working with large data sets and financial models</li><li>Strong Excel skills; systems experience an advantage</li><li>Clear communicator with a proactive, commercially minded approach</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary with bonus potential</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations</li><li>Clear progression into a senior finance or regional role</li><li>Supportive, development-focused finance team</li></ul><p>This role offers a genuine step up into a broad finance position with regional EMEA exposure, ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career in industry.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMzg0NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="344" data-start="176">Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a global, market-leading consumer business to recruit a Sales FP&A Manager for their UK & Ireland operation based in Slough.</p><p data-start="346" data-end="709">This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the UK & Ireland Finance Director, leading and modernising the Sales FP&A and commercial finance partnering capability. The business is a recognised leader within its category, with strong retail partnerships and a rapidly expanding D2C channel - making this a genuinely commercial and forward-looking opportunity.</p><h3 data-start="711" data-end="730">The Opportunity</h3><p data-end="991" data-start="732">This role sits at the heart of the commercial organisation. You'll be the key finance partner to Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and D2C teams, driving better forecasting, stronger insight, and more robust decision-making across revenue and margin performance.</p><p data-end="1022" data-start="993">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="1024" data-end="1604"><li data-start="1024" data-end="1098"><p data-start="1026" data-end="1098">Leading the sales budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning cycles</p></li><li data-start="1099" data-end="1184"><p data-end="1184" data-start="1101">Building scenario models and sensitivity analysis to support commercial decisions</p></li><li data-end="1251" data-start="1185"><p data-end="1251" data-start="1187">Improving forecast accuracy and strengthening financial rigour</p></li><li data-start="1252" data-end="1341"><p data-end="1341" data-start="1254">Delivering clear, insightful reporting on sales, gross margin and channel performance</p></li><li data-start="1342" data-end="1400"><p data-end="1400" data-start="1344">Supporting trade investment decisions and ROI analysis</p></li><li data-end="1526" data-start="1401"><p data-start="1403" data-end="1526">Representing Finance on strategic projects (ecommerce growth, channel profitability, commercial policy, retail expansion)</p></li><li data-start="1527" data-end="1604"><p data-start="1529" data-end="1604">Driving continuous improvement across FP&A tools, reporting and processes</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1632" data-start="1606">What We're Looking For</h3><ul data-end="2093" data-start="1634"><li data-start="1634" data-end="1732"><p data-start="1636" data-end="1732">Strong FP&A or commercial finance background, ideally within FMCG, retail or consumer products</p></li><li data-end="1805" data-start="1733"><p data-start="1735" data-end="1805">Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability (SAP advantageous)</p></li><li data-end="1873" data-start="1806"><p data-end="1873" data-start="1808">Strong grasp of P&L drivers, margin levers and retail economics</p></li><li data-end="1973" data-start="1874"><p data-end="1973" data-start="1876">Confident business partner - able to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="2029" data-start="1974"><p data-start="1976" data-end="2029">Proactive, analytical and solutions-focused mindset</p></li><li data-start="2030" data-end="2093"><p data-end="2093" data-start="2032">Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2095" data-end="2109">Why Apply?</h3><ul data-start="2111" data-end="2438"><li data-end="2176" data-start="2111"><p data-end="2176" data-start="2113">Genuine commercial exposure and influence at leadership level</p></li><li data-end="2260" data-start="2177"><p data-start="2179" data-end="2260">A role with autonomy and the opportunity to modernise and shape FP&A capability</p></li><li data-start="2261" data-end="2323"><p data-end="2323" data-start="2263">Hybrid working (3 days in office to support collaboration)</p></li><li data-end="2403" data-start="2324"><p data-start="2326" data-end="2403">Excellent office environment with on-site facilities and landscaped grounds</p></li><li data-end="2438" data-start="2404"><p data-start="2406" data-end="2438">Salary £60,000 - £65,000 (DoE) + 10% bonus</p></li></ul><p data-is-last-node="" data-start="2440" data-end="2595" data-is-only-node="">If you're looking for a commercially focused FP&A role where you can truly add value and operate as a trusted partner to Sales, we'd love to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNTkyMDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Finance Manager you will look after all core finance operations including compliance, statutory accounts and assisting with commercial reporting and decision making. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Financial Reporting and statutory accounts under IFRS</li><li>Monthly and Quarterly reporting</li><li>Asset Management</li><li>Treasury Management and FX</li><li>Annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Sales analysis and performance reporting</li><li>P+L reporting and analysis</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial and group reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas in order to become a more rounded individual on the route to FD></p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Senior Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £80K + Bonus + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uODYzOTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be working in an exclusive retained agreement with Signify Research to recruit a <strong>Senior Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager,</strong> based in Cranfield on a hybrid basis.</p><p>You will be proactive, detailed orientated and ambitious looking to support driving the professionalism and value creation of our ambitious and scaling business, happy to pull up your sleeves and get stuck in with the aptitude to develop and grow as we do. This role is seen as the future Head of Finance with the opportunity to build a team around you as the business expands. <strong> T</strong>he foundations of the finance function are now in place, and the next step is to professionalise, streamline and gradually build capability as the company grows.</p><p><strong>Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager</strong></p><p>Signify Research is dedicated to offering the highest quality, most in-depth and robust market analysis, insight, and consultancy services for the healthcare technology industry.</p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>You will support the CFO by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and assisting with financial processes, as well as acting as a key link between finance and the research, sales and marketing teams supporting the provision of insights and analysis to support decision making. This role is designed for a proactive individual who will aid ensuring that financial performance is aligned with business objectives and demonstrates curiosity, trustworthiness, and commitment to quality while fostering impartiality, partnership and expertise.</p><p>Right hand to the CFO/COO running the day-to-day finance activities whilst also lending support to strategic projects and working across the business to deliver efficiencies. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Own the relationship with outsourced finance provider who manage the day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns.</li><li>Oversight of Accounts Payable</li><li>Ownership of Accounts Receivable including invoicing and credit control.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial controls and reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the month end close process and discipline (e.g., timelines, checklists, issues/actions log)</li><li>Ensure accurate Revenue recognition.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting and Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the MI and KPI pack for CFO review.</li><li>Assist in preparing Board packs.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining a rolling 12-month forecast (with CFO oversight).</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital, highlight variances promptly.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering (developing capability)</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to resolve queries efficiently.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.</li><li>Finance Business partner to all team leads helping to understand the financial impacts of business decisions and function as the early warning flag to emerging financial risks.</li><li>Provide analysis on profitability, cost control, and performance metrics.</li><li>Help non-finance stakeholders understand financial performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process improvement and systems</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement/automation and contribute ideas proactively. Especially within sphere of influence.</li><li>Improve reporting efficiency and data quality.</li><li>Support future implementation of improved reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)</li><li>Contribute to building a scalable finance function as the company grows.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally a Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).</li><li>3-5 years' experience, ideally in an SME or scaling environment.</li><li>Strong grounding in management accounts and financial controls.</li><li>Experience with subscription revenue models beneficial.</li><li>Comfortable in Xero and strong Excel capability (basic modelling and analysis), proficient with other Microsoft applications</li><li>MI and data visualization tools and a working use of Power BI a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000 - £55,000 basic </li><li>Work in a PE backed, owner managed business on its growth journey to second transaction over the next 3-5 years</li><li>Family-friendly work-life balance with ability to work from home and flexible hours - Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 from home</li><li>Health cash plan that includes 24/7 virtual GP consultation service, health advice and counselling services, gym discounts and second opinion medical services</li><li>Company pension 4%, (increases to 7.5% after 3 years), 15% Bonus, dependent on company and personal performance</li><li>Paid employer-supported volunteer time off</li><li>27 days per annum holiday allowance (exclusive of bank holidays), flexible bank holiday usage, plus ability to "buy" addition holiday allowance.</li><li>Company life insurance worth 3X salary</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDg3MjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a private equity backed, industry market leader to recruit a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to sustainability and a reputation for excellence.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Finance Business Partner<br /> <strong>Location: </strong>Bicester - Hybrid working (1-2 days onsite per week) - (covering sites across the East of England)<br /> <strong>Salary: </strong>Up to £55,000 + generous car allowance + annual bonus</p><p>Hybrid working | Stakeholder engagement | Qualified accountant</p><p><br /> The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to operational and engineering teams across multiple sites, delivering insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvement in this relatively easy-to-understand business environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operational staff and engineering managers to drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and commercial challenge.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals in line with agreed timetables.</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and deliver detailed cost analysis on key variable costs including maintenance, disposal and consumables.</li><li>Work closely with the management accounting team during month-end processes, with FBPs supporting the broader financial reporting cycle.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, purchase order compliance and adherence to accounting standards across your designated sites.</li><li>Identify commercial risks and opportunities, working with senior management to maximise value and mitigate risk.</li><li>Occasional travel to sites across the East of England (limited travel due to work demands, typically 1-2 days per week in the office).</li></ul><p><strong><br /> The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA preferred initially, though finalists or QBE may be considered for exceptional candidates).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with operational teams and senior leadership.</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting involved beyond just the numbers.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously while being part of a wider FBP team (6 in total).</li><li>Previous experience in operational or manufacturing environments is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong><br /> Culture and Benefits</strong></p><p>This is a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for career development. You'll be joining a supportive FBP team within a private equity backed organisation that rewards performance and provides:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary up to £55,000.</li><li>Generous car allowance.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in office, with flexibility).</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple sites with varied operational challenges.</li><li>Supportive team environment with exposure to both finance and corporate finance functions.</li></ul><p><br /> If you're a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant who enjoys stakeholder engagement and wants to be part of a business that values commercial insight and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45OTUzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> ****GROUP FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - READING****</p><p> </p><p>My client is a well renowned and established player in the construction sector with a wide network of businesses within its complex group structure. Based from their Reading HQ they now seek to recruit an experienced regional business partner to support the forecasting, budgeting, pricing and performance of three key units within the group. You will work directly with their commercial teams and leadership to influence pricing, contract delivery and revenue recognition throughout the life cycle of each project, and as a result this would require an experienced finance leader with hands on sector experience.</p><p><strong>DUTIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis </li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow </li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the finance teams </li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability </li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work </li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Divisional and Group Finance Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes </li><li>Support DFD and company MDs in evaluating business initiatives / commercial proposal</li><li>Support the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines </li><li>Support the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews </li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities </li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation </li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders </li></ul><p> </p><p>This role would require some limited travel (2-3 days per month initially) to sites in the East and North of the UK</p><p><strong>In return, they can offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £110k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>Up to 20% performance related bonus</li><li>Competitive health and life pack</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li><li>And the opportunity to develop under an impressive Group Finance Director.</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODkyMjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
