<p><strong>Finance Manager - Manufacturing | Up to £85,000 + Benefits</strong></p><p>Location: Hybrid - Hemel Hempstead | Industry: Global Manufacturing<br /> </p><p>Our client, a multinational manufacturing business, is seeking a commercially sharp and technically strong Finance Manager to lead a team of analysts and drive operational finance performance across their EMEA sites.</p><p>This high-impact role will take ownership of inventory, absorption reporting, and cost analysis across a complex manufacturing network, ensuring consistency of financial reporting and policy adherence across multiple regions. You will play a critical role in providing insights to senior stakeholders and supporting ongoing finance transformation initiatives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional Finance Analysts across EMEA.</li><li>Drive the monthly consolidation of operational finance reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with group standards.</li><li>Manage cost and absorption reporting, analyse manufacturing variances, and influence strategic decisions to drive cost efficiency.</li><li>Develop and standardise inventory reporting, ensuring compliance with financial policy and controls.</li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality) to develop performance reporting and business planning metrics.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the division.</li><li>Leverage ERP (SAP) to streamline reporting, automate processes, and enhance data integrity.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or QBE with substantial operational finance experience.</li><li>Strong background in cost accounting, inventory control (cost roll), and absorption costing / analysis within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Demonstrable success in leading teams and influencing across multi-site and cross-functional setups.</li><li>Extensive experience working within SAP, particularly with inventory and manufacturing modules.</li><li>Confident in handling large data sets and reporting tools (Excel, Power Query, or Power BI advantageous).</li><li>Experience within a global or regional matrix organisation, ideally across EMEA.</li></ul><p>Salary & Benefits:</p><ul><li>Up to £85,000 basic + bonus + benefits</li><li>Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Hemel)</li><li>Genuine career development opportunities in a global environment</li></ul><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with genuine strategic input, leading a high-performing team within a complex manufacturing structure. If you thrive in a role where operational finance meets leadership and transformation, 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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xNzkzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title: Manager - Cloud Data Architect (AWS & Snowflake)</strong></p><p>Protiviti's UK ED&A practice offers a comprehensive range of data use cases delivered through various delivery and commercial routes. We work on the full data lifecycle with highly skilled and experienced data professionals. Our solutions range from data strategy and governance through the development, design and implementation of advanced analytics and digitisation.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Manager-level Cloud Data Architect</strong> with deep expertise in <strong>AWS cloud services</strong>, <strong>Snowflake</strong>, and <strong>AWS-native data platforms</strong> to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud data strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to deliver enterprise-grade data architectures that enable advanced analytics and business intelligence for our clients.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Architecture & Design</strong></p><ul><li>Design end-to-end cloud data architectures using AWS and Snowflake, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.</li><li>Define and promote best practices in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data storage, and data governance across AWS and Snowflake platforms.</li><li>Lead the design of data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data pipelines using AWS-native tools such as Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, Kinesis, and Athena.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Leadership & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and deliver complex data architecture projects, providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to understand data needs and translate them into architectural solutions.</li><li>Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Team & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor and guide data engineers and junior architects on AWS and Snowflake best practices.</li><li>Work closely with cloud operations, DevOps, and security teams to ensure reliable and secure data environments.</li><li>Present architectural solutions and roadmaps to senior stakeholders and technical leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Innovation & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Stay current with emerging trends in cloud data services, AI/ML integrations, and data governance.</li><li>Contribute to the cloud data strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for automation, cost optimization, and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>6-10 years of experience in data architecture, including at least 3 years in a cloud-native environment.</li><li>Proven expertise with <strong>AWS cloud services</strong>, including but not limited to: S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Kinesis, Athena, Lake Formation.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>Snowflake</strong> - architecture, performance tuning, security, and data sharing features.</li><li>Proficient in data modelling, data integration (ETL/ELT), and metadata management.</li><li>Deep understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance in cloud environments.</li><li>Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Prior Consulting experience</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Solutions Architect).</li><li>Snowflake certifications.</li><li>Experience in leading agile teams or projects using Scrum/Kanban methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Fivetran) is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a high-impact team shaping the next generation of data capabilities in the cloud.</li><li>Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.</li><li>Opportunity to lead strategic data initiatives and make a tangible business impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Competetive Base Salary, Bonus & Benefits </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working - HQ in The Shard, London! </strong></p><p> </p><br><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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4wNjg5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Data Engineer - Azure / Microsoft Fabric </strong></p><p><strong>City of London - Hybrid Working</strong></p><p><strong>Circa £60k-70k + Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>Our client, a forward-thinking and globally connected staffing & consulting organization is seeking a skilled and driven <strong>Data Engineer</strong> to join their growing Data & Analytics team. Based in the City of London, this role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of data engineering experience who is passionate about building robust data solutions using <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong> and <strong>Microsoft Fabric</strong> technologies.</p><p>This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work closely with the Lead Data Architect and collaborate across the business to design, build, and support scalable data infrastructure that powers business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow their skills and take ownership of impactful data projects within a fast-paced, modern tech environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data warehousing solutions using Azure services</li><li>Work with stakeholders to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions</li><li>Develop tabular and multidimensional data models and perform DAX queries within Power BI</li><li>Support the integration and management of Microsoft Fabric as part of the evolving data architecture</li><li>Participate in the full project lifecycle from design to deployment</li><li>Optimise ETL/ELT processes and propose enhancements to existing systems</li><li>Implement and maintain API integrations</li><li>Collaborate with users, analysts, and developers to drive data performance improvements</li><li>Document data models, pipelines, and processes, ensuring clarity and maintainability</li><li>Provide third-line support and resolve data-related tickets in a timely manner</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5 years of experience in a data engineering or similar technical role</li><li>Hands-on experience with key Microsoft Azure services:</li><ul><li>Azure Data Factory</li><li>Azure Synapse Analytics</li><li>Azure Data Lake Storage</li><li>Azure SQL Database</li></ul><li>Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and warehousing concepts</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala)</li><li>Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, or a strong willingness to learn</li><li>Experience using version control tools like Git and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Familiarity with software testing methodologies and development team collaboration</li><li>Experience working with Power BI and DAX</li><li>Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, or Databricks</li><li>Exposure to Agile/Scrum working practices</li><li>Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate)</li><li>Background in consulting or professional services</li><li>Understanding of data governance and data security principles</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of DevOps, Fetch XML, or related tooling</li><li>Awareness of AI products and how they intersect with data workflows</li><li>Familiarity with the recruitment or staffing industry</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4yMjczNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based </p><p>Looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our growing data platform team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising large-scale data pipelines and services that power analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the business. This role is heavily cloud-focused (AWS) and requires strong expertise in Python, Spark, and relational databases.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance data pipelines and workflows.</li><li>Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python for data ingestion, transformation, and processing.</li><li>Optimise and fine-tune query performance on Aurora Postgres and other relational databases.</li><li>Architect and manage data solutions on AWS using serverless technologies such as Lambda, Glue, Glue Data Catalog, EMR serverless, and API Gateway.</li><li>Implement and manage large-scale data processing with Spark (Iceberg tables in S3, Gold layer in Aurora Postgres).</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data availability, accessibility, and reliability.</li><li>Design and maintain robust data models that align with business and financial domain requirements.</li><li>Ensure best practices for data security, governance, and compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Python development skills, with experience writing clean, extensible, and testable code.</li><li>Proven experience with relational databases (Aurora Postgres preferred), including performance optimisation.</li><li>Extensive AWS experience, particularly with serverless data engineering tools (Lambda, Glue, Glue Data Catalog, EMR serverless, API Gateway, S3).</li><li>Solid Spark experience with large-scale data pipelines and data lakehouse architectures (Iceberg format a plus).</li><li>Hands-on experience with data modelling and designing scalable data architectures.</li><li>Strong understanding of the financial domain (preferred but not mandatory).</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - London based </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjYwNzg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="324" data-end="348">Robert Half is working with a market-leading SaaS organisation to recruit a Junior Data Engineer for an initial 6-month contract.</p><p data-start="349" data-end="682"> The role will involve building and optimising data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling analytics and reporting across the business. </p><p data-start="349" data-end="682"><strong data-end="717" data-start="693">Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1214" data-start="720"><li data-start="720" data-end="798"><p data-start="722" data-end="798">Develop and maintain data pipelines in Snowflake using Python and SQL.</p></li><li data-start="799" data-end="891"><p data-end="891" data-start="801">Write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures for data processing and reporting.</p></li><li data-end="962" data-start="892"><p data-end="962" data-start="894">Automate ingestion of structured and semi-structured data sources.</p></li><li data-start="963" data-end="1052"><p data-start="965" data-end="1052">Optimise data models and pipelines for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.</p></li><li data-end="1138" data-start="1053"><p data-start="1055" data-end="1138">Collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders to deliver reliable datasets.</p></li><li data-end="1214" data-start="1139"><p data-start="1141" data-end="1214">Implement best practices in data quality, governance, and secu<strong data-start="1151" data-end="1211">rity</strong>.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1221" data-end="1259"><strong data-end="1257" data-start="1225">Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="1844" data-start="1260"><li data-start="1260" data-end="1355"><p data-end="1355" data-start="1262">2-3 years' experience as a Data Engineer, with strong hands-on Snowflake expertise.</p></li><li data-start="1356" data-end="1450"><p data-start="1358" data-end="1450">Proven experience with SQL (advanced query writing, optimisation, performance tuning).</p></li><li data-start="1451" data-end="1542"><p data-start="1453" data-end="1542">Strong Python skills for data transformation, automation, and pipeline development.</p></li><li data-end="1624" data-start="1543"><p data-start="1545" data-end="1624">Experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., dbt, Matillion, Talend, or similar).</p></li><li data-end="1704" data-start="1625"><p data-end="1704" data-start="1627">Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP also considered).</p></li><li data-start="1705" data-end="1770"><p data-end="1770" data-start="1707">Familiarity with Git/version control and CI/CD pipelines.</p></li><li data-start="1771" data-end="1844"><p data-end="1844" data-start="1773">Knowledge of modern data warehousing concepts and best practices.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1877" data-start="1851"><strong data-start="1855" data-end="1875">Contract:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1878" data-end="2051"><li data-end="1945" data-start="1878"><p data-end="1945" data-start="1880">Inital 6 Month Contract </p></li><li data-end="2013" data-start="1946"><p data-end="2013" data-start="1948">Fully Remote - UK Based </p></li><li data-start="2014" data-end="2051"><p data-end="2051" data-start="2016">Day Rate - Inside IR35 </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzk4NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a leading property development company to recruit a experienced Power BI Developer in London, for an initial 3-6 month contract.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><ul data-start="507" data-end="1453"><li data-start="507" data-end="615"><p data-start="509" data-end="615">Design, develop, and maintain PowerBI reports and dashboards to present key business metrics and trends.</p></li><li data-start="616" data-end="739"><p data-start="618" data-end="739">Create custom visuals and complex reports using PowerBI's built-in functionalities and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).</p></li><li data-start="740" data-end="851"><p data-end="851" data-start="742">Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data collection, analysis, and reporting.</p></li><li data-end="928" data-start="852"><p data-start="854" data-end="928">Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting.</p></li><li data-end="1028" data-start="929"><p data-start="931" data-end="1028">Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to deliver effective BI solutions.</p></li><li data-end="1131" data-start="1029"><p data-start="1031" data-end="1131">Provide training and support to end-users on interacting with and interpreting PowerBI dashboards.</p></li><li data-start="1132" data-end="1194"><p data-start="1134" data-end="1194">Monitor and optimise the performance of PowerBI solutions.</p></li><li data-start="1195" data-end="1273"><p data-end="1273" data-start="1197">Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PowerBI reports and dashboards.</p></li><li data-end="1370" data-start="1274"><p data-start="1276" data-end="1370">Develop and maintain documentation for PowerBI reports, data sources, models, and processes.</p></li><li data-end="1453" data-start="1371"><p data-start="1373" data-end="1453">Ensure BI solutions align with industry best practices and internal standards.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li data-start="1497" data-end="1614"><p data-start="1499" data-end="1614">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.</p></li><li data-end="1660" data-start="1615"><p data-start="1617" data-end="1660">Proven experience as a PowerBI Developer.</p></li><li data-end="1774" data-start="1661"><p data-start="1663" data-end="1774">Strong expertise in Microsoft PowerBI, including PowerBI Service, PowerBI Desktop, and PowerBI Report Server.</p></li><li data-start="1775" data-end="1844"><p data-end="1844" data-start="1777">Proficiency in DAX for creating custom calculations and measures.</p></li><li data-start="1845" data-end="1905"><p data-start="1847" data-end="1905">Experience with SQL for data discovery and manipulation.</p></li><li data-start="1906" data-end="1978"><p data-start="1908" data-end="1978">Ability to analyse complex datasets and provide actionable insights.</p></li><li data-start="1979" data-end="2037"><p data-start="1981" data-end="2037">Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</p></li><li data-start="2038" data-end="2120"><p data-start="2040" data-end="2120">Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.</p></li><li data-start="2121" data-end="2202"><p data-start="2123" data-end="2202">Strong presentation skills to convey insights through reports and dashboards.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 3-6 month contract</li><li>Outside IR35 - Day rate</li><li>4 days per week on-site at the London office</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMjk5MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a cutting edge AI organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - remote working - UK based </p><p>A Junior Data Engineer who's excited to help build the data foundations that power cutting-edge AI solutions. You'll join a high-impact team working at the intersection of data, analytics, and machine learning - designing pipelines and infrastructure that make innovation possible at scale.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that fuel AI and analytics initiatives.</li><li>Partner closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver clean, structured, and reliable data.</li><li>Develop robust data transformations in Python and SQL, ensuring performance and accuracy.</li><li>Work hands-on with Snowflake to model, optimise, and manage data flows.</li><li>Continuously improve data engineering practices - from automation to observability.</li><li>Bring ideas to the table: help shape how data is collected, processed, and leveraged across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>The Data Engineer will ideally have 2-5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.</li><li>Strong Python skills for data processing and pipeline development.</li><li>Proven experience writing complex and efficient SQL.</li><li>Hands-on Snowflake experience (data modelling, performance tuning, pipelines).</li><li>Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt) is a plus.</li><li>A solid understanding of data best practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Rapidly growing, cutting edge AI organisation </li><li>Remote working - Offices in London if preferred </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p> </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjI2NDkyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
