<p>Robert Half is partnering with a recently acquired company on the Nottingham / Derby border to hire an Interim Finance Business Partner. You'll be the hands-on link between operations, commercial teams and central finance, tightening controls, sharpening forecasts and turning data into decisions.</p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><ul><li>Month end and reporting: upgrade the management reporting cycle for two divisions so it's accurate, timely and genuinely insightful. Produce divisional P&Ls, variance analysis and clear commentary.</li><li>Forecasting and budgeting: own the forecast process, covering pipeline conversion, margins, overhead recovery and production planning. Spot trends, risks and opportunities and propose practical fixes.</li><li>Project performance: review profitability, cost-to-complete and revenue recognition, ensuring it aligns with commercial terms. Keep WIP, accruals and deferred income tight and consistent.</li><li>Commercial partnering: support Project Managers and Commercial/QS teams with CVRs and regular project reviews. Challenge costs, validate variations and embed a cost-based revenue model.</li><li>Group collaboration: Help integrate a recently acquired division into group frameworks.</li><li>Controls and improvement: strengthen close processes and project accounting controls. Identify system/process improvements and roll out common tools and KPIs.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement: turn financial results into plain-English insight for non-finance leaders and act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with solid post-qualification experience in project-led, construction or engineering environments.</li><li>Proven business partner who can bridge project delivery and service operations.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex data simply.</li><li>Practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach in fast-moving, changing settings.</li><li>Experience of integration, transformation or post-deal environments is helpful.</li><li>Advanced Excel; comfortable with ERP and project accounting systems.</li><li>Commercial mindset with a focus on outcomes and decision support.</li></ul><p><strong>Details</strong></p><ul><li>Interim assignment during a period of transformation. Minimum 6 Months</li><li>Competitive day rate</li><li>Nottingham / Derby based with 3/4 days minimum needed on site</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4zNTY2MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Financial Controller - Leicester</strong></p><p><strong>Job Title</strong>: Interim Financial Controller<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Leicester<br /><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Interim, Full-Time<br /><strong>Duration</strong>: Estimated 3-6 months</p><p><strong>Overview</strong>: Our client, a dynamic organization based in Leicester, is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented finance professional to take ownership of financial operations and ensure the smooth running of the finance function during a period of transition. The role requires strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive improvements across financial processes.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Financial Reporting</strong>:</p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Support with statutory reporting, including the preparation of annual financial statements.</li><li>Maintain robust reporting structures, identifying opportunities for improvement.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring they are guided and supported in meeting targets.</li><li>Drive a collaborative team environment to maintain high performance during the interim period.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Cash Flow and Budgeting</strong>:</p><ul><li>Monitor and manage cash flow effectively, ensuring the business meets its commitments.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting to provide leadership with useful financial insights.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong>:</p><ul><li>Review existing systems, processes, and controls, making recommendations for improvements.</li><li>Lead efficiency projects to optimize the financial processes and workflows across the organization.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Business Partnering</strong>:</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted adviser to senior management, delivering actionable insights.</li><li>Provide financial counsel to non-finance stakeholders, communicating complex information effectively.</li></ul></li></ol><h3 id="skills-and-experience-required"><strong>Skills and Experience Required</strong>:</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or related senior finance leadership role, ideally in a similar interim capacity.</li><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise, including knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.</li><li>Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate teams.</li><li>Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills. Experience with [insert client-specific ERP system, if applicable] is advantageous.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuMTEwOTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Credit Controller (3-Month Contract)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a Preston-based client to support with a 3-month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone confident making a high volume of outbound calls. <strong>Credit control experience is not required.</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Preston (hybrid available after initial setup)</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: 3 months</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday (flexible between 8am-5pm)</strong></p><p><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong></p><p><strong>Hourly Rate: £13 - £15</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Make a <strong>high volume of outbound calls</strong> to customers regarding overdue or upcoming payments.</li><li>Support wider customer communication activity, including follow-up emails.</li><li>Update call notes and customer information on internal systems (training provided).</li><li>Assist with straightforward collections activity as directed by the team.</li><li>Review basic ledger information to identify customers requiring contact.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Finance function.</li><li>Carry out simple cash allocation tasks if experienced.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>Confident communicator with experience in outbound calling (e.g., customer service, call centre, sales).</li><li>Comfortable speaking with customers by phone and managing high-volume workloads.</li><li>Able to learn new systems quickly; training will be provided.</li><li>Good attention to detail and comfortable working with basic numerical information.</li><li>Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>On-site initially for IT setup and training; hybrid working may be available afterwards.</li><li>Supportive team environment.</li><li>Flexibility for pre-booked holidays.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODA5OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a Healthcare Manufacture to recruit for a Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead and enhance our organisation's resilience strategy.</p><p>This role will focus on planning, developing, and executing robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes within a complex Azure-based environment.</p><br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br><ul><li>Lead the planning and development of DR and BC testing services, ensuring structured and repeatable processes.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to align recovery strategies with business requirements.</li><li>Identify and address gaps impacting DR/BC readiness, documenting improvements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage DR and BC test schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>Maintain and improve DR/BC documentation, including runbooks, recovery plans, test frameworks, and impact analyses.</li><li>Facilitate DR and BC drills and simulations, capturing lessons learned and implementing improvements.</li><li>Support audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments related to DR and BC.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 year's experience in IT infrastructure, DR coordination, or business continuity.</li><li>Strong background in planning and service development, not just execution.</li><li>Solid understanding of backup, replication, failover, and recovery technologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience with DR/BC tools such as Zerto, Veeam, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, ServiceNow.</li><li>Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL and ISO 22301.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 12 Month Contract </li><li>Hybrid Working | Surrey based </li><li>Global Healthcare Manufacturer </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTY2MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
