<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large business based in Manchester to recruit for a <strong>Head of Financial Control</strong> on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month FTC<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000-£130,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Before the end of December, ideally sooner</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a large, complex organisation. You will lead financial control activities across multiple business areas, strengthening governance, improving processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. You will also play a key role in finance transformation, driving greater consistency, efficiency and control across the function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a large financial control team, including several direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and compliance with finance policies.</li><li>Build effective relationships with senior finance stakeholders, acting as a key contact for business area finance teams.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and improvements implemented.</li><li>Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across financial control processes.</li><li>Support the implementation of a new ERP system, helping to improve finance processes and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Coach and develop qualified and part-qualified accountants, building capability across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li>Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams and building a high-performance culture.</li><li>Experience working within a shared service centre or centre of excellence.</li><li>Demonstrable success in process improvement, automation and standardisation within finance.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, governance and audit management experience.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.</li><li>Have experience with team management of at least 10 or more employees and ideally have managed managers</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzExNDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Warrington | £55,000-£65,000 + bonus | On-site </strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, profitable and growing founder-owned business based in Warrington.</p><p>Operating in a technology-led, consumer-focused market, the business has established a strong market position and continues to grow, with ambitious plans for the future. It offers the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with an established operation, where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and future growth.</p><p>This is a key appointment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible contribution to the continued development of the business.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust processes.</p><p>The role offers a varied blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering. You will lead a small finance team, remaining hands-on with the detail while providing the financial insight needed to support business performance and decision-making.</p><p>This would suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where initiative, adaptability and a pragmatic approach are valued.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the general ledger, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.</p></li><li><p>Lead, support and develop a small finance team, including two Assistant Accountants.</p></li><li><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business planning and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders, communicating financial performance clearly and managing expectations.</p></li><li><p>Monitor results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Review and improve finance systems, processes and reporting to support the business as it grows.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the leadership team to ensure finance supports operational performance and future growth.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the detail.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills and experience across financial control and reporting.</p></li><li><p>A solid grounding in month-end, balance sheet management and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>The ability to lead and develop a small team while remaining hands-on.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and financial data.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience in an SME, owner-managed or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous. Practice-trained candidates with the right commercial awareness and desire to move into a broad industry role will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you will be adaptable, approachable and comfortable operating in a growing business where collaboration, accountability and initiative are key.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Bonus scheme.</p></li><li><p>Holidays increasing with service.</p></li><li><p>Workplace pension.</p></li><li><p>Employee rewards and benefits through Perkbox.</p></li><li><p>On-site parking.</p></li><li><p>A close-knit, collaborative working environment.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>A broad, influential role with the opportunity to shape processes, develop the finance function and support the next stage of business growth.</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p>Warrington - this is an office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and working closely with the wider business.</p><p>If you're looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial involvement and have a genuine impact on a successful, growing business, we'd welcome a conversation.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNDIzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items</li><li>Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> in a busy environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Experience processing <strong>large volumes of invoices</strong></li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team</li></ul><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>6-month contract</li><li>Hybrid working pattern, with <strong>4 days office-based and 1 day on-site</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function</li><li>A varied role within a multi-site organisation</li><li>Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team</li></ul><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDMwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h2>Financial Controller / FD Designate</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a growing Leeds based business seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller / FD Designate to join its senior leadership team.</p><p>Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll lead the finance function, provide strategic financial insight, and play a key role in driving business performance, with a clear pathway to Finance Director.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the day to day finance function and manage a team of six</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts</li><li>Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial controls</li><li>Lead group consolidations and multi-entity reporting</li><li>Prepare annual statutory accounts and manage the audit process</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to drive profitability and support decision making</li><li>Identify and deliver process improvements across finance and reporting.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance leader.</li><li>Strong background in group consolidations and multi-entity reporting</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ambitious and looking to progress into a Finance Director position</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>£70,000 - £80,000 salary, plus benefits </li><li>Genuine FD succession opportunity</li><li>Broad, commercially focused role with significant influence</li><li>Growing and successful Yorkshire business</li></ul><br><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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjQ3NDU0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<br><p>An established business is looking for an experienced Interim Credit Control specialist to support its finance team through a period of systems transformation and post-implementation stabilisation.</p><p>Following the implementation of a new ERP system, there is a requirement for additional support within the Order-to-Cash (O2C) function, with a particular focus on addressing outstanding backlogs, resolving historical account issues and improving the effectiveness of the credit control process.</p><p>This is a hands-on assignment for someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership of customer accounts and work through outstanding issues to bring the function back to a well-controlled and consistent position.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Work through outstanding credit control and accounts receivable backlogs, prioritising aged debt and unresolved customer account issues.</p></li><li><p>Investigate and resolve discrepancies across customer accounts, invoices, receipts and account reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Support the remediation of historic issues arising from ERP implementation and data migration.</p></li><li><p>Manage cash allocation, ensuring receipts are accurately matched against customer accounts.</p></li><li><p>Investigate invoice queries, credit notes, disputed balances and unallocated cash, driving issues through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>Review customer account data and identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies and areas requiring correction.</p></li><li><p>Support the wider O2C process, including collections, account maintenance and query resolution.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with Finance, Sales and Operational teams to resolve issues impacting the collections process.</p></li><li><p>Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to processes and controls.</p></li><li><p>Ensure customer accounts and financial records are accurate and up to date within the ERP system.</p></li></ul><h3>Experience Required</h3><ul><li>Netsuite experience preferred</li><li><p>Proven experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Order-to-Cash roles.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of end-to-end O2C processes.</p></li><li><p>Experience of working through significant credit control or AR backlogs and resolving complex account issues.</p></li><li><p>Experience of cash allocation, account reconciliations and investigating invoice and payment discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interrogate financial data.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working in a changing environment, particularly following a systems implementation.</p></li><li><p>Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and make an immediate impact.</p></li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><p>You will be a proactive, hands-on credit professional who enjoys getting into the detail, investigating problems and finding solutions. You will be comfortable working in an environment where processes and systems are evolving and will have the resilience and initiative to take ownership of issues and drive them through to resolution.</p><p>Previous experience supporting an ERP implementation, go-live or post-implementation remediation project would be particularly advantageous.</p><br><p> </p><br><br> <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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ1ODgyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">