<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>Interim Finance Manager</strong><br /><strong>Predominantly Remote | Full-Time | Approx. 6-Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of our client</strong> for an experienced <strong>Interim Finance Manager</strong> to join a small but highly capable finance team on an initial <strong>6-month contract</strong>.</p><p>This is a key role with responsibility for <strong>monthly financial reporting</strong> and the <strong>day-to-day management of finance activity</strong> for the business unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and collaborate across Operations, Support, Sales, and wider group finance teams in a fast-paced, growing environment. </p><h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Support the Finance Director with financial reporting</li><li>Own monthly financial reporting</li><li>Manage VAT and other tax compliance for UK and Irish entities</li><li>Act as main contact for the external audit</li><li>Coordinate information for annual R&D claims</li><li>Oversee and sign off monthly payroll</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About you:</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong financial reporting and technical accounting awareness</li><li>Able to work both hands-on and strategically</li><li>Proactive and collaborative in approach</li><li>Strong IT skills, including process automation</li><li>Experience in a PE Backed business a huge advantage </li><li>Experience in a tech business would be ideal</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for an <strong>interim assignment with predominantly remote working</strong>.</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4wNDYwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Finance Director | Manchester | £90k-£110k + Bonus</p><p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing, privately owned Manchester-based business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to take ownership of an established finance function and play a key role in shaping how finance supports the wider business.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a genuine opportunity to modernise and transform the finance function, driving improvements across processes, systems, reporting and management information, while helping create a more efficient and commercially focused finance operation.</p><p>Working closely with the Managing Director and wider Senior Leadership Team, you will also act as a key commercial sounding board, providing insight, challenge and financial direction to support profitability and future growth.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li><p>Lead and develop the finance function.</p></li><li><p>Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercially focused insight to the SLT.</p></li><li><p>Identify and deliver opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Modernise management information and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strengthen financial controls and governance.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and profitability.</p></li><li><p>Review and develop the finance team and wider finance structure.</p></li><li><p>Support the continued development of financial systems and technology.</p></li><li><p>Take a hands-on approach to the role, getting into the detail when required and leading from the front.</p></li></ul><p>The person</p><p>We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys improving businesses and making a tangible difference.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Senior finance leadership experience within an SME or mid-market environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial and strategic acumen.</p></li><li><p>A proven track record of process improvement and/or finance transformation.</p></li><li><p>Experience improving automation, systems or reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management information experience.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A hands-on approach with a genuine willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, although QBE candidates with the right experience will be considered.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction or another project-led environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li><p>£90,000-£110,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Discretionary Bonus</p></li><li><p>Enhanced benefits package</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, 3 days in the office</p></li><li><p>Genuine opportunity to shape and transform the finance function</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the SLT</p></li><li><p>A commercially influential position with significant autonomy</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director who wants to be more than the head of finance and play a genuine role in shaping the future of a successful business.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi40NjM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Receivable Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Leeds, permanent, hybrid </p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the sales ledger and credit control function within a successful and growing manufacturing business based in East Leeds. Ensuring the timely collection of customer payments, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving improvements in cash flow performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Receivable Manager or Credit Control Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and forward thinking finance team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control team</li><li>Manage and ensure workloads are effectively prioritised and delivered</li><li>Drive cash collection performance and reduce aged debt</li><li>Monitor debtor balances, overdue accounts and collection KPI's</li><li>Oversee customer invoicing, cash allocation and account reconciliations.</li><li>Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently</li><li>Produce regular reporting and analysis for senior management</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls and enhance the customer experience</li><li>Explore opportunities to utilise automation and AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows</li><li>Support wider finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable Manager, Credit Control Manager or similar leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of sales ledger, credit control and cash collection processes.</li><li>Experience leading or mentoring finance teams</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel.</li><li>A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Plus, additional benefits</li><li>Hybrid work model</li><li>Opportunity to influence process improvements and finance transformation projects</li><li>Genuine scope to develop and grow within the business</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjIzNDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Internal Auditor - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Manchester (Hybrid working) | £70,000-£77,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor - IT to join an established team and contribute to strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on technology audit role where you'll lead assurance engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing clear, evidence-based insight to improve controls, support decision-making and help manage emerging technology risks.</p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Senior Internal Auditor - IT, you'll lead technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting, assessing the effectiveness of IT controls and identifying opportunities to improve governance and risk management.</p><p> </p><p>This is an audit and assurance role rather than a hands-on technical IT position. The ideal candidate will bring experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit, combining technical knowledge with strong stakeholder management and report-writing skills.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Plan and deliver IT audit engagements, including risk assessments, control testing and reporting.</li><li>Assess IT governance, cyber security, information security and technology risk management.</li><li>Test IT General Controls, including access management, change management, incident management and third-party technology controls.</li><li>Evaluate technology risks across enterprise applications, cloud environments and digital transformation programmes.</li><li>Prepare audit reports and provide practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Agree management actions with stakeholders and monitor their implementation.</li><li>Contribute to audit planning and collaborate with other assurance teams and co-sourced partners.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 3 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, Technology Risk or Assurance.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT controls, technology risk and cyber security governance.</li><li>Experience delivering audit engagements, including control testing, documenting findings and reporting recommendations.</li><li>Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA, or equivalent relevant experience.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000-£77,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 5% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to develop your career within a growing Internal Audit function, gaining exposure to complex technology risks, cyber security and digital transformation.</p><p> </p><p>You'll have genuine ownership of audit engagements, visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence improvements to governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit an IT Auditor looking to broaden their internal audit experience, or an Internal Auditor with a strong technology risk specialism who wants to take on greater responsibility.</p><p> </p><p>For someone looking to combine technology expertise, audit delivery and meaningful stakeholder engagement, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in their career.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDU2MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><h1>HR Advisor</h1><h3>Cheshire | £35,000 | 12-15 month FTC | Hybrid & flexible working</h3><p>Ready to be part of something bigger?</p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established, internationally recognised manufacturing business based in Cheshire.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, working with people at all levels and having a genuine impact on how HR is delivered.</p><p>The business is going through an exciting period of growth and development, and the People function is evolving alongside it. Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and modernise HR policies, processes and ways of working.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p>This is far more than a traditional HR administration role. You'll be a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice across the full employee lifecycle while also helping to improve how the People function operates.</p><p>You'll be involved in:</p><ul><li><p>Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees</p></li><li><p>Supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding</p></li><li><p>Advising on employee relations, attendance and organisational change</p></li><li><p>Drafting contracts, offer letters and contractual amendments</p></li><li><p>Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems</p></li><li><p>Reviewing, updating and improving HR policies and processes</p></li><li><p>Bringing structure and consistency to existing HR information and processes</p></li><li><p>Supporting learning and development initiatives, including management training, PDPs and objectives</p></li><li><p>Using data and Excel to produce meaningful reports for senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Working with stakeholders across both operational and corporate functions</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You'll be an experienced HR Advisor with a generalist background and a genuine interest in making a difference.</p><p>We're looking for someone who:</p><ul><li><p>Has solid HR advisory experience and ideally holds CIPD Level 5, or is willing to work towards it</p></li><li><p>Is confident providing practical, commercially focused advice</p></li><li><p>Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li><p>Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities</p></li><li><p>Has a continuous improvement mindset and can demonstrate where you've improved processes or ways of working</p></li><li><p>Is confident with Microsoft 365, Excel and learning new systems and technology</p></li><li><p>Can use data to provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Is comfortable working in ambiguous situations and using their own judgement</p></li><li><p>Is willing to challenge traditional approaches to HR and look beyond simply following "best practice"</p></li><li><p>Is approachable, reliable and committed to delivering an excellent service</p></li><li><p>Doesn't necessarily have manufacturing experience, but is curious and willing to understand the operational environment</p></li></ul><p>You'll be comfortable working on site at least three days a week, with flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>12-15 month fixed-term contract</p></li><li><p>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p></li><li><p>Additional annual leave for company events</p></li><li><p>Flexible start and finish times between 7am and 7pm</p></li><li><p>Flexi-hours scheme, allowing you to build up hours and take an additional day off each month</p></li><li><p>Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts</p></li><li><p>Free on-site parking</p></li></ul><h3>Why this role?</h3><p>If you're looking for an HR role where you can genuinely influence how things are done, this could be a great fit.</p><p>The People function is evolving, and you'll have a real opportunity to help shape that journey rather than simply inherit an established way of working.</p><p>You'll be joining a business with an established international presence, ambitious plans for the future and a strong focus on developing its people.</p><p> </p><h3> </h3><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjA4NzM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">