<h2 data-section-id="xbq4cp" data-end="330" data-start="260"><strong data-end="328" data-start="263">Information Security Programme Lead (Security Transformation)</strong></h2><p data-start="332" data-end="539">Robert Half are supporting a global consulting firm to source an experienced Information Security Programme Lead to join a critical Security Transformation programme within a complex, evolving environment.This is a senior, CISO-facing role focused on driving delivery, bringing structure, and realising value from existing security capabilities across people, process, and technology - not just deploying new tools.</p><h3 data-start="758" data-end="784" data-section-id="14fn9z"><strong data-start="762" data-end="784">Assignment Details</strong></h3><ul><li>Initial contract length: 6 months (likely extension)</li><li>Location: Leeds (2-3 days onsite per week)</li><li>Start date: ASAP (2-3 week onboarding)</li><li>Engagement: c. £600-£650 p/day via FCSA accredited umbrella company</li></ul><h3 data-end="1024" data-section-id="1cg918x" data-start="1003"><strong data-start="1007" data-end="1024">Role Overview</strong></h3><p data-start="1026" data-end="1200">You will take ownership of a broad, multi-stream Security Transformation programme, working directly with the CISO to drive delivery across a fragmented set of initiatives. The environment requires someone who can bring clarity, prioritisation, and momentum enabling security SMEs to focus on delivery rather than programme overhead. The focus is on maturing existing capabilities, improving adoption, and embedding sustainable operating models aligned to frameworks such as NIST.</p><h3 data-start="1521" data-end="1549" data-section-id="165gfiz"><strong data-start="1525" data-end="1549">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead delivery of a multi-stream Information Security Transformation programme across multiple workstreams</li><li>Own and drive the Security Transformation Roadmap, ensuring clear prioritisation and delivery outcomes</li><li>Bring structure and pace to a complex environment, removing blockers and driving accountability across teams</li><li>Establish and run programme governance, reporting, and RAID management at senior stakeholder level</li><li>Coordinate delivery across key domains including IAM (SailPoint), PAM, DLP, and technology risk/control functions</li><li>Ensure security tools and controls are effectively implemented, optimised, and delivering measurable value</li><li>Embed NIST-aligned practices across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover domains</li><li>Drive process and governance maturity, ensuring security services are operationalised and sustainable</li><li>Develop and track KPIs to measure security maturity, adoption, and risk reduction</li><li>Collaborate across Security Operations, GRC, Architecture, and IT to ensure alignment and integration</li><li>Manage dependencies, risks, and resource constraints across multiple delivery streams</li><li>Support and lead delivery teams, enabling effective execution across squads and stakeholders</li></ul><h3 data-start="2772" data-end="2799" data-section-id="1olrjqp"><strong data-end="2799" data-start="2776">Experience Required</strong></h3><ul><li>Proven experience leading Information Security or Security Transformation programmes in complex environments</li><li>Strong exposure across IAM (SailPoint), PAM, and broader security control domains</li><li>Experience working within or delivering against NIST or similar frameworks</li><li>Track record of driving delivery in less structured or evolving environments</li><li>Strong understanding of how to operationalise security capabilities across people, process, and technology</li><li>Experience managing multiple workstreams or delivery squads</li><li>Ability to operate confidently at CISO and senior stakeholder level</li><li>Strong stakeholder management with the ability to challenge, influence, and drive outcomes</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="xl9znq" data-end="3526" data-start="3492"><strong data-end="3526" data-start="3496">Qualifications (Desirable)</strong></h3><ul><li>CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar</li><li>Agile / Delivery certifications (SAFe, Scrum, Prince2, PMP)</li><li>Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Security, Identity platforms)</li></ul><h3 data-end="3746" data-section-id="o20c5v" data-start="3716"><strong data-start="3720" data-end="3746">Additional Information </strong>If successful, you will be required to complete standard financial and criminal background checks, along with references.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zMjk4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Are you a driven finance professional with a passion for analysis and insight? Our client, a high-growth company with Leeds city centre offices, is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their expanding team following a well-earned internal promotion. With 15% year-on-year growth and a commitment to investing in talent, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, progressive environment.</p><p>About the Role: As Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting management accounting, producing management information, and providing financial analysis for the regional business. You'll work closely with finance leaders, gain exposure to business strategy, and help drive performance through data-driven insight.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support production of management accounts and deliver timely management information</li><li>Analyse financial data and prepare insightful reports for regional leaders</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Support ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with commercial and operational colleagues to provide valuable financial insight</li></ul><p>About You:</p><ul><li>Finance graduate with some finance experience or a part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) finance professional</li><li>Analytical, inquisitive, and keen to develop your career in a commercial setting</li><li>Strong Excel/data skills with good attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communicator able to work with stakeholders across the business</li></ul><p>What's on Offer:</p><ul><li>Starting salary from £28,000 up to £40,000 (DOE) plus full study support</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in Leeds office/week)</li><li>Real career progression in a rapidly growing business</li><li>Central Leeds offices </li><li>Study support and ongoing personal 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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yNTcxMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half is excited to be recruiting an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the team of one of North Yorkshires most recognisable and respected companies on a fixed-term contract, covering an internal secondment until June 2027.</strong></p><p> The successful candidate will develop an in-depth understanding of cost of sales and raw materials, delivering insightful reporting and closely partnering with colleagues to enhance business performance. They will play a vital part in developing systems, reporting, and processes to streamline efficiency and deliver high-quality financial information company-wide. This role is central to supporting the broader Finance function through data, analysis, and guidance on cost of sales issues.</p><p><strong>Key Experience and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex processes</li><li>Confidence working with ambiguity and cross-functional teams</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor financial insights to various audiences</li><li>Initiative, accuracy, and keen attention to detail</li><li>Strong influencing skills and a drive for continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Developing and enhancing reporting, systems, and processes in partnership with systems colleagues, including embedding standard costing</li><li>Producing and interpreting regular variance and stock analyses, identifying and communicating corrective actions as necessary</li><li>Reviewing General Ledger transactions and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment of write-offs</li><li>Maintaining oversight of raw materials stock positions and preparing relevant financial commentary</li><li>Supporting the annual audit and contributing to regular Supply KPIs</li><li>Providing data for forecasting, including foreign exchange and insurance, and collaborating with Operations on external capacity requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Benefits:</strong> a competitive benefits package, including free meals, drinks, and snacks at work; a discretionary profit share bonus; flexible holiday options; company-wide discounts; access to a health cash plan and wellbeing support; and company pension enrolment. Employees also benefit from a range of professional development opportunities through internal and external training and coaching programmes.</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi45MDY4OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a world-renowned, independent professional services group. This organisation is recognised for their leadership in programme and project management, cost management, and consulting for blue-chip clients. Due to a period of massive growth they are now seeking interim support to help while new systems and processes are embedded.</p><p>Having made some recent business changes, the team is now positioned for transformative growth.</p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong><br />Join a high-performing team as Interim FP&A team member during a business-critical integration period. You will be involved in consolidated management financial planning and analysis, enabling continued excellence, ensuring robust controls, and delivering timely, actionable financial insights.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end delivery of consolidated management reporting and related analysis on a periodic basis</li><li>Consolidated forecasting and budget preparation for the newly combined global business</li><li>Regional and cost centre analysis of actuals and forecasts, performing fluctuation and variance analysis</li><li>Key client and sector reporting, presenting complex data in a clear, insightful format</li><li>Preparation of board and committee packs to high standards under tight deadlines</li><li>Responding to ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from senior leadership</li><li>Building relationships across the business, particularly with regional finance controllers</li><li>Upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance with company values and relevant accounting standards</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (with up-to-date accreditation and experience)</li><li>Proven ability to communicate</li><li>Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment</li><li>Superb adaptability and resilience to new challenges</li><li>Advanced Excel skills required</li><li>Strong experience in international, blue-chip or complex organisations desirable</li></ul><p><strong>Why consider this interim opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Be a key player in a global transformation within a market-leading organisation</li><li>Work alongside a highly capable team with a reputation for excellence and delivery</li><li>Gain exposure to world-class clients, stakeholders, and industry best practices</li><li>Discover future interim or long-term opportunities with the team</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi43MTUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Our client is a leading SME with a prominent brand and a strong market presence, based in Leeds. Due to continued business growth and a commitment to innovation, they're looking for a Finance Analyst to join their journey of finance team modernisation.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong> As a Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting core finance operations and have the chance to shape how things are done. You'll be hands-on with month-end duties and also drive improvements through tech, analysis, and process automation.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting monthly financial processes and reporting alongside the wider finance team</li><li>Using advanced Excel skills-and ideally your knowledge of AI tools-to streamline and enhance finance processes, reporting, and data integrity</li><li>Identifying ways to automate repetitive tasks and provide meaningful, actionable insights for leadership</li><li>Collaborating across business functions to drive continuous improvement within the finance function</li><li>Contributing to a culture of innovation as the company continues to grow</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Excel capability with genuine enthusiasm for efficiency, data, and process improvement; exposure to or interest in AI tools and automation is a plus</li><li>Solid grounding in core finance (e.g., supporting month end, posting journals, reconciling accounts)</li><li>Part qualified/newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) OR suitably qualified by experience-relevant backgrounds considered</li><li>Comfortable working independently and as part of a positive, forward-thinking team</li><li>Adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated to make a difference</li></ul><p><strong>The offer:</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £45,000 salary (depending on experience)</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle</li><li>Easy access - office is a 20-minute walk from Leeds train station; on-site parking available</li><li>Chance to join a high-profile SME and shape how finance operates as the business grows</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci45MDU5NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
