<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently partnering with Mulberry, a well-known luxury fashion brand, in their recruitment of a Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent contract.</p><p>Founded in the heart of Somerset, Mulberry is an iconic British brand celebrated worldwide for its craftsmanship, creativity, and timeless design. From their roots in the South West, they have grown into a global name synonymous with quality and innovation, while staying true to their heritage. At Mulberry, every piece tells a story and every team member plays a part in shaping that narrative.</p><p>In 2024, they proudly achieved B Corp Certification, reflecting their purpose-driven approach and dedication to transparency and accountability. From pioneering low-carbon leather to championing responsible sourcing and climate action, Mulberry is shaping a future where luxury and sustainability go hand in hand.</p><p>So that's the business, but the role we're offering is excellent too…</p><p>Reporting to an impressive Director of Commercial Finance and FP&A, this role will be strategic partner to the key stakeholders in COO team. The role is to be the SME on the end-to-end view from sales expectations, translated into manufacturing KPIs and operational planning, through to MI and Reporting. In particular, narrate how operations translate into and affects the company Stock and Gross Margin values.</p><p>Embedded within the operational environment, the role acts as a vital link between operations and finance, ensuring seamless collaboration and informed decision-making across both functions.</p><p>In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping accurate forecasts and budgets by gathering sales projections from the Buying & Merchandising team and collaborating with the Head of Responsible Sourcing and their team to translate these into actionable, measurable weekly and monthly targets.</p><p>You will take ownership of reporting for both the COO and CFO, providing insights into performance against purchasing and manufacturing targets. Working closely with Finance, you'll help explain variances-whether due to sales mix forecasting errors, productivity shifts, unexpected purchasing levels, or changes in sourcing strategy-and articulate the financial implications for the group.</p><p>Additionally, you will act as a key partner to the Group FC, supporting the Finance Operations team in managing stock accounting and valuation, which is significantly influenced by manufacturing outputs and processes.</p><p>The salary on offer is up to £100,000 + benefits, hybrid & flexible working is supported with an expectation of 3 days per week in the Chilcompton office.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Commercial Finance and Buying & Merchandising to build a detailed SKU-level budget, covering sales, purchased units, and manufactured units</li><li>Review performance weekly and monthly, assessing variances and trends to ensure accuracy and alignment</li><li>Translate the SKU budget into a KPI-driven manufacturing and purchasing plan, collaborating closely with Purchasing and Manufacturing Leads</li><li>Gather and consolidate data from UK and overseas sites to benchmark operational performance and key metrics</li><li>Monitor overhead costs and spending, ensuring overhead rates remain appropriate and sustainable for the future</li><li>Deliver a weekly insights report and a comprehensive monthly reporting pack, providing actionable recommendations to address variances-whether to course-correct adverse trends or capitalise on favourable outcomes</li><li>Work closely with the Finance stock team to align margin adjustments with KPI reporting, ensuring financials and operational narratives are consistent and accurate</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in reporting and budgeting processes, from month-end close to weekly updates and long-term strategic planning</li><li>Build strong, collaborative relationships with Purchasing, Production, Technical, and Finance teams, as well as external manufacturing partners</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CA)</li><li>Prior manufacturing experience is essential</li><li>Strong commercial finance & activity based costing skills</li><li>Prior experience of inventory management accounting & KPI reporting / analysis</li><li>Strong systems / data analytics skills</li><li>Demonstratable experience of partnering non finance</li><li>Be willing to roll sleeves up & get stuck into challenges</li></ul><p> </p><p>This really is a unique opportunity, if you thrive on delivering value-add and want to work for a brilliant business who are on a transformation journey, then we want to hear from you. Join now to be part of the future of Mulberry. For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail your CV</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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuMjU1MTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p><strong>Graduate Data Analyst - Finance Systems, Data & Automation</strong></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a systems-focused Graduate Data Analyst to support our Finance function by developing, maintaining, and improving data warehouse, systems, and reporting automation capabilities. This role is ideal for a technically strong graduate with a passion for coding, data systems, and automating finance and non-finance reporting processes.</p><p>You will play a key role in improving how financial and operational data flows through the organisation, enabling scalable, automated reporting and analytics for Finance and wider business stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Data & Systems Development</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and optimise data pipelines feeding the finance data warehouse</li><li>Write, test, and optimise SQL queries, scripts, and transformations to support automated finance and non-finance reporting</li><li>Support integration of finance and operational systems (e.g. ERP, budgeting, forecasting, HR, sales, and billing systems) into the data warehouse</li><li>Assist in designing and maintaining data models that support automated reporting and analytics use cases</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting Automation & Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Help automate recurring finance and management reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy</li><li>Enable self-service and scalable reporting through robust data structures and automated data refreshes</li><li>Support automation of both financial (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and non-financial (operational, KPI, performance) reporting</li><li>Work with stakeholders to transition manual spreadsheet-based reports into automated system-driven solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Systems Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Finance and non-Finance teams to understand reporting and data requirements</li><li>Support finance systems and reporting automation initiatives, including process improvements and system enhancements</li><li>Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and data migrations with a focus on automation and data integrity</li><li>Troubleshoot data quality, reconciliation, and reporting issues across systems</li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to further automate reporting, data processes, and controls across finance and the wider business</li><li>Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of data systems supporting automated reporting</li><li>Apply best practices in coding, version control, testing, documentation, and systems design</li><li>Stay up to date with modern data, automation, and finance systems technologies</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong coding capability, particularly in SQL</li><li>Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, R, or similar</li><li>Understanding of data warehousing and reporting architectures (ETL/ELT, star schemas, fact & dimension tables)</li><li>Experience working with databases and data systems (cloud or on-premise)</li><li>Interest in automating data and reporting workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Finance & Business Understanding</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field</li><li>Strong interest in finance systems, reporting automation, and business data</li><li>Basic understanding of finance concepts (e.g. general ledger, P&L, balance sheet) is desirable</li></ul><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to translate business and reporting requirements into technical, automated solutions</li><li>Clear communicator, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>High attention to detail and data accuracy</li><li>Curious, proactive, and keen to learn in a systems-driven environment</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable (Nice to Have)</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with ERP or finance systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday)</li><li>Exposure to BI and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker)</li><li>Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)</li><li>Familiarity with automation, orchestration, or analytics engineering tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow)</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDY2OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a fast-growing global client based near Chippenham to recruit for a Cyber Security Manager role. Paying up to £95,000 with company bonus and fantastic benefits and remote working (with occasional trips to Chippenham office as and when needed). This is a newly created position where the role is a 50/50 split between strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. It involves direct collaboration with wider IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure secure practices and maintain alignment with business objectives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver the Global Cyber Security Strategy regionally, aligning with business needs and regulations, and advising leadership on security investments and resource priorities</li><li>Maintain and evolve security tools and platforms (e.g. SIEM/XDR, endpoint protection, gateways), ensuring optimal utilisation and effectiveness.</li><li>Drive the development of threat hunting and vulnerability management practices, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks across systems and infrastructure.</li><li>Track emerging threats and recommend updates to policies, standards, and procedures.</li><li>Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.</li><li>Lead and mature the regional incident response function, coordinating with global teams on high-severity events and driving continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage regional security governance, including policy reviews, ITSM processes, KPIs, and reporting.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for operational cyber matters, providing clear, timely communication to stakeholders and leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable experience in cyber security operations, including incident management, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory frameworks within region and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials).</li><li>Professional certifications - CISSP, CISM, ISO27001</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £95,000</li><li>Company bonus</li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Remote working (occasional visits to office near Chippenham)</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance - 3x annual salary</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTQwOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for applicants with a real interest in cyber security and GRC to join a global business based in Wantage as IT Governance Coordinator, offering excellent development opportunities and chance to support international cyber security initiatives!</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As IT Governance Coordinator, you'll join an international team and support governance, risk & compliance initiatives within cyber security. This will include:</p><ul><li>risk management (risk assessments, maintaining risk register etc.)</li><li>ensuring IT governance, policies, standards and processes are maintained and adhered to</li><li>supporting on an ISO 27001 implementation (maintaining ISMS, supporting audits etc.)</li><li>work closely with IT and infrastructure teams, supporting various cyber security activities (e.g. vulnerability management, incident response etc.)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the IT Governance Coordinator will:</p><ul><li>have experience gained in an IT governance, cyber security or compliance / GRC focused role(s)</li><li>familiarity with ISO 27001 and other frameworks </li><li>excellent attention to detail, strong analytical approach and documentation skills </li><li>strong communicator</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Competitive salary and benefits including bonus, generous pension, 25 days annual leave, as well as excellent career prospects and professional development. </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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjY3MjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">