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Finance Director

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making. About Happy Days…Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission The Finance Director Role…You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul> About you…<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter What's on offer…£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance & Wellbeing package 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-23T13:45:43Z

Head of Data and AI

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
95000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working exclusively with a global manufacturing business near Abingdon to recruit for a Head of Data and AI.This is a permanent role, paying up to £120,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working (on average 2-3 days a week in office). This role comes with full autonomy to lead and shape how data, analytics and AI create value across the organisation. The RoleReporting to the senior technology leadership team, this role will shape how data, analytics and AI drive value across an international operation. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with responsibility for data strategy, analytics, AI products, and the cloud infrastructure that enables them. Key responsibilities include: Define and lead the end-to-end data and AI strategy<ul><li>Define and lead the end-to-end data and AI strategy</li><li>Oversee the orgaisation's data platform, analytics products, and AI solutions</li><li>Lead, develop, and set direction for a specialist team across data engineering, analytics and AI </li><li>Ensure resilient, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure to support data and AI workloads</li><li>Build trusted, governed, and scalable data foundations for reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making </li><li>Drive the adoption on AI solutions from concept through to practical business use </li></ul>About You<ul><li>Strong experience leading enterprise data and AI strategy</li><li>Expertise in data governance, standards, and responsible data practices </li><li>Solid understanding of data engineering, pipelines, APIs, and scalable data platforms </li><li>Experience in managing cloud-based infrastructure, ideally including Azure and Databricks</li><li>Practical knowledge of machine learning and applied AI in business settings </li></ul>On Offer <ul><li>Up to £120,000 plus annual discretionary bonus </li><li>Pension matched up to 7.5% </li><li>Private medical insurance </li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays </li><li>Sharesave scheme </li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuODEzNzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-03T16:26:38Z

CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>*Part time Chief financial officer 3 days per week*</h1>RESPONSIBLE TO: Managing PartnerPURPOSE OF THE JOB: To put processes, systems, controls and mitigate risk that will help scale the business, while offering strategic partnering to the CEO. You would lead, develop and right size the finance function, be the ambassador for automation and the utilization of AI, commercialize their growing software offerings, drive growth, manage cost base and cash flow.You will also be an operational leader with company secretarial duties and other functions reporting in.THE ROLE AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Financial Management:<ul><li>Direction of the finance function, effectively managing annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, capitalisation and performance</li><li>Presentation of relevant financial information to partners, providing insightful commercial and financial guidance at regular meetings with appropriate</li><li>Support to the Management Accountant with the annual salary review, staff bonus scheme, P11Ds, P60s and the annual budget.</li><li>Evaluation of prospective projects to assess resource requirements, profitability and</li><li>Liaise with the firm's accountants and bank in the preparation of the annual accounts, financial and taxation matters.</li></ul>Commercial Management:<ul><li>Administration of the Firm's PII insurance and oversee the Management Accountant in dealing with general insurances, Lexcel accreditation, CQS accreditation and practising certificate</li></ul> Risk Management:<ul><li>Maintain and develop the firm's risk, quality and complance systems alongside the Compliance Officer</li><li>Keep up to date with the Code of conduct and SRA Accounts rules and ensure that the firm is adequately trained and understands the reporting lines and processes for reporting breaches.</li><li>Ensure the firm's Client Due Diligence and Money Laundering policies and procedures are well embedded and working well throughout the</li><li>Authorisation of client bank account reconciliation</li></ul> Strategic:<ul><li>Develop and execute the financial strategy to support ambitious growth objectives aligned with the company's strategic plan.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and Board to drive value creation and maximise shareholder returns.</li><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investment decisions, and capital allocation.</li><li>Drive organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Lead M&A activity, including financial due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Develop scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid business expansion.</li><li>Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support investment and sustainable growth.</li><li>Optimise capital structure and funding strategies, including debt financing, refinancing, and lender relationships.</li><li>Produce high-quality Board and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and value creation metrics.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, tax advisers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead value creation initiatives in line with the private equity investment thesis and agreed investment plan.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, providing independent challenge, strategic insight, and financial leadership throughout the investment lifecycle.</li></ul>Key results:Helping to manage and maintain accurate accounting records of the firm.Ensuring senior and departmental management is provided with sufficient and timely information to respond to internal and external factors affecting the firm's financial performance.Supporting all other functions in the firm with financial information as may be required from time to time Person specification:<ul><li>A qualified accountant - approximately 10 years qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Experience of working in a professional services environment (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Highly developed leadership and management ability</li><li>A strategic thinker</li><li>Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>A confident and flexible team player who is able to gain the confidence of partners and all employees</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li><li>Able to prioritise and work to deadlines</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Able to delegate</li><li>Have drive, initiative and astuteness</li><li>Professional and hard working</li><li>Attention to detail and numerate</li><li>Reliable, adaptable and friendly</li><li>Decisive and proactive</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110k and £150k P/A based on the experience of the candidate *PRO-RATED*</li><li>Performance related bonus linked to profitability</li><li>Private health for family</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days pw</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzQ4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T13:15:50Z

Group Reporting Accountant

Chertsey, Surrey
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Key Requirements * ACA qualified (or equivalent). * Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to manage complex consolidations and group reporting. * Highly systems-oriented and technology-savvy, with experience of finance systems, process automation, and digital transformation initiatives. * Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation. * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence change across the organisation. Responsibilities * Manage the monthly financial close process across four legal entities. * Receive trial balance-level information from local finance teams and complete the month-end close, consolidations, and reporting requirements. * Prepare accurate and timely management and financial reporting for the group. * Lead and support ongoing finance transformation projects, including AI and system implementations. * Work closely with the external audit team to deliver audits efficiently and identify opportunities for process and control improvements. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and the wider organisation. * Provide leadership and guidance to colleagues through indirect (dotted-line) management responsibility for six employees. * Develop into a future Finance Director position as the organisation continues to grow.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDg4NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-23T15:08:14Z

Payroll Analyst

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Harwell to recruit a Payroll Analyst. The Payroll Analyst will receive a salary between £45,000-£60,000 (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working, a bonus and equity! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Manage the administration and processing of the company's monthly UK payroll and designated international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Administer day-to-day employee benefits programmes and provide support for ongoing benefit plan operations.</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, taxation, employment law and relevant HR regulations, ensuring continued compliance.</li><li>Prepare year-end payroll reporting and statutory submissions.</li><li>Support SOX compliance, internal controls and audit requirements.</li><li>Participate in payroll system implementations, enhancements and reporting optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate annual payroll changes including bonuses, salary reviews, promotions and market adjustments.</li><li>Partner with Finance on budgeting, invoicing, accounting activities and other cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, including the use of automation and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and improve the employee experience.</li><li>Manage relationships with external payroll and benefits providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Process tax withholdings relating to employee equity plans in partnership with the equity administration team.</li><li>Provide payroll support and act as back-up for US and other international payrolls when required.</li><li>Contribute to wider Global Rewards initiatives, supporting organisational growth and continuous improvement across payroll and benefits.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>A minimum of five years' payroll experience,</li><li>Proven UK payroll experience (essential), with exposure to global payrolls</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, taxation and employment regulations.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>The resilience and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODc4NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-23T19:46:48Z