Business Partner Jobs in Saint Helens, St. Helens

HR Business Partner

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed professional services organisation operating across the UK.The business has grown significantly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, bringing together a number of specialist businesses and teams under one Group structure.As the organisation enters its next phase of growth, there is a clear opportunity for HR to help shape the people infrastructure, leadership capability and culture needed to support continued expansion.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>This is a broad and commercially focused HRBP role within a business experiencing significant growth, integration and organisational change.You will work closely with senior leaders and business heads, providing pragmatic and credible HR advice while helping to shape how the organisation develops its people, culture and ways of working.Initially, you will provide HR Business Partnering support across the Northwest, working closely with local leadership and employees to understand the needs of different businesses and teams. As the HR operating model develops, the role is expected to evolve towards a broader, nationally focused and discipline-aligned HRBP structure.The role combines strategic business partnering with hands-on delivery across employee relations, organisational development, management capability, HR systems, processes and culture.This is not a role focused simply on maintaining existing HR processes. It requires someone who can assess what is needed, bring structure to complexity, challenge constructively and help build an HR function fit for a growing and acquisitive organisation.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Partner with senior leaders, business heads and managers, providing commercially focused and pragmatic HR advice.</li><li>Take ownership of complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases.</li><li>Build management confidence and capability in handling people issues and difficult conversations.</li><li>Support organisational design, change and the integration of acquired businesses.</li><li>Help create consistent HR practices, policies and processes across the Group while retaining the entrepreneurial culture of individual businesses.</li><li>Support the development of the Learning & Development and management development agenda.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes, onboarding, offboarding and management information.</li><li>Contribute to building a consistent, inclusive and high-performing culture across multiple businesses and locations.</li><li>Provide HR insight into workforce planning, team structures, capability requirements and organisational effectiveness.</li><li>Work with senior stakeholders to ensure the people agenda supports commercial priorities and continued growth.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>You will be an experienced HR professional with strong HR Business Partnering and employee relations experience. You will be comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels and enjoy operating in an environment where things are evolving.We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions focused.</li><li>Confident managing complex employee relations matters and challenging conversations.</li><li>Experienced in organisational change, integration or organisational development.</li><li>A credible business partner who can influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.</li><li>Comfortable working across multiple businesses, locations and stakeholder groups.</li><li>Experienced in improving HR processes, systems and management capability.</li><li>Resilient, organised and able to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>CIPD qualified with sound employment law knowledge.</li></ul>Experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive or high-growth organisation would be advantageous.Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys building, improving and making a tangible difference and who can help establish the people foundations required to support continued growth.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>This is an opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its development and play a meaningful role in shaping its people agenda.You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence the future HR model, support the integration of multiple businesses and develop management capability and culture across the organisation.Location: Manchester The role is office based, with travel to other UK locations as required. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljk0OTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-21T16:25:16Z

HR Advisor

Wilmslow, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
HR Advisor (12-15 Month FTC)Robert Half HR are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a highly respected heritage brand that combines cutting-edge innovation, scientific expertise and world-class manufacturing.This is a unique opportunity to support an ambitious growth strategy and an ongoing transformation of the People function. The business is looking for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys operating across the full employee lifecycle whilst helping to modernise processes, improve policies, support managers and deliver an exceptional employee experience. Salary: £35,000 Location: Wilmslow, South Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid, minimum 3 days on-site per week with flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm Contract: 12-15 Month Fixed Term Contract with the chance to become permanent The RoleReporting to the HR Business Partner, you will act as the first point of contact for employees and managers and provide proactive HR support across the organisation.The role offers broad exposure across a diverse workforce including operational, technical and professional teams.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees</li><li>Supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding activities</li><li>Drafting contracts, offer letters and employment documentation</li><li>Maintaining employee records and HR systems</li><li>Supporting absence management and employee relations matters</li><li>Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures</li><li>Helping drive continuous improvement across the People function</li><li>Supporting the organisation's journey towards a more modern, colleague-focused HR environment</li></ul>The PersonThe successful HR Advisor will be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys building relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels of a business.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position</li><li>CIPD Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards it</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Experience supporting a range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle</li><li>Good Excel and reporting capabilities</li><li>Confidence working within changing and evolving environments</li><li>Strong customer service focus and attention to detail</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£35,000 salary</li><li>27 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Opportunity to accrue flexi-time and earn additional days off</li><li>Life assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Employee discount scheme</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>Exposure to a business undergoing significant growth and transformation</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjMxOTE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-03T17:17:33Z

HR Advisor

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>HR Advisor</h1><h3>Cheshire | £35,000 | 12-15 month FTC | Hybrid & flexible working</h3>Ready to be part of something bigger?We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established, internationally recognised manufacturing business based in Cheshire.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.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.<h3>The opportunity</h3>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.You'll be involved in:<ul><li>Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees</li><li>Supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding</li><li>Advising on employee relations, attendance and organisational change</li><li>Drafting contracts, offer letters and contractual amendments</li><li>Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems</li><li>Reviewing, updating and improving HR policies and processes</li><li>Bringing structure and consistency to existing HR information and processes</li><li>Supporting learning and development initiatives, including management training, PDPs and objectives</li><li>Using data and Excel to produce meaningful reports for senior stakeholders</li><li>Working with stakeholders across both operational and corporate functions</li></ul><h3>About you</h3>You'll be an experienced HR Advisor with a generalist background and a genuine interest in making a difference.We're looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has solid HR advisory experience and ideally holds CIPD Level 5, or is willing to work towards it</li><li>Is confident providing practical, commercially focused advice</li><li>Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities</li><li>Has a continuous improvement mindset and can demonstrate where you've improved processes or ways of working</li><li>Is confident with Microsoft 365, Excel and learning new systems and technology</li><li>Can use data to provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders</li><li>Is comfortable working in ambiguous situations and using their own judgement</li><li>Is willing to challenge traditional approaches to HR and look beyond simply following "best practice"</li><li>Is approachable, reliable and committed to delivering an excellent service</li><li>Doesn't necessarily have manufacturing experience, but is curious and willing to understand the operational environment</li></ul>You'll be comfortable working on site at least three days a week, with flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm.<h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li>12-15 month fixed-term contract</li><li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Additional annual leave for company events</li><li>Flexible start and finish times between 7am and 7pm</li><li>Flexi-hours scheme, allowing you to build up hours and take an additional day off each month</li><li>Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Free on-site parking</li></ul><h3>Why this role?</h3>If you're looking for an HR role where you can genuinely influence how things are done, this could be a great fit.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.You'll be joining a business with an established international presence, ambitious plans for the future and a strong focus on developing its people. <h3> </h3>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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjA4NzM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-11T12:59:30Z

Finance Director

Trafford, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
115000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director.This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships and successful project delivery.The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes and driving change across the organisation.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance and reporting.</li><li>Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team.</li><li>Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and board reporting.</li><li>Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering.</li><li>Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects.</li><li>Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities and internal controls.</li><li>Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers and advisers.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level.</li><li>Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting or project-based environments.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives.</li><li>Strong forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3>This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey.For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4wNjU2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-03T15:34:42Z

Recruitment Consultant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Recruitment ConsultantRobert Half Finance & Accounting are hiring a Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester City Centre team.Are you ambitious, competitive, and looking to build a successful career in sales?This is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading recruitment businesses, where you'll receive industry-leading training, clear career progression, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission while working with some of the region's most recognised businesses.Whether you're currently working in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or are a recent graduate looking to start your career, we'll provide the tools, training, and support to help you succeed. About the RoleAs a Recruitment Consultant, you'll operate as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, building long-term relationships and delivering talent solutions to businesses across the region.Combining sales, business development, and consultative recruitment, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing your own market, client base, and personal brand.You'll join our Finance & Accounting team, partnering with businesses to help them secure top talent while supporting finance professionals in taking the next step in their careers. ResponsibilitiesAs a Recruitment Consultant, you will:<ul><li>Develop new business opportunities and build relationships with prospective clients</li><li>Manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts</li><li>Identify, attract, and engage high-calibre finance professionals</li><li>Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline of candidates</li><li>Conduct candidate interviews and assess suitability for opportunities</li><li>Manage recruitment processes from initial brief through to successful placement</li><li>Negotiate offers and help clients secure the best talent in the market</li><li>Become a market expert, sharing insights on hiring trends, salaries, and candidate availability</li><li>Consistently work towards and exceed individual and team targets</li></ul> About YouWe're looking for individuals who are:<ul><li>Highly motivated and ambitious, with a strong desire to build a successful career</li><li>Resilient, competitive, and comfortable working towards targets</li><li>Commercially aware and interested in business and sales</li><li>Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development</li><li>Strong communicators who can build relationships quickly</li><li>Confident engaging with a range of stakeholders and decision-makers</li><li>Results-driven with a genuine desire to win and succeed</li><li>Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues</li></ul>Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, business development, or another target-driven environment is advantageous but not essential.Why Join Robert Half?<ul><li>Industry-leading training and development from day one</li><li>Clear, merit-based career progression</li><li>Structured development programmes and ongoing mentorship</li><li>High-performance, supportive team culture</li><li>Opportunity to work with some of the UK's leading businesses</li><li>Access to industry-leading technology and tools</li><li>National and international career opportunities across a global organisation</li><li>Individual and team recognition programmes that celebrate success</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£30,000 - £35,000 basic salary</li><li>Typical first-year earnings of £40,000+</li><li>Typical second-year earnings of £55,000+</li><li>Uncapped quarterly bonus scheme with transparent targets</li><li>Industry-leading training programmes and career development</li><li>Ongoing investment in technology to help you succeed</li><li>Individual and team incentives and rewards</li><li>Company-wide recognition programmes</li><li>Career mobility opportunities across the UK and internationally</li><li>Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes</li></ul>LocationManchester City CentreRobert 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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjYwMzg1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-01T06:50:38Z

Senior Finance Manager

Colne, Lancashire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Finance ManagerLocation: East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)The OpportunityRobert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation that is investing heavily in its finance function as part of its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function for a significant trading division, playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls and supporting operational decision-making.This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.The RoleReporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders across the business.Working in a fast-paced, sales-led environment, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, driving process improvements and supporting the wider leadership team with commercial insight.You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own the end-to-end monthly management accounts process.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, management information and detailed financial commentary.</li><li>Produce flash reporting and month-end reporting packs.</li><li>Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and authorise supplier payments.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes.</li><li>Manage and support the local finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact for operational stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reporting to meet evolving stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with finance teams across multiple UK locations.</li></ul>About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.</li><li>Excellent month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week on site).</li><li>25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Exposure to an experienced executive leadership team.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation.</li><li>Clear progression towards Financial Controller.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative Group Finance environment.</li></ul>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while developing their career within a business undergoing significant investment and transformation. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-30T10:31:07Z

Project Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Temporary
700 - 900 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is recruiting for a Project Accountant to join a leading global professional services organisation during a major finance transformation.This role will lead the design, standardisation, and implementation of global budgeting and forecasting processes across a newly integrated business. Working closely with Finance, IT, Data, and senior stakeholders, you will help deliver scalable, efficient, and data-driven planning processes supported by new systems and technologies.<h3 id="key-responsibilities">Key responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Define the global target operating model for budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Design standardised end-to-end planning processes across business units</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve planning activity</li><li>Partner with Finance, IT, Data, and implementation teams to align process and system design</li><li>Ensure alignment across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and consolidation</li><li>Own global process standards, governance, and documentation</li><li>Support training, communication, adoption, and transition to business-as-usual</li></ul><h3 id="key-requirements">Key requirements:</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong experience leading budgeting and forecasting transformation in a large global organisation</li><li>Deep understanding of FP&A processes including budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, scenario planning, and driver-based planning</li><li>Experience in finance transformation and ERP/EPM implementation programmes</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and senior executive engagement experience</li><li>Knowledge of systems such as D365, OneStream, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), or Workday Adaptive Planning</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to join a global business with a strong collaborative culture and a major transformation agenda. You will need to be available to spend time in the clients Leeds based offices. 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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4yOTk2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-10T09:07:53Z

Financial Controller

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>Financial Controller - ManchesterLocation: Manchester We are partnering with a successful international business to appoint a Financial Controller to join its Manchester-based finance team.Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidation, audit and tax compliance across a number of UK and international entities. You will also lead and develop the financial accounts team and support the wider business with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare UK statutory and consolidated group accounts.</li><li>Manage UK and international audit processes and statutory deadlines.</li><li>Oversee corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance.</li><li>Manage group consolidation, intercompany balances and FX accounting.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting with the CFO.</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes, systems and controls.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop the financial accounts team.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support ad hoc projects.</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualified.</li><li>Strong statutory accounts and financial control experience.</li><li>Experience with group consolidation and intercompany accounting.</li><li>Good understanding of taxation and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Experience working with UK and international auditors/advisers.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables.</li><li>Commercial, detail-oriented and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller role with significant exposure to international finance, senior leadership and process improvement.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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjIxNDE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-17T16:08:38Z

Finance Director

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Director | Manchester | £90k-£110k + BonusRobert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing, privately owned Manchester-based business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director.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.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.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.The role<ul><li>Lead and develop the finance function.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning.</li><li>Provide commercially focused insight to the SLT.</li><li>Identify and deliver opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.</li><li>Modernise management information and reporting.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and governance.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and profitability.</li><li>Review and develop the finance team and wider finance structure.</li><li>Support the continued development of financial systems and technology.</li><li>Take a hands-on approach to the role, getting into the detail when required and leading from the front.</li></ul>The personWe are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys improving businesses and making a tangible difference.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Senior finance leadership experience within an SME or mid-market environment.</li><li>Strong commercial and strategic acumen.</li><li>A proven track record of process improvement and/or finance transformation.</li><li>Experience improving automation, systems or reporting.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management information experience.</li><li>The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on approach with a genuine willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved.</li><li>Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, although QBE candidates with the right experience will be considered.</li></ul>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction or another project-led environment would be advantageous but is not essential.What's on offer?<ul><li>£90,000-£110,000 salary</li><li>Discretionary Bonus</li><li>Enhanced benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working, 3 days in the office</li><li>Genuine opportunity to shape and transform the finance function</li><li>Direct exposure to the SLT</li><li>A commercially influential position with significant autonomy</li><li>Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business</li></ul>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.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi40NjM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-08T12:36:54Z

Credit Control Team Leader

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Credit Control Team Leader£40,000 | Hybrid | Manchester | 3 days officeRobert Half is partnering with a growing and established business to recruit a Credit Control Team Leader to join its finance function.This is a great opportunity for an experienced credit professional who enjoys leading people, working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of a high-volume ledger.You'll manage a team of 6-10 Credit Controllers, with responsibility for performance, development, cash collection and the overall effectiveness of the credit control function. You'll also work closely with the Head of Credit and act as an escalation point for more complex customer and credit matters.What you'll be doing<ul><li>Lead, motivate and develop a team of 6-10 Credit Controllers.</li><li>Set and monitor individual and team collection targets and KPIs.</li><li>Carry out regular ledger reviews and drive improvements in cash collection.</li><li>Manage performance, including coaching, development and addressing underperformance.</li><li>Identify training and development opportunities across the team.</li><li>Manage escalated customer accounts and complex credit issues.</li><li>Assess and manage credit risk, taking action to minimise bad debt exposure.</li><li>Deal with invoice queries and ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Work with customers on payment plans and complex debt situations.</li><li>Ensure credit policies and processes are consistently followed.</li><li>Work with senior stakeholders and support the Head of Credit with wider process improvements.</li><li>Use Excel and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li></ul>What we're looking forYou'll ideally have:<ul><li>5+ years' Credit Control experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.</li><li>Experience managing a team of 6-10 people.</li><li>Strong experience of performance management and developing team members.</li><li>Experience working with high-volume ledgers.</li><li>Strong understanding of credit risk.</li><li>Experience with insurance and legal exposure within a credit environment.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and strong numerical ability.</li><li>Experience managing complex customer relationships and working with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A commercial, proactive and results-focused approach.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead from the front.</li></ul>What's on offer?<ul><li>£40,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office</li><li>Leadership responsibility for a team of 6-10</li><li>Opportunity to make a genuine impact on credit performance</li><li>A role with clear responsibility and visibility within the wider finance function</li></ul>If you're an experienced Credit Control Team Leader looking for your next opportunity, apply now or get in touch with Robert Half for more information.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zNTg1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-02T16:03:56Z

Financial Accountant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
375 - 420 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is partnering with a large, multinational organisation based in Manchester in sought of an Interim Financial Accountant. This is a key role within a centralised Global Financial Services function, supporting revenue accounting, month end close, controls and process improvement across a complex international business.<h3>The Role</h3>You'll play a critical role in supporting centralised revenue recognition activities, working closely with local finance teams and stakeholders across the wider organisation.Key responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Supporting month-end close, including journals, revenue schedules and reconciliations.</li><li>Working across revenue accounting processes.</li><li>Supporting the transition of finance processes into a centralised function through documentation and knowledge sharing.</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing processes, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification and efficiency.</li><li>Working with finance teams and wider stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and issues.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with finance policies, statutory requirements, SLAs and SOX controls.</li><li>Producing and distributing accurate financial reports within agreed deadlines.</li><li>What We're Looking For</li></ul>We're particularly interested in candidates who have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified. </li><li>Ideally trained or worked within top 10 accountancy firms or alternatively a strong Top 20 practice.</li><li>Experience within a large multinational / complex corporate environment</li><li>Strong Revenue Accounting or RTR experience with sufficient depth to confidently explain accounting treatments, triggers and controls. </li><li>Experience of shared services, global business services or centralised finance functions is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience of working with SOX controls and compliance.</li><li>A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements. </li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, changing environment. </li></ul><h3>Ideal Background</h3>This role would suit a qualified accountant who has worked within a sizeable international organisation and can demonstrate hands on experience across revenue accounting, month-end close and financial controls.📍 Manchester - Hybrid 📅 Interim Contract. 3 - 6 months. 💼 Qualified Accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPARobert 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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNzQyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-10T09:24:45Z

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