<p><strong>Managing Director- Manufacturing </strong></p><p><strong>Halifax (Onsite) | £125,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well established manufacturing business based in Halifax to appoint a Managing Director. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and highly respected organisation that genuinely values its people. The role offers full autonomy, the ability to shape the future direction of the business, and the chance to work within a driven, supportive team focused on continued growth and market expansion.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Managing Director, you will take full accountability for the leadership and direction of the business. You will shape long term strategy, oversee all core functions, and act as the senior executive voice of the organisation.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Setting the strategic direction and leading the long term growth plan.</li><li>Embedding best practice, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.</li><li>Leading the sales and commercial function, driving growth across domestic and international markets.</li><li>Acting as a visible, customer facing leader, building strong relationships with key accounts and industry partners.</li><li>Oversight of operations, R&D, finance, and sales ensuring collaboration against shared strategic goals.</li><li>Executive ownership of health & safety, compliance, risk, and governance.</li><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the senior leadership team.</li><li>Building a high performance culture with the right structure, talent, and capability for future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced manufacturing Managing Director with a strong blend of commercial and operational expertise.</p><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Background in manufacturing or distribution, with an understanding of production environments.</li><li>Strong leadership capability - able to inspire teams and drive organisational performance.</li><li>Proven commercial acumen across customer management, pricing, margins, and strategic sales.</li><li>Ability to set and execute long range plans with clarity and focus.</li><li>Depth of operational understanding: manufacturing, quality, H&S, and continuous improvement.</li><li>A hands on, practical approach to leadership.</li><li>A track record of improving sales performance within an established business.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>£125,000 base salary</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Plus, an excellent benefits package</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjAyNTIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Managing Director</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Halifax, West Yorkshire<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £125,000 base + bonus + 25% pension + car allowance + benefits</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a Managing Director role to join a long‑established manufacturing and distribution business based in Halifax.</p><p>This appointment represents a rare opportunity to take full executive responsibility for a well‑established manufacturing SME with strong heritage and future growth potential.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chairman and Board of Trustees, the Managing Director will have full end‑to‑end responsibility for the leadership, performance and strategic direction of the business. Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Setting and executing the long‑term strategy of the organisation</li><li>Full P&L ownership and oversight of sales, operations, finance and R&D</li><li>Leading a manufacturing operation, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on‑time delivery</li><li>Driving best practice, continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 principles across the business</li><li>Acting as a visible, customer‑facing leader with key accounts and partners</li><li>Oversight of governance, reporting, compliance, risk management and health & safety</li><li>Hiring, leading, and developing the leadership team and wider workforce</li><li>Ensuring the business has the structure, capability and culture to support future growth</li></ul><p>This is a hands‑on Managing Director role, balancing strategic leadership with day‑to‑day operational control.</p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded senior leader with:</p><ul><li>Proven senior leadership experience within manufacturing or distribution</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and customer‑facing capability</li><li>A track record of driving sales growth and business performance in an established organisation</li><li>Experience leading manufacturing operations, including quality, health & safety and continuous improvement</li><li>Strong strategic planning and execution capability</li><li>A hands‑on leadership style, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level</li><li>High levels of digital and IT literacy, with an understanding of automation, data‑led decision making and modern manufacturing technologies</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Base salary:</strong> £125,000</li><li><strong>Bonus:</strong> Annual performance‑related bonus</li><li><strong>Pension:</strong> 25% employer contribution (non‑employee contribution)</li><li><strong>Car allowance</strong></li><li><strong>Holidays:</strong> 24 days annual leave + statutory holidays</li><li><strong>Additional benefits:</strong> Private healthcare</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQwOTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager - SME Business | Leeds | Varied All-Round Role</strong></p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a successful and growing SME business in Leeds to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced role and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.</p><p>This position would suit an experienced finance professional with broad accounts experience who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across finance, payroll and office operations, while also leading a small team.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while managing a small team and supporting the wider business. This is a broad, all-round position within an SME environment, offering exposure to multiple areas of finance and operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing the monthly finance processes, including purchase ledger close, sales invoicing and supplier payments</li><li>Overseeing payroll processing, HMRC submissions and pension uploads</li><li>Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and managing credit card reconciliations</li><li>Calculating monthly sales commission and coordinating approvals with department heads</li><li>Managing and supporting a team of two within the finance function</li><li>Supporting HR administration including starters, leavers and employee documentation</li><li>Assisting with office management duties, including fleet administration and office supplies</li><li>Providing support across the wider finance function when required, including credit control cover</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional who enjoys working across a broad remit and being part of a collaborative SME environment.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>Previous management experience within a finance function</li><li>Experience processing payroll and submitting VAT returns</li><li>Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills</li><li>Excellent communication and team collaboration skills</li><li>The ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure</li><li>A reliable, proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a great role for someone who enjoys being close to the business in an SME environment, taking ownership across finance while supporting wider operational activities. The business offers a supportive team culture and a busy, varied workload that will keep you engaged.</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA3MjA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Halifax | £80,000 to £100,000 + 20% bonus </strong><br /> <strong>Permanent</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director on behalf of a growing, high‑performing professional services business based in Yorkshire. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, internal controls and driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio.</p><p>The organisation is scaling quickly and requires an experienced, strategic Finance Director who can operate as a true business partner to the Group CFO, UK CEO and the wider SLT.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will lead the full financial agenda for the UK business, including:</p><ul><li>Developing and executing the financial strategy</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning</li><li>Overseeing internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Driving financial performance analysis and insight for the Board</li><li>Leading both Finance and Procurement teams</li><li>Supporting commercial pricing strategy</li><li>Cash management, including client monies held in escrow</li><li>Ensuring robust compliance, accounting policies and risk management</li><li>Working cross‑functionally with commercial, sales and operations to support growth</li><li>Leading, developing and mentoring a high‑performing finance team</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a broad, hands‑on and strategically important leadership role within a business undergoing positive change and investment.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified</li><li>Experienced at senior finance leadership level within a commercially focused environment</li><li>Strong across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting</li><li>Commercially minded, with experience supporting pricing and supplier negotiations</li><li>A proven leader who has developed and grown high‑performing finance teams</li><li>A confident communicator, able to influence at Board level</li><li>Highly proficient in financial systems and advanced Excel</li><li>Lives within a commutable distance of Halifax</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Employer pension</li><li>Broad strategic influence within an ambitious organisation</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future of the UK finance function</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjM3OTgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="133" data-end="687">Robert Half is partnering a Manchester based infrastructure investment manager in the appointment of an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Manager. </p><p data-end="687" data-start="133">Applications are welcome from first-time movers from practice wanting to gain industry exposure. This is down to experience gained in managing a multi-client portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a high level of responsibility and variation at this stage in your career. Must be comfortable working on-site in Manchester city centre.</p><p data-start="133" data-end="687">The role will take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity/project environment. This role is suited to an accountant who thrives in a dynamic setting, can adapt to shifting priorities, and enjoys collaborating closely with a broad range of stakeholders. </p><p data-end="687" data-start="133">This role offers broad exposure across management and statutory accounts, commercial accounting, and company secretarial duties within a niche industry, providing experience beyond typical finance roles. Engagement with lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations teams, and local authorities develops strong commercial and relationship management skills. A collaborative, supportive environment ensures continuous learning and guidance at all levels.</p><p data-end="709" data-start="689">Key responsibilities will include: </p><ul data-end="2803" data-start="2110"><li data-start="79" data-end="610"><p data-start="81" data-end="108"><strong data-start="81" data-end="106">Management Accounting</strong></p><ul data-start="111" data-end="610"><li data-end="230" data-start="111"><p data-start="113" data-end="230">Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile to SUN Systems.</p></li><li data-start="233" data-end="314"><p data-end="314" data-start="235">Maintain accruals, prepayments, amortisation schedules, and related workings.</p></li><li data-start="317" data-end="391"><p data-start="319" data-end="391">Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse actuals versus budget.</p></li><li data-start="394" data-end="454"><p data-start="396" data-end="454">Supervise VAT and CIS return preparation and submission.</p></li><li data-start="457" data-end="548"><p data-end="548" data-start="459">Oversee preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and customer invoices.</p></li><li data-start="551" data-end="610"><p data-start="553" data-end="610">Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="612" data-end="895"><p data-start="614" data-end="640"><strong data-start="614" data-end="638">Financial Accounting</strong></p><ul data-end="895" data-start="643"><li data-end="695" data-start="643"><p data-start="645" data-end="695">Prepare statutory accounts for the annual audit.</p></li><li data-end="774" data-start="698"><p data-start="700" data-end="774">Produce supporting documentation and working papers for year-end audits.</p></li><li data-end="827" data-start="777"><p data-start="779" data-end="827">Liaise with internal and external audit teams.</p></li><li data-end="895" data-start="830"><p data-start="832" data-end="895">Coordinate with tax advisors on corporation tax computations.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="897" data-end="1179"><p data-start="899" data-end="914"><strong data-end="912" data-start="899">Reporting</strong></p><ul data-start="917" data-end="1179"><li data-end="997" data-start="917"><p data-end="997" data-start="919">Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.</p></li><li data-end="1091" data-start="1000"><p data-start="1002" data-end="1091">Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables tied to loan facility agreements.</p></li><li data-start="1094" data-end="1179"><p data-end="1179" data-start="1096">Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="1181" data-end="1344"><p data-end="1215" data-start="1183"><strong data-start="1183" data-end="1213">Company Secretarial Duties</strong></p><ul data-start="1218" data-end="1344"><li data-end="1261" data-start="1218"><p data-start="1220" data-end="1261">Take minutes at project board meetings.</p></li><li data-start="1264" data-end="1344"><p data-start="1266" data-end="1344">Prepare and submit Companies House filings and related formal documentation</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Key requirements for the role:</p><ul data-start="2843" data-end="3439"><li data-end="2248" data-start="2110">ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.</li></ul><ul data-start="2843" data-end="3439"><li data-start="2110" data-end="2248">Multi-entity or multi-project experience and comfortable managing responsibilities across several entities or projects simultaneously.</li><li data-end="2381" data-start="2249"><p data-start="2251" data-end="2381">Flexibility under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while delivering under tight or competing deadlines.</p></li><li data-end="2504" data-start="2382"><p data-start="2384" data-end="2504">A collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, supports colleagues, and contributes positively to team culture.</p></li><li data-start="2596" data-end="2721"><p data-end="2721" data-start="2598">Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client-facing responsibilities, adopting a commercially minded approach.</p></li><li data-end="2803" data-start="2722"><p data-start="2724" data-end="2803">Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to new financial systems and tools.</p></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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjIxNjAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">