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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

Finance Manager

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Temporary
250 - 300 GBP / Daily
Interim Finance Manager - Immediate Start Location: Halifax Office-Based Role Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a financial services businessRobert Half is supporting a financial services business based in Halifax in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Manager for an immediate start.This is an interim opportunity to provide key finance support following the departure of a permanent member of staff, with cover required until a long-term permanent solution is in place. The role will play an important part in maintaining continuity across the finance function during this transition period.The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, or an experienced finance professional operating at this level, with strong hands-on experience of:<ul><li>Month-end close</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Complex invoice production</li><li>Financial reporting and finance operations oversight</li></ul>You will need to be comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of core finance responsibilities, and ensuring deadlines are met to a high standard.Key requirements:<ul><li>Strong accounting background</li><li>Proven month-end experience</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting capability</li><li>Experience producing complex invoices</li><li>Ability to start immediately or at short notice</li><li>Willingness to work on-site in the client's central Halifax offices</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim finance professional who can add value quickly and support the business through a key period of change.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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4xODE0Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-17T15:29:41Z

Order-to-Cash Business Process Owner

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Contract
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Business Process Owner (Order to Cash) - NetSuite ERP Implementation - 9 months possible extensionFixed-Term Contract | Competitive Salary + BenefitsAre you an experienced Order to Cash professional with strong NetSuite expertise and a passion for improving business processes?We're partnering with a leading UK organisation embarking on a major NetSuite ERP transformation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future operating model, acting as the business lead for the Order to Cash (O2C) workstream throughout the implementation.As the Business Process Owner, you'll be the key decision-maker for your function, ensuring the solution is designed, tested and delivered in line with business requirements while driving user adoption and operational excellence.<h2>The Role</h2>Working closely with the Programme Director, implementation partner and cross-functional stakeholders, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Order to Cash process, from solution design through to go-live and post-implementation support.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Acting as the business owner for the end-to-end Order to Cash process, including sales orders, invoicing, accounts receivable, credit control and cash collection.</li><li>Representing the business during workshops, providing functional expertise and approving key design decisions.</li><li>Defining business requirements and helping shape future-state processes and ways of working.</li><li>Leading process mapping, reviewing documentation and ensuring solutions meet operational needs.</li><li>Owning data migration activities for the O2C function, including validation, reconciliation and data quality.</li><li>Supporting system testing, writing and executing test scripts, managing defects and approving business readiness.</li><li>Identifying training requirements, supporting user adoption and acting as the functional SME throughout the programme.</li><li>Defining reporting requirements and key performance indicators to support operational performance.</li><li>Supporting cutover, go-live and hypercare, ensuring a smooth transition into the new ERP environment.</li><li>Championing change across the business and driving engagement with new processes.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who combines strong operational knowledge with ERP implementation experience and can confidently influence stakeholders at all levels.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>Proven hands-on experience using NetSuite within an Order to Cash environment.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the full O2C lifecycle, including invoicing, accounts receivable, cash allocation, collections and credit management.</li><li>Previous involvement in ERP implementation or large-scale systems transformation projects.</li><li>The confidence to make business decisions and represent your function throughout the programme.</li><li>Experience supporting process improvement, testing, data migration and user training.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across finance, operations and technology teams.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>End-to-end NetSuite implementation experience.</li><li>Experience supporting data migration and governance activities.</li><li>Previous experience delivering end-user training.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2>This is an outstanding opportunity to play a leading role in a business-critical ERP transformation, influencing how a successful organisation operates for years to come. You'll work alongside senior stakeholders and implementation specialists, gaining exposure to a high-profile change programme while making a lasting impact.If you have the NetSuite expertise, business process knowledge and collaborative approach to drive a successful ERP implementation, we'd love to hear from you. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljg5MzcyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-02T14:05:39Z

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

Head of Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation

Crewe, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a infrastructure business to recruit for a Head of Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation.This is a newly created senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver the organisation's data, analytics and digital transformation strategy.Salary: £75,000 - £85,000Location: Crewe, York, Leeds or DerbyWorking pattern: 2 days per week on site, with some travel to other locationsThe RoleYou will lead the development of a modern, data-driven function, using data, analytics, automation, AI and digital technology to improve operational performance, decision-making and business efficiency.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Develop and deliver the organisation's data and digital transformation strategy.</li><li>Build strong data governance, reporting and analytics capabilities.</li><li>Establish reliable business data and improve data quality and accessibility.</li><li>Lead digital transformation, automation and technology-enabled change programmes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency.</li><li>Develop dashboards, MI and insights to support senior decision-making.</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing data and digital team.</li><li>Manage budgets, business cases, suppliers and transformation benefits.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders across technology, finance, operations and other functions.</li><li>Ensure appropriate governance, risk, data protection and information security standards are maintained.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an experienced data, digital or transformation leader with:<ul><li>Significant leadership experience across data, analytics, digital transformation or technology.</li><li>A strong track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes.</li><li>Experience developing data strategies and governance frameworks.</li><li>Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders.</li><li>Strong knowledge of analytics, BI, automation, AI and emerging technologies.</li><li>Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and business cases.</li><li>Strong programme management, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.</li><li>A strategic and commercially minded approach, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data and transformation professional to take ownership of a newly created function and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future digital capability.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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMDU4NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-21T16:25:26Z

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