3 results for Risk in Saint Helens, St. Helens

Head of Credit

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading B2B services provider to recruit a Head of Credit on an initial interim basis with a view to permanent employment. This is a key leadership opportunity within a business undergoing significant transformation, offering the chance to make a genuine impact across people, processes and operational performance.You will take ownership of a large and established credit function, leading a team through a period of change and preparing the department for a major ERP implementation.This role requires an experienced credit leader who can combine strong operational expertise with exceptional people leadership. You will be responsible for creating stability, improving processes, developing the team and driving a more effective Order-to-Cash environment.This is not a traditional Credit Control role. The successful candidate will be a visible and influential leader who can balance strategic improvement with operational delivery, whilst building strong relationships across Finance, Operations and the wider business.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading and developing a credit function through a team of team leaders.</li><li>Creating a positive, high-performance culture and developing existing leadership capability.</li><li>Reviewing and improving end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes.</li><li>Taking ownership of credit control, customer disputes, credit risk, account creation and legal recovery activities.</li><li>Driving improvements in cash collection, dispute resolution and operational efficiency.</li><li>Working closely with operational stakeholders to understand and resolve root causes of customer disputes.</li><li>Supporting a major ERP implementation and ensuring the Credit function is prepared for data migration and system change.</li><li>Identifying quick wins and implementing sustainable process improvements.</li><li>Providing clear leadership, structure and direction during a period of transformation.</li><li>Taking a hands-on approach where required to support key operational activities.</li></ul>We are looking for an experienced credit professional who has successfully led large teams and delivered change within complex environments.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Significant experience leading a Credit, Order-to-Cash or Shared Services function.</li><li>Proven experience managing managers and large operational teams.</li><li>A track record of improving processes, controls and team performance.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across Finance and Operations.</li><li>Experience working through transformation, change or system implementation programmes.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.</li><li>Exposure to ERP implementations would be advantageous.</li><li>A calm, collaborative and engaging leadership style.</li></ul>Experience within legal recoveries, insurance processes, high-volume transactional environments or complex B2B organisations would be beneficial.What's on offer: <ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Opportunity to lead a significant transformation programme</li><li>Genuine autonomy to shape and improve a large Credit function</li><li>The opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing and evolving organisation</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Credit, Credit Director, Senior Credit Manager or Order-to-Cash leader who is looking for a role where they can influence change, develop people and deliver meaningful operational improvements.Applications from individuals available immediately or short notice will only be considered. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in office so candidates must be Northwest based. 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjYwNzI0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-15T08:33:11Z

Transformation Accountant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well established social infrastructure business in South Manchester to recruit a Finance Transformation Lead.Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will drive process improvement, strengthen financial controls, and support enhancements across systems, policies, and the finance operating model.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function</li><li>Review and redesign finance processes to improve efficiency, control, and scalability</li><li>Strengthen key financial controls including P2P, expenses, and balance sheet processes</li><li>Support finance systems improvements and policy implementation</li><li>Identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, delivering practical solutions</li><li>Standardise and document finance processes to improve consistency and resilience</li><li>Support project coordination, ensuring delivery against timelines and objectives</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to support effective change management and adoption</li><li>Provide clear reporting, risk tracking, and progress updates to senior leadership</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in finance transformation or process improvement roles</li><li>Experience within a private equity-backed or similarly fast-paced, high-accountability environment</li><li>Strong understanding of finance operations, controls, and change delivery</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability</li></ul>Hands-on, proactive approach with strong delivery focus. 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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNzk1NjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-02T11:36:55Z

Group Reporting Manager

Knutsford, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a global engineering and industrial services business to recruit for a Group Reporting Manager. Knutsford | Hybrid (2-3 days on-site, flexible) | £80,000 - £90,000 + up to 20% bonusA well-established, internationally operating business is looking to strengthen its finance leadership with an experienced Group Reporting Manager. You'll take charge of a small team and act as a key link between technical accounting and the wider finance function, helping shape how the group reports and controls its numbers as the organisation continues to grow.What You'll Be Doing<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Leading the group's consolidation cycle and producing clear, insight-led reporting for monthly, half-year and annual cycles</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Taking ownership of statutory accounts, both at group level and for UK subsidiaries</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Managing, coaching and growing a small team of accountants</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Working closely with FP&A colleagues on budgets, forecasts and longer-term planning</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Building out stronger financial controls and reducing reporting risk</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors during the consolidation audit</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Keeping accounting policies current and consistent with IFRS</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Spotting opportunities to simplify and modernise how the finance function reports</li></ul>What You'll Bring<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ACA (or equivalent) qualification, Big 4 trained </li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of leading and developing finance teams</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Hands-on experience with statutory and management reporting at group or PLC level</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Good working knowledge of financial control frameworks</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of improving reporting processes and documentation</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable working with senior stakeholders across the business</li></ul>On Offer<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bonus of up to 20%</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">£6,300 car allowance with EV scheme option</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Private medical cover</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Pension matched up to 7.5%</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Life assurance</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Cycle to work scheme</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTgxMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-02T14:52:44Z