<p> </p><p>We're partnering a fast-growing, Lancashire-based, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior finance team.</p><p>The business operates internationally across the UK and Europe and is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by organic expansion, technology investment and acquisition. </p><p>This is a senior, hands-on Group FC role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and offering genuine scope to influence how the finance function develops as the business continues to scale.</p><h2>The role</h2><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, controls and accounting operations across 12 legal entities in the UK and Europe.</p><p>Alongside ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting, you will work closely with the CFO, senior leadership team, private equity investors, auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.</p><p>The role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and who can bring structure, rigour and commercial thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and financial reporting process across 12 entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with FRS 102</p></li><li><p>Overseeing the year-end statutory accounts process and managing external audit relationships</p></li><li><p>Ensuring balance sheet integrity, including key reconciliations and intercompany accounting</p></li><li><p>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring appropriate Group adjustments and eliminations</p></li><li><p>Managing Group tax compliance, working with external advisers and local finance teams across multiple jurisdictions</p></li><li><p>Preparing quarterly covenant and investor reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing Group cash flow and treasury, including the weekly 13-week cash flow forecast</p></li><li><p>Supporting banking requirements and facility utilisation</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting advice across the Group, including accounting for hedging and financial derivatives</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition integration</p></li><li><p>Working with the CFO and PE investors on Group reporting and wider finance matters</p></li><li><p>Strengthening financial controls, governance and processes as the business scales</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve automation, systems and reporting</p></li><li><p>Working with finance teams across the Group to improve consistency and financial discipline</p></li><li><p>Supporting wider finance projects and system implementations</p></li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2><p>We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a practice background and strong technical accounting and Group reporting experience. </p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li><p>Post-qualified experience within a PE backed Group finance environment</p></li><li><p>Strong consolidation and statutory reporting experience</p></li><li><p>Experience working across multiple entities and/or international operations</p></li><li><p>A strong technical accounting grounding</p></li><li><p>Experience dealing with auditors, advisers, banks and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Exposure to private equity, high-growth or acquisitive businesses would be highly advantageous</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels</p></li></ul><p>Most importantly, you will be hands-on, pragmatic and commercially minded. This is not a role for someone who wants to operate purely at a reporting distance - you'll be close to the detail, but also expected to understand the wider business and contribute to its growth.</p><h2>Why join?</h2><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing international technology business at an important stage of its journey.</p><p>You will work closely with an experienced CFO and private equity stakeholders, with the opportunity to help shape the Group's financial infrastructure as it continues to grow through international expansion and acquisition.</p><p>For someone looking for a genuine Group FC position with breadth, visibility and the opportunity to make an impact, this is an excellent time to join.</p><p>Hybrid working is offered.</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. 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<p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. </p><p>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.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p><p>You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.</p><p><strong>You'll ideally have:</strong></p><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><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><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><p>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.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>This is a broad and commercially focused HRBP role within a business experiencing significant growth, integration and organisational change.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The role combines strategic business partnering with hands-on delivery across employee relations, organisational development, management capability, HR systems, processes and culture.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Partner with senior leaders, business heads and managers, providing commercially focused and pragmatic HR advice.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence cases.</p></li><li><p>Build management confidence and capability in handling people issues and difficult conversations.</p></li><li><p>Support organisational design, change and the integration of acquired businesses.</p></li><li><p>Help create consistent HR practices, policies and processes across the Group while retaining the entrepreneurial culture of individual businesses.</p></li><li><p>Support the development of the Learning & Development and management development agenda.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes, onboarding, offboarding and management information.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to building a consistent, inclusive and high-performing culture across multiple businesses and locations.</p></li><li><p>Provide HR insight into workforce planning, team structures, capability requirements and organisational effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Work with senior stakeholders to ensure the people agenda supports commercial priorities and continued growth.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>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.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li><p>Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions focused.</p></li><li><p>Confident managing complex employee relations matters and challenging conversations.</p></li><li><p>Experienced in organisational change, integration or organisational development.</p></li><li><p>A credible business partner who can influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working across multiple businesses, locations and stakeholder groups.</p></li><li><p>Experienced in improving HR processes, systems and management capability.</p></li><li><p>Resilient, organised and able to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.</p></li><li><p>CIPD qualified with sound employment law knowledge.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive or high-growth organisation would be advantageous.</p><p>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.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Location: Manchester </p><p>The role is office based, with travel to other UK locations as required. </p><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljk0OTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Recruitment Consultant</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are hiring a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester City Centre team.</p><p>Are you an experienced recruiter looking for the next step in your career?</p><p>Following a successful 2026 and ambitious growth plans for 2027, we're investing in our Manchester business and looking to attract high-calibre recruitment professionals who want to make a genuine impact.</p><p>This is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading recruitment businesses, working alongside experienced consultants and leaders in a high-performance, collaborative environment. You'll benefit from an established client base, a globally recognised brand, industry-leading technology, and uncapped earning potential.</p><p>Whether you're currently working in accountancy & finance recruitment or another specialist recruitment sector, we'd be interested in speaking with ambitious recruiters looking to accelerate their career.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll operate as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, delivering tailored talent solutions across the Yorkshire market.</p><p>You'll take ownership of business development, client management and candidate delivery activities, building your own market presence while helping drive the continued growth of our Manchester Finance & Accounting practice.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the region's most recognised businesses, from SMEs and private equity-backed organisations through to large corporates.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will:</p><ul><li>Develop new business opportunities and build long-term relationships with senior decision-makers</li><li>Manage and grow an existing portfolio of client accounts</li><li>Generate and convert business development opportunities through calls, meetings, networking and referrals</li><li>Identify, attract and engage high-calibre finance professionals</li><li>Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates and vacancies</li><li>Conduct candidate interviews and assess suitability for opportunities</li><li>Manage recruitment assignments from initial briefing through to successful placement</li><li>Negotiate terms, fees and offers with confidence</li><li>Provide clients with market insights, salary benchmarking and hiring advice</li><li>Consistently achieve and exceed individual and team performance targets</li><li>Act as a brand ambassador for Robert Half in the local market</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for individuals who:</p><ul><li>Have previous experience in either a recruitment or Business Development role</li><li>Have a track record of achieving targets and delivering results</li><li>Enjoy business development and building new client relationships</li><li>Are commercially minded and motivated by success</li><li>Have strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills</li><li>Build credibility quickly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers</li><li>Are self-motivated, resilient and ambitious</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment</li><li>Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a high-performing team</li><li>Want to continue developing their career within a global recruitment business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join Robert Half?</strong></p><ul><li>Global recruitment brand with an excellent market reputation</li><li>Established client relationships and strong market presence</li><li>Industry-leading recruitment technology and tools</li><li>Clear, merit-based career progression</li><li>High-performance, collaborative team culture</li><li>Ongoing learning and development programmes</li><li>National and international career opportunities</li><li>Strong leadership support and mentoring</li><li>Individual and team recognition programmes</li><li>Flexible and autonomous working environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£35,000 - £45,000 basic salary</strong></li><li>Uncapped quarterly bonus scheme with transparent targets</li><li>Industry-leading training and development</li><li>Structured career progression opportunities</li><li>Individual and team incentives</li><li>Company-wide recognition programmes</li><li>Access to industry-leading technology and recruitment tools</li><li>Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes</li><li>Opportunities for career mobility across the UK and internationally</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Manchester City Centre</p><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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjE2MzMwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Finance Director | Manchester | £90k-£110k + Bonus</p><p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing, privately owned Manchester-based business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li><p>Lead and develop the finance function.</p></li><li><p>Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial planning.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercially focused insight to the SLT.</p></li><li><p>Identify and deliver opportunities to automate and improve finance processes.</p></li><li><p>Modernise management information and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strengthen financial controls and governance.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and profitability.</p></li><li><p>Review and develop the finance team and wider finance structure.</p></li><li><p>Support the continued development of financial systems and technology.</p></li><li><p>Take a hands-on approach to the role, getting into the detail when required and leading from the front.</p></li></ul><p>The person</p><p>We are looking for a forward-thinking, commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys improving businesses and making a tangible difference.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Senior finance leadership experience within an SME or mid-market environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial and strategic acumen.</p></li><li><p>A proven track record of process improvement and/or finance transformation.</p></li><li><p>Experience improving automation, systems or reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management information experience.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A hands-on approach with a genuine willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, although QBE candidates with the right experience will be considered.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction or another project-led environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li><p>£90,000-£110,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Discretionary Bonus</p></li><li><p>Enhanced benefits package</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, 3 days in the office</p></li><li><p>Genuine opportunity to shape and transform the finance function</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the SLT</p></li><li><p>A commercially influential position with significant autonomy</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to make a visible impact on the future direction of the business</p></li></ul><p>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.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi40NjM3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Group Reporting Manager | Manchester | £75k - £85,000 + bonus </strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Reporting Manager to join a growing international organisation based in Manchester.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in strengthening the finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls across a number of UK and international entities.</p><p>This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where they can make improvements, add value and work closely with senior stakeholders.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:<br />* Leading the preparation of group consolidated and statutory accounts<br />* Managing audit processes across multiple jurisdictions<br />* Overseeing tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements<br />* Working with international entities, advisors and auditors<br />* Supporting improvements to finance processes, controls and systems<br />* Providing technical accounting expertise and developing the wider finance team<br />* Supporting the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis</p><p>The ideal candidate will be:<br />* ACA / ACCA qualified<br />* Experienced within industry following practice<br />* Strong technically, with experience across group consolidations, statutory reporting and international entities<br />* Comfortable working in a medium-sized, growing business where they can have real ownership and influence</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to move into a role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape and improve a finance function.</p><p>If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yNDU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Finance Manager - Procure to Pay.</p><p><strong>**Must be available to start in December**</strong></p><p>About the Role</p><p>This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p>You will provide Finance expertise across the Procure to Pay process, helping to shape future processes covering Accounts Payable, invoice processing, payments, accruals and financial controls. The role combines hands-on Finance knowledge with previous ERP implementation experience and strong OpenText VIM expertise.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end Procure to Pay process.</li><li>Shape processes covering AP, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, approvals, payments and month-end close.</li><li>Lead business requirements and process design for OpenText VIM, including PO/non-PO invoices, approvals, exceptions and automated invoice processing.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls around invoice processing, approvals, matching, GR/IR and payments.</li><li>Work with Procurement, Logistics, Technology and Finance teams to ensure effective end-to-end process integration.</li><li>Support data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go-live activity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency, automation, controls and data quality.</li><li>Act as a key Finance point of contact throughout the ERP transformation.</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience across Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance controls, audit requirements, invoice processing and month-end.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience.</li><li>Retail or other high-volume environment experience.</li><li>Experience with data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Knowledge of e-invoicing, tax or supplier compliance.</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>£85,000-£90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future Procure to Pay processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzY3OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, established UK business to recruit for a <strong>Senior Finance Manager - Technical Accounting</strong>.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Just outside Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£100,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a complex, multi-site organisation. You will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet governance, ensuring high standards of financial control and compliance. You will also lead a sizeable team, provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters and drive improvements in reporting processes, systems and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, setting clear objectives and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee the application of IFRS across the business, providing guidance on complex accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.</li><li>Maintain strong balance sheet controls, reporting accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.</li><li>Provide technical oversight of lease accounting, property-related transactions, asset valuations, impairments and associated provisions.</li><li>Lead complex accounting assessments, including impairment reviews and discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling.</li><li>Ensure robust accounting treatment and reporting under IFRS 16, supporting consistent application across the organisation.</li><li>Work closely with senior finance and business stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support informed decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate audit requirements and ensure accounting judgements are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise, including practical application of IFRS within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li><strong>In-depth IFRS 16 and lease accounting experience.</strong></li><li>Proven experience managing and developing a team of <strong>10 or more employees</strong>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of balance sheet governance, financial reporting and audit requirements.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly and influence senior decision-makers.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODU1NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large business based in Manchester to recruit for a <strong>Head of Financial Control</strong> on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month FTC<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000-£130,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Before the end of December, ideally sooner</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a large, complex organisation. You will lead financial control activities across multiple business areas, strengthening governance, improving processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. You will also play a key role in finance transformation, driving greater consistency, efficiency and control across the function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a large financial control team, including several direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and compliance with finance policies.</li><li>Build effective relationships with senior finance stakeholders, acting as a key contact for business area finance teams.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and improvements implemented.</li><li>Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across financial control processes.</li><li>Support the implementation of a new ERP system, helping to improve finance processes and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Coach and develop qualified and part-qualified accountants, building capability across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li>Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams and building a high-performance culture.</li><li>Experience working within a shared service centre or centre of excellence.</li><li>Demonstrable success in process improvement, automation and standardisation within finance.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, governance and audit management experience.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.</li><li>Have experience with team management of at least 10 or more employees and ideally have managed managers</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzExNDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">About the Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will provide Finance expertise across the end-to-end Order to Cash process, helping to shape future processes across B2C and B2B channels. The role combines strong hands-on Finance knowledge with previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end O2C process, from order through to billing, cash and reconciliation.</li><li>Shape processes covering revenue, billing, refunds, returns, credit notes, AR and collections.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliation and revenue accuracy.</li><li>Work with Finance, Technology and wider business teams to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process solutions.</li><li>Support integration between the ERP and wider systems including e-commerce, POS, payments and order management.</li><li>Lead Finance input into testing, UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, controls, automation and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or strong relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Strong O2C / AR / revenue / billing experience.</li><li>Experience within a complex B2C and/or B2B environment, ideally retail.</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience combined with previous involvement in an ERP implementation or Finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation and end-to-end Finance processes.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Technology and senior business stakeholders.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Desirable</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC experience.</li><li>Experience with SAP SD / Finance integration.</li><li>Retail, omnichannel, wholesale or franchise experience.</li><li>Experience with UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">What's on Offer</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future O2C processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODUxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Part-Time Charity Finance Manager</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Just outside Ilkley<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £55,000 FTE<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 3 days per week<br /><strong>Hybrid working:</strong> Available following initial settling-in period</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded charity in the search for a Part-Time Finance Manager to join their team based just outside of Ilkley.</p><p>Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a broad and rewarding role with responsibility for overseeing all finance activities across the charity. You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains financially strong, compliant with relevant legislation, and well-positioned to support its ongoing mission.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role, partnering with senior stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the day-to-day finance function for the charity</li><li>Preparing timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management</li><li>Producing management accounts and financial analysis</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and charity legislation</li><li>Supporting audit processes and year-end reporting</li><li>Overseeing financial controls and identifying areas for process improvement</li><li>Providing financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally fully qualified, although strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li><li>Previous experience in a broad finance role, ideally with ownership of the full finance function</li><li>Strong technical finance skills and a sound understanding of financial controls and compliance</li><li>Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Organised, proactive and comfortable working independently</li></ul><p>In return, the organisation can offer a flexible 3-day-per-week position, the opportunity to work for a highly worthwhile cause, and hybrid working once you are established in the role.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yMzIyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Internal Audit Manager - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £76,000-£86,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager - IT to join a high-impact team and help strengthen technology governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on management role where you'll lead multiple audit engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll oversee audit quality, manage and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, evidence-based insight that supports decision-making and strengthens the control environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Internal Audit Manager - IT, you'll take ownership of technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting and action tracking, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>You'll oversee multiple audits, review findings and recommendations, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing the Senior Internal Auditor, you'll work with co-sourced providers and contribute to the ongoing development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity for an established IT Audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with people management, quality assurance and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead multiple IT audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.</li><li>Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, data management and digital transformation.</li><li>Review audit scopes, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports, ensuring recommendations are practical and evidence-based.</li><li>Manage, coach and develop audit professionals, including workload allocation, performance management and development planning.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly to management.</li><li>Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments to inform audit planning.</li><li>Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and collaborate with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 7 years of relevant experience leading IT internal audit engagements.</li><li>Significant IT Internal Audit experience gained within a large, complex or regulated organisation, or a Big Four professional services environment.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, from planning through to reporting and action follow-up.</li><li>Essential line management experience, including coaching, developing and overseeing audit professionals.</li><li>Experience reviewing and signing off audit work, challenging findings and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cyber security, technology risk and governance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent technology risk frameworks.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£76,000-£86,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 10% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a management role where you can shape audit delivery, influence senior stakeholders and play a meaningful part in strengthening technology risk and governance.</p><p> </p><p>You'll combine hands-on audit leadership with people management and quality assurance, overseeing multiple engagements while helping develop the wider Internal Audit function.</p><p> </p><p>For an established IT Audit Manager looking to take ownership of a broader audit programme, work across complex technology risks and develop their leadership experience, this is an excellent next step.</p><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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODcyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Analyst - Commercial Finance Business Partner | Northwich | Hybrid working | Up to £50,000 + bonus</strong></p><p>Are you looking for a finance role where you can influence business decisions, challenge the status quo and have a genuine impact on commercial performance?</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with an established technology services business at an important stage of its development, offering the opportunity to help shape its FP&A function and bring greater commercial insight into the business.</p><p>Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll have visibility across the operation, with real scope to influence pricing, profitability, business efficiency and future growth. Rather than simply reporting on what has happened, you'll help the business understand what it means, where opportunities exist and what needs to change to improve performance.</p><p>For someone who wants to move beyond traditional management accounting or reporting and become more commercially involved, this is an opportunity to make your mark.</p><p>The Opportunity</p><ul><li><p>Influence commercial decisions: Work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and challenge to support better business decisions.</p></li><li><p>Drive profitability: Get under the skin of the business, understanding margins, pricing and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Help shape FP&A: Play an active role in developing a more forward-looking finance function, strengthening financial modelling, forecasting and commercial analysis.</p></li><li><p>Gain wider business exposure: Build relationships across Sales, Operations and Service Delivery, influencing decisions and developing a broader understanding of business performance.</p></li><li><p>Make a tangible difference: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, assess commercial proposals and help drive sustainable profitability.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership: Join a relatively flat structure where you'll have the autonomy to bring ideas forward, challenge existing approaches and see the impact of your recommendations.</p></li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting under the skin of a business and influencing outcomes, rather than simply reporting on historical performance.</p><p>You'll ideally bring:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, including advanced Excel.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions and translate financial information into practical commercial recommendations.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, curious approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work autonomously and take ownership in a changing business environment.</p></li></ul><p>Full qualification isn't essential. The business is open to part-qualified candidates and those with relevant experience who can demonstrate the right commercial mindset.</p><p>Experience in technology, services or recurring revenue businesses would be advantageous, but isn't essential.</p><p>The Package</p><ul><li><p>Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Annual bonus.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days a week in the Northwich office (Tuesday to Thursday).</p></li><li><p>Private healthcare and dental plan options.</p></li><li><p>Birthday day off, plus increased annual leave with service.</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts, wellness benefits and ongoing training and development.</p></li></ul><p>Interested?</p><p>If you're looking for a role that will broaden your commercial exposure, give you a voice in business decisions and allow you to make a tangible difference to performance, please get in touch.</p><p>Apply with your latest CV to find out more about this exclusive opportunity.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42OTI1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items</li><li>Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> in a busy environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Experience processing <strong>large volumes of invoices</strong></li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team</li></ul><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>6-month contract</li><li>Hybrid working pattern, with <strong>4 days office-based and 1 day on-site</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function</li><li>A varied role within a multi-site organisation</li><li>Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team</li></ul><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDMwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Warrington | £55,000-£65,000 + bonus | On-site </strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, profitable and growing founder-owned business based in Warrington.</p><p>Operating in a technology-led, consumer-focused market, the business has established a strong market position and continues to grow, with ambitious plans for the future. It offers the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with an established operation, where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and future growth.</p><p>This is a key appointment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible contribution to the continued development of the business.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust processes.</p><p>The role offers a varied blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering. You will lead a small finance team, remaining hands-on with the detail while providing the financial insight needed to support business performance and decision-making.</p><p>This would suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where initiative, adaptability and a pragmatic approach are valued.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the general ledger, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.</p></li><li><p>Lead, support and develop a small finance team, including two Assistant Accountants.</p></li><li><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business planning and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders, communicating financial performance clearly and managing expectations.</p></li><li><p>Monitor results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Review and improve finance systems, processes and reporting to support the business as it grows.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the leadership team to ensure finance supports operational performance and future growth.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the detail.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills and experience across financial control and reporting.</p></li><li><p>A solid grounding in month-end, balance sheet management and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>The ability to lead and develop a small team while remaining hands-on.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and financial data.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience in an SME, owner-managed or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous. Practice-trained candidates with the right commercial awareness and desire to move into a broad industry role will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you will be adaptable, approachable and comfortable operating in a growing business where collaboration, accountability and initiative are key.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Bonus scheme.</p></li><li><p>Holidays increasing with service.</p></li><li><p>Workplace pension.</p></li><li><p>Employee rewards and benefits through Perkbox.</p></li><li><p>On-site parking.</p></li><li><p>A close-knit, collaborative working environment.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>A broad, influential role with the opportunity to shape processes, develop the finance function and support the next stage of business growth.</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p>Warrington - this is an office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and working closely with the wider business.</p><p>If you're looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial involvement and have a genuine impact on a successful, growing business, we'd welcome a conversation.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNDIzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£100k | Permanent | Lancashire | Must be able to start immediately / short notice </p><p>A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development.</p><p>This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process</p></li><li><p>Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors</p></li><li><p>Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers</p></li><li><p>Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting</p></li><li><p>Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting</p></li><li><p>Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS</p></li><li><p>Experience managing external audits</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance</p></li><li><p>Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury</p></li><li><p>Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment</p></li><li><p>Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance</p></li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>£90,000-£120,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working</p></li><li><p>Senior position within a growing and evolving Group</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function</p></li><li><p>Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Lancashire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£120,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42MDczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">