<p data-end="487" data-start="144">Robert Half have partnered with a growing digital/e-commerce organisation to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis as part of their continued growth plans.<strong data-start="144" data-end="162"><br /><br />About the Role</strong><br data-start="162" data-end="165" />My client is seeking a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain a complex, multi-site IT environment. This role involves managing virtual platforms, maintaining server and network infrastructure, delivering 3rd line support, and contributing to IT projects across the business.</p><p data-start="489" data-end="515"><strong data-end="513" data-start="489">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="516" data-end="1155"><li data-end="580" data-start="516"><p data-end="580" data-start="518">Ensure the smooth and efficient running of IT infrastructure</p></li><li data-start="581" data-end="676"><p data-start="583" data-end="676">Monitor and maintain server performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery processes</p></li><li data-start="677" data-end="733"><p data-end="733" data-start="679">Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</p></li><li data-end="831" data-start="734"><p data-start="736" data-end="831">Maintain and support Windows Server, Active Directory (Azure Hybrid), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP</p></li><li data-end="924" data-start="832"><p data-start="834" data-end="924">Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, Intune)</p></li><li data-start="925" data-end="991"><p data-end="991" data-start="927">Maintain SQL Server, IIS, SAN technologies, and backup systems</p></li><li data-start="992" data-end="1056"><p data-end="1056" data-start="994">Implement infrastructure changes and security best practices</p></li><li data-start="1057" data-end="1115"><p data-start="1059" data-end="1115">Provide 3rd line technical support across global sites</p></li><li data-end="1155" data-start="1116"><p data-start="1118" data-end="1155">Assist with IT projects as required</p></li></ul><p data-start="1157" data-end="1191"><strong data-start="1157" data-end="1189">Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1524" data-start="1192"><li data-end="1216" data-start="1192"><p data-end="1216" data-start="1194">Windows Server 2016+</p></li><li data-end="1260" data-start="1217"><p data-start="1219" data-end="1260">Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</p></li><li data-end="1328" data-start="1261"><p data-end="1328" data-start="1263">Networking & security (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches, APs)</p></li><li data-end="1361" data-start="1329"><p data-end="1361" data-start="1331">Microsoft 365 administration</p></li><li data-start="1362" data-end="1405"><p data-start="1364" data-end="1405">Backup technologies & disaster recovery</p></li><li data-end="1430" data-start="1406"><p data-start="1408" data-end="1430">PowerShell scripting</p></li><li data-start="1431" data-end="1472"><p data-start="1433" data-end="1472">SQL Server installation & maintenance</p></li><li data-start="1473" data-end="1524"><p data-start="1475" data-end="1524">Strong troubleshooting and communication skills</p></li></ul><p data-end="1541" data-start="1526"><strong data-start="1526" data-end="1539">Desirable</strong></p><ul data-end="1720" data-start="1542"><li data-end="1587" data-start="1542"><p data-start="1544" data-end="1587">Cisco, WatchGuard, FortiGate technologies</p></li><li data-start="1588" data-end="1618"><p data-start="1590" data-end="1618">Veeam Backup & Replication</p></li><li data-end="1647" data-start="1619"><p data-end="1647" data-start="1621">Server/network hardening</p></li><li data-end="1684" data-start="1648"><p data-end="1684" data-start="1650">XDR solutions & monitoring tools</p></li><li data-start="1685" data-end="1720"><p data-start="1687" data-end="1720">ISO27001 environment experience</p></li></ul><p><strong>Salary/logistics:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-£65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH </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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjMxMTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working in partnership with a highly successful and growing Northwest engineering business to appoint an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p>Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence, a diverse customer base and ambitious plans for further expansion. As part of their continued development, they are now seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to join their executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of their growth.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will have full responsibility for the financial strategy and performance of the business. This is a broad and influential role requiring a strategic thinker who can also operate effectively at an operational level within a fast-paced engineering environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><p>* Developing and delivering the financial strategy in line with business objectives<br /> * Providing commercial insight and strategic guidance to the Board<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning<br /> * Overseeing management reporting, statutory accounts and compliance<br /> * Driving financial performance, margin improvement and cost control<br /> * Managing cash flow, working capital and capital expenditure<br /> * Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes<br /> * Providing commercial support to pricing, bids and major contracts<br /> * Managing relationships with banks, auditors and external stakeholders<br /> * Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team<br /> * Supporting strategic projects including investment appraisal and acquisitions</p><p>The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within an engineering, manufacturing or technical services environment. Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at Board level are essential.</p><p>In return, our client is offering:</p><p>* Competitive salary<br /> * Performance-related bonus<br /> * Car allowance or company car<br /> * Pension and private healthcare<br /> * Hybrid and flexible working<br /> * A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and growth</p><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity to join a high-quality engineering business at an exciting point in its development.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc1MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering this international manufacturing and engineering company in the appointment of a Site Financial Controller. Sector experience essential. </p><p>You'll be joining a well-established, technology-led organisation with a strong international footprint and a reputation for solving complex challenges. operating at the forefront of advanced engineering and manufacturing, the business works across a range of high-value markets, combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. It's an environment where innovation is encouraged, ideas are valued, and your contribution can genuinely make an impact. This organisation enables innovation across aerospace, defence, telecoms, industrial and life science sectors</p><p>This is a high-impact finance leadership role sitting at the heart of the site leadership team. You will play a key part in driving financial performance, shaping strategy, and supporting growth plans, ensuring budgets, forecasts and long-term objectives are not just met, but exceeded.</p><p data-start="570" data-end="596"><strong data-end="594" data-start="570">What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul data-end="1939" data-start="598"><li data-end="708" data-start="598"><p data-end="708" data-start="600">Deliver clear, timely, and insightful financial reporting to support strong decision-making at site level.</p></li><li data-end="794" data-start="709"><p data-start="711" data-end="794">Lead the development of site Budgets, Forecasts, and longer-term Financial Plans.</p></li><li data-start="795" data-end="922"><p data-end="922" data-start="797">Act as a trusted Finance Partner to the Leadership Team, clearly setting out the financial impact of options and decisions.</p></li><li data-end="1022" data-start="923"><p data-start="925" data-end="1022">Ensure Finance Policies, Controls, and Governance are fully embedded and operating effectively.</p></li><li data-end="1127" data-start="1023"><p data-start="1025" data-end="1127">Prepare and review robust Business Cases to support investment, sourcing, and operational decisions.</p></li><li data-start="1128" data-end="1235"><p data-start="1130" data-end="1235">Provide financial input and approval for Customer Quotes and Proposals through formal review processes.</p></li><li data-start="1236" data-end="1305"><p data-start="1238" data-end="1305">Oversee accurate Financial Accounting and Reporting for the site.</p></li><li data-end="1401" data-start="1306"><p data-start="1308" data-end="1401">Support the rollout and ongoing use of Group Financial Systems, including Standard Costing.</p></li><li data-start="1402" data-end="1496"><p data-start="1404" data-end="1496">Maintain and analyse Standard Costs, identifying variances and driving corrective actions.</p></li><li data-start="1497" data-end="1592"><p data-end="1592" data-start="1499">Ensure systems and processes meet Customer and Regulatory Financial Reporting requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1672" data-start="1593"><p data-end="1672" data-start="1595">Work closely with External Auditors to deliver smooth and efficient audits.</p></li><li data-end="1723" data-start="1673"><p data-end="1723" data-start="1675">Identify and manage Foreign Currency Exposure.</p></li><li data-start="1724" data-end="1782"><p data-end="1782" data-start="1726">Submit Tax Information to support Group Tax Reporting.</p></li><li data-end="1880" data-start="1783"><p data-end="1880" data-start="1785">Partner with Site Leadership to improve processes, profitability, and operational efficiency.</p></li><li data-end="1939" data-start="1881"><p data-start="1883" data-end="1939">Lead, coach, and develop Finance Team members</p></li></ul><p>Working as part of the wider finance team, you will contribute your expertise to group finance projects as needed, support reviews of financial controls across other sites, and help drive continuous improvement across all finance activities.</p><p>YOU:</p><ul data-start="598" data-end="1939"><li data-end="1723" data-start="1673"><p data-end="1723" data-start="1675">Qualified Accountant ( CIMA, ACCA, ACA)</p></li><li data-start="2364" data-end="2455"><p data-end="2455" data-start="2366">Experience working with ERP Systems and Reporting Tools in a Manufacturing environment.</p></li><li data-start="2364" data-end="2455">Knowledge of UK direct and indirect tax</li></ul><ul data-start="598" data-end="1939"><li data-start="1673" data-end="1723">Confident communicator with previous managerial responsibility. </li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a great role with a growing company. St. Asaph, onsite parking. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjYxMTk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="509" data-end="790">Robert Half is partnering a long-established and internationally recognised specialist manufacturer operating within the technology sector in the appointment of a part-qualified management accountant.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="790">This role will suit an individual on an upward trajectory in their career wanting to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The role is hybrid, based in Knutsford with 3 days onsite, 2 from home. </p><p data-start="509" data-end="790"> </p><p data-end="1134" data-start="792">Operating from a UK manufacturing and distribution site, the company combines heritage manufacturing expertise with ongoing innovation in technologies. Its products are distributed worldwide through an established network of partners and customers across multiple sectors.</p><p data-start="1136" data-end="1346">You will join a finance team of 8, supporting the CFO and playing a key role in the delivery of accurate financial reporting and commercial insight.</p><p data-end="1738" data-start="1607">This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Study is supported.</p><p data-end="1738" data-start="1607">Key duties:</p><h3 data-start="1769" data-end="1792">Financial Reporting</h3><ul data-end="2162" data-start="1793"><li data-start="1793" data-end="1898"><p data-start="1795" data-end="1898">Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts including commentary and variance analysis</p></li><li data-start="1899" data-end="1998"><p data-start="1901" data-end="1998">Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines</p></li><li data-end="2070" data-start="1999"><p data-start="2001" data-end="2070">Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances</p></li><li data-end="2162" data-start="2071"><p data-start="2073" data-end="2162">Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and compliance with internal procedures</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2164" data-end="2191">Budgeting & Forecasting</h3><ul data-start="2192" data-end="2404"><li data-start="2192" data-end="2261"><p data-start="2194" data-end="2261">Support the annual budgeting anf forecasing process</p></li><li data-start="2262" data-end="2340"><p data-end="2340" data-start="2264">Work with operational teams to analyse cost drivers and performance trends</p></li><li data-start="2341" data-end="2404"><p data-start="2343" data-end="2404">Provide financial insight to help inform business decisions</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2440" data-start="2406">Analysis & Business Partnering</h3><ul data-end="2682" data-start="2441"><li data-end="2530" data-start="2441"><p data-end="2530" data-start="2443">Prepare financial and operational analysis to support the CFO and leadership team</p></li><li data-start="2531" data-end="2605"><p data-end="2605" data-start="2533">Assist in monitoring manufacturing costs, overheads, and profitability</p></li><li data-end="2682" data-start="2606"><p data-end="2682" data-start="2608">Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2707" data-start="2684">Process Improvement</h3><ul data-start="2708" data-end="2942"><li data-start="2708" data-end="2779"><p data-start="2710" data-end="2779">Support improvements in financial processes, reporting, and systems</p></li><li data-start="2780" data-end="2857"><p data-start="2782" data-end="2857">Contribute to the development of management information and KPI reporting</p></li><li data-start="2858" data-end="2942"><p data-end="2942" data-start="2860">Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements where required</p></li></ul><br><strong>YOU:</strong><br><ul data-end="3105" data-start="2989"><li data-end="3105" data-start="3046">AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA or ACCA</li><li data-start="3046" data-end="3105"><p data-start="3048" data-end="3105">Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field desirable</p></li></ul><ul data-start="3122" data-end="3331"><li data-start="3122" data-end="3191"><p data-start="3124" data-end="3191">Experience in a management accounting or finance analyst role</p></li><li data-start="3192" data-end="3277"><p data-start="3194" data-end="3277">Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses desirable</p></li><li data-start="3278" data-end="3331"><p data-end="3331" data-start="3280">Experience supporting month-end reporting processes</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3333" data-end="3343">Skills</h3><ul data-end="3924" data-start="3647"><li data-end="3392" data-start="3344"><p data-start="3346" data-end="3392">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p></li><li data-end="3426" data-start="3393"><p data-start="3395" data-end="3426">Advanced Excel capability</p></li><li data-end="3511" data-start="3427"><p data-start="3429" data-end="3511">Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="3512" data-end="3566"><p data-start="3514" data-end="3566">High attention to detail with a proactive approach</p></li><li data-end="3624" data-start="3567"><p data-start="3569" data-end="3624">Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><p>In return, you will be offered a competitive salary, a flexible working week, hybrid working, long-term career development. </p><p>Applicants must be based in the Northwest.</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU3OTAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
