105 results for Compliance in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Head of Finance Shared Service

Maidenhead, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
400 - 500 GBP / Daily
Job Title: Shared Services Finance Manager (Interim - 6-Month Contract) Location: Maidenhead (On-site) Day Rate: Up to £500 per day Business Size: £250M+ (Mid-Large Cap) Contract Length: 6 monthsOverview We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Shared Services Finance Manager for a 6-month interim day-rate contract to lead our large, fast-paced transactional finance function. This is a key leadership role managing a team of 35+ across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll and General Ledger. The position requires a hands-on, down-to-earth manager who thrives on developing teams, improving processes, and driving a high-performance culture in a growing business.Key Responsibilities<ul data-end="1736" data-start="914"><li data-end="1019" data-start="914">Lead, motivate and develop a large transactional finance team across AP, AR, Billing, Payroll and GL.</li><li data-start="1020" data-end="1111">Set clear performance expectations and ensure delivery of high-quality, timely outputs.</li><li data-start="1112" data-end="1222">Drive continuous improvement across processes, controls and systems within the shared service environment.</li><li data-start="1223" data-end="1305">Oversee month-end close activities in partnership with the wider finance team.</li><li data-end="1388" data-start="1306">Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and statutory requirements.</li><li data-end="1494" data-start="1389">Work closely with business stakeholders to enhance financial workflows and support operational needs.</li><li data-start="1495" data-end="1574">Support finance transformation initiatives and shared service optimisation.</li><li data-start="1575" data-end="1672">Develop team leaders and emerging talent, fostering ownership, accountability and engagement.</li><li data-start="1673" data-end="1736">Monitor and improve KPIs, service levels and team efficiency.</li></ul>Experience & Skills Required<ul data-end="2452" data-start="1773"><li data-start="1773" data-end="1905">Proven track record managing large transactional finance teams (30+ people) in a shared services or high-volume environment.</li><li data-end="2014" data-start="1906">Experience in mid-cap or large organisations (£250M+ turnover)-not suited to purely SME backgrounds.</li><li data-start="2015" data-end="2121">Strong leadership style: down-to-earth, approachable, hands-on and passionate about people management.</li><li data-end="2206" data-start="2122">Demonstrable success in driving process improvements and operational efficiency.</li><li data-start="2207" data-end="2293">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels.</li><li data-start="2294" data-end="2366">Confident in working within evolving and change-driven environments.</li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2452">Strong understanding of financial controls and high-volume transactional workflows.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul data-end="2822" data-start="2473"><li data-end="2558" data-start="2473">Chance to lead and optimise a critical finance hub during a key period of change.</li><li data-end="2661" data-start="2559">Opportunity to deliver meaningful impact quickly through team development and process enhancement.</li><li data-start="2662" data-end="2724">Supportive, collaborative and grounded leadership culture.</li><li data-end="2822" data-start="2725">Competitive day rate up to £500 and the opportunity to work with a dynamic £250M+ business.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMTk4NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-11-24T11:59:04Z

Financial Controller

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Financial Controller</h1>Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) Industry: Professional Services / Group Environment Qualification Requirement: ACA-qualified only<h2>About the Organisation</h2>Robert Half is working with a rapidly growing, international professional services group with operations across the UK and North America. With a multi-entity structure, international presence, and a strong reputation for excellence, the organisation delivers specialist consultancy, insight-driven strategy, and creative solutions across a range of industry sectors.As the business continues to scale, they are strengthening their central finance team with the addition of a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Controller.<h2>Role Overview</h2>This is a broad and high-impact role covering all aspects of financial accounting, management reporting, consolidation, audit, and financial controls for the UK parent company and selected subsidiaries.You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, improving financial processes, and supporting senior leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.The organisation operates in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, so strong technical accounting skills and experience with consolidations are essential.<h2>Who This Role Suits</h2>This role is ideal for an ACA-qualified accountant (2-5 years PQE) looking to step into a Financial Controller position within a dynamic, evolving environment.You'll thrive here if you enjoy:<ul><li>Designing and strengthening financial controls</li><li>Taking ownership of complex group reporting</li><li>Managing audits and driving process improvement</li><li>Working in a PE-influenced or fast-growth environment</li></ul><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Accounting & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR.</li><li>Produce month-end management accounts with insightful commentary.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT filings.</li><li>Support payroll, pensions, and other employee-related financial processes.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and liquidity across multiple entities.</li><li>Contribute to cash flow optimisation and working capital improvements.</li></ul><h3>Financial Accounting & Audit</h3><ul><li>Advise on accounting standards and implement best-practice reporting across the group.</li><li>Draft technical accounting memos (e.g., for acquisitions or disposals).</li><li>Prepare consolidated financial statements and support subsidiary statutory accounts.</li><li>Lead and project-manage the annual audit, ensuring timely completion.</li><li>Implement control improvements and system/process enhancements.</li></ul><h3>Financial Strategy & Risk</h3><ul><li>Work closely with senior finance and business leaders to align financial and strategic goals.</li><li>Provide recommendations to improve profitability and financial performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</li><li>Identify and manage financial risks and introduce mitigation strategies.</li></ul><h3>Other Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support group finance during busy periods or leave cover.</li><li>Drive automation and system efficiencies.</li><li>Assist in budgeting and forecasting.</li></ul><h2>Skills & Experience Required</h2><ul><li>ACA-qualified accountant (required) - the client is only considering ACA candidates.</li><li>2-5 years post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills, including multi-currency consolidation.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills.</li><li>Proven experience improving processes and internal controls.</li><li>Experience in PE-backed or leveraged environments advantageous but not essential.</li><li>Knowledge of US or Canadian structures beneficial.</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><ul><li>All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.</li><li>Successful candidates may be subject to background checks.</li><li>The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4zNzA3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-11-14T13:29:56Z

Desktop Support Engineer

London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
IT Support Technician Location: Central London Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Type: Full-time, PermanentA leading, fully regulated financial services firm is seeking an IT Support Technician to join its growing technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 18 months' experience in a helpdesk environment who wants to develop their technical capability within a professional, high-performing environment.About the Role You will provide day-to-day technical support to users across the business, ensuring colleagues receive an efficient, friendly and reliable service. The role includes user support, system administration and broader IT operations, with exposure to Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms and security tools.Key Responsibilities<ul data-start="876" data-end="1651"><li data-start="876" data-end="946">Desktop support and troubleshooting in a Windows 10/11 environment</li><li data-start="947" data-end="970">Remote user support</li><li data-start="971" data-end="1076">Administration of Active Directory, Exchange Online, Office 365, Azure and other third-party services</li><li data-end="1133" data-start="1077">Support and administration of Microsoft Dynamics CRM</li><li data-start="1134" data-end="1177">Daily systems and infrastructure checks</li><li data-end="1247" data-start="1178">Installing and configuring new hardware, software and peripherals</li><li data-end="1272" data-start="1248">Onboarding new staff</li><li data-end="1317" data-start="1273">Maintaining and managing Windows servers</li><li data-end="1393" data-start="1318">Creating and updating documentation for all IT processes and procedures</li><li data-end="1447" data-start="1394">Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery testing</li><li data-start="1448" data-end="1502">Anti-virus, firewall and cyber security monitoring</li><li data-start="1503" data-end="1528">Backup administration</li><li data-end="1565" data-start="1529">Licensing and printer management</li><li data-end="1595" data-start="1566">Delivering staff training</li><li data-start="1596" data-end="1651">Supporting all other aspects of daily IT operations</li></ul>Skills & Experience Required<ul data-start="1688" data-end="2054"><li data-start="1688" data-end="1782">Minimum 18 months' IT support experience within a regulated financial services environment</li><li data-end="1824" data-start="1783">Strong desktop troubleshooting skills</li><li data-start="1825" data-end="1880">Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li data-start="1881" data-end="1943">Strong communication skills with a customer-first approach</li><li data-end="1990" data-start="1944">Calm under pressure, flexible and reliable</li><li data-start="1991" data-end="2054">Good knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (Windows 10/11)</li></ul>Professional StandardsAs part of a regulated organisation, you will be expected to:<ul data-end="2398" data-start="2149"><li data-start="2149" data-end="2208">Follow FCA, FSMA and all internal compliance procedures</li><li data-start="2209" data-end="2255">Keep documentation accurate and up to date</li><li data-start="2256" data-end="2336">Maintain CPD and stay informed on relevant legislative and technical changes</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/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC42MzEzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-12-04T12:12:35Z

Senior ODI ETL & OAS/OBIEE BI Banking Data Developer

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
We are recruiting on behalf of an international financial institution operating in the UK, who are seeking a Senior ODI ETL & OAS/OBIEE BI Banking Data Developer to join their team on a 2-year fixed-term contract.London based.<h2 data-start="472" data-end="483">Role</h2>The Senior ODI ETL & OAS/OBIEE BI Banking Data Developer will play a key role in the design, development, and ongoing management of data warehousing solutions, advanced analytics, and data integration processes across core banking and financial systems.Key responsibilities include:<h3 data-start="771" data-end="804">Data Warehouse Management</h3><ul data-end="1137" data-start="805"><li data-start="805" data-end="942">Design, implement, and manage data warehouse schemas and data marts to store and organise high-volume banking and financial datasets.</li><li data-end="1030" data-start="943">Implement data models and schemas to support efficient data retrieval and analysis.</li><li data-start="1031" data-end="1137">Perform regular maintenance, enhancements, and updates to ensure smooth operation of warehouse services.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1139" data-end="1162">Data Management</h3><ul data-end="1322" data-start="1163"><li data-start="1163" data-end="1239">Manage, optimise, and maintain data for efficient storage and retrieval.</li><li data-start="1240" data-end="1322">Write complex SQL and PL/SQL queries to manipulate, transform, and analyse data.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1324" data-end="1348">Data Integration</h3><ul data-start="1349" data-end="1586"><li data-end="1467" data-start="1349">Integrate data from multiple internal and external systems, ensuring seamless data flow, consistency, and quality.</li><li data-start="1468" data-end="1586">Collaborate closely with IT and business teams to understand data needs and deliver effective integration solutions.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1625" data-start="1588">ETL Development & Maintenance</h3><ul data-end="1859" data-start="1626"><li data-end="1709" data-start="1626">Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).</li><li data-end="1791" data-start="1710">Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity throughout the ETL lifecycle.</li><li data-start="1792" data-end="1859">Optimise workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1902" data-start="1861">Business Intelligence Development</h3><ul data-start="1903" data-end="2212"><li data-start="1903" data-end="2002">Develop and maintain business intelligence solutions using Oracle Analytics Server (OAS/OBIEE).</li><li data-end="2122" data-start="2003">Build interactive dashboards, reports, extracts, and visualisations to support banking and finance decision-making.</li><li data-start="2123" data-end="2212">Perform data analysis and present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><h3 data-end="2259" data-start="2214">Retail Banking & Accounting Knowledge</h3><ul data-end="2450" data-start="2260"><li data-start="2260" data-end="2379">Apply understanding of retail banking, treasury products, and accounting to interpret data requirements accurately.</li><li data-start="2380" data-end="2450">Ensure compliance with industry standards and financial regulations.</li></ul><h2 data-end="2471" data-start="2457">Profile</h2><h3 data-end="2497" data-start="2473">Domain Expertise</h3><ul data-start="2498" data-end="2709"><li data-start="2498" data-end="2623">Strong understanding of core banking systems such as Flexcube, Oracle ERP, and associated data structures and interfaces.</li><li data-end="2709" data-start="2624">Experience working with retail banking, treasury products, and accounting datasets.</li></ul><h3 data-end="2735" data-start="2711">Technical Skills</h3><ul data-end="3070" data-start="2736"><li data-end="2842" data-start="2736">5+ years of hands-on industry experience with Oracle databases and data warehousing design principles.</li><li data-end="2911" data-start="2843">Proficient in ODI ETL, OAS/OBIEE, PL/SQL, SQL, and Oracle Forms.</li><li data-start="2912" data-end="2970">Experience with ER modelling and data modelling tools.</li><li data-end="3070" data-start="2971">Proven ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into robust technical solutions.</li></ul><h3 data-start="3072" data-end="3097">Analytical Skills</h3><ul data-start="3098" data-end="3259"><li data-start="3098" data-end="3170">Ability to analyse complex data sets and derive actionable insights.</li><li data-start="3171" data-end="3259">Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve data-related issues efficiently.</li></ul><h3 data-start="3261" data-end="3288">Professional Skills</h3><ul data-start="3289" data-end="3547"><li data-start="3289" data-end="3383">Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical teams.</li><li data-start="3384" data-end="3485">Ability to collaborate across cross-functional departments including finance, IT, and operations.</li><li data-start="3486" data-end="3547">Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.</li></ul><h2 data-start="3554" data-end="3568">Company</h2><ul data-end="3713" data-start="3569"><li data-end="3669" data-start="3569">A long-established, international financial institution with a strong presence in the UK market.</li><li data-end="3713" data-start="3670">Hybrid working environment, London based.</li></ul><h2 data-start="3720" data-end="3744">Salary & Benefits</h2>The salary range/rates of pay are dependent upon your experience, qualifications, and training.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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0Ljc0MTQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-03T21:48:48Z

Disaster Recovery Specialist

Surrey, Surrey
remote
Contract
30 - 400 GBP / Daily
Robert Half have partnered with a Healthcare Manufacture to recruit for a Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead and enhance our organisation's resilience strategy.This role will focus on planning, developing, and executing robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes within a complex Azure-based environment. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the planning and development of DR and BC testing services, ensuring structured and repeatable processes.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to align recovery strategies with business requirements.</li><li>Identify and address gaps impacting DR/BC readiness, documenting improvements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage DR and BC test schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>Maintain and improve DR/BC documentation, including runbooks, recovery plans, test frameworks, and impact analyses.</li><li>Facilitate DR and BC drills and simulations, capturing lessons learned and implementing improvements.</li><li>Support audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments related to DR and BC.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 5 year's experience in IT infrastructure, DR coordination, or business continuity.</li><li>Strong background in planning and service development, not just execution.</li><li>Solid understanding of backup, replication, failover, and recovery technologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience with DR/BC tools such as Zerto, Veeam, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, ServiceNow.</li><li>Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL and ISO 22301.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Organisation:<ul><li>Initial 12 Month Contract </li><li>Hybrid Working | Surrey based </li><li>Global Healthcare Manufacturer </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTY2MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-12-01T09:23:26Z