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Financial Controller<p>Robert Half are proud to be partnering with Windward Energy Group to secure their new Financial Controller.</p><p>Windward are committed to supporting a sustainable world to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change. They develop energy infrastructure that will play a part in the transition to net zero. From wind energy to hydrogen, they believe in moving towards tomorrow.</p><p>Founded in 2018, they operate several green energy companies across the UK, including Green Gen Cymru and Bute Energy. They are taking on some of the biggest challenges on the journey to net zero: increasing the amount of renewable energy generation; investing in new grid infrastructure to transport green energy to homes and businesses; and developing innovative long duration energy storage solutions.</p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> From £80,000 - £93,000 per annum + individual bonus, depending on skills and experience</p><p><strong>Reports to: </strong>Finance Director</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Cardiff</p><p>The Financial Controller will develop strong relationships with the GGC Projects team, Board of Directors, and Investment Partner's, playing a key role in business strategy. This position will provide insightful financial analysis and commentary to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations. The Financial Controller will lead and mentor a small team and will be responsible for preparing Statutory Accounts, liaising with auditors, driving process improvements, and updating financial policies. They will also collaborate with the Windward Group CFO and shared services finance team on strategic initiatives such as growth plans, M&A, and capital raising.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Developing strong working relationships with the GGC Projects team, Board of Directors, and Investment Partner</li><li>Providing astute and insightful financial analysis and commentary to stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all obligations under the Investment Partnership framework and all Companies Act, VAT, Corporation Tax and Regulatory obligations.</li><li>Managing and coaching a small team of junior members.</li><li>Maintaining a current level of technical awareness and expertise in all areas of financial reporting</li><li>Ensuring that all financial commitments are properly procured and authorised in compliance with agreed authorisation limits</li><li>Preparing the Annual Development Expenditure Budgets and controlling subsequent budget amendments</li><li>Preparing Quarterly Development Expenditure forecasts and Development Loan utilisation requests.</li><li>Preparing Actual -v- Budget development expenditure reports and supporting analysis and commentary for the FD to present at bi-monthly SPC Board Meetings.</li><li>Preparing Quarterly Management Accounts, supported by relevant balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Reviewing and approving monthly VAT Returns prior to submission to HMRC</li><li>Reviewing and approving supplier payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid on time</li><li>Preparing individual and consolidated Statutory Accounts and liaising with external auditors through to signing and filing</li><li>Involvement in identifying and implementing process improvements across the business, including the identification and development of software utilisation</li><li>Adopting and updating financial policies and procedures for the company (as appropriate)</li><li>Working with the Windward Group CFO and shared services finance team on key projects such as strategic plans to deliver future growth / M&A / capital raise processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you can expect as a Windward Colleague </strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid work structure, working from the Cardiff office 1 day per week.</li><li>Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.</li><li>Fridays are allocated as 'no meeting' days to ensure down time at the end of the week.</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.</li><li>Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%.</li><li>Employer pension contributions up to 7%.</li><li>Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Tech scheme - discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, ipads for personal use</li><li>Life assurance cover and income protection.</li><li>Travel insurance.</li><li>Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.</li><li>Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What Windward are looking for in return </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified Accountant (CA/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Regulatory experience within the UK energy sector is desirable</li><li>Experience as a Finance Controller (or similar) within a corporate or SME environment</li><li>Strong experience of excel modelling of budgets, forecasting and business partnering</li><li>Strong technical accountancy skills</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44NjAzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Senior Assistant Accountant<p>Robert Half are proud to be partnering S A Partners LLP to recruit their new Senior Assistant Accountant.</p><p>Over the last 25 years S A Partners have supported organisations globally to deliver sustainable transformation programmes. They help clients develop their internal capability and business systems, ensuring they achieve long term success. They have a passion for improvement, and want individuals and organisations to make a positive impact and succeed. With five SHINGO award-winning publications they are also recognised as thought-leaders in Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.</p><p>They have offices in the UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia. The business is owned by the Partners who work in it day to day.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> The role will be predominantly remote, with 3 days a month worked from their office in Abercynon, South Wales</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Assistant Accountant</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £34,000</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>We are looking for a person to join our finance team who has a passion for driving value for their organisation by providing accurate and insightful daily and strategic financial contributions. You will join a growing international business dealing with currencies & treasury, international and UK tax work, P & L's, and monthly management reporting and with a necessity for a close alignment to the operational execution of account-based work.</p><p>The successful applicant will fulfil a key leadership role within the Finance Team and will be responsible for maintaining financial and accounting services in accordance with internal procedures, accounting practices and statutory requirements.</p><p>In addition to the above the applicant will have responsibility for analysing and improving our financial systems and procedures and providing support to the Leadership team on financial and operational KPI's.</p><p>Your finance work will be wide ranging, from strategic analysis to the accurate management of data, from UK based work to work in the USA and EU, from cost analysis to activity-based analysis and from self-managed activity to team and leadership activity.</p><p>You will play an essential role within the finance team, and ideally be experienced in the finances of an LLP. Group accounting would be advantageous. You will ideally be working towards achieving a professional qualification in accounting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day financial records and transactions</li><li>Maintenance of our sales ledger, including raising of invoices, resolving of customer invoice queries, recording cash receipts, reconciling and reporting at month-end</li><li>Maintenance of our purchase ledger, including invoice processing, resolving supplier discrepancies and queries, gaining authorisation for payments, preparation and processing of payment runs</li><li>Preparation of Group VAT Returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations</li><li>Assist and support the preparation of monthly management accounts, to include revenue reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, prepayment and accrual reconciliations</li><li>Reconcile bank transactions/accounts to ensure all records are up to date and accurate</li><li>Update and maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations and disposals</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and the Leadership Team reporting pack</li><li>Assist the team with our financial year end Audit and year-end close processes</li><li>Manage and improve our accounting, financial systems and controls</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, maintaining organisational integrity</li><li>Play a key role in our process improvement projects and system enhancements</li><li>Build external relationships with banks and advisors</li><li>Attendance and participation at business meetings supporting decision making with accurate data and analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)</li><li>Good understanding of accounting principles and practices</li><li>Demonstrated experience of working in a Finance role</li><li>Experience working for a LLP is desirable</li><li>Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload to meet deadlines</li><li>High on integrity</li><li>Excellent planning and organisational skills</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Reliable team player with a positive attitude who exhibits high levels of accuracy</li><li>Strong communicator</li><li>Resilient, able to work under pressure in a fast-changing and virtual environment</li><li>Pro-active in building effective working relationships</li><li>Willingness to learn with an interest in personal and professional development</li><li>Computer literate to inc Excel, Powerpoint, Word & Outlook, Power BI</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£30,000 - £34,000</li><li>Study support</li><li>Predominantly remote working</li><li>Flexible work hours (40 hours per week)</li><li>Professional and progressive development opportunities</li><li>A health care package that extends to both yourself and your family from day one - life assurance, income protection, BUPA medical insurance, dental insurance</li><li>Holiday entitlement of 33 days per annum (inc statutory holidays)</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44ODI1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Assistant Management Accountant<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £40,000</p><p><strong>Hybrid working</strong> (1 day from home following training)</p><p>Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity within a leading manufacturing company? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong understanding of internal management accounting? If so, we want to hear from you!</p><p>You will play a crucial role within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the site CFO. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of internal management accounting, costing, and ad hoc tasks, ultimately supporting the site CFO and other senior managers in achieving key business goals.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts, including preparing sales accrual journals and providing detailed explanations of fixed cost variances.</li><li>Developing and maintaining standard costing models, performing monthly cost roll-ups, and conducting variance analysis.</li><li>Generating insightful sales and margin reports, including daily sales, monthly PBFE (Profit Before Financing Expense) analysis, and ad hoc reporting.</li><li>Managing labour cost analysis and forecasting to provide valuable insights into operational efficiency.</li><li>Accurately processing sales rebates and discount tracking, including monthly journal entries.</li><li>Conducting production usage variance analysis and IFRS15 posting to ensure financial compliance.</li><li>Maintaining and utilising the customer tooling tracker and IFRS15 posting processes.</li><li>Providing crucial support in the preparation of the annual budget and forecast.</li><li>Monitoring and analysing inter-company transfer prices on an annual basis.</li><li>Managing standard rate (DL and OH) annual updates and addressing ad hoc tasks as required by the business.</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>A strong educational background with relevant qualifications in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>Proven and progressive accounting work experience gained within a medium to large manufacturing company, ideally within the automotive industry.</li><li>Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience.</li><li>Solid functional knowledge and skills in accounting principles and practices.</li><li>A thorough understanding of standard costing and sales margin analysis.</li><li>A demonstrable commitment to teamwork, with the ability to manage a heavy workload and adhere to tight reporting deadlines.</li><li>You are a self-driven and goal-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, capable of providing advice and monitoring outcomes to drive business efficiency.</li><li>You are a collaborative team player with the ability to co-operate and apply logical thinking to prioritise tasks according to business requirements.</li><li>Excellent computer literacy, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and Lookups), Word, and PowerPoint. </li><li>Exceptional communication skills at all levels, including strong presentation skills and active listening abilities.</li><li>You are dedicated, self-directed, logical, pragmatic, conscientious, and able to meet strict deadlines.</li><li>You possess a proactive and flexible approach, demonstrate initiative, are highly organised, and are trustworthy.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal communication, self-confidence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.</li></ul><p> </p><p> Please contact me on </p><p>02920 557 317</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNzM5NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Business Partner<p>We are pleased to be working with an exciting organisation based in Bicester that are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the team!</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a business partner role. They're seeking a commercially driven individual who can influence decision-making and business performance. Offering <strong>£55,000 & £6,500 car allowance</strong> and <strong>flexible hybrid working</strong>!</p><p>In this position, you will collaborate closely with operations, commercial teams, and senior management to deliver financial insights that drive growth and operational efficiency. Identifying both risks and opportunities to improve performance.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner, helping business leaders understand financial performance and key business drivers</li><li>Prepare and present monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and investment appraisals to guide decision-making</li><li>Conduct detailed cost analysis of critical operational expenses, including maintenance, disposal, and consumables</li><li>Monitor cash flow, CAPEX, and Adjusted EBITDA, providing insights to enhance financial performance</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial policies and accounting standards, coordinating with auditors as necessary</li><li>Assist the business in identifying and managing financial risks while capitalising on growth opportunities</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team</li></ul><p><strong>What they're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial analysis experience</li><li>Experience in business partnering</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Power Query, and SQL (desirable)</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzk5MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst<p>Robert Half is pleased to be partnering with a growing organisation based near Bicester that are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join the team. The FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving business performance and providing key insights to stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong FP&A background looking to continue progressing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Financial Planning & Analysis:</p><ul><li>Develop accurate and timely financial forecasts to aid strategic decision-making</li><li>Build and maintain sophisticated financial models and scenarios</li><li>Identify potential risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders</li><li>Collaborate with various departments to gather, review, and refine budget inputs</li></ul><p>Reporting & Dashboards:</p><ul><li>Serve as the go-to expert for creating live reports and dashboards</li><li>Ensure dashboards are accurate, intuitive, and meet the business's evolving needs</li><li>Enhance reporting capabilities with future technology integrations, including Power BI</li></ul><p>Budgeting & Forecasting:</p><ul><li>Ensure the development and maintenance of required budgeting and forecasting models and templates</li><li>Continuously improve budgeting and forecasting processes to align with industry best practices</li><li>Partner with different departments to improve data visibility and aid in comprehensive financial analysis</li><li>Educate colleagues on effective use of dashboards and reports</li><li>Collaborate closely with Business Partners across the organisation</li></ul><p>Process Improvement:</p><ul><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes within the business</li><li>Drive the continuous improvement of financial reporting tools and methodologies</li><li>Develop and implement advanced financial strategies to optimise resource allocation and investment decisions</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or QBE</li><li>Expert in modelling scenarios including balance sheet and cash forecasting</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNTI0NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Senior Management Accountant<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>rapidly growing</strong> organisation based in <strong>Oxford</strong> (Outside the centre, so traffic hopefully shouldn't be an issue!) to recruit a <strong>Senior Management Accountant</strong>. The Senior Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£50,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Responsible for accounting assigned entities. Likely to include:</li><ul><li>Deferred Revenue calculations</li><li>Payroll Journals</li><li>Fixed Assets / Depreciation</li><li>Accruals / Prepayments.</li><li>VAT Returns</li><li>Input to Budget / Forecast processes</li></ul><li>Review of Group Consolidated management accounts and all financial statements to ensure proactive follow up of issues.</li><li>Proactive first review of financial statements for all entities. This should include progressing ongoing queries, identifying any concerns in the current month and updating the statements as the company grows.</li><li>First point of contact for Group audit / Irish audit</li><li>Assist with completion of R&D tax credit claims in Ireland.</li><li>Assist with Banking & Payment processes (Supplier Payment runs etc).</li><li>Act as cover for signing off of payroll each month</li><li>Maintain an outlook on changes in appropriate GAAP and ensure the company is able to meet any new requirements and assist the Head of Finance in ensuring the company stays compliant with relevant tax and accounting rules.</li><li>Management of reporting of Employee benefits to relevant tax authorities.</li><li>Work alongside Management Accountant providing coaching and guidance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Ideally Qualified Accountant or Finalist. Would consider someone QBE</li><li>Strong month end and management accounts experience</li><li>Used to Multi company environment</li><li>Experience of working with multi currencies</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Proactive individual</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzg5OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Business Partner<p>Robert Half have partnered with a growing ecommerce business based in Gloucester to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a 15-month FTC.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with exciting growth plans during the contract period.</p><ul><li><strong>Start date:</strong> ASAP</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 per annum</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 15 months</li><li><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days on site, 2 remote (Parking onsite)</li></ul><p>You will report directly into the CFO and be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Lead the cost budgeting and forecasting process across the business, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive business improvement initiatives and projects.</li><li>Work proactively with all departments to manage budgeted and forecasted costs while fostering a cost-conscious culture.</li><li>Produce the monthly Executive Period Review pack, ensuring its content remains relevant and effective.</li><li>Prepare the monthly Board pack, including detailed financial analysis and insightful commentaries.</li><li>Work closely with the wider Finance team to identify and implement process improvements.</li><li>Support the CFO with strategic projects, ad-hoc analysis, and decision-making insights.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate would be qualified but this is not essential, however proven experience in a commercial facing finance role and partnering with board level is required.</p><p>For more information on this exciting opportunity or to apply, please reach out to Ben Williams @ Robert Half in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjAzNTU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Business Partner<p>Robert Half are proud to be supporting a long-term client with the recruitment of an interim Finance Business Partner.</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Business Partner</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months</li><li><strong>Day rate:</strong> £350.00 - £450.00 per day (Via umbrella)</li><li><strong>Hybrid Working:</strong> 3 days remote and 2 on site</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol</li></ul><p>This is an incredible opportunity for an individual looking to join an organisation that requires an individual to make their own stamp, understand what good looks like and engage with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p><strong>You will be reporting into the finance director and be responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis, including performance reviews and market trends, to guide senior management with actionable recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to enhance overall delivery and effectively manage relationships during critical issue resolution.</li><li>Build and sustain strong connections with regional and country CFOs, as well as Group Finance, to ensure smooth service and solution execution.</li><li>Contribute to the development and refinement of business strategy through financial insights and industry knowledge.</li><li>Track and evaluate KPIs and metrics to monitor and improve month-end reporting effectiveness.</li><li>Build partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders, such as Group IT, to support seamless operations.</li><li>Maintain a solid understanding of business operations and performance indicators specific to the sector</li></ul><p><strong>Experience or qualification required:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified by experience or qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Experience with a large ERP system.</li><li>Resilience and strong understanding of P&L/Balance sheet.</li><li>Previous experience with an outsourced provider (Desirable)</li><li>Experience in a finance business partner position.</li></ul><p>For more information on this role, or to apply please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 0117935 400 or apply directly to this 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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjM5MDY2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">European Reporting Financial Analyst<p class="" data-end="193" data-start="107"><strong data-end="193" data-start="107">Robert Half is recruiting for a European Reporting Financial Analyst to join a growing business in South Birmingham </strong></p><p class="" data-start="195" data-end="883">We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to join our team as the European Reporting Financial Analyst, responsible for overseeing the design, modelling, and analysis of incentive compensation plans across the UK and Europe. In this pivotal role, you will lead a high-performing team, partner with senior leadership, and drive the implementation of strategic business initiatives to optimise sales compensation and financial performance. If you have a strong background in financial analysis, a passion for leadership, and the ability to drive meaningful business insights, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact in a fast-paced, global organisation.</p><p><strong>Leadership and Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team responsible for the calculation of sales compensation, modelling of new bonus schemes, and analysis of financial performance across the UK and Europe.</li><li>Hire, train, develop/mentor, motivate employees, and maintain high team morale.</li><li>Provide leadership and direction to the team, setting and monitoring their objectives in line with business needs and the International Reporting Roadmap.</li><li>Provide feedback on performance and support with relevant coaching/development or training.</li><li>Ensure excellent customer service by ensuring quality and timeliness of the output from the department.</li><li>Create a positive and productive work environment that fosters innovation aligned with company guiding principles and code of ethics.</li><li>Evaluate and plan current and future staffing requirements.</li><li>Manage department workload and ensure tasks are properly distributed among the department by evaluating the teams' abilities to handle the complexity of assigned tasks.</li><li>Ensure staffing levels are commensurate with the needs of the business.</li><li>Sales Oversee the management</li><li>Incentive Compensation of the sales bonus process, managed by the Senior Finance Analyst.</li><li>Ensure the ICM system is maintained and enhanced to support the growing and changing needs of the business.</li><li>Approve the re-design of system configuration or reporting changes in the ICM system.</li><li>Approve the Sarbanes-Oxley quarterly controls for Sales Incentive Compensation.</li><li>Oversee complex bonus modelling, designed by the Senior Finance Analyst, such as scenario and/or cost modelling for proposed changes to bonus schemes as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Analysis and Decision Support</strong></p><ul><li>Perform complex analysis to ensure integrity of financial data.</li><li>Relay complex information in common terms, in a clear and concise manner so stakeholders can quickly understand the underlying concepts.</li><li>Review commentary files, notes and analytical reviews, exercising judgment on methods and techniques.</li><li>Identify trends and analyse business performance through the interpretation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and business knowledge.</li><li>Build and maintain working relationships with local finance teams to understand the causes of variances, questioning the integrity of the data and explanations as required.</li><li>Understand the intersegment reporting and group elimination processes to provide relevant reporting and analysis on financial results excluding intercompany trading.</li><li>Produce manual customer profitability analysis for clients.</li><li>Work directly with Managers and Directors as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting/Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Senior Leadership to provide a consolidated European Annual Operating Plan for Corporate Services.</li><li>Provide forecasting and analysis to support decision-making in Europe.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Key contributor to the development of effective business reporting for the European Zone.</li><li>Create and deliver enhanced management reports/dashboards showing trending and analysis with explanations of current and future business impact that allow stakeholders to better understand their costs and make informed decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk Management/Controls and Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with managers and directors at various levels across the globe to proactively design, develop, and implement 'model' processes to improve business performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years' management experience.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and work with staff at all levels.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.</li><li>Agility to work in an environment with rapidly changing priorities.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>MS Office, including advanced skills in Excel, as well as experience with data visualisation tools preferable.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across a variety of cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary - Up to £70k </li><li>Car allowance </li><li>Private medical </li><li>Pension </li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free Gym on sight</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNTU0ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Client Finance Analyst<p><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol <br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £40,000/year</p><p>Do you thrive on data analysis and delivering exceptional client service? Are you confident working with large volumes of data to produce accurate, insightful reporting?<br /> Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Client Finance Analyst to join their high-performing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to support complex client reporting and provide valuable insights that shape strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a key member of the FP&A team, you will:</p><ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely financial reports to clients in line with contractual requirements.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of Management Information tools.</li><li>Improve and document internal reporting processes.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, to enhance reporting capabilities.</li><li>Partner with clients to understand and meet customised reporting needs.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing data quality improvement initiatives and client MI projects.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, INDEX(MATCH), VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, and SUMIFS.</li><li>Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.</li><li>A collaborative, solution-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation that puts people at the heart of its success. You'll enjoy:</p><ul><li>A supportive and inclusive working culture</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>A comprehensive benefits package</li><li>The chance to work on high-impact projects in a dynamic finance function</li></ul><p> Apply today, if this sounds like something you want to be a part of.</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/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuNDMwNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Business Partner<p><strong>Finance Business Partner: Hybrid, Salary Circa £75,000</strong></p><p>On behalf of our client - a pioneering organisation committed exclusively to <strong>renewable energy</strong> - we are seeking a <strong>Qualified and Experienced Finance Business Partner</strong> to support their financial operations and contribute to their mission of accelerating the clean energy transition.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the <strong>green energy revolution</strong>, where finance plays a vital role in driving innovation, sustainability, and commercial success.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>As Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge that drives informed decision-making and long-term value. You'll support key projects and investments across <strong>renewable initiatives</strong> such as solar, wind, and clean tech infrastructure.</p><p>This role combines hands-on analysis with strategic influence, making it ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, innovation, and purpose.</p><ul><li>Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for key renewable energy programmes</li><li>Develop business cases, investment appraisals, and scenario modelling to support strategic initiatives</li><li>Provide high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership, including Board-level presentations</li><li>Support commercial negotiations with partners and suppliers</li><li>Drive efficiencies, identify risks, and contribute to process improvement initiatives</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships across finance, engineering, and sustainability teams</li></ul><p><strong>The Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Experience in a Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance role</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to distil complex data into actionable insights</li><li>Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including non-finance teams and execs</li><li>Excellent communicator with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking</li><li>Experience within renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure (desirable but not essential)</li><li>Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment</li></ul><p>If you're a finance professional looking to make a difference in the green energy space, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.</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/TGF1cmEuQmFrZXIuMjgyOTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Business Partner<p>Are you an immediately available accountant who enjoys process improvement/change & transformation?</p><p>Robert Half are supporting a forward-thinking organisation that is mid-way through a major finance transformation and regional restructure. They're now looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join the team on a 12-month FTC.</p><p>This role is perfect for a qualified accountant who enjoys improving financial processes, implementing automation, and partnering with stakeholders to drive better decisions. You'll play a key part in developing consistent, efficient financial reporting and driving continuous improvement across the function.</p><p><strong>Finance Business Partner (Change & Transformation)</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bristol, Cheltenham or Birmingham (hybrid working 2 days in the office) <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £65,000 (Maximum)<br /> <strong>Contract</strong>: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead process improvement and automation across the finance team</li><li>Deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting to support strategic decisions</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and reporting cycles</li><li>Improve consistency and reduce manual processes across a newly regionalised structure</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders to influence and embed change</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in business partnering, ideally within housing, development, or construction</li><li>Strong background in process improvement, reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Confident using finance systems and tools such as Power BI or D365</li><li>Excellent communicator with a collaborative, change-focused mindset</li></ul><p>This is a high-impact role where you can bring fresh thinking, influence key decisions, and leave a lasting legacy. Hybrid working on offer, with 1-2 days per week in the office.</p><p>To find out more or register interest, get in touch - or call directly - 0117 9935414</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjQwMzA2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Business Partner<p>Based in South Oxfordshire, our client is in search of a Finance Business Partner for a temporary role that may transition into a permanent position.</p><p>This opportunity involves business partnering with various business segments to handle tasks like:</p><p>budget setting, forecasting, delivering presentations, and conducting detailed monthly/quarterly analysis.</p><p>*Key Requirements:**</p><p> - Proficiency in Advanced Excel</p><p>- Experience with ERP systems like Oracle/Netsuite (Preferred but not mandatory)</p><p> - Industry background ideally you will have worked in pharmaceuticals or biotech</p><p> </p><p>This role necessitates an immediate start, with interviews scheduled for 8th and 9th May.</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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjk4NDQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Financial Planning & Analyst<p>Robert Half are excited to be working with a trusted and well-established client to recruit a <strong>FP&A Manager </strong>based in <strong>Cardiff.</strong></p><p>With a base salary up to <strong>£50,000 + benefits</strong> The role is reporting into the Head of FP&A working closely with them and the Finance Director in the creation and development of the Company strategic plan as well as analysis and reporting of performance within the key sections of the busines.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the role include:</strong></p><ul><li>Overview of monthly management accounts</li><li>Production of budgets, forecasts and latest views </li><li>Production and analysis of P&L's</li><li>Production and analysis of E-commerce P&L</li><li>Monthly review meetings with budget holders</li><li>Quarterly store by store review meetings with Regional Managers</li><li>Production of monthly P&L Packs</li><li>Interpretation of all financial/management information and make recommendations to senior management</li><li>Provide financial management information to senior management in respect of strategic and operational decisions</li><li>Challenge and support the commercial management team on matters that have a financial implication - short and long term</li><li>Ad-hoc trading analysis of promotions / offers.</li></ul><p>Contact me on the details below for further information</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNTEzMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Interim Financial Modeller<p><strong>Interim Financial Modeller Opportunity </strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a 50mill t/o group, supporting them with recruiting an interim financial modeller for an initial period of three months.</p><p>Joining the team at an exciting time, you will be responsible for supporting the senior leadership team with producing several models that will subsequently be used by the wider business. You will be responsible for leading the change on current financial models and ensuring end users are comfortable using them upon your departure.</p><ul><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making</li><li>Conduct scenario analysis and deliver actionable insights for investment, M&A, or restructuring activities</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data, validate assumptions, and produce clear, impactful reports</li><li>Review and enhance existing models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>South West based - predominantly remote role with an initial short period in the office</p><p><strong>Pay</strong></p><p>The IR35 determination is currently being completed but due to the nature of this requirement, this role will be completed on an interim daily rate basis</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong></p><p>Immediate start required</p><p>Please note, we are seeing a demand in need for senior finacne leaders, and change and transformation specialists. If this role isn't quite right but you are exploring interim opportunities - please send through a CV </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/Q2FsbGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjYwMzk5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Manager<p><strong>Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> 70k plus 10% bonus<br /> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p> </p><p>Are you ready to make a real difference in the financial management of a dynamic business unit? Our client is seeking a results-driven, collaborative Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering financial insights, accurate forecasts, and fostering a high-performing culture.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br /> Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you'll oversee the monthly accounts and reporting requirements across a number of contracts producing in-depth analysis of results and critical review of variances against budgets and forecasts for both project expenses and overheads. You'll act as a trusted advisor to the Heads of Business and Senior Finance teams, ensuring their goals align with the client's financial objectives.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly accounts and forecasts.</li><li>Provide high-level financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.</li><li>Guide and manage a local Finance team, promoting employee engagement and wellbeing.</li><li>Act as a financial advisor in the operational leadership team, delivering constructive recommendations and challenges.</li><li>Maintain exceptional quality control standards for all reporting activities, ensuring data accuracy and clarity.</li><li>Build collaborative relationships across functions to drive business success.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications / Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant</li><li>Experience of working within a complex organisation ideally within heavy industry e.g. defence, engineering, construction or manufacturing</li><li>Knowledge of long term contracts / revenue recognition (IFRS 15) would be desirable</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a market leading organisation that offers extensive progression opportunities. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance and therefore must hold a British passport.</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay44MjY0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Management Accountant<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an organisation based in Bicester to recruit a Management Accountant. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to £40,000 along with other attractive benefits including a very generous pension and hybrid remote working!</p><p><br />Primary responsibilities;</p><p> </p><p>* Liaising with the finance team to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger is maintained at all times. <br />* Working closely with the finance team to ensure that accurate financial reports are completed within agreed deadlines. <br />* Providing departmental and cost centre analysis to support the monthly reports. <br />* Production of Monthly Management Accounts. <br />* Supporting the production of the statutory Annual Accounts, and Audit cycle. <br />* Liaison with Financial Controller and Budget Holders to produce rolling forecasts, overall year end forecast position, expenditure trends, and budgetary performance on a monthly basis. <br />* Identifying significant variances for budget holders and advising them appropriately. <br />* Validation of new spend and involvement in business cases.</p><p><br />Key experience and attributes;</p><p> </p><p>* Management accounts experience <br />* Analytically minded <br />* Excellent attention to detail <br />* Strong Excel and IT skills for data analysis and manipulation. <br />* Ability to deal with sensitive information. <br />* Good business partnering, influencing, and negotiating skills. <br />* Able to report on financial matters to both financial and non-financial managers. </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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzQ1MTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Head of Financial Planning<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a </strong>Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for a growing FMCG organisation near Newport.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This pivotal role will lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, acting as a strategic business partner to the leadership team. The Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis, and ensuring robust financial planning and forecasting processes across the organisation. A critical aspect of this role is a deep understanding of operational manufacturing and product costing within an FMCG environment, enabling informed decision-making and efficiency improvements. This individual will be both hands-on in diving into the details and strategic in shaping the financial future of the company. You'll work closely with the leadership team and liaise with the PE house to drive business improvements and analysis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and lead the annual budget process, long-range strategic plans, and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of financial performance against targets, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, providing financial modelling and recommendations.</li><li>Both analysis and onboarding activities with acquisition targets.</li></ul><li><strong>Operational Manufacturing Finance & Product Costing:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate product costing models, incorporating raw materials, labour, overheads, and other relevant factors.</li><li>Partner closely with the manufacturing and operations teams to analyse production costs, identify inefficiencies, and drive cost optimisation initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Business Partnering & Analysis:</strong></li><ul><li>Serve as a trusted financial advisor to key stakeholders across the organisation, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain.</li><li>Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making on pricing, promotions, product launches, and other strategic initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Process Improvement & Systems:</strong></li><ul><li>Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Creation of dashboards using Power BI</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li><strong>Deep and demonstrable understanding of operational manufacturing finance and product costing methodologies</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer: Salary from £80,000 to £100,000 plus bonus and benefits with hybrid working available.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjU5MzY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Group Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a growing organisation based in Cwmbran</p><p>The Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will be primarily assisting with the reporting for their central function. In this role, you'll be a key part of the group team, supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting. You'll collaborate with finance and non-finance teams across various business divisions, providing critical insights to drive strategic growth.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assisting in financial reporting, budgeting, and long-term planning.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making.</li><li>Analyze financial performance by monitoring key metrics, trends, and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and quarter-end reporting processes, including variance analysis and management reporting.</li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to optimize revenue, costs, and profitability.</li><li>Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Knowledge and Experience</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position.</li><li>Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes.</li></ul><p> On offer:</p><p>Salary of from £50,000 to £60,000 DOE. Hybrid working.</p><p>This is initially a years fixed term contract</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjA3MTc5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Head of Financial Planning<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for a fast moving and growing manufacturing organisation in Newport.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a key member of the Finance leadership team, managing all aspects of group financial planning, sales and margin reporting to ensure transparency and understanding of group performance, evaluating both the financial and non-financial aspects of business investments and key decisions and providing conclusions and recommendations based on data and evidence.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2d2d2d;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2d2d2d;">A key relationship holder between Finance and the wider business, leading the annual budgeting process and working in partnership with non-financial management to ensure sales and margin are delivered to plan, protected and optimised.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2d2d2d;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #3b3838;">Lead the development and application of detailed modelling and analysis of business performance to drive operational productivity and profitability</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #2d2d2d;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; color: #3b3838;">Responsibility for the weekly & monthly reporting, evaluation and analysis of sales and margin performance to ensure the CFO and other directors are fully informed on performance and deviations to budget, prior year and forecast.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">On offer: A salary of up to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits package. Hybrid working is available.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjY4ODcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Financial Accountant<p data-end="88" data-start="0" class=""><strong data-end="88" data-start="0">Financial Accountant - Exceptional Opportunity with a Leading Manufacturing Business</strong></p><p class="" data-start="90" data-end="563">Are you an experienced and meticulous Financial Accountant looking for the next step in your career? We are excited to be partnering with a renowned and rapidly growing manufacturing business, who are looking for a dedicated Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional with a strong financial background to make a meaningful impact and play a key role in the ongoing success of a thriving organisation.</p><p data-start="565" class="" data-end="590"><strong data-end="590" data-start="565">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="2359" data-start="592"><li data-start="592" class="" data-end="778"><p data-end="778" class="" data-start="594"><strong data-start="594" data-end="649">Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Reporting:</strong> Prepare and manage comprehensive financial accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.</p></li><li class="" data-start="779" data-end="993"><p class="" data-start="781" data-end="993"><strong data-start="781" data-end="805">Management Accounts:</strong> Oversee the preparation of detailed management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts, providing actionable insights to senior management.</p></li><li class="" data-start="994" data-end="1159"><p data-start="996" class="" data-end="1159"><strong data-start="996" data-end="1025">Balance Sheet Management:</strong> Ensure the accuracy and compliance of balance sheet accounts, carrying out reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1160" data-end="1330"><p data-end="1330" data-start="1162" class=""><strong data-start="1162" data-end="1195">Month-End and Year-End Close:</strong> Drive the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial data is reported on time and meets regulatory requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1472" data-start="1331" class=""><p data-end="1472" class="" data-start="1333"><strong data-end="1358" data-start="1333">VAT & Tax Compliance:</strong> Manage VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and assisting with other statutory filings.</p></li><li data-end="1651" data-start="1473" class=""><p data-end="1651" class="" data-start="1475"><strong data-start="1475" data-end="1505">Budgeting and Forecasting:</strong> Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with key departments to align financial goals with business strategy.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1652" data-end="1817"><p class="" data-start="1654" data-end="1817"><strong data-start="1654" data-end="1674">Cost Management:</strong> Review and manage the cost of sales, inventory, and other manufacturing-related financial activities, identifying areas for cost optimisation.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1818" data-end="1992"><p class="" data-start="1820" data-end="1992"><strong data-end="1843" data-start="1820">Financial Analysis:</strong> Provide in-depth financial analysis to guide strategic business decisions, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.</p></li><li data-end="2188" class="" data-start="1993"><p data-end="2188" class="" data-start="1995"><strong data-start="1995" data-end="2033">Collaboration & Internal Controls:</strong> Work closely with internal teams, external auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuously improve internal controls and processes.</p></li><li data-end="2359" data-start="2189" class=""><p data-start="2191" class="" data-end="2359"><strong data-start="2191" data-end="2225">Systems & Process Development:</strong> Assist with the implementation and enhancement of financial systems and processes to drive efficiency and improve reporting accuracy.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2361" class="" data-end="2388"><strong data-start="2361" data-end="2388">What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul data-start="2390" data-end="3501"><li data-end="2474" class="" data-start="2390"><p data-end="2474" data-start="2392" class=""><strong data-start="2392" data-end="2411">Qualifications:</strong> A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</p></li><li class="" data-start="2475" data-end="2601"><p data-end="2601" data-start="2477" class=""><strong data-end="2492" data-start="2477">Experience:</strong> Proven experience as a Financial Accountant, ideally within a manufacturing or production-based environment. </p></li></ul> <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> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMTE2NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Head of Finance<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>charitable museum </strong>based in <strong>Oxford</strong> within the <strong>literacy world</strong> to recruit a <strong>part time Head of Finance</strong>. The Head of Finance will receive a salary of up to <strong>£45,000</strong> (pro rata) along with other benefits <strong>including hybrid remote working</strong> and <strong>flexibility</strong> around working hours.</p><p>The culture of this organisation is amazing and would suit an individual who a <strong>passion for books and literacy</strong>.</p><p>The part time hours will be 0.6 FTE, there could be some flexibility on this.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the creation of the annual operational budget and forecasting for the charity and the subsidiary Trading company</li><li>Manage discrete and restricted project funds including capital budgets as required</li><li>Produce accurate and timely financial information for business and strategic plans</li><li>Provide advice and information to colleagues to help them achieve financial objectives</li><li>Produce timely management accounts, including income and expenditure statements, cash flow and balance sheet, and analyse movements between funds</li><li>Develop data-led analysis of the organisation's trading to inform business planning and maintain knowledge of external factors impacting business operations</li><li>Maintain a dynamic financial model to enable scenario planning and options appraisal</li><li>Manage and complete all aspects of statutory tax and regulatory reporting, acting as the main contact point for the auditors.</li><li>Liaise with the accountants on submission of Corporation Tax Returns for the charity and trading subsidiary, including claims for Exhibition Tax Relief and Theatre Tax Relief.</li><li>Prepare year end accounts and notes including fund accounting in line with the current Charity SORP and FRS102. Calculate Trading company overheads and profit and ensure they are correctly remitted to the charity </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience</li><li>Strong management accounts experience</li><li>Confident communicating with the board and executives</li><li>Strong modelling skills</li><li>Strong leadership experience - managing 1 direct report in this role</li><li>Charity experience is beneficial</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDk0MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Head of Finance Operations<p>Robert Half are extremely proud to be exclusively partnering with an industry leading brand based in Central Bristol to recruit an Interim Head of Finance Operations.</p><p>This role will play a pivotal role in leading the organisations finance operations team circa 25 people made of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Systems Administration and Process improvement to ensure delivery of the groups transactional finance.</p><ul><li><strong>Start date:</strong> ASAP</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 4-6 months (Until permanent hire is made)</li><li><strong>Day rate:</strong> £400.00 - £475.00 per day (Via Umbrella)</li><li><strong>Hybrid working:</strong> 4 days on site, 3 remote (This is the company expectation)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol</li></ul><p><strong>Day to day responsibilities of this role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>As the head of a team of around 25 people, you will set the team's culture, leadership, and vision. This includes fostering effective communication, supporting talent development, and driving high performance.</li><li>Oversee full ownership of the transactional ledger and approve month-end tasks, including bank reconciliations, journal sign-offs, and period-end close. Approve transactions in line with set limits.</li><li>Develop and maintain a transactional control plan, ensuring smooth integration into BAU operations. Maintain process documentation and identify opportunities for efficiency and automation.</li><li>Building strong stakeholder relationships to drive improvements and represent the function in business-wide projects and change programmes.</li><li>Serve as the SME for Finance Operations, handling escalations and conducting root cause analysis to resolve recurring transaction finance issues, including data analysis and reconciliations.</li><li>Support risk management by setting and enforcing policies in key areas such as purchasing, expenses, and credit control. Provide staff with training and guidance to ensure compliance.</li><li>Ensure financial operations align with local regulatory requirements and best practices, optimising processes to support business success.</li><li>Oversee the effective use and operation of finance systems, ensuring they support business needs.</li></ul><p><strong>In this position, you will require the following skills/experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of day-to-day transactional finance and team management.</li><li>Autonomy and adaptability to adhere to tight deadlines.</li><li>High attention to detail and logical thinking.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders of varying levels.</li><li>Willingness to roll up the sleeves and solve problems.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferable but not essentials are:</strong></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite.</li><li>Qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams or Hannah Curnow at Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjYwNTMyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Director<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a privately-owned, values-led business to recruit a Finance Director.</strong></p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established, forward-thinking organisation known for its commitment to doing the right thing-for its people, its customers, and the wider community. With strong foundations, a loyal customer base and ambitious plans for growth, the business is now seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to help drive performance and strategic decision-making at Board level.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the owners, this role will take full ownership of the finance function, legal operations, and oversight of business systems and IT. The successful candidate will provide critical support in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation, offering insight and control across commercial planning, financial governance, and risk management. This is a hands-on leadership role with wide-ranging influence across the business.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit and payroll</li><li>Deliver commercial insight to support strategic growth and profitability</li><li>Oversee company legal matters, tax compliance, and insurance</li><li>Act as company secretary and DPO, ensuring robust governance and GDPR compliance</li><li>Manage IT and business systems, ensuring reliability and alignment with business needs</li><li>Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners</li><li>Support the Managing Director with investment planning and commercial decision-making</li><li>Lead and develop a team of finance and IT professionals</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience</li><li>A strong leader with experience in a customer facing business</li><li>Commercially focused with a track record of influencing operational and strategic decisions</li><li>Experience overseeing IT systems and wider business operations</li><li>Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to engage at Board and shareholder level</li><li>Passionate about values-led leadership and delivering long-term value</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p>This is a broad and influential Finance Director role in a well-established, purpose-driven business with a strong culture and a clear vision for growth. You will be joining a high-calibre leadership team and taking on a genuinely varied remit, with autonomy to shape the future of the finance function and wider operations. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside a supportive and progressive working environment.</p><p>To explore this opportunity in confidence, please apply today.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4xNzQ0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Assistant Management Accountant<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a growing organisation based in <strong>Bicester</strong> to recruit an <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong>. This role is offering a package of up to <strong>£40,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including a bonus and hybrid remote working, <strong>2 days a week in the office!</strong></p><p> </p><br><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><p>· Ensure timely and accurate recording of the nominal ledger transactions</p><p>· Ensure the management accounts are prepared and accurate for the different legal entities within the business (UK and Overseas)</p><p>· Ensure that the operational expenditure budgets are managed and kept within budget throughout the financial year (UK and Overseas)</p><p>· Ensure that monthly budget review meetings are held with the budget holders</p><p>· Work with the budget holders to develop future financial year budgets for approval from the Management Team and Board of Directors (UK and Overseas)</p><p> </p><br><p><strong>Key requirements;</strong></p><p> </p><p>· Strong Management Accounts experience</p><p>· Budgeting and forecasting experience</p><p>· Strong communicator - you will be regularly business partnering with budget holders in this role</p><p>· Excellent attention to detail</p><p>· A team player</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMTkxODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">