<h3 data-start="230" data-end="307"><strong data-end="305" data-start="234">Senior People Business Partner - Hybrid (2 days per week in office)</strong></h3><p data-end="414" data-start="308"><strong data-start="308" data-end="335">Salary: £60,000-£63,000</strong><br / data-start="335" data-end="338"> <strong data-end="365" data-start="338">Location: Milton Keynes</strong><br data-start="365" / data-end="368"> <strong data-start="368" data-end="414">Recruiting exclusively through Robert Half</strong></p><p data-start="416" data-end="840">A strategic Senior People Business Partner role, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape and drive people-focused initiatives across the organisation. You will play a key role in workforce planning, organisational design, talent development, culture change and leadership capability. This is a high-impact position ideal for an experienced HR Business Partner looking to step into a more strategic, influential role.</p><h3 data-start="842" data-end="870"><strong data-end="870" data-start="846">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1343" data-start="923"><li data-end="1080" data-start="923"><p data-start="925" data-end="1080">Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and act as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, organisation design, and people-related challenges.</p></li><li data-start="923" data-end="1080"><p data-start="925" data-end="1080">Align People strategies with business goals, ensuring HR initiatives deliver measurable value.</p></li><li data-start="1180" data-end="1279"><p data-start="1182" data-end="1279">Support leaders in navigating organisational change, restructures, and cultural transformation.</p></li><li data-end="1343" data-start="1280"><p data-end="1343" data-start="1282">Act as Deputy to the Head of People Experience when required.</p></li></ul><ul data-end="1675" data-start="1391"><li data-start="1391" data-end="1499"><p data-start="1393" data-end="1499">Coach and mentor People team members, helping build capability and fostering a high-performance culture.</p></li><li data-start="1500" data-end="1594"><p data-end="1594" data-start="1502">Assist with onboarding of new team members and support leadership development initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1595" data-end="1675"><p data-end="1675" data-start="1597">Promote a coaching, feedback-driven culture across the People Experience team.</p></li></ul><ul data-start="1726" data-end="2128"><li data-end="1831" data-start="1726"><p data-start="1728" data-end="1831">Use workforce analytics to identify trends, inform strategic decisions, and measure HR effectiveness.</p></li><li data-start="1832" data-end="1955"><p data-start="1834" data-end="1955">Drive continuous improvement across People processes to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient service delivery.</p></li><li data-end="2037" data-start="1956"><p data-start="1958" data-end="2037">Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and L&D teams on integrated HR solutions.</p></li><li data-start="2038" data-end="2128"><p data-end="2128" data-start="2040">Lead Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and support employee community groups.</p></li></ul><br><br>Transformation & Organisational Change<br><br><ul data-start="2178" data-end="2529"><li data-start="2178" data-end="2272"><p data-end="2272" data-start="2180">Develop and deliver change management strategies to support organisational transformation.</p></li><li data-end="2354" data-start="2273"><p data-start="2275" data-end="2354">Lead succession planning, capability mapping, and analysis of critical roles.</p></li><li data-end="2439" data-start="2355"><p data-end="2439" data-start="2357">Support organisational structure reviews, job design, and workforce forecasting.</p></li><li data-start="2440" data-end="2529"><p data-start="2442" data-end="2529">Ensure restructures and people changes are legally compliant and effectively delivered.</p></li></ul><br><br>Collaboration & Relationship Management<br><br><ul data-end="2844" data-start="2580"><li data-start="2580" data-end="2676"><p data-start="2582" data-end="2676">Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Commercial and Technical.</p></li><li data-end="2767" data-start="2677"><p data-start="2679" data-end="2767">Provide guidance on performance, career development, absence, and employee engagement.</p></li><li data-start="2768" data-end="2844"><p data-start="2770" data-end="2844">Represent the People team in senior meetings and collaborative projects.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2863" data-start="2846"><strong data-start="2850" data-end="2863">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="3360" data-start="2864"><li data-end="2908" data-start="2864"><p data-start="2866" data-end="2908">CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience).</p></li><li data-end="2981" data-start="2909"><p data-end="2981" data-start="2911">Significant experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HRBP role.</p></li><li data-end="3083" data-start="2982"><p data-end="3083" data-start="2984">Strong background in organisational change, culture transformation and strategic people planning.</p></li><li data-end="3158" data-start="3084"><p data-end="3158" data-start="3086">Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="3159" data-end="3220"><p data-end="3220" data-start="3161">Highly analytical, with strong HRIS and Excel capability.</p></li><li data-end="3274" data-start="3221"><p data-start="3223" data-end="3274">Skilled coach, mentor and confident communicator.</p></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjg0NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected charitable organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insight.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will help embed best-in-class financial planning, support continuous improvement and play a key role in developing the organisation's analytics and impact measurement capability.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, reforecasts and scenario modelling.</li><li>Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Develop financial reporting and performance metrics, including cost allocations and balanced scorecard measures.</li><li>Support forecasting, business cases and investment decisions across programmes and initiatives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of income, expenditure and value for money.</li><li>Support payroll, headcount planning and employment cost modelling.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Your Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong background in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Proven finance business partnering with senior and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Working knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Sage 200 and advanced Excel.</li><li>Collaborative, improvement-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Charity or not-for-profit experience.</li><li>Exposure to value-for-money analysis, impact measurement or business case preparation.</li><li>Experience with ERP / ERM systems.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Up to £65,000 plus an excellent benefits package.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg3ODAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDkxMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing business based in Leicester to recruit a Finance Business Partner for a highly visible, site-based role supporting operations.</p><p>This is a hands-on Finance Business Partner position within a complex manufacturing environment with international operations. Working closely with the Finance Director and site team, the role plays a critical part in supporting day-to-day manufacturing activity, driving insight across costs, performance and decision-making. While the role is predominantly site based to remain close to operations, there is flexibility around working patterns.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />As Finance Business Partner, you will act as the financial lead for manufacturing and operational teams, embedding finance into the heart of the site. This is a proactive, sleeves-rolled-up role for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, challenging assumptions and improving how financial information is used to drive performance.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to operational leadership, delivering high-quality financial insight and challenge</p></li><li><p>Supporting manufacturing and development programmes through robust cost accounting and analysis</p></li><li><p>Ownership of operational and capital budgets, including overhead absorption, labour and capacity rates</p></li><li><p>Producing timely management information, forecasts and variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Developing and enhancing reporting and BI to improve visibility of operational performance</p></li><li><p>Providing detailed analysis of direct labour, manufacturing variances and cost centre performance</p></li><li><p>Supporting the development of bills of materials and routings for new products</p></li><li><p>Ensuring accurate inventory accounting, including movements, ageing and obsolescence provisions</p></li><li><p>Supporting KPI reporting and performance analysis across manufacturing operations</p></li><li><p>Working closely with the wider finance team on broader accounting and control activities</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />This role will suit an experienced Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting, who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience</p></li><li><p>Strong experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments</p></li><li><p>Solid knowledge of standard costing and operational finance</p></li><li><p>Proven experience producing budgets, forecasts and management reports</p></li><li><p>Confidence partnering with senior operational stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems</p></li><li><p>A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge constructively</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with global operations, offering exposure to complex operations and senior stakeholders.</p><p>The role offers:</p><ul><li><p>A site-based Finance Business Partner role with flexibility around working patterns</p></li><li><p>Broad operational exposure within a global manufacturing environment</p></li><li><p>A role with genuine influence on operational decision-making</p></li><li><p>A supportive finance team and collaborative culture</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li></ul><p>If this Finance Business Partner role in Leicester sounds of interest, or if you are an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step, please apply now. Even if the timing is not quite right, we are always keen to speak with strong finance professionals and get you on our radar.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS42OTk0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Multi Entity Service Business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and Commercial Directors with advanced insight, robust controls and performance reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Team Management and mentoring</li><li>Lead in Financial Strategy and Compliance for business units</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting cycles, presenting insights and variance analysis to senior leadership.<br /> Partner with the board and CFO to shape financial strategy and guide key business decisions.</li><li>Establishing internal controls and unified reporting standards for potential acquisitions</li><li>Lead international audits and ensure compliance with VAT/Sales Tax regulations across multiple regions.</li><li>Monthly management accounts, budgets and variance analysis for business units</li><li>Manage statutory audits</li><li>Lead the preparation of Group Consolidated statutory accounts</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be at Audit Manager level in Practice or be looking for your second move Post Practice within a high performing and fast paced organisation. The opportunity to be developed is highly likely and the role will change as time progresses. You will have a high level of interpersonal effectiveness with the ability to complete both statutory and management accounts.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is based 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes with hybrid available in time. The role is paying a salary of £55-75K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTMzNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Project Accountant Capital Accountant you support all project reporting and forecasting for the business working closely with Project Teams to produce increased WIP reporting and forecasts for presentation to the senior management team and external customers. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Produce Flash Orders, revenue and margin reports</li><li>Contract accounting Revenue recognition IFRS15, margin reporting</li><li>Calculate monthly provision analysis</li><li>Producing a monthly cost of sales forecast</li><li>Produce a contract profitability analysis detailing revenue and margin by contract.</li><li>Produce supporting monthly balance sheet reconciliations for contract Asset and liability balances and provisions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and 5 year planning</li><li>Attend monthly contract status review meetings</li><li>Attend project profitability meetings, supporting Project managers.</li><li>Attend some bid meetings</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with previous experience within Project Accounting in a fast paced complex business with experience of working with project managers and with excellent excel and spreadsheet modelling skills. You will have the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams, senior stakeholder groups and wider contacts. This is an excellent opportunity within a changing and developing business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Project Accountant is based in the office 3 days a week in Bedford 2 from home and offering a salary up to 60K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTU4ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is an exponentially growing environment trade and services business based in North London (N18). Through modern processes, they reuse, recycle, and acquire energy from waste, helping reduce emissions. They are continuously acquiring new businesses and expanding operations across the UK.</p><p>Due to this growth, they are now looking to hire a Management Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. <strong>This role will be based full-time in the office.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Management Accountant for this growing environment trade and services business based in North London, will work closely with the Financial Controller in supporting financial reporting. They will also take ownership of the fixed asset register and responsible for other duties including:</p><ul><li>Assisting in preparing monthly management accounts including accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Performing variance analysis and contributing to the commentary around financials.</li><li>Assist in preparing financial summaries to support decision making by senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register accurately.</li><li>Preparing monthly depreciation schedules and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Track and report on CapEx projects.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing.</li><li>Assist in regularly enhancing financial systems and various processes.</li><li>Provide ad hoc analysis and support across the wider business.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant position, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a finance capacity, producing management account packs.</li><li>Experience with fixed asset register, as well as balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Can be a part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Confident with Excel</li><li>Experience with Access Financials would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits including:</p><ul><li>Study support</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holiday</li><li>Career development plans</li><li>EV Car scheme & more!</li><li><strong>Full-time in office</strong></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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjEwNTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of FP+A on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of FP+A you will need to be a highly motivated leader with a proven record of steering business performance at both strategic and operational levels. You will closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and CFO to help drive decision making and improved performance. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Act as a key finance partner to the MD, CFO, and UK Board, shaping strategy, and defining the UK financial and controlling framework in line with global standards.</li><li>Leading the evaluation of major strategic initiatives across pricing and sales network development</li><li>Lead end-to-end performance management, driving planning, forecasting, governance, KPI setting, and profitability analysis to ensure clarity, and delivery of financial targets.</li><li>Own planning and forecasting, driving annual plans, cost control, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling to enable agile, informed decision-making.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, and drive cross-functional collaboration across UK and global finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant already working at a Senior Commercial level such as Commercial Finance Manager with strong experience across FP+A, leadership and commercial controlling. Previous experience within a Matrix sales organisation would be of benefit.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of FP+A is based in Milton Keynes and working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of up to £80K + Excellent Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading real estate organisation to recruit an PowerBI Developer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based </p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing business intelligence solutions, transforming raw data into meaningful insights through interactive and visually appealing PowerBI reports and dashboards.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The PowerBI Developer will design, develop, and maintain PowerBI reports and dashboards to present key business metrics and trends.</li><li>Create custom visuals and complex reports using PowerBI's built-in functionalities and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).</li><li>Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for data collection, analysis, and reporting.</li><li>Conduct data validation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data presented in reports.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders, data analysts, and IT teams to understand data needs and deliver effective BI solutions.</li><li>Provide training and support to end-users on how to interact with and interpret PowerBI reports and dashboards.</li><li>Monitor and improve the performance of PowerBI solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PowerBI reports and dashboards.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation for PowerBI reports, data sources, data models, and processes.</li><li>Ensure all BI solutions comply with company standards and best practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Strong expertise in Microsoft PowerBI, including PowerBI Service, PowerBI Desktop, and PowerBI Report Server.</li><li>Proficiency in DAX for creating custom calculations and measures.</li><li>Experience with SQL for data discovery and manipulation.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex data sets and provide insights that drive business decisions.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>The PowerBI Developer will have strong presentation skills to convey data insights through reports and dashboards.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>UK's market leading real estate organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjg0MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-start="349" data-end="401"><strong data-start="352" data-end="399">Interim Financial Controller (Outside IR35)</strong></h2><p data-end="538" data-start="402"><strong data-start="402" data-end="482">£500-£600 per day | Bishops Stortford | Immediate Start | 3-6 Month Contract</strong><br data-start="482" / data-end="485"><br /></p><p data-end="1037" data-start="540">Robert Half are partnering with a well-established automotive group in Bishops Stortford to appoint an accomplished Interim Financial Controller. Our client is one of the UK's most respected names in high-end vehicle repair and restoration, working closely with leading global automotive brands. 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cash-based reporting to a full accruals basis.</p></li><li data-end="1902" data-start="1780"><p data-start="1782" data-end="1902">Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, journals, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules.</p></li><li data-end="2001" data-start="1903"><p data-start="1905" data-end="2001">Enhance internal controls, reporting timetables, and accounting processes across the business.</p></li><li data-end="2063" data-start="2002"><p data-start="2004" data-end="2063">Ensure adherence to UK GAAP and group financial policies.</p></li><li data-start="2064" data-end="2139"><p data-start="2066" data-end="2139">Prepare reporting outputs for group leadership and investor stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2174" data-start="2141"><strong data-end="2174" data-start="2141">Business Partnering & Insight</strong></p><ul data-start="2175" data-end="2440"><li data-start="2175" data-end="2301"><p data-end="2301" data-start="2177">Collaborate directly with the Managing Director to interpret financial performance and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="2302" data-end="2386"><p data-start="2304" data-end="2386">Provide clear analysis on revenue mix, margin development, and cost base trends.</p></li><li data-end="2440" data-start="2387"><p data-end="2440" data-start="2389">Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycles.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2468" data-start="2442"><strong data-start="2442" data-end="2468">Cash & Working Capital</strong></p><ul data-start="2469" data-end="2664"><li data-end="2552" data-start="2469"><p data-start="2471" data-end="2552">Produce short-term cash flow forecasts and oversee daily/weekly cash reporting.</p></li><li data-end="2664" data-start="2553"><p data-end="2664" data-start="2555">Monitor working capital performance, including debtor management, supplier payment cycles, and stock control.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2666" data-end="2699"><strong data-start="2666" data-end="2699">Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul data-start="2700" data-end="2843"><li data-start="2700" data-end="2758"><p data-end="2758" data-start="2702">Standardise financial processes across multiple sites.</p></li><li data-start="2759" data-end="2843"><p data-start="2761" data-end="2843">Support integration activities as the business aligns with wider group frameworks.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2881" data-start="2845"><strong data-end="2881" data-start="2845">Leadership & Operational Support</strong></p><ul data-start="2882" data-end="3112"><li data-start="2882" data-end="2946"><p data-start="2884" data-end="2946">Provide guidance and management to the on-site finance team.</p></li><li data-end="3011" data-start="2947"><p data-end="3011" data-start="2949">Offer continuity and structure during organisational change.</p></li><li data-end="3112" data-start="3012"><p data-start="3014" data-end="3112">Assist the CFO/FD/FP&A team with ad hoc reporting, board packs, and investor information requests.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3114" data-end="3131"><strong data-end="3131" data-start="3118">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="3132" data-end="3622"><li data-end="3207" data-start="3132"><p data-start="3134" data-end="3207">A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical grounding.</p></li><li data-start="3208" data-end="3330"><p data-end="3330" data-start="3210">Proven experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within an SME or mid-market organisation.</p></li><li data-start="3331" data-end="3422"><p data-start="3333" data-end="3422">Background in automotive, manufacturing, or operationally intensive sectors beneficial.</p></li><li data-start="3423" data-end="3527"><p data-end="3527" data-start="3425">Comfortable joining a fast-moving, private-equity-backed environment where rapid impact is expected.</p></li><li data-end="3622" data-start="3528"><p data-start="3530" data-end="3622">Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and implementing improvements.</p></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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQxMzkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Project Finance Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Project Directors and Architects to manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Coordinate and process changes to project financials - including scope adjustments, fee variations, and resourcing changes - ensuring updates are accurately reflected across the accounting system, forecasts, and internal reports.</li><li>Review and reconcile project amendments to maintain consistency between contractual documentation, project schedules, and accounting.</li><li>Produce and maintain project forecast vs. actual reports; identify deviations, analyse causes, and support corrective actions.</li><li>Provide clear insight to senior leadership on revenue recognition, utilisation, and margin performance.</li><li>Oversee invoicing and WIP management, ensuring revenue is recognised in line with project progress and contractual milestones.</li><li>Liaise with project leads to monitor sub-consultant and supplier costs and ensure timely approvals and billing.</li><li>Support compliance with timesheet completion and data integrity for all project-related entries.</li></ul><p> <strong>Financial and Management Accounting:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare project and department-level profitability reporting for internal review and consolidation.</li><li>Support credit control and cashflow forecasting through accurate monitoring of project billings and receipts.</li><li>Support the Head of Financial Reporting & Control in implementing and refining project accounting procedures, including fee change tracking, project closeout reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and ensuring data consistency and workflow efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).</li><li>Strong experience in project accounting, ideally within architecture, engineering, or professional services.</li><li>Strong understanding of project costing, WIP, and margin analysis.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).</li><li>Experience with Sage 200, Deltek, or similar project accounting systems.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial awareness.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with creative teams.</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuMjk5NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
