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IT Operations Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
IT Operations Manager Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading. This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs. Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment. The role You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services * Managing and developing technical support capabilities * Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets * Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents * Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management * Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services * Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management * Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity * Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers * Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs * Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance * Producing operational reports and performance dashboards * Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies * Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team About you We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have: * Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery * Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID * Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment * Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk * Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills * Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications. What you'll get * £65,000 salary * Permanent position * Reading-based * 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation * Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm * 24 days' holiday + bank holidays * Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function * Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement Our values We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support. We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results. If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-20T13:03:51Z

CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>*Part time Chief financial officer 3 days per week*</h1>RESPONSIBLE TO: Managing PartnerPURPOSE OF THE JOB: To put processes, systems, controls and mitigate risk that will help scale the business, while offering strategic partnering to the CEO. You would lead, develop and right size the finance function, be the ambassador for automation and the utilization of AI, commercialize their growing software offerings, drive growth, manage cost base and cash flow.You will also be an operational leader with company secretarial duties and other functions reporting in.THE ROLE AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Financial Management:<ul><li>Direction of the finance function, effectively managing annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, capitalisation and performance</li><li>Presentation of relevant financial information to partners, providing insightful commercial and financial guidance at regular meetings with appropriate</li><li>Support to the Management Accountant with the annual salary review, staff bonus scheme, P11Ds, P60s and the annual budget.</li><li>Evaluation of prospective projects to assess resource requirements, profitability and</li><li>Liaise with the firm's accountants and bank in the preparation of the annual accounts, financial and taxation matters.</li></ul>Commercial Management:<ul><li>Administration of the Firm's PII insurance and oversee the Management Accountant in dealing with general insurances, Lexcel accreditation, CQS accreditation and practising certificate</li></ul> Risk Management:<ul><li>Maintain and develop the firm's risk, quality and complance systems alongside the Compliance Officer</li><li>Keep up to date with the Code of conduct and SRA Accounts rules and ensure that the firm is adequately trained and understands the reporting lines and processes for reporting breaches.</li><li>Ensure the firm's Client Due Diligence and Money Laundering policies and procedures are well embedded and working well throughout the</li><li>Authorisation of client bank account reconciliation</li></ul> Strategic:<ul><li>Develop and execute the financial strategy to support ambitious growth objectives aligned with the company's strategic plan.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and Board to drive value creation and maximise shareholder returns.</li><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investment decisions, and capital allocation.</li><li>Drive organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Lead M&A activity, including financial due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Develop scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid business expansion.</li><li>Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support investment and sustainable growth.</li><li>Optimise capital structure and funding strategies, including debt financing, refinancing, and lender relationships.</li><li>Produce high-quality Board and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and value creation metrics.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, tax advisers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead value creation initiatives in line with the private equity investment thesis and agreed investment plan.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, providing independent challenge, strategic insight, and financial leadership throughout the investment lifecycle.</li></ul>Key results:Helping to manage and maintain accurate accounting records of the firm.Ensuring senior and departmental management is provided with sufficient and timely information to respond to internal and external factors affecting the firm's financial performance.Supporting all other functions in the firm with financial information as may be required from time to time Person specification:<ul><li>A qualified accountant - approximately 10 years qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Experience of working in a professional services environment (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Highly developed leadership and management ability</li><li>A strategic thinker</li><li>Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>A confident and flexible team player who is able to gain the confidence of partners and all employees</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li><li>Able to prioritise and work to deadlines</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Able to delegate</li><li>Have drive, initiative and astuteness</li><li>Professional and hard working</li><li>Attention to detail and numerate</li><li>Reliable, adaptable and friendly</li><li>Decisive and proactive</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110k and £150k P/A based on the experience of the candidate *PRO-RATED*</li><li>Performance related bonus linked to profitability</li><li>Private health for family</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days pw</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzQ4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T13:15:50Z

Infrastructure Team Leader

Wantage, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Exciting opportunity to join a well established and growing business based in Wantage as Infrastructure Team Leader, offering excellent career progression and development and competitive salary/package.The RoleAs Infrastructure Team Leader, you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>leading a small team of infrastructure specialists, responsible for monitoring, supporting and maintaining a reliable and high-performing server, storage and data-centre infrastructure </li><li>coordinating activities with internal and 3rd party resources across multiple international sites </li><li>lead continuous improvement of backups, disaster recovery and monitoring processes</li><li>identify opportunities to implement new technologies in line with IT strategy, driving automation and continuous improvement</li><li>maintaining standards and adhering to compliance processes and procedures, in line with various IT and security frameworks </li><li>lead on exciting infrastructure change projects and initiatives</li></ul>About youApplicants for the Infrastructure Team Leader role will:<ul><li>have sound experience gained as an infrastructure engineer, systems administrator, or similar, with strong knowledge across storage, server and data-centres, in particular Microsoft based infrastructure</li><li>be experienced with hyper-visor technologies (e.g. VMWare, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Proxmox)</li><li>have knowledge or experience of automation / orchestration (e.g. Ansible, Terraform) and container platforms (e.g. Kubernetes) would be beneficial </li><li>be comfortable working in a regulated environment and experience driving compliance with frameworks / standards</li><li>be comfortable working in an office based environment and with occasional international travel</li></ul>On offerCompetitive salary and benefits package, including generous pension, bonus, private medical and flexible working hoursRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjczODg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-12T08:43:12Z

Head of Financial Planning

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 82000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.The RoleAs Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul>Your profileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.SalaryRole of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-30T10:22:22Z

Director of Finance & Operations

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Contract
75000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO - equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.Location: Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.Salary: Circa £75,000Reporting to: Chief Executive OfficerDuration: 12 month FTCDirect reports: Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of Operations The charity has recently been through a merger, and this role will help steer the resulting change programme, including a finance system implementation already in flight.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.</li><li>Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.</li><li>Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing. Manage two investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.</li><li>Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants - a team currently settling into some new appointments.</li></ul> About You:<ul><li>Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.</li><li>Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.</li><li>Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.</li><li>Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.</li></ul> For more information or to apply, please contact Hannah Curnow on 01179 935459 or apply directly to this advert. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4yNDYxNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-03T16:08:48Z

Director of Finance & Operations

Bristol City Centre, Bristol
remote
Temporary
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO being equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.Location: Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.Salary: circa £75,000Reporting to: Chief Executive OfficerDuration: 12 month FTCDirect reports: Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of OperationsWhat You'll Do:<ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.</li><li>Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.</li><li>Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing.</li><li>Manage investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.</li><li>Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.</li><li>Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.</li><li>Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.</li><li>Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.</li></ul>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjAxNDUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-01T07:52:05Z

Finance Consultant

Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
remote
Temporary
500 - 601 GBP / Daily
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247">Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</h2> We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.<ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax: Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li>FRS 102: Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li>Audit: Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li>Group simplification: Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li>Ad hoc: Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul>What success looks like:<ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-21T14:25:36Z

7 results for Chief Information Security Officer in Swindon, Swindon