<p><strong>Design and Contracts Manager - Remote - Up to £68k - Permanent </strong></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Are you a technically minded Contracts Manager who enjoys getting hands-on with design as well as managing projects from start to finish?</p><p>We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist business, combining AutoCAD design, project management and commercial responsibility. You'll play a key role in developing practical, cost-effective design solutions and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. You'll take ownership of allocated projects, overseeing the design process, managing budgets and programmes, and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Design and Contracts Manager </li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Remote with occasional travel (1 - 2 times a month) to local office (however, onsite every day in Reading for first month, but accommodation is paid for) </li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £60k - £68k, DOE + discretionary bonus (10 - 15%) </li><li><strong>Working Hours</strong>: 07:30 - 16:30, Monday - Friday </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul data-spread="false" data-pm-slice="3 1 []"><li><strong>Design & AutoCAD:</strong> Produce, amend and review technical drawings, ensuring designs meet project specifications and performance requirements.</li><li><strong>Project management:</strong> Coordinate projects from initial brief through to production and delivery, managing timelines, resources and customer expectations.</li><li><strong>Commercial management:</strong> Control budgets, monitor costs, manage variations and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.</li><li><strong>Technical coordination:</strong> Work with architects, structural engineers and internal teams to resolve design challenges and deliver effective solutions.</li><li><strong>Value engineering:</strong> Improve designs and identify cost efficiencies without compromising quality.</li><li><strong>Reporting & quality:</strong> Maintain project trackers, monitor performance and ensure quality standards and documentation are maintained.</li></ul><p><strong> Requirements: </strong></p><ul data-pm-slice="3 3 []" data-spread="false"><li>At least five years' experience in construction contracts management, project management or technical design.</li><li>Practical AutoCAD experience, with the ability to produce and amend technical drawings.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, cost control and contract variations.</li><li>Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and project management software.</li><li>A relevant degree, HND, BTEC or equivalent qualification.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuOTgzMzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>high-tech manufacturer</strong> based in <strong>Didcot</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave. Hybrid remote working is available in this role.</p><p><strong>SME and Manufacturing</strong> experience is desirable for this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li><li>As Company Secretary ensuring that the company complies with all financial and legal requirements as well as maintaining high standards of corporate governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Company Secretary experience desirable.</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzI3MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>🚨 <strong>INTERIM PROJECT ACCOUNTANT | CIRCA £300 PER DAY | HYBRID</strong></p><p>I'm currently recruiting for an experienced <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join a leading organisation on an initial contract through to <strong>December 2026</strong>, with potential for extension.</p><p>💰 <strong>Circa £300 per day</strong><br /> 📍 <strong>Hybrid</strong> - 2/3 days WFH, with travel to operational sites and London/Midlands offices<br /> 📅 <strong>Initial contract to December 2026 - potential extension</strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> with strong experience supporting operational and business projects.</p><p>The role will involve:</p><p>🔹 Managing and reporting on multiple projects running in parallel<br /> 🔹 Costing savings and tracking financial benefits<br /> 🔹 Supporting process implementation and ongoing monitoring<br /> 🔹 Working closely with MDs, Performance Directors and Depot Managers<br /> 🔹 Challenging and influencing operational stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Preparing and delivering senior-level presentations<br /> 🔹 Supporting month-end and strategy presentations</p><p>You'll need to be <strong>commercial, confident, highly organised and an excellent communicator</strong>, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and engage effectively with senior operational stakeholders.</p><p>🚗 A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, with business travel expenses reimbursed.</p><p>If you're available or know someone who could be a good fit, please <strong>contact me for more information or to discuss the role confidentially.</strong></p><p>#ProjectAccountant #Interim #FinanceJobs #ProjectFinance #CommercialFinance #Accountancy #FinanceRecruitment</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy41ODMzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Swindon<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £46,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Fully office-based, with occasional travel to other local sites</p><p><strong>About the opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a purpose-led organisation that is looking to appoint a People Manager to play a key role in developing its people strategy, organisational capability and culture.</p><p>This is a broad and varied role, covering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on HR delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation, providing trusted advice and helping to ensure the organisation has the people, culture and capability needed to achieve its objectives.</p><p>The role would suit an experienced HR professional looking to move into a purpose-led organisation, or a strong HR generalist ready to take their first step into a management role.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of a broad people remit, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term organisational development.</p><p>Key areas of responsibility will include:</p><ul><li>Developing and delivering people and organisational development strategies.</li><li>Supporting organisational change, culture development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain high-quality employees.</li><li>Developing learning and development programmes and supporting management capability.</li><li>Establishing effective talent management and succession planning processes.</li><li>Providing practical advice and guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.</li><li>Ensuring HR processes and practices are legally compliant, consistent and effective.</li><li>Supporting organisational design and wider change programmes.</li><li>Developing effective approaches to reward and employee benefits.</li><li>Improving employee engagement and two-way communication.</li><li>Advising and supporting senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.</li><li>Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Using people data and insight to support effective decision-making.</li><li>Managing relevant HR budgets and ensuring value for money.</li><li>Keeping up to date with employment legislation and wider developments affecting the people agenda.</li><li>Providing managers with the tools, guidance and confidence to effectively lead and develop their teams.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>We're looking for a capable and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>You may be an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or HR generalist looking for the next step in your career.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Broad HR generalist experience across areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance, learning and development and organisational development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change and improving people processes.</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.</li><li>Good organisational and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace.</li><li>The confidence to take ownership of a broad HR remit.</li><li>Relevant HR qualifications and/or CIPD membership would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Who this role could suit</strong></p><p>This opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone who is:</p><p>An experienced HR professional looking to move away from a purely commercial environment and use their skills within an organisation with a strong sense of purpose.</p><p>A strong HR generalist who has built solid experience across the employee lifecycle and is now ready to take their first formal management or leadership step.</p><p>Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, wants to make a positive impact and is comfortable combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£41,500 salary.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the people function.</li><li>Broad HR remit with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Scope to develop your management and leadership experience.</li><li>A supportive and values-driven working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your work.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note: this is a fully office-based position and will require some travel between local sites.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing international renewable energy and infrastructure investment platform to recruit an Investment Associate into its Reading team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business invests in, develops and operates large-scale renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure across the UK and international markets. With an expanding portfolio and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to identify, acquire and develop new investment opportunities across multiple technologies and geographies.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join a small, entrepreneurial investment team and gain exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and financial modelling through to due diligence, M&A, financing and asset performance.</p><h3>About the Opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Investment Associate will support the commercial and investment appraisal of a growing portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Importantly, this is not solely a UK role. The successful individual will also support the wider European activities of the group's international parent, providing exposure to multiple technologies, transactions and markets.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will work closely with senior leadership and wider technical, commercial and legal teams, playing an active role in evaluating new opportunities and delivering the group's investment strategy.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Build, develop and take ownership of financial models for existing assets and new investment opportunities.</li><li>Undertake commercial analysis, investment appraisal, valuation and scenario analysis.</li><li>Support the sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities across multiple markets and technologies.</li><li>Contribute to M&A transactions, acquisitions, due diligence and financing processes.</li><li>Work with technical, commercial and legal advisers to assess investment opportunities and incorporate findings into financial models.</li><li>Support the preparation of investment papers, board materials and senior management presentations.</li><li>Contribute to debt and equity fundraising at project and platform level.</li><li>Analyse key commercial and operational value drivers and assess asset performance against relevant benchmarks.</li><li>Support negotiations and execution of acquisition, financing and project-level agreements.</li><li>Help develop and improve financial modelling and investment processes across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance professional with strong financial modelling and analytical experience and an interest in investment, infrastructure and the energy transition.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You are likely to have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or another relevant professional qualification.</li><li>5+ years' relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, investment, M&A, corporate finance, transaction services or a similar environment.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, including complex formulas and DCF valuation.</li><li>Experience supporting transactions, due diligence, acquisitions, fundraising or investment appraisal.</li><li>Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability.</li><li>The ability to manage large volumes of information and distil key findings and risks clearly.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and external advisers.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a small, entrepreneurial team.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Experience within renewable energy, energy storage or infrastructure would be advantageous, but is not essential.</strong> The ability to understand new sectors quickly and apply strong financial modelling and investment analysis skills is more important.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £80,000</li><li>Up to 30% discretionary annual bonus</li><li>6% matched employer pension contribution</li><li>Private medical and dental cover</li><li>Professional/accounting membership fees paid</li><li>Minimum 3 days per week in the Reading office</li><li>Exposure to an international portfolio across multiple technologies and geographies</li><li>Broad involvement across investment, M&A, financing and asset management</li></ul><p>If you're a qualified finance professional with strong modelling skills and want to move into a role offering genuine exposure to international renewable energy investment, M&A and infrastructure, this could be an excellent next step.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<h2>Insurance Manager</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid | Up to £75,000</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Are you an experienced insurance professional currently working with large corporate clients and looking to take your expertise in-house?</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to take ownership of insurance across a complex organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders and bringing together strong technical insurance knowledge with commercial understanding.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked within the <strong>corporate insurance market</strong>, particularly those who have advised or managed insurance programmes for large, complex organisations.</p><h3>The role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Insurance Manager, you will take responsibility for the organisation's insurance requirements, working across a broad and complex insurance environment and providing senior-level expertise and guidance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be expected to understand not only the technical detail of insurance programmes, but also how insurance decisions impact the wider business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key areas will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing and overseeing complex corporate insurance arrangements</li><li>Working with brokers and other external insurance partners</li><li>Understanding <strong>excess layers, aggregates and insurance programme structures</strong></li><li>Managing claims and insurance-related matters across the organisation</li><li>Working closely with senior internal stakeholders</li><li>Assessing insurance requirements and providing commercially focused recommendations</li><li>Ensuring insurance arrangements deliver appropriate value and support the wider business</li><li>Managing relationships with major corporate insurance stakeholders</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The background of the successful candidate could come from a number of routes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may currently be working as:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><strong>Client Executive</strong></li><li><strong>Executive Broker</strong></li><li><strong>Senior Broker</strong></li><li><strong>Corporate Insurance Broker</strong></li><li><strong>Insurance Manager</strong></li><li><strong>Chartered Insurance Practitioner</strong></li><li>A senior professional within a <strong>claims environment</strong></li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">The key is your level of technical knowledge, commercial understanding and experience working with sophisticated corporate clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong understanding of <strong>excess layers and aggregates</strong></li><li>Experience working with <strong>large, complex insurance programmes</strong></li><li>Experience supporting or managing <strong>major corporate / FTSE 500-sized clients</strong></li><li>Strong broker and client relationship management experience</li><li>Experience operating with senior stakeholders</li><li>A good understanding of the claims environment</li><li>The ability to understand <strong>ROI, commercial value and business impact</strong></li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><h3>Why consider the move in-house?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to move beyond advising clients and take <strong>direct ownership of insurance within a major organisation</strong>.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will have the opportunity to use your existing technical insurance expertise in a role with genuine commercial exposure and visibility across the wider business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Up to £75,000 | Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid working | Permanent</strong></p><p>If you're currently working within the corporate insurance market and are considering a move in-house, we'd be keen to speak with you.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNzM5MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Financial Controller | 14-Month Maternity Cover</h1><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Pension | 4-Day Working Week | Uxbridge</strong></p><p>I'm currently working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>14-month maternity cover</strong> basis.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> looking for a senior finance role with genuine ownership, strong exposure to the Finance Director and a highly attractive working pattern.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul><li><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 salary</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>10% employer pension contribution</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>4-day working week</strong> - full-time hours worked across 4 days, with <strong>every Friday off</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Only 2 days per week on-site in Uxbridge</strong></p></li><li><p>14-month maternity cover</p></li><li><p>Senior position reporting directly to the Finance Director</p></li></ul><h3>The Role</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the <strong>financial control, accounting and compliance</strong> function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the finance operation.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading financial control, accounting and compliance activities</p></li><li><p>Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Monthly reporting and SOX reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Statutory accounts and tax reporting</p></li><li><p>Cash flow management and bank reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Overseeing accounts payable and debtor management</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</p></li><li><p>Overhead and budget variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Supporting and challenging budget holders across the business</p></li><li><p>Leading the year-end statutory accounting process</p></li><li><p>Supporting internal and external audits</p></li><li><p>Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained</p></li><li><p>Leading and developing members of the finance team</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for a <strong>fully qualified accountant</strong> with <strong>5+ years' post-qualification experience</strong>, ideally gained within a <strong>manufacturing, SME or project-based environment</strong>.</p><p>You'll need strong technical accounting and financial control experience, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously, influence stakeholders and lead a small finance team.</p><p>Experience with <strong>IFRS / US GAAP</strong> and <strong>IFS</strong> would be advantageous.</p><p>Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical, hands-on and comfortable operating in a complex environment.</p><p><strong>If you're a qualified Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional and the idea of £85-90k, a 4-day working week and every Friday off appeals, I'd be very keen to speak with you.</strong></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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjYxNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Interim Financial Controller - Didcot</strong><br /><strong>£80,000 equivalent | Hybrid | 2-3 month </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are supporting a business in Didcot who are looking for an experienced<strong> </strong>Financial Controller to join them on a 2-3 month assignment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Provide financial reporting, analysis and commentary to the Board and Exec team.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR and project cost monitoring.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.</li><li>Manage relationships with auditors, banks and HMRC.</li><li>Lead and support the Finance team.</li></ul><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong Financial Controller/Finance Manager experience, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and financial controls experience</li><li>Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information to the Board/Exec team.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDA4ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">