<p><strong>Head of Human Resources and Training</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bristol / South West<br /> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> Executive Leadership Team</p><p>An international consumer goods business within the <strong>FMCG sector</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Head of Human Resources and Training</strong>. This is a pivotal opportunity within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organisation, supporting both UK operations and international teams across Europe and North America.</p><p>This is a brand-new vacancy in the organisation, and we are ideally looking for someone based in Bristol, or along the M4 corridor.</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>This role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, overseeing all aspects of HR and training across multiple geographies. The successful candidate will lead integration efforts following acquisitions, embed consistent HR practices across regions, and drive employee engagement, talent development, and organisational transformation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership & Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Lead HR strategy and operations for UK offices, providing guidance to international teams.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters.</li><li>Support engagement and change management initiatives across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & International Support</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation in the UK and across European and US locations.</li><li>Manage relationships with external providers for legal, payroll, and compliance services.</li><li>Maintain consistent HR documentation, adapted to local requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Talent Management & Development</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.</li><li>Deliver learning and development programmes to support capability building.</li><li>Contribute to succession planning and inclusion initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>M&A & Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Lead HR integration of newly acquired businesses.</li><li>Align policies, systems, and processes across regions.</li><li>Support business transformation projects through people-focused solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>HR Operations & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination across countries.</li><li>Monitor and report on HR metrics and KPIs to support data-driven decisions.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across HR and training functions.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in HR or related field (CIPD Level 5+ desirable).</li><li>Minimum 5 years' HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law; exposure to European and/or US employment frameworks preferred.</li><li>Experience working in the <strong>FMCG</strong> or consumer goods sector.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead HR across multiple countries or business units.</li><li>Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in a growth environment, Mergers & Acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with HR systems and global process alignment.</li><li>Knowledge of regulated business environments.</li><li>Strong change management and analytical capabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Up to circa £90k DOE</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a modern HR function.</li><li>Exposure to international markets and integration projects.</li><li>A collaborative and commercially minded culture.</li><li>A varied and high-impact role within a growing international business.</li></ul><p> </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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMzIzOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a global market leading technology consultancy to recruit a Spotify Backstage Developer on a contract basis - remote working - outside IR35 </p><p data-start="478" data-end="803">We're looking for a skilled Backstage Developer to help design, build, and maintain internal developer portal using Spotify Backstage. This role will focus on improving the developer experience across our engineering teams by centralising tools, documentation, and workflows into a single, cohesive platform.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Spotify Backstage Developer will design, develop, and maintain plugins and extensions within Spotify Backstage.</li><li>Integrate Backstage with existing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).</li><li>Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and software engineering teams to streamline developer workflows.</li><li>Ensure scalability, security, and usability of the developer portal.</li><li>Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training for engineering teams adopting Backstage.</li><li>Contribute to Backstage open-source ecosystem (where applicable).</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Spotify Backstage Developer will have strong experience in TypeScript/JavaScript (React knowledge highly desirable).</li><li>Experience working with Spotify Backstage (building plugins, extending the framework).</li><li>Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).</li><li>Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, developer workflows, and DevOps tooling.</li><li>Knowledge of Kubernetes and service catalog management is a plus.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Global market leading technology consultancy</li><li>Remote working - occasional visits to their London office </li><li>Initial 6 month contract </li><li>outside IR35</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjY2NjgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a growing organisation within the infrastructure and public services sector to recruit a commercially astute Senior Procurement Manager to join their expanding team. This is a pivotal role for a procurement professional with a strong background in Facilities Management, indirect spend, and contract negotiation. You'll lead the delivery of category strategies across a range of FM services, IT, consultancy, HR and marketing, ensuring best value and strong supplier performance across the board. Working closely with internal stakeholders and the Head of Procurement, you'll take ownership of complex procurement activity and strategic sourcing from end to end - from tendering and negotiation through to contract award and supplier relationship management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage strategic sourcing and tendering activity for a broad range of indirect categories, with a focus on FM services.</li><li>Develop and execute category strategies that align with procurement policy and deliver commercial value.</li><li>Negotiate high-value, high-risk contracts, ensuring robust risk mitigation and performance KPIs.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to understand commercial requirements and provide expert procurement guidance.</li><li>Deliver cost savings, supply chain resilience and continuous improvement through proactive supplier engagement.</li><li>Actively manage supplier performance and contract compliance, including the resolution of non-conformance issues.</li><li>Work closely with legal teams to ensure favourable commercial and contractual terms.</li><li>Support the delivery of group-wide procurement projects and collaborate with central teams.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in strategic procurement within FM or indirect spend categories.</li><li>Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and the Procurement Act 2023.</li><li>Skilled in commercial negotiation and drafting tender documentation.</li><li>Strong analytical and market insight capabilities with excellent Excel skills.</li><li>Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levels.</li><li>Willingness to travel across the UK as required.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£65,000 - £70,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home</li><li>Free and discount travel benefits</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODQ3MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Implementation Consultant on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based </p><p>The Implementation Consultant has responsibility for the following functions within the Implementations department:</p><ul><li>Support all Client and Project Implementations</li><li>External and Internal Customer Testing support</li><li>System Demonstrations where required</li><li>Relationship Management with both external and internal stakeholders</li><li>Resolution of testing incidents as they occur (technical / functional)</li><li>Buyer / Supplier technical configuration and file format support</li><li>Buyer / Supplier Master Data testing tasks</li><li>Custom reporting requirements</li><li>Customer support with migration to clients new platform</li><li>Ad Hoc tasks as required</li><li>Work proactively and positively with all areas of the business in line with the client Vision.</li></ul><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Support all Client and Project Implementations</strong></li></ul><ol><li>Project planning and coordination support</li><li>Document and maintain trackers</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><ul><li><strong>External and Internal Customer Testing support </strong></li></ul><ol><li>Support test scripting and execution activities of new and existing customers</li><li>Support Internal Testing activities</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><ul><li><strong>System Demonstrations</strong> </li></ul><ol><li>Setup and confidently lead online and in person client system demonstrations to existing and prospective clients</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><ul><li><strong>Relationship Management with both external and internal stakeholders </strong></li></ul><ol><li>Effectively manage relationships with both new and existing customers</li><li>Effectively manage relationships with internal customers</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA </li></ol><ul><li><strong>Resolution of testing incidents as they occur (technical / functional) </strong></li></ul><ol><li>First line support for testing incidents</li><li>Work with IT where required for additional technical support</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><ul><li><strong>Buyer / Supplier technical configuration and file formats support </strong></li></ul><ol><li>Support Buyers technical configuration of their ERP system</li><li>Answer queries on supported file formats such as XML, ANSI, MT940s, Excel</li><li>Answer queries on host-to-host connections and file exchanges</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><ul><li><strong>Buyer / Supplier Master Data support tasks </strong></li></ul><ol><li>Support entry of master data in Test Environment</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><ul><li><strong>Reporting </strong></li></ul><ol><li>Support all implementation reporting requirements</li><li>Support clients with custom reporting requests</li><li>Undertake within defined policy, procedures and SLA</li></ol><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>1+ years' experience supporting or managing external Client Implementation projects or experience of working in a Financial Services environment</li><li>Proven technical problem-solving skills</li><li>Experience of working in an environment driven by constantly changing levels of work and ability to cope under pressure</li><li>Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in combining professional call-handling skills with data/interactive web transactions</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - London based </li><li>Initial 6 month contract </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjc4OTA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The company is one of the UK's largest private housing developers covering the North West and Central England. The Group builds premium homes and is continuing to grow. </p><p>It's due to this growth, that a Group Financial Accountant is sought to join the team located in South Manchester/Cheshire. </p><p>The role is an integral part of the finance team and is centred around delivering the Group's internal and external financial reporting obligations in an accurate and timely manner. The key responsibilities will include the preparation of monthly consolidated accounts and cashflow forecasting alongside involvement in cyclical budgeting, forecasting, audit, tax and statutory compliance as well as other group matters.</p><p>The role will report directly to the Group Financial Controller, whilst also working closely with the Finance Director. </p><ul><li>Prepare accounts for head office companies </li><li>Produce monthly consolidated accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Prepare spend analyses and cashflow projections </li><li>Carry out variance analysis against budget and forecast.</li><li>Manage the group's shared equity loan book.</li><li>Produce weekly consolidated cashflow reports for the executive.</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are up to date and consistent across the group.</li><li>Collaborate with regional finance teams and the wider business.</li><li>Prepare budgets and forecasts for head office companies and group.</li><li>Prepare subsidiary and consolidated statutory accounts and support with the audit.</li><li>Preparation of tax packs and liaising with external tax consultants.</li><li>Continuously contribute to the enhancement of systems, controls and processes.</li><li>Deputise for the group financial controller as needed</li></ul><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant: CIMA, ACCA, ACA- first time mover from practice considered</li><li>Must have group consolidation experience</li><li>Technically competent with excellent attention to detail</li><li>An interest in systems and process improvement</li><li>Team player, able to communicate with senior stakeholders </li><li>Strong Excel skills </li></ul><p>This role offers flexible working hours, a competitive package with encouragement to progress and develop. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjIzNTE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a professional services business to recruit for a Accounts Assistant.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations within a growing consultancy. The role is based in Leeds City Centre, offering flexible working hours (20-30 hours per week).</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Processing invoices and expenses</li><li>Managing credit control and cash book maintenance</li><li>Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers</li><li>Bank reconciliations and raising sales invoices</li><li>Liaising with clients, suppliers, and third-party providers</li><li>Supporting general office administration, including meeting prep and organising occasional staff/client functions</li></ul><p><strong>The successful candidate will have:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, or accounts support</li><li>Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Confidence liaising with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>A proactive approach and willingness to support wider office tasks</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible part-time hours (20-30 per week)</li><li>On-site role in an attractive location in Leeds City Centre</li><li>Supportive working environment within a professional 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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMjAyMjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> Senior Finance Business Partner | £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)</p><p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a fast-growing and forward-thinking organisation based in Cheshire. Due to continued growth and increased demand from their client base, a brand-new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team.</p><p>This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping commercial and financial strategy during an exciting period of expansion.</p><p>As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:</p><ul><li>Provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making across sales, marketing, and operations</li><li>Take ownership of revenue reporting, forecasting and budgeting, ensuring leadership teams have clear visibility of performance</li><li>Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly board packs, delivering meaningful financial and operational insight</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to develop systems, processes and reporting tools that drive efficiency and clarity</li><li>Contribute to data warehouse/reporting development, ensuring accurate, actionable insights for the executive team</li><li>Support the CFO with ad hoc projects, financial modelling, and strategic analysis</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>The company is looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or a related discipline.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>Strong analytical and financial modelling skills</li><li>Excellent business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the flexibility to support across both commercial and financial accounting tasks</li><li>Experience within consultancy, professional services, or a similar fast-paced, client-led environment (desirable)</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Salary £70,000 - £80,000 DOE</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home</li><li>Occasional travel to another UK office</li><li>Significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape financial strategy at the highest level</li></ul><p>This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys partnering with the business, and wants to make a real impact in a high-growth organisation.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41OTE4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career in this newly created role within a vibrant and progressive Manchester based civil engineering and urban planning consultancy.</p><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with an enjoyment in system development, continuous improvement and business partnering. </p><p>The role will allow you to make a real difference to the company's systems, processes and the management of data. It's a friendly team environment where you will be given the encouragement and tools to grow and progress.</p><p><strong>In this role you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure that the project management system works efficiently and effectively, providing a robust and value adding system to the business, to support both fee earners and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure the continuous improvement of the system and associated reporting through the management and testing of developments and changes</li><li>Become a system "super user" and go-to person for queries and questions whilst also providing training so that the system can be used to maximum potential</li><li>Ensure that all relevant parties are involved in requests for developments </li><li>Successfully implement a replacement financial system</li><li>Ensure processes and procedures are adequately recorded, tested and updated</li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate will have:</strong></p><ul><li>A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA) </li><li>An experienced accountant with an enjoyment of systems, continuous improvement and development</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively with non-finance professionals, the ability to work on your own initiative and apply sound judgement are also key skills</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills that cover a wide range of experiences </li><li>Ability to learn quickly and to develop relationships whilst working within a highly professional team</li><li>Previous people management experience would be an advantage</li></ul><p>This role is offering flexible and hybrid working. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjM2OTQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Payroll Clerk to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Maintain accurate payroll processing system and records, by collating, checking, calculating, and preparing payroll input data, such as joiners, leavers, and existing employee changes, ensuring accuracy, validity of supporting documentation, and compliance with authorisation procedures</li><li>Working with the Financial Controllers on completing the month-end payroll analysis.</li><li>Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between HRM system, timesheet system and internal payroll reports in a timely manner</li><li>Manage all payroll related queries, proactively resolving them or escalating when necessary</li><li>Prepare and finalise payroll reports ready for submission and approval for payment</li><li>Work collaboratively with HR and payroll provider in processing accurate absence leave and staff insurance refunds within the required time frame</li><li>Process pension and benefits changes, working with HR and external stakeholder providers to ensure data is accurately maintained and reported in a timely manner</li><li>Monitor and track payroll related activities to make sure these are communicated and delivered on time, and to the required expectations</li><li>Ensure all payroll regulatory filings are completed and statutory reporting deadlines are met</li><li>Assist the finance team with driving global payroll strategy, streamlining processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and best-in-class services are continually provided</li><li>Assist in payroll reporting for management reports metrics and statistics as needed</li><li>Provide support to the payroll manager and other team members as and when required</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accounts Payroll Clerk will either have 2+ years experience in UK payroll, be confident liaising with stakeholders and have a good attitude to work. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p>Please note this role requires you to be in the office 5 days a week. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Consultancy based in West London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Payroll Clerk role will be paying circa £18-£20 per hour, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjk5OTAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Working with a scaling business in Oxford to recruit a permanent Software Security Engineer to join the Information Security team. This is a newly created role working across software engineering, modelling and data science teams. This is a role to enable the business to improve their SDLC processes through creating robust and resilient security operations. </p><p>This is a permanent role with hybrid working, looking for someone to be in the office 3 days a week in Central Oxford.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Build secure products - ensure security is considered throughout the product and software development lifecycle </li><li>Provide security best practice, build security design patterns, complete security architecture reviews </li><li>Support on-going BAU software development processes and champion vulnerability management </li><li>Provide internal security consultancy and lead on audit engagements, risk activities</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of securing micro-service architectures</li><li>Working knowledge of modern secure SDLC practices - embedding security into CI/CD piplines</li><li>Understanding of application security principles (OWASP top 10, OWASP ASVS)</li><li>AWS, GCP or Azure knowledge </li><li>Previous experience in software development </li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuODg5MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Process improvement & efficiency</li><li>HR systems optimisation</li><li>Data-driven decision making</li><li>Change & stakeholder management</li><li>Compliance & policy alignment</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will be a results-driven HR professional with a strong track record in transforming and streamlining HR operations. Brings deep expertise in process improvement, HR systems and data-led decision making. Skilled in identifying inefficiencies, implementing scalable solutions, and driving operational excellence across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing professional services firm, seeking a proactive HR Optimisation Specialist to join them on an immediate 3-6-month contract.</p><p><strong>Rate</strong></p><p>This HR Optimisation Specialist role offers a competitive day rate circa £400-£600 per day (Outside IR35), dependant on experience. Please note: applicants must be based in the UK and willing to work 5 days a week in the City of London.</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/UmVtaS5HYXkuMTI4MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="239" data-end="525">This is a hybrid role in London, designed for someone with strong operational discipline, technical aptitude, and a commercial mindset.</p><p data-start="527" data-end="846">You'll play a critical role in building digital sales infrastructure, supporting institutional fundraising, and automating workflows to help expand the firm's investor base across EMEA and APAC. </p><h3 data-start="853" data-end="883"><strong data-start="857" data-end="881">Key Sales Support Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-start="885" data-end="915"><strong data-start="885" data-end="913">Sales & Investor Support</strong></p><ul data-end="1188" data-start="916"><li data-end="998" data-start="916"><p data-end="998" data-start="918">Research and map institutional and family office investors across key regions.</p></li><li data-end="1056" data-start="999"><p data-end="1056" data-start="1001">Coordinate investor outreach campaigns and roadshows.</p></li><li data-start="1057" 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third-party databases.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1541" data-start="1511"><strong data-start="1511" data-end="1539">AI & Workflow Innovation</strong></p><ul data-start="1542" data-end="1869"><li data-end="1612" data-start="1542"><p data-start="1544" data-end="1612">Use AI tools to enhance internal workflows and research processes.</p></li><li data-end="1715" data-start="1613"><p data-end="1715" data-start="1615">Create prompt templates and automation scripts to accelerate investor reporting and data cleaning.</p></li><li data-end="1784" data-start="1716"><p data-start="1718" data-end="1784">Test and scale digital outreach processes to improve efficiency.</p></li><li data-start="1785" data-end="1869"><p data-end="1869" data-start="1787">Explore new ways to generate investor opportunities using emerging technologies.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1876" data-end="1902"><strong data-start="1880" data-end="1900">Tools You'll Use:</strong></h3><ul data-end="2088" data-start="1903"><li 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commercial setting.</p></li><li data-start="2358" data-end="2435"><p data-end="2435" data-start="2360">Tech-savvy, with a background in finance, data, consulting, or marketing.</p></li><li data-end="2533" data-start="2436"><p data-start="2438" data-end="2533">Familiar with institutional investors such as family offices, pension funds, and consultants.</p></li><li data-start="2534" data-end="2612"><p data-start="2536" data-end="2612">Comfortable explaining technical or systematic concepts in plain language.</p></li><li data-end="2685" data-start="2613"><p data-end="2685" data-start="2615">Interested in emerging technologies and their business applications.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2692" data-end="2722"><strong data-start="2696" data-end="2720">Ideal Sales Support Experience:</strong></h3><ul data-start="2723" data-end="3197"><li data-end="2822" data-start="2723"><p data-end="2822" data-start="2725">1-4 years in investor relations, sales support, consulting, fintech, or data-driven operations.</p></li><li data-end="2904" data-start="2823"><p data-end="2904" data-start="2825">Demonstrable experience using AI tools or completion of an AI-related course.</p></li><li data-start="2962" data-end="3036"><p data-end="3036" data-start="2964">Experience working with or selling to institutional or UHNW investors.</p></li><li data-end="3151" data-start="3037"><p data-start="3039" data-end="3151">Understanding of quantitative strategies, hedge funds, or systematic investing (beneficial but not essential).</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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMzA2NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering a private equity backed business in the appointment of a Finance Operations Manager, Cheshire. </p><p>The business operates in the global healthcare sector and delivers solutions for recognised pharmaceutical companies across the world. The consultancy serves clients across biotech, pharma and healthcare and has exciting growth plans with PE investment. </p><p>Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the business is looking to appoint a Finance Operations Manager. This is a newly formed role allowing the incumbent to shape the team. </p><p>The Finance Operations Manager plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the company's invoicing and accounts receivable processes. This position ensures timely and accurate billing, effective debtor management, and the integrity of customer and project data within the project management system (CMAP). The role also involves regular communication with internal teams and external customers to resolve queries and maintain positive financial relationships.</p><p>This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, process efficiency, and cash generation and collection. The role will give the incumbent the opportunity to grow a team and drive the business forward in line with its strategic goals.</p><p><strong>Invoice & Billing:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the end-to-end client invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Work closely with agency teams to align invoicing with project milestones, contracts, and billing schedules</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and contractual obligations</li><li>Ensure sales invoices are uploaded to customer portals correctly and in a timely manner.</li><li>Liaise with internal client service teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies or queries</li><li>Liaise with clients to resolve any invoice queries in a timely manner</li><li>Ensure Purchase Order have been obtained in advance of invoicing and the balance is always sufficient to cover expected future invoice values</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable & Debtors Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the aged debtors ledger, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding invoices</li><li>Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding overdue balances and support resolution of disputes</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to reduce debtor days and improve cash flow</li><li>Provide regular debtor reporting and analysis to senior management</li></ul><p><strong>Data Integrity & System </strong><strong>Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain oversight of all project and client data within CMAP, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and up to date</li><li>Act as the key liaison between Finance and Project teams to ensure CMAP supports operational and financial needs</li><li>Act as the key liaison between Finance and Project teams to ensure CMAP supports operational and financial needs</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to CMAP data processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and CMAP support </li><li>Ensure timely setup of new users and projects in CMAP in line with business workflows</li></ul><p><strong>Process improvement & reporting:</strong></p><ul><li>Continuously review and enhance finance operational processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Develop dashboards and reports for financial KPIs relating to invoicing and debtor performance.</li><li>Contribute to system and process projects as required</li></ul><p>This role will work closely with senior stakeholders and report directly into the Group FC. </p><p> </p><p><strong>YOU:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 3 years in an accounts receivable management role within a project based business where most of the revenue was derived by fixed project fee billing</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, experienced in process improvement</li><li>Experience using project management systems</li><li>Team player</li></ul><p>In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package to include 26 days holiday rising with service, discretionary bonus, hybrid working with 2 days onsite in Knutsford. </p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjA1NDIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Talent Acquisition for a 4 week Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Interview Coordination - scheduling complex multi time-zone interviews across EMEA APJ</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create and submit requisitions and track approval workflows</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Post jobs and manage reposting of open roles every 30 days using scheduled reports</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Review and reject candidate applications, including bulk rejection when appropriate</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Set up and update custom application questions and rules</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain accuracy of Greenhouse data including status fields, forecasted start dates, job postings, and other required fields</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support reporting and data hygiene projects across Greenhouse and Workday</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Draft and update job descriptions, including use of standard templates</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Consolidate and refine recruitment email templates</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist with Greenhouse reporting and dashboard creation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Contribute to job description unification and documentation improvement initiatives</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, Talent Acquisition coordinator will have at least 2 years experience working within Talent Acquisition and will have had exposure to using Greenhouse ATS and Workday. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is a Cybersecurity firm based in London. You will work 3 days per week from their office and 2 days from home.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary Talent Acquisition role will be paying circa £15 - £25 per hour. This is dependant on experience.</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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjEwNzgyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>HR Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> South West UK with travel to regional offices</p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a rapidly growing tech business to recruit an experienced HR Manager. With a people-first culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, they are looking for a confident, detail-oriented HR professional to play a pivotal role in their People function.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Operations, the HR Manager will be responsible for leading and developing the People team, ensuring HR policies and processes align with business goals while maintaining compliance with employment law. The role requires a pragmatic and people-centric approach to employee relations and engagement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage a team of four HR professionals, driving performance and development.</li><li>Oversee delivery of HR processes across the business with a focus on consistency and excellence.</li><li>Maintain and update policies in line with UK employment law and organisational needs.</li><li>Act as the first point of escalation for complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management.</li><li>Coach and support line managers on employee issues and best practices.</li><li>Manage and maintain the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and useful reporting.</li><li>Analyse HR metrics, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance and Compliance teams on cross-functional projects and reporting.</li><li>Support company-wide people initiatives, culture, and engagement strategies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal frameworks and assist with ISO-related evidence and audits.</li><li>Work with the SLT to advise and guide on people strategy in line with business growth</li><li>Champion company values and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive culture.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience & Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced in an HR Manager position</li><li>Strong understanding of UK employment law and confident in managing risk.</li><li>Proven track record of managing a high-performing HR team.</li><li>Experience in tech business highly desired, PE experience would be a bonus</li><li>Familiarity with vetting processes for security personnel.</li><li>Knowledge of TUPE and Mergers & Acquisitions desirable</li><li>Prior experience with HRIS and employee engagement tools</li><li>Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Salary up to circa £70,000</li><li>25 days holiday + buy/sell options</li><li>Hybrid & Flexible working (around core hours)</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Company pension and employee shareholder scheme</li><li>Enhanced family leave and maternity policies</li><li>Dedicated training budget</li><li>Life assurance, private healthcare, gym/vision discounts</li><li>Electric vehicle scheme & cycle-to-work scheme</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjA5MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 18 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Deputise for the Finance Senior Transition Partner where needed.</li><li>Support mobilisation requirements, and be accountable of ensuring all documentation is completed, and kept up to date.</li><li>Manage other adhoc projects and tasks as required</li><li>Be the Finance & Insurance workstream lead while working through a listed tracker and ensuring it's up to date. This includes preparing agendas for key finance meetings</li><li>Set up and provide assurance for banking arrangements with NatWest including the opening of bank accounts, cash collection, BACS, credit/purchase cards</li><li>Liaise with the incoming TOC and its third-party merchant acquirers (e.g., fuel card providers, PayPal, etc.) to ensure relevant accounts, agreements, and processes are in place.</li><li>Oversee the transfer and setup of HMRC-related registrations</li><li>Prepare cashflow forecast to determine the incoming TOCs working capital requirements to ensure they have sufficient funds in place for the transfer date</li><li>Understand the TOC's finance teams, processes and finance systems to identify any gaps and implement plans to mitigate risk post transfer</li><li>Analyse and compile a schedule of Net Assets to be transferred to the new TOC company</li><li>Engage with incoming insurance brokers, ensuring the necessary information is collected and reviewed to allow insurance brokers to put in place insurance post transfer.</li><li>Support for the TOC post transfer to ensure a smooth handover is carried out with the post transfer support team.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for TOC finance teams post-transfer, providing timely support and responding to questions.</li><li>Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalating to the Senior Finance Transition Partner as required</li><li>Build strong, trusted relationships with TOC senior stakeholders to foster a positive and collaborative transition experience.</li><li>Provide financial and accounting guidance to ensure compliance with Group policies, internal controls, and current accounting standards.</li><li>Support the TOC in understanding new centralised ways of working and adopting new processes across key areas such as intercompany accounting, treasury and cashflow, management accounting and financial reporting and VAT compliance and returns.</li><li>Become a subject matter expert in Group's finance processes by studying and applying the Process Handbook as well as continually updating processes as required</li><li>Assist in the design and delivery of training sessions for finance teams in line with process documentation and operational requirements.</li><li>Assist in preparation for any reporting to Finance Board on the Programme.</li><li>Act as a key link between the TOCs, Business-as-Usual Finance teams, and any relevant external providers (e.g., auditors, systems consultants, insurance brokers).</li><li>Understand finance systems and lead the set-up of new processes as required for ease of reporting, while supporting TOC on process development where required.</li><li>Facilitate effective knowledge-sharing between all parties involved in the post-transfer process.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accountant will either be qualified (Eg. ACCA, ACA or CIMA), part qualified or qualified by experience. You will have experience with cash flow forecasts and working capital. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Transport Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Accountant roles will be paying circa £50k - £60k per annum, dependant on experience.</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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4wNjQwNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="979" data-start="427">Robert Half have partnered with a Business Consultancy Firm to recruit for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to help one of their clients design, build, and evolve the systems they rely on to deliver and operate software. </p><h3 data-end="1014" data-start="986"><strong data-end="1014" data-start="990">Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1015" data-end="1964"><li data-start="1015" data-end="1145"><p data-end="1145" data-start="1017">Collaborate within delivery teams to implement new projects, assess existing infrastructure, and drive technical improvements.</p></li><li data-start="1146" data-end="1289"><p data-end="1289" data-start="1148">Engage with clients to understand their needs, develop technical roadmaps, and design solutions aligned with ambitious business objectives.</p></li><li data-start="1290" data-end="1457"><p data-end="1457" data-start="1292">Contribute to building the organisation's cloud and infrastructure capabilities through internal knowledge-sharing, capability development, and thought leadership.</p></li><li data-end="1602" data-start="1458"><p data-end="1602" data-start="1460">Implement and refine processes for continuous delivery and evolution of infrastructure and applications, embedding automation at all stages.</p></li><li data-end="1670" data-start="1603"><p data-end="1670" data-start="1605">Monitor and uphold technical quality standards across projects.</p></li><li data-start="1671" data-end="1803"><p data-end="1803" data-start="1673">Provide expert advice in DevOps, cloud, platform, and infrastructure engineering to both internal teams and client stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="1804" data-end="1871"><p data-end="1871" data-start="1806">Build trusted relationships with client engineering leadership.</p></li><li data-start="1872" data-end="1964"><p data-end="1964" data-start="1874">Identify constraints and propose innovative, practical solutions to business challenges.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1971" data-end="2008">Experience:</h3><ul data-start="2009" data-end="3291"><li data-start="2009" data-end="2186">Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform to provision, manage, and version cloud resources.</li><li data-start="2009" data-end="2186"><p data-start="2011" data-end="2186">Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale or high-traffic hosting platforms, including administration of application servers, web servers, and databases.</p></li><li data-start="2187" data-end="2322"><p data-start="2189" data-end="2322">Strong understanding of cloud and vitalisation platforms, infrastructure automation, and modern application hosting technologies.</p></li><li data-end="2475" data-start="2323"><p data-end="2475" data-start="2325">Experience collaborating with software delivery teams, with applied knowledge of DevOps principles, Agile methodologies, and Infrastructure as Code.</p></li><li data-end="2690" data-start="2476"><p data-end="2690" data-start="2478">Hands-on experience with at least one major IaaS cloud provider and two or more application runtime environments (e.g., physical servers, virtual servers, container clusters, serverless, or database platforms).</p></li><li data-end="2826" data-start="2691"><p data-start="2693" data-end="2826">Proficiency in at least one scripting language, with experience building Linux or Windows servers, or container-based environments.</p></li><li data-start="2827" data-end="2941"><p data-end="2941" data-start="2829">Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools across varied technology stacks.</p></li><li data-start="2942" data-end="3035"><p data-start="2944" data-end="3035">Experience with infrastructure monitoring for availability, performance, and/or security.</p></li><li data-start="3036" data-end="3193"><p data-start="3038" data-end="3193">Understanding of infrastructure security principles, including vulnerability management, secrets management, network security, and supply chain security.</p></li><li data-end="3291" data-start="3194"><p data-end="3291" data-start="3196">(Desirable) Experience with automated testing, performance testing, and stress testing tools.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 12-month contract</li><li> Fully remote role with occasional on-site attendance as required</li><li> Competitive day rate</li></ul><p> </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMjI4ODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnered with a fast-growing organisation headquartered in Glasgow to secure a new Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to build a financial function ready to fuel long-term operational success. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a rapidly scaling company facing exciting growth opportunities!</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>This role combines hands-on financial management with strategic leadership. Reporting to the CEO and working in collaboration with the current fractional CFO, the successful candidate will oversee finance operations while also enhancing controls, streamlining processes, and setting up systems to support scaling. A deep understanding of recurring revenue will be key, alongside the ability to present financial insights to the board and executive leadership.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>Financial Management & Reporting</p><ul><li>Own the preparation of monthly accounts and reporting, alongside month-end processes.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting activities, and variance tracking to ensure alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Take charge of cashflow planning and treasury functions.</li><li>Balance sheet oversight, including reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.</li><li>Implement systems for recognising revenue accurately, including multi-year contracts.</li><li>Supervise statutory accounts and compliance filings, working with external consultants when required.</li></ul><p>Commercial Guidance</p><ul><li>Provide expert financial advice on pricing strategies, proposals, and contract evaluations.</li><li>Analyse margins across customers and service offerings for strategic insights.</li><li>Contribute to procurement discussions with suppliers and commercial partners.</li><li>Support teams in developing financial models and pricing bids for larger contracts.</li><li>Identify and track SaaS/MSSP-specific metrics, including ARR, MRR, churn rates, and profitability.</li></ul><p>Operational Development</p><ul><li>Strengthen financial procedures, controls, and operational policies to ensure scalability.</li><li>Assess current systems and lead the integration of automation and forecasting tools.</li><li>Safeguard data accuracy within financial workflows across the company.</li></ul><p>Board & Investor Engagement</p><ul><li>Prepare financial data and reports for board presentations and discussions.</li><li>Partner effectively with executive leadership during fundraising stages, including due diligence tasks.</li><li>Build models to support decision-making processes for funding rounds and long-term planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional certification.</li><li>Relevant experience in financial control or senior financial leadership roles within growing companies.</li><li>Strong familiarity with SaaS, recurring revenue, or managed services industry standards.</li><li>Expertise with deferred revenue accounting and multi-year contract management.</li><li>Solid analytical mindset with proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting.</li><li>Commercially aware, capable of working closely with teams across multiple departments.</li><li>Proactive, self-driven, and immersive in fast-growing, dynamic environments.</li><li>Previous exposure to board-level reporting and investor relations is advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Be a key contributor to shaping and growing finance operations in a high-performing scale-up.</li><li>Work directly with senior leadership in impactful growth and expansion projects.</li><li>Flexible, hybrid working format anchored at our central office location.</li><li>Base salary £60,000-£80,000 with attractive benefits and development opportunities.</li></ul><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/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy40Mjg1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE LEAD - PERMANENT - UP TO £55k - REMOTE </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working exclusively with a long-standing client who are looking for a permanent, full-time Finance Lead up to £55k with remote working! The Finance Lead will lead sustainable financial growth by taking ownership of the financial strategy, controls and management information for the Account and provide insight and influence to impact performance and maintain competitive advantage.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li>Remote - apart from budgeting period where you will be onsite 2-3 times a month. </li><li>Up to £55k </li><li>Start date is September 2025 so only candidates with short notice periods (1 month or less) will be considered. </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Financial Control</strong> - Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to consistently throughout the Business Unit. Continually review, maintain and improve cash-flow, margins and reporting. Develop targets and bench-marking processes to challenge the financial information</li><li><strong>Reporting</strong> - Prepare accurate Business Unit reports in line with monthly company timetable including full Profit & Loss account with analysis and commentary, Balance Sheet extracts and reconciliations, and detailed Project Profitability reporting. Profit & Loss forecasts & annual plans. Ad-hoc reporting as requested by Business Unit or Divisional Management.</li><li><strong>Manage and Develop Team</strong> - Recruit, Induct, manage, target, motive and develop. Carry out structured appraisals and ensure personal development plans are in place and include succession plans.</li><li>Business Relationships - Monthly formal Contract and Business unit reviews. Ensure use of best practice, communication and understanding of key business messages through monthly site visits with focus on under-performing contracts.</li><li><strong>Added Value</strong> - Provide financial and contract support leadership and direction in the Business Unit. This will involve personal attitude, use of skills and dissemination of knowledge. Use specialist knowledge and experience to provide insight and influence to impact performance standards. Implement improvements, drive change, raise standards through the direct and indirect management of staff. Act as a specialist partner to the Business Unit Director to both advise and challenge senior management on performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA). </li><li>3 - 5 years experience working in a similar fast-paced role. </li><li>Strong management accounts experience </li><li>Requires an individual with strong customer focus.</li><li>Competent working knowledge of Microsoft packages. </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzQyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>An experienced and commercially astute Head of Financial Planning & Analysis is sought to lead the financial insight and planning capabilities of this Knutsford based pharmaceutical business.</p><p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering this expanding global business in the appointment of a Head of FP&A. </p><p>The business is a leading medical communications and healthcare consultancy group, serving clients across biotech, pharma, and healthcare technology. It is due to the growth that an opportunity has arisen to lead the companies FP&A function. This role is critical to supporting strategic decision-making across the business, providing high-quality analysis, reporting, and business partnering. You will lead a team of four Finance Business Partners and own the development of financial reporting through Power BI to ensure data-driven performance management across the company.</p><p>Reporting into the Group CFO, duties will include: </p><p><strong>Strategic Planning & Forecasting </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning processes in close collaboration with the leadership team</li><li>Align financial plans with business objectives, market dynamics, and operational drivers</li><li>Present robust analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Analysis </strong></p><ul><li>Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting across the business using Power BI dashboards and reports</li><li>Oversee analysis of revenue, margin, and cost drivers across service lines, geographies, therapeutic areas and clients</li><li>Present robust analysis and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and investment decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Business partnering </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coach a team of 4 Finance Business Partners, supporting their engagement with senior leaders across the business</li><li>Ensure the FP&A team is an effective partner to the business, driving accountability and financial understanding.</li><li>Work closely with commercial leads to evaluate client profitability, pricing models, and project-level performance</li></ul><p><strong>Decision Support & Commercial Insight </strong></p><ul><li>Support strategic decision-making through scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI evaluations.</li><li>Provide financial input into new business opportunities, client proposals, and contract negotiations</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities to help drive financial performance improvement.</li><li>Where needed, support on due ad hoc diligence and reporting for current/prospective capital providers, and future transactions (e.g. M&A, refinancing and exit)</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a high-performance collaborative culture </li><li>Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support the career development of team members</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and qualifications: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A roles</li><li>Experience in a people based business where most of the revenue was derived by fixed project fee billing.</li><li>Strong track record of delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting in a dynamic environment</li><li>Proven leadership of a finance team and senior stakeholder engagement</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced user of Power BI with a demonstrable track record of building insightful, self-serve dashboards</li><li>Strong financial modelling and Excel capabilities</li></ul><p><strong>Personal attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Commercial mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and willing to roll up their sleeves and drive a strong financial grip on the business with an interest in the day-to-day minutiae of the business.</li><li>Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate complex financial data into actionable insights</li><li>Confident, proactive, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, client-centric environment</li><li>A strong collaborator and team player able to operate at pace across the business, whilst instilling financial rigour and discipline</li><li>Ambitious, forward-looking and drives action with a solutions-oriented and improvement-focused mindset</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking investor backed business where you will see progression. This is a highly visible role, where you be able to add real value. Experience working in a fixed project fee billing environment is essential. </p><p>In return you will be rewarded with a market-leading salary and benefits package. Hybrid working with the requirement to be in the office 2 days per week. </p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ3MDgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering this South Manchester/Cheshire based leading medical communications and healthcare consultancy group, serving clients in biotech, pharma, and healthcare technology in the appointment of a Group Financial Controller. </p><p>The main purpose of the role will be to lead the group finance function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all group-level financial reporting and compliance. The Group Financial Controller plays a key leadership role in overseeing statutory reporting, group consolidation, financial controls, and compliance with accounting standards, providing strategic insight and financial governance to support the CFO and broader executive team. </p><p>Reporting directly into the Group CFO, main duties will include: </p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Consolidation</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP.</li><li>Deliver high-quality board and investor-level reporting, analysis, and insights</li><li>Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the group.</li></ul><p><strong>Lender & Investor reporting </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly Lender reporting packs</li><li>Prepare quarterly covenent calcuations and certificates</li><li>Prepare monthly Investor reporting packs</li><li>Provide adhoc reports and analysis as and when requested to the Investor</li></ul><p><strong>Statutory Reporting & Audit </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the production of statutory accounts for all legal entities across the group</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely completion of the annual audit</li><li>Ensure full compliance with Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Accounting & Compliance </strong></p><ul><li>Act as the group's technical accounting expert, advising on IFRS/GAAP matters and implementing new standards</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls in line with best practices and audit requirements </li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead production of annual budgets (3 statement model and covenant calculations) and quarterly reforecasts </li><li>Production of in month P&L forecast for circulation to senior management and the board on a weekly basis</li></ul><p><strong>Team Management </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing group finance team.</li><li>Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and support professional development</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure customers are invoiced in a timely manner </li><li>Responsible for ensuring the customer and project data in the project management system (CMAP) is complete and accurate</li></ul><p><strong>Tax, Treasury and Risk </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee group tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, and transfer pricing in collaboration with advisors</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and banking relationships</li><li>Management of group's FX exposure</li><li>Preparation of rolling 13-week cashflow forecast</li><li>Contribute to risk management and financial governance</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Strategy Support </strong></p><ul><li>Support the CFO with strategic financial planning, M&A activity, and integration.</li><li>Identify and implement initiatives that directly enhance EBITDA through cost optimisation, process improvement, and commercial insight</li><li>Provide clear, forward-looking analysis to support strategic decisions, investment cases, and business transformation initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, AI & Process Innovation </strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate, select and implement new systems</li><li>(including AI and automation tools) to drive efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and lower operational costs across Finance and the wider business</li><li>Lead finance transformation projects to modernise reporting, forecasting, and transaction processing</li><li>Champion the use of data and technology to support decision-making and scale the business effectively</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience in a senior financial reporting role</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential)</li><li>Proven experience in the preparation of multi- currency complex group consolidations</li><li>Proven experience in the preparation of acquisition accounts</li><li>Knowledge of transfer pricing and non-UK corporation tax legislation requirements</li><li>Prior experience managing foreign currency exposure and the use of fx management instruments</li><li>Experience integrating acquisitions</li><li>Demonstrable experience of using systems and automation to deliver operational efficiencies </li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking investor backed business and would suit someone on a upward trajectory in their career. Experience in a US/UK private equity backed business is preferred along with strong leadership and management skills. </p><p>In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working with 2 days onsite required. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjI2NzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit a HR Manager for a 12 Month temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul><li data-start="540" data-end="668"><p data-start="542" data-end="668"><strong data-end="572" data-start="542">Talent Mapping & Profiles:</strong> Develop and maintain profiles for design talent, capturing skills, experience, and potential.</p></li><li data-start="669" data-end="821"><p data-end="821" data-start="671"><strong data-end="691" data-start="671">Career Pathways:</strong> Create clear progression frameworks for design and client-facing roles, outlining growth opportunities within the organisation.</p></li><li data-start="822" data-end="942"><p data-end="942" data-start="824"><strong data-end="846" data-start="824">Skills Assessment:</strong> Implement structured skills evaluation processes to identify strengths and development needs.</p></li><li data-end="1078" data-start="943"><p data-end="1078" data-start="945"><strong data-start="945" data-end="961">Recruitment:</strong> Manage the full recruitment cycle using CMAP, from job posting and candidate sourcing to selection and on boarding.</p></li><li data-start="1079" data-end="1201"><p data-start="1081" data-end="1201"><strong data-start="1081" data-end="1107">Outreach & Networking:</strong> Build talent pipelines through proactive outreach on Linked In and other relevant platforms.</p></li><li data-start="1202" data-end="1344"><p data-end="1344" data-start="1204"><strong data-start="1204" data-end="1224">Manager Support:</strong> Provide guidance and training for new line managers, ensuring they have the tools and confidence to lead effectively.</p></li><li data-end="1466" data-start="1345"><p data-end="1466" data-start="1347"><strong data-end="1374" data-start="1347">Leadership Development:</strong> Offer management exposure opportunities and succession planning for high-potential staff.</p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, HR Manager will have at least 3 years experience working within HR and will have had exposure to managing small teams. Candidates from Architecture practices are highly preferred. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is an architecture firm based in the City of London. You will work 3 days per week from their office and 2 days from home.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary HR Manager role will be paying circa £20 -25 per hour. This is dependant on experience.</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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjI5NDkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
