<p><strong>Finance Manager - US</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role?</p><p>Robert Half are proud to be partnered with<strong> Blake Envelopes and Packaging</strong> - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Blake</strong><br /> Blake is a long‑established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help track performance, strengthen margins, improve cost control and enhance stock management. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role at the heart of a fast‑growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the creation and implementation of a new US entity within Microsoft Business Central, working closely with IT and operations teams to ensure full testing and delivery within three months.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes while analysing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports and board packs.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, legislation and audit requirements while maintaining strong auditor relationships.</li><li>Support the CFO with cost centre reporting, business partnering and foreign exchange/treasury considerations.</li><li>Monitor and manage cash flow, including the development of a 13‑week cash flow forecast.</li><li>Establish robust internal controls, maintain risk registers and safeguard business assets.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.</li><li>Provide proactive commercial insights to Operations, Sales, HR and leadership teams.</li><li>Manage monthly reporting cycles, trading budgets, KPI reporting and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a role where financial rigour meets operational engagement. You bring clarity, accuracy and structure, along with the ability to influence, problem‑solver and drive business performance.</p><p>Key qualities include:</p><ul><li>Strong time‑management, organisation and accuracy.</li><li>Logical, proactive and commercially aware mindset.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions.</li><li>Ability to lead, mentor and support junior finance team members.</li><li>Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA or CPA advantageous).</li><li>Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Minimum 6 years' accounting experience with proven success in a finance management or leadership role.</li><li>Strong grasp of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred) and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Experience producing financial statements, forecasts, cash flow reporting and business analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and excellent benefits package are offered, aligned to experience and the seniority of the role. As part of a growing international organisation, you will benefit from strong leadership exposure, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping Blake's growth.</p><p>While offering flexibility, this role will be based 5 days/week onsite in Yeovil, 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunchbreak.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact <strong>Andy Troup</strong> on <strong>0117 993 5404</strong> or email your CV to</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. 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<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has exclusively partnered with OUem to recruit for a newly created IT Operations Lead role based in Oxford. This is a permanent opportunity, ideal for candidates looking for better exposure to leading IT strategy and technology operations.</p><p>Senior hands-on IT Operations Lead responsible for operational stability, governance, and delivery of technology change across a multi-system environment.</p><p>This role combines IT operations leadership, policy & governance ownership, vendor management, data mapping, and end-to-end technical project delivery. Acts as a key interface between Technology, Compliance, and Operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>IT Operations</p><ul><li>Own day-to-day operational performance of infrastructure, SaaS, and core business systems</li><li>Define and manage service standards, KPIs, and support processes</li><li>Manage and hold third-party IT vendors accountable</li></ul><p>Policy, Governance & Controls</p><ul><li>Author, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures</li><li>Maintain audit readiness and documented IT controls</li><li>Align IT operations with compliance and risk requirements</li></ul><p>Project & Change Delivery</p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives (cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements, security tooling)</li><li>Ensure operational readiness: documentation, training, and support handover</li></ul><p>Data Mapping & Information Risk</p><ul><li>Own system/data maps, data locations, access models, and system dependencies</li><li>Improve visibility and reduce information and operational risk</li></ul><p>Risk, Incident & Resilience</p><ul><li>Oversee incident management, investigation, and remediation</li><li>Maintain DR/BCP documentation and testing schedules</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in IT Operations / Technical Operations / Infrastructure roles with leadership responsibility</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud (Azure preferred), networking, identity & access management, and SaaS environments</li><li>Proven experience writing and owning IT policies, standards, and operational processes</li><li>Experience delivering cross-system or infrastructure projects end-to-end</li><li>Strong documentation capability (data flows, system dependencies, controls)</li><li>Confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary plus discretionary award of up to 25%</li><li>Onsite in Central Oxford</li><li>Employer Pension contribution 10-16% of salary (employee contribution dependent)</li><li>Benefits allowance - tied to employee pension contribution</li><li>Life cover 4x salary</li><li>Private medical cover (Individual - end of probation)</li><li>Critical Illness cover 2x salary (end of probation)</li><li>Income protection cover up to 75% salary (end of probation)</li><li>Cash health plan (end of probation)</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays. The office is usually closed between Christmas and New Year. We do not require staff to take these days from their annual holiday allowance.</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTEzMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Pursuit Racing to recruit their new Finance & Operations Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a genuinely unique business at the heart of European historic motorsport.</p><p>Founded in 2020, Pursuit Racing was built on a passion for historic motorsport, not just preparing iconic race cars to the very highest standards, but coaching and developing drivers at every level to race with confidence and skill. Operating from a state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester, the team competes in the finest races and rallies across Europe.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester - fully office-based</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 4 days per week (Tues-Fri preferably)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (salary pro-rata'd)</p><p><strong>Bonus:</strong> Up to 10% annually + Christmas bonus</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Joining a close-knit team, this is a varied, hands-on position that sits at the operational heart of the business. You will manage the full range of day-to-day financial processes, from supplier billing and client invoicing through to bank reconciliations and ledger management, while also providing administrative and operational support to the Managing Director and Finance Manager.</p><p>The working week is split across finance (three days) and administration (one day), though in practice the role is fluid and you will need to be comfortable pivoting between tasks as priorities shift. There are always plates spinning here, and the right person will thrive on that variety rather than shy away from it.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Finalising purchase orders and processing supplier bills on Xero, ensuring accuracy between the in-house system and Xero</li><li>Understanding the full operation of our in-house inventory system and ensuring its accuracy</li><li>Maintain the payment form and reconcile against Xero, ensuring correct due dates</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts on Xero and ensure all sales and purchase ledger entries are coded accurately to the correct nominal codes, projects, and profit centres.</li><li>Make supplier payments in line with deadlines</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Coordinate and maintain the storage tracker of client vehicles and invoicing clients monthly / quarterly</li><li>Review time recorded for in-house jobs and take appropriate action where corrections or follow-up is required</li><li>Maintain the register for race and test entries for Finance audit purposes</li><li>Add one-off parts to jobs on in-house inventory system</li><li>Chase missing VAT invoices, bills, receipts, and required financial documents from the team or external suppliers</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and supplier records</li><li>Raise accurate client invoices, ensuring parts and time entries are correct, and send client statements</li><li>Control and maintain utility accounts and related records</li><li>Run finance and operational reports for the FM as required</li><li>Support the MD and FM with ad hoc administrative and finance tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Operations & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Provide ad hoc administrative support to the MD - including booking travel, transport, and hotels for races abroad</li><li>Manage consumables ordering (e.g. Amazon) and ensure stock levels are maintained</li><li>Handle utilities matters</li><li>Understand and maintain the in-house inventory system, adding parts to jobs as needed</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Support the MD and FM with any additional ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly organised, autonomous, and self-sufficient - able to prioritise your own workload and stay on top of a varied to-do list</li><li>Detail-oriented, with absolute accuracy when handling financial data, invoices, and reconciliations</li><li>Comfortable working at pace and pivoting quickly in response to ad hoc requests</li><li>A confident communicator - clear and professional when dealing with suppliers, clients, and colleagues</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused - spotting issues early and taking ownership of resolving them</li><li>Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive financial information</li><li>Experienced in a fast-paced working environment where multiple priorities compete for your attention</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. To be considered, please apply directly through Robert Half.</p><p>Please note: any speculative CVs or third-party agency applications submitted directly to Pursuit Racing will be forwarded to Robert Half for review, and will be treated as applications made through Robert Half in the first instance. To ensure your application is handled correctly and promptly, we strongly encourage you to apply through the official Robert Half process.</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. 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<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Horwood Homewares to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join an established business with growth plans on the horizon, a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. Reporting to the Managing Director and joining the senior leadership team, this is a highly visible role in an omnichannel business looking to grow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director position is a blend of providing strategic direction whilst owning the finance function and remaining hands on where needed. A role that would suit an existing finance leader with exposure to a high-volume/stock-based environment looking to ensure robust financial control, commercial insight and support decision making to scale the business. An exciting role for the right person!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p><strong>About Horwood Homewares…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Horwood Homewares are a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. They proudly manufacture and own long-standing British kitchenware brands Stellar and Judge, as well as their reusable and sustainable brand, Smidge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over a century of expertise and experience, they know the industry inside and out, from the production line to the shop floor. Now part of a multinational group, distribution has grown to include not only most of the UK and Irish territories but also key European and global marketplaces.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With products featured in major publications such as Good Housekeeping, mumsnet, The Independent through to a debut supporting role in Downton Abbey.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">- Kitchen Experts since 1896 -</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and associated commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management and reporting</li><li>Delivery of statutory accounts and statutory reporting</li><li>Oversee working capital including inventory, supply chain and treasury areas</li><li>Provide key insight and analysis for decision making around pricing, margin, profitability and product/channel performance</li><li>Analyse and report marketing/sales metrics within an omnichannel environment</li><li>Collaborate across all function areas from sales to operations to supply chain, supporting growth initiatives whilst ensuring cost optimisation</li><li>Lead and develop the finance team, innovate and drive improvements</li><li>Lead on areas of process improvement, systems enhancements, automation and adoption of new processes/tools to ensure the business is efficient and ready to grow</li><li>Overall management of the IT function</li><li>Ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements including VAT, corporation tax and leading the audit.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Prior experience within an SME environment</li><li>Exposure to related industry with high volume transactions and stock movement (retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG)</li><li>Blend of financial control and commercial capability</li><li>Strong leadership, ability to lead and develop a team</li><li>Netsuite experience desirable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary for an SME Finance Director position</li><li>Performance related bonus</li><li>Company car</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Enhanced Pension contributions</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Death in Service - 4x annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci45OTk3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a global S&P 500 consulting firm to bring in an interim contractor as an Associate to support delivery across a major financial services client on Third-Party Risk Management and critical supplier oversight initiatives. The engagement sits within a mature TPRM and operational resilience environment, focused on strengthening the quality, consistency and audit readiness of critical vendor risk assessments. The programme already has a defined set of critical suppliers and established processes in place, and the focus will be on validating, improving and strengthening existing assessments rather than building a new framework. We are looking for a senior supplier risk or third-party risk specialist who understands how to assess vendor financial stability, disruption risk and operational impact across critical suppliers in regulated environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Rate</strong>: c. £<strong>500-£600</strong> per day via <strong>PAYE plus 12.07% holiday pay</strong></li><li><strong>Contract</strong>: <strong>Initial 10 month engagement with potential extension to 12 months</strong></li><li><strong>Location</strong>: <strong>City of London - 4 DAYS PER WEEK ON SITE (company policy)</strong></li><li><strong>Start</strong>: 1st week in <strong>April</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with business units to identify and validate <strong>critical suppliers across engagements, geographies and business lines</strong></li><li>Conduct <strong>third-party risk assessments</strong>, analysing the potential impact of supplier disruption</li><li>Collect vendor financial data through internal platforms, external data sources or directly from vendors</li><li>Perform <strong>quantitative financial analysis</strong> assessing supplier financial stability</li><li>Carry out <strong>qualitative assessments</strong> using financial statements, audit reports and supporting documentation</li><li>Produce <strong>executive summaries</strong> outlining supplier risk exposure and assessment outcomes</li><li>Review and improve <strong>existing supplier risk assessments</strong>, ensuring consistency, accuracy and audit readiness</li><li>Support <strong>audit and regulatory assurance activities</strong> by ensuring supplier risk documentation and data quality meet governance standards</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within <strong>Third-Party Risk Management, Vendor Risk or Supplier Risk</strong></li><li>Experience assessing <strong>critical suppliers within financial services or regulated environments</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>vendor financial risk and financial stability analysis</strong></li><li>Experience working with <strong>TPRM platforms</strong> such as ProcessUnity, Archer, ServiceNow or similar</li><li>Ability to produce <strong>clear executive-level risk summaries</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>operational resilience, supplier risk governance or regulatory frameworks</strong></li><li>Experience supporting <strong>audit readiness or regulatory review processes</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><ul><li>Initial interview with the <strong>global consulting firm</strong></li><li>Likely follow-up interview with the <strong>end client delivery team</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Compliance checks: if successful, the final stage of the process will require 2 recent professional references, financial background checks and criminal record checks.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yOTQ3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>The Company:</strong></p><p>A long-established organisation with over a century of experience in manufacturing and defense projects. With a focus on advancing engineering technology through innovative solutions, especially in the field of sustainable propulsion systems-moving from hybrid to alternative fuel technologies, including hydrogen. Their ongoing development is driven by a commitment to core values: safety, sustainability, quality, innovation, excellence, and teamwork.</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />The IT Manager leads the delivery, security, reliability, and ongoing improvement of IT services and infrastructure, acting as the strategic link between technology and business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Finance and IT, this role oversees IT Infrastructure and Support functions, managing a team of two and ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable IT operations across the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>People Leadership:</strong> Manage, mentor, and develop IT Infrastructure Engineer and IT Support Engineer. Oversee performance, resource planning, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li><strong>IT Operations & Service Delivery:</strong> Ensure delivery of reliable IT services that meet business SLAs. Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes, serving as an escalation point for technical issues.</li><li><strong>Infrastructure Management:</strong> Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid IT infrastructure. Ensure system availability, resilience, and compliance with recovery and continuity plans.</li><li><strong>End-User Support:</strong> Drive high-quality, consistent end-user support. Oversee device lifecycle, onboarding/offboarding, and enhance user satisfaction with a focus on self-service and knowledge sharing.</li><li><strong>Security & Compliance:</strong> Enforce IT security standards and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, vulnerability patching, and audit readiness.</li><li><strong>Strategy & Budget:</strong> Develop and execute IT strategy in alignment with business goals. Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and prioritise technology investments.</li><li><strong>Process & Governance:</strong> Implement and maintain IT policies, procedures, and ITIL-aligned service management best practices. Track operational KPIs and optimise processes through documentation and automation.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5-10+ years' experience in IT operations or infrastructure/support; 2-5+ years in a management role</li><li>Knowledge of business system / ERP implementation</li><li>Experience with Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus</li><li>Experience managing infrastructure and service desk teams</li><li>Strong technical knowledge (enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, IT support operations)</li><li>Experience with ITSM frameworks (ITIL preferred), budgeting, and vendor management</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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby45NjA2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. </p><h3 data-start="161" data-end="181" data-section-id="rxbt5q"> </h3><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a <strong>24/7 manufacturing environment</strong>.</p><p>The position combines<strong> leadership</strong> of the IT Operations function with <strong>hands-on technical oversight and project delivery</strong>, working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability</li><li>Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives</li><li>Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including:</li><ul><li>Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware)</li><li>Windows Server environments</li><li>Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN)</li></ul><li>Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems</li><li>Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime</li><li>Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable</li><li>Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline</li><li><strong>Minimum 10 years' experience in IT</strong>, including <strong>significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams)</strong></li><li><strong>Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential)</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of IT requirements in <strong>24/7, production-critical environments</strong></li><li>Technical expertise in:</li><ul><li>Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services</li><li>Data centre infrastructure and operations</li><li>Network infrastructure and services</li></ul><li>Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership</li><li>Strong leadership and team development capabilities</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and results-driven</li><li>Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing</li><li>Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Salary/logistics</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits </li><li>The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. </li></ul><p><br /><br /></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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjYwNDY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leicestershire (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> Manufacturing / Industrial / Engineering</p><h2><strong>Overview</strong></h2><p>A leading manufacturing organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim VAT Specialist</strong> to provide technical support, ensure robust VAT compliance, and lead key VAT-related projects during a period of operational and systems change. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, manufacturing sector experience, and the ability to work independently.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>VAT Compliance & Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Manage the end‑to‑end preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns.</li><li>Ensure accurate VAT accounting and reconciliations across multiple sites or cost centres.</li><li>Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails suitable for a manufacturing environment.</li></ul><h3><strong>Technical VAT Advisory</strong></h3><ul><li>Advise on VAT treatment relating to: <ul><li>Complex supply chains</li><li>Imports/exports</li><li>Raw material purchases and component flows</li><li>Zero‑rating, reliefs, and exemptions</li></ul></li><li>Support commercial and operational teams on the VAT implications of new products, pricing, contracts, and supply models.</li></ul><h3><strong>Risk Management & HMRC</strong></h3><ul><li>Act as the main point of contact for any HMRC queries or audits.</li><li>Identify areas of VAT leakage, risk, or process gaps and implement immediate corrective actions.</li></ul><h3><strong>Project Support</strong></h3><ul><li>Support ERP/system changes ensuring the VAT setup is correct (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics).</li><li>Lead VAT elements of any transformation, process improvement, or supply‑chain redesign work.</li><li>Implement efficiencies to strengthen controls and reduce manual intervention.</li></ul><h2><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h2><h3><strong>Experience</strong></h3><ul><li>Strong background in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within <strong>manufacturing, industrials, engineering, FMCG, or supply-chain heavy environments</strong>.</li><li>Experience delivering improvements in complex operational businesses.</li><li>Confident managing high‑volume or multi-entity VAT returns.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously in an interim environment.</li></ul><h3><strong>Skills</strong></h3><ul><li>Strong technical VAT knowledge and ability to apply it commercially.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication-able to simplify complex VAT concepts for non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong systems capability; experience with major ERPs is desirable.</li><li>Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2><strong>Contract Details</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-9 months</li><li><strong>Daily rate:</strong> £350 </li><li><strong>Working model:</strong> Remote (ocassional trsvel to Leicestershire)</li></ul><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODkzMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director - Tewkesbury - Competitive Salary </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a manufacturing business based in Gloucester to recruit an experienced Finance Director.</p><p>The Finance Director will be a key member of the Board, responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, commercial insight and robust governance across the Group. The role leads the finance and IT functions and oversees payroll, ensuring strong financial control and systems that support sustainable growth.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic & Commercial Direction</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Managing Director and Board.</li><li>Shape and deliver long-term financial plans that support overall business objectives.</li><li>Enhance profitability through margin improvement and disciplined cost management.</li><li>Develop robust financial models to evaluate and support strategic projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Management & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain full oversight of financial operations, controls, and processes.</li><li>Ensure adherence to all legal, statutory, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Manage the external audit process and statutory financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee the company's risk management framework and corporate governance structure.</li></ul><p><strong>Planning, Budgeting & Performance Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing reforecasting processes.</li><li>Produce timely monthly management accounts and performance KPI analysis.</li><li>Monitor and manage long-term cash flow projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Corporate Finance & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead relationships with banking partners and oversee funding arrangements.</li><li>Manage treasury activities and capital planning requirements.</li><li>Oversee insurance programmes and enterprise risk management activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology & Systems Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Define and implement an IT strategy aligned with business expansion plans.</li><li>Oversee ERP platforms, financial systems, and business intelligence tools.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Organisational Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Build, lead, and develop high-performing Finance and IT teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience</li><li>Experience within high-volume, transaction-based manufacturing environments</li><li>Experience leading systems and financial transformation.</li><li>Commercially astute and strategically minded</li><li>Strong communicator at Board and operational levels</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci42ODY1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong> GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR </strong></p><p><br /> I am proud to be the retained search partner to a well-established, reputable and highly profitable pharmaceutical manufacturing group that has a diverse range of products across its five business units. Due to internal change they now seek to recruit a Group CFO that will oversee business unit performance, develop Divisional Finance Directors, identify acquisition opportunities, steer growth strategy through partnership with operational leadership and manage the relationship with the board.<br /> </p><p>This role would be based from their Beaconsfield HQ with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><br /> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with the individual business's strategy and business goals.</li><li>Advise the Group Chief Executive and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and investment opportunities.</li></ul><li><strong>Financial Operations & Reporting:</strong></li><ul><li>Provision of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated group management accounts and reports to the board and executive team.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide strong support and challenge to all capital expenditure proposals across the group to ensure strong return on investments.</li><li>Responsible for monthly Group management accounts.</li><li>Responsible for effective management of the Group's cash position including FX and treasury.</li></ul><li><strong>Compliance & Risk Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Ensuring compliance with all financial, accounting and tax requirements for the Group, working with external advisors as appropriate.</li><li>Oversee the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts working with the external auditors.</li><li>Ensure all businesses within the group adhere to the internal Group Finance and Governance framework to deliver a robust financial control environment.</li><li>Ensure that effective risk and resilience plans are in place across the Group to mitigate financial risks to the Group.</li></ul><li><strong>Team Leadership & Development:</strong></li><ul><li>Lead and mentor the finance leaders across all of businesses providing coaching and support as required.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture within the Group's finance function.</li></ul><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong></li><ul><li>Proactively manage relationships with the external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies as appropriate.</li><li>Produce insightful financial management information with regards to operational and strategic performance to the Managing Directors, Executive team and Board.</li></ul><li><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee and administer payroll for senior leaders.</li><li>Provide support on any ad hoc activities and projects as instructed by the Group CEO and Board.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex environment with exposure to a manufacturing sector business</li><li>Strong commercial orientation with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Robust technical capability, including audit oversight and acquisition accounting.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £150,000 and £180,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 25%</li><li>7% pension contribution</li><li>26 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzc5NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Halifax, West Yorkshire</strong><br /> £80,000 - £100,000 + 20% bonus + 5% pension</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director to join a large, fast‑growing, European professional services organisation operating in the financial services sector.</p><p>This is a pivotal senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Group CFO, with responsibility for leading the UK financial strategy, governance and operational finance functions. The position offers genuine influence across financial performance, risk management and strategic decision‑making within a highly regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, treasury and controls, while partnering closely with the senior leadership team to drive profitability and long‑term value creation.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Lead and execute the UK financial strategy, aligned with wider group objectives</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across operations</li><li>Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting and performance analysis to senior stakeholders</li><li>Own treasury management, including client monies held in escrow and integration with group cash pooling</li><li>Develop, implement and monitor accounting policies in line with UK GAAP and group standards</li><li>Ensure a robust internal control environment and effective financial risk management</li><li>Lead finance and procurement functions, embedding efficient, compliant processes</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, pricing strategy and KPI frameworks</li><li>Support regulatory compliance within a highly controlled financial services environment</li><li>Develop, lead and mentor a finance team of six, fostering a high‑performance culture</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be a commercially minded Finance Director or senior Financial Controller ready to step into a broader strategic leadership role.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and controls experience</li><li>Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management</li><li>Experience operating in regulated or highly controlled environments</li><li>Demonstrable people leadership experience, developing and motivating finance teams</li><li>Procurement and supplier management experience, including KPI‑driven oversight</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, working closely with senior leadership</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>5% employer pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Leadership role within a European organisation</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5MTU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="0" data-end="99"><strong data-end="22" data-start="0">Compliance Officer</strong><br / data-start="22" data-end="25">Cambridge<br / data-start="37" data-end="40">Permanent | Full-time<br data-end="67" data-start="64" />£34,000 - £37,000 per annum</p><p data-end="498" data-start="101"><strong data-end="142" data-start="101">Robert Half</strong> is delighted to be recruiting for a <strong data-end="201" data-start="179">Compliance Officer</strong> on behalf of a well-established organisation based in <strong data-start="256" data-end="297">Cambridge</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to take ownership of regulatory oversight, risk management, and data protection within a complex and fast-paced operational environment.</p><h3 data-end="521" data-start="505"> </h3><h3 data-start="850" data-end="878"><strong data-end="878" data-start="854">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-start="880" data-end="905"><strong data-start="880" data-end="905">Regulatory Compliance</strong></p><ul data-end="1322" data-start="906"><li data-end="983" data-start="906"><p data-start="908" data-end="983">Coordinate legal and regulatory queries and liaise with external advisers</p></li><li data-start="984" data-end="1069"><p data-start="986" data-end="1069">Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks</p></li><li data-start="1159" data-end="1237"><p data-end="1237" data-start="1161">Monitor regulatory developments and implement proactive compliance actions</p></li><li data-end="1322" data-start="1238"><p data-end="1322" data-start="1240">Identify areas of potential risk or vulnerability and implement corrective plans</p></li></ul><p data-start="1324" data-end="1350"><strong data-start="1324" data-end="1350">Governance & Reporting</strong></p><ul data-end="1639" data-start="1351"><li data-end="1431" data-start="1351"><p data-end="1431" data-start="1353">Support senior leadership with compliance reporting and governance oversight</p></li><li data-start="1432" data-end="1494"><p data-end="1494" data-start="1434">Maintain and manage the organisation's compliance database</p></li><li data-end="1562" data-start="1495"><p data-start="1497" data-end="1562">Contribute to business continuity planning and review processes</p></li><li data-start="1563" data-end="1639"><p data-start="1565" data-end="1639">Maintain accurate records of mandatory training and monitoring processes</p></li></ul><p data-end="1661" data-start="1641"><strong data-start="1641" data-end="1661">Risk & Assurance</strong></p><ul data-end="1889" data-start="1662"><li data-start="1662" data-end="1745"><p data-start="1664" data-end="1745">Maintain and update the risk register in collaboration with senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="1746" data-end="1818"><p data-start="1748" data-end="1818">Support organisational readiness for external reviews or inspections</p></li><li data-end="1889" data-start="1819"><p data-start="1821" data-end="1889">Coordinate documentation and preparation activities where required</p></li></ul><p data-start="1891" data-end="1916"><strong data-end="1916" data-start="1891">Policies & Procedures</strong></p><ul data-start="1917" data-end="2118"><li data-end="1983" data-start="1917"><p data-end="1983" data-start="1919">Ensure policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant</p></li><li data-start="1984" data-end="2050"><p data-start="1986" data-end="2050">Support teams with drafting and reviewing policy documentation</p></li><li data-end="2118" data-start="2051"><p data-start="2053" data-end="2118">Monitor the effectiveness and practical application of policies</p></li></ul><p data-end="2146" data-start="2120"><strong data-start="2120" data-end="2146">Data Protection & GDPR</strong></p><ul data-start="2147" data-end="2398"><li data-end="2197" data-start="2147"><p data-end="2197" data-start="2149">Lead on data protection and privacy compliance</p></li><li data-end="2318" data-start="2250"><p data-start="2252" data-end="2318">Conduct compliance audits and maintain data protection processes</p></li><li data-end="2398" data-start="2319"><p data-end="2398" data-start="2321">Work collaboratively with internal and external data protection specialists</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2667" data-start="2650"><strong data-start="2654" data-end="2667">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="3046" data-start="2668"><li data-start="2668" data-end="2743"><p data-start="2670" data-end="2743">Proven experience in a compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory role</p></li><li data-start="2744" data-end="2806"><p data-start="2746" data-end="2806">Strong knowledge of GDPR and data protection best practice</p></li><li data-start="2807" data-end="2889"><p data-end="2889" data-start="2809">Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</p></li><li data-end="2972" data-start="2890"><p data-end="2972" data-start="2892">Confident communicator able to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels</p></li><li data-start="2973" data-end="3046"><p data-start="2975" data-end="3046">Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjExMTI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h2><strong>Interim Tax Project Lead </strong></h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Flexible / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim (3-6 months, extension possible)<br /><br /></p><p>£600pd Outside </p><h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Tax Consultant/Project lead</strong> to lead a comprehensive transformation of our tax division during a period of structural change and regulatory complexity. This assignment requires a senior tax professional with deep technical expertise and strong operational capability. </p><p>You will play a pivotal role in redesigning tax processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to meet new compliance and reporting standards.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Lead a full review and overhaul of the group's tax division</strong>, including operating model, processes, controls, reporting structures, and governance.</li><li><strong>Drive Pillar Two readiness and implementation</strong>, including assessing group exposure, data requirements, transitional rules, safe harbours, and end‑to‑end compliance obligations.</li><li>Build robust tax workflows and documentation frameworks that ensure accuracy, timeliness, and auditability.</li><li>Identify and resolve structural and technical tax issues across corporate, international, indirect, and employment taxes.</li><li>Strengthen collaboration between finance, legal, operations, and external advisory teams.</li><li>Develop and implement improved tax risk‑management processes and internal controls.</li><li>Upskill internal teams and embed new ways of working to ensure long‑term sustainability.</li><li>Provide practical, actionable recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.</li></ul><h3>You will have...</h3><ul><li>Proven track record as an <strong>Interim Tax Professional</strong>, Tor Senior Tax Manager operating in complex, multinational, or highly regulated organisations.</li><li><strong>Expertise in OECD Pillar Two / global minimum tax</strong>, including modelling, compliance, and implementation. - this is a nice to have, non essential </li><li>Strong experience leading tax‑function change programmes or division overhauls.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.</li><li>Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving capability and the capacity to operate at pace.</li></ul><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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuNDAzNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Director on behalf of a specialist Research Organisation with offices in Hertfordshire - easily commutable from Harpenden, St Albans, Luton, Hemel and surroundings.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Director you will report to the CEO and work as a key member of the Executive team to shape and deliver on financial strategy and provide leadership to the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of the Business's long‑term financial strategy, ensuring financial resilience and sustainability.</li><li>Drive integrated financial planning across the business, ensuring alignment between research objectives, operational needs, and available resources.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the external financial environment, sector trends, and regulatory changes, advising the Executive Team on emerging risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead the end‑to‑end financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cashflow management, and performance reporting.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports, statutory accounts, and management information.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, risk management processes, and internal audit activities to ensure strong governance and compliance.</li><li>Manage investment planning, capital expenditure, and financial appraisal of research and commercial opportunities.</li><li>Team Management</li><li>Ownership of Governance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in strategic financial management within a complex organisation, ideally research, service or not for profit/grant lead environments. This is an excellent senior opportunity to work within an organisation that can affect the wider world and community</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Director in Herfordshire is working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of £110-120K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTA1MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a global business near Chippenham to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst on a permanent basis, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a great opportunity comes with clear progression opportunities and will require someone to come with both technical and GRC security experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee security incident management and response</li><li>Threat management</li><li>Configure, implement and maintain security tools such as SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management</li><li>Implement and maintain security controls</li><li>Conduct vendor risk assessments, support internal and external audits</li><li>Governance, risk and compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience: </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in Cyber Security operations, threat management</li><li>Strong knowledge of SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, firewalls and network security</li><li>Good understanding of risk management, vendor security assessments and compliance</li><li>Understanding of UK regulations, including Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer: </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - approximately 2 days a week in office (Chippenham)</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Private medical insurance</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/Um94eS5MYXcuODQ3ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Managing Director</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Halifax, West Yorkshire<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £125,000 base + bonus + 25% pension + car allowance + benefits</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a Managing Director role to join a long‑established manufacturing and distribution business based in Halifax.</p><p>This appointment represents a rare opportunity to take full executive responsibility for a well‑established manufacturing SME with strong heritage and future growth potential.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Chairman and Board of Trustees, the Managing Director will have full end‑to‑end responsibility for the leadership, performance and strategic direction of the business. Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Setting and executing the long‑term strategy of the organisation</li><li>Full P&L ownership and oversight of sales, operations, finance and R&D</li><li>Leading a manufacturing operation, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on‑time delivery</li><li>Driving best practice, continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 principles across the business</li><li>Acting as a visible, customer‑facing leader with key accounts and partners</li><li>Oversight of governance, reporting, compliance, risk management and health & safety</li><li>Hiring, leading, and developing the leadership team and wider workforce</li><li>Ensuring the business has the structure, capability and culture to support future growth</li></ul><p>This is a hands‑on Managing Director role, balancing strategic leadership with day‑to‑day operational control.</p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded senior leader with:</p><ul><li>Proven senior leadership experience within manufacturing or distribution</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and customer‑facing capability</li><li>A track record of driving sales growth and business performance in an established organisation</li><li>Experience leading manufacturing operations, including quality, health & safety and continuous improvement</li><li>Strong strategic planning and execution capability</li><li>A hands‑on leadership style, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level</li><li>High levels of digital and IT literacy, with an understanding of automation, data‑led decision making and modern manufacturing technologies</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Base salary:</strong> £125,000</li><li><strong>Bonus:</strong> Annual performance‑related bonus</li><li><strong>Pension:</strong> 25% employer contribution (non‑employee contribution)</li><li><strong>Car allowance</strong></li><li><strong>Holidays:</strong> 24 days annual leave + statutory holidays</li><li><strong>Additional benefits:</strong> Private healthcare</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQwOTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="392" data-start="238">The company is a leading international, PE backed company in the sports apparel and customisation sector, delivering high-quality textile solutions to top-tier brands and organisations.</p><p data-start="414" data-end="683">Due to growth, the business is seeking an experienced Treasury Accountant to join our finance team. The role will manage treasury operations, ensuring efficient cash management, liquidity planning, and financial risk mitigation. The position reports directly to the Group Finance Controller.</p><h3 data-end="711" data-section-id="1xmbd3v" data-start="685">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1435" data-start="712"><li data-end="836" data-section-id="14d42lt" data-start="712"><p data-end="836" data-start="714">Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.</p></li><li data-start="837" data-end="947" data-section-id="s8jq1d"><p data-end="947" data-start="839">Reconcile treasury accounts and maintain accurate records of cash, investments, and financial instruments.</p></li><li data-section-id="4w2jdq" data-end="1011" data-start="948"><p data-start="950" data-end="1011">Monitor and optimise working capital across business units.</p></li><li data-end="1083" data-section-id="f0qhxv" data-start="1012"><p data-start="1014" data-end="1083">Implement and maintain treasury controls, policies, and procedures.</p></li><li data-start="1084" data-section-id="9h5x8r" data-end="1186"><p data-end="1186" data-start="1086">Prepare and deliver accurate reports on cash positions, bank balances, and short-term investments.</p></li><li data-start="1187" data-end="1288" data-section-id="pznv2b"><p data-start="1189" data-end="1288">Collaborate with internal teams on payment processes, FX exposures, and treasury risk management.</p></li><li data-end="1367" data-section-id="t826j8" data-start="1289"><p data-end="1367" data-start="1291">Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal reporting requirements.</p></li><li data-section-id="he2b4i" data-end="1435" data-start="1368"><p data-end="1435" data-start="1370">Support month-end and year-end financial processes as required.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1437" data-end="1473" data-section-id="j5ibrs">Required Skills and Experience</h3><ul data-start="1474" data-end="1962"><li data-start="1474" data-end="1592" data-section-id="1lfumek"><p data-end="1592" data-start="1476">Proven experience in a treasury or cash management role, preferably in a multi-site or multi-currency environment.</p></li><li data-section-id="1lfumek" data-end="1592" data-start="1474">QBE or part-qualified/qualified accountant</li><li data-start="1593" data-end="1659" data-section-id="1m61iwu"><p data-end="1659" data-start="1595">Strong experience using <strong data-start="1619" data-end="1629">Kyriba</strong> treasury management system.</p></li><li data-section-id="x8luy2" data-end="1747" data-start="1660"><p data-end="1747" data-start="1662">Solid understanding of cash management, banking operations, and financial controls.</p></li><li data-start="1748" data-section-id="1q026x2" data-end="1802"><p data-end="1802" data-start="1750">Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools.</p></li><li data-end="1868" data-section-id="1m00zqs" data-start="1803"><p data-start="1805" data-end="1868">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</p></li><li data-start="1869" data-end="1962" data-section-id="k2nxym"><p data-end="1962" data-start="1871">Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p></li></ul><h3 data-section-id="g681sy" data-end="2109" data-start="2095">Benefits</h3><ul data-start="2110" data-end="2389"><li data-end="2256" data-section-id="1dqvdv7" data-start="2158"><p data-start="2160" data-end="2256">Opportunity to work in a leading, highly acquisitive company within its industry</p></li><li data-start="2257" data-section-id="t6w6bf" data-end="2310"><p data-start="2259" data-end="2310">Collaborative and innovative working environment.</p></li><li data-start="2311" data-section-id="b74n8p" data-end="2389"><p data-end="2389" data-start="2313">Career growth and development opportunities within a growing organisation.</p></li><li data-section-id="b74n8p" data-end="2389" data-start="2311">Hybrid working with onsite parking. </li></ul><p>Only individuals with Kyriba treasury management system experience will be considered for this role. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljk0MjI0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading infrastructure business based near Glasgow to appoint a <strong>Head of Procurement & Supply Chain</strong>. This is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and delivering a robust, commercial, and value‑driven procurement and supply chain function, supporting complex projects across the transport, energy, and utilities sectors.</p><p>Working closely with Executive Leadership and key stakeholders across the business, this role will play a critical part in enabling safe, compliant, and cost‑effective delivery of large‑scale, regulated infrastructure programmes. </p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><br><br>Strategic Leadership & Governance<br><br><ul><li>Develop and deliver a comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with overall business objectives.</li><li>Provide clear leadership, direction, and governance across the procurement and supply chain function.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective procurement policies, procedures, and controls in line with company, group, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering insight on procurement strategy, market conditions, risk, and commercial opportunities.</li><li>Ensure strong governance across tendering, approvals, contract awards, and variation management.</li></ul><br><br>Commercial & Project Procurement<br><br><ul><li>Lead procurement for high‑value, complex infrastructure projects, ensuring early engagement and effective procurement planning.</li><li>Develop and maintain project procurement schedules, category strategies, and supplier engagement plans.</li><li>Support commercial teams on contract strategy, risk allocation, and supplier negotiations.</li><li>Ensure consistent, compliant tendering processes from market engagement through evaluation and award.</li><li>Drive value through optimal contract structures, frameworks, and long‑term supplier partnerships.</li></ul><br><br>Supplier & Supply Chain Management<br><br><ul><li>Develop and implement category and supplier strategies across materials, plant, subcontractors, and professional services.</li><li>Lead supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Build strong, collaborative relationships with critical and strategic suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and security of supply.</li><li>Monitor and manage supply chain risk, including capacity, financial stability, market volatility, and geopolitical factors.</li><li>Lead supplier performance improvement and dispute resolution where required.</li></ul><br><br>Cost, Value & Performance<br><br><ul><li>Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvement, focusing on total cost of ownership.</li><li>Manage procurement budgets and forecasts, providing clear reporting and assurance at senior leadership level.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust KPI frameworks covering cost, risk, supplier performance, and market insight.</li></ul><br><br>Stock, Materials & Logistics<br><br><ul><li>Oversee stock management and materials planning to ensure availability, compliance, and efficient inventory levels.</li><li>Implement effective forecasting, inventory control, and supply chain optimisation practices.</li><li>Ensure logistics and supply arrangements support project delivery, safety, and operational efficiency.</li></ul><br><br>Compliance, Risk & ESG<br><br><ul><li>Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across procurement and supply chain activities.</li><li>Embed effective risk management, with early identification and mitigation of strategic and operational risks.</li><li>Support ESG and sustainability objectives, including responsible sourcing, carbon reduction, and engagement with SMEs and local suppliers.</li></ul><br><br>People Leadership<br><br><ul><li>Lead, develop, and coach a growing procurement and supply chain team.</li><li>Build capability, define clear objectives, and foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Ensure appropriate training, competence, and adherence to internal management systems.</li></ul><br><br>Digitalisation & Process Optimisation<br><br><ul><li>Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools, with a strong focus on digitalisation and efficiency.</li><li>Own the implementation and ongoing development of procurement and supply chain systems, including requirements definition, testing, and rollout.</li><li>Work closely with Group functions to ensure alignment with standards, governance, and best practice.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Proven senior procurement leadership experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, or similarly regulated environments.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with experience leading complex, project‑based procurement activities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate at senior leadership level while remaining hands‑on and close to delivery.</li><li>Experience driving change, governance improvement, and digital transformation within procurement functions.</li><li>Credible, collaborative leader with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups.</li></ul><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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNjY4MjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a leading independent school in the South West to appoint an experienced Head of Finance (maternity cover).</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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;">Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Full-time, fixed-term (approx. 12 months from April/May 2026)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Excellent benefits and supportive working environment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Good hybrid working pattern available for the right candidate</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Location: Somerset</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to the Finance Director and sitting on the Senior Management Team, this is a key leadership role responsible for delivering financial strategy and ensuring long-term sustainability.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Key responsibilities will include:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading financial strategy, planning and analysis to support senior leadership and governors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and management reporting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing year-end accounts, audit, statutory compliance and VAT</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading and developing the finance team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Driving financial modelling, capital planning and risk management</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing stakeholder relationships, including fees, bursaries and external partners</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Candidate profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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;">Ideally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), may consider QBE if suitable experience.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong senior-level finance leadership experience in a complex organisation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Expertise in financial planning, reporting, controls and compliance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Commercially astute with excellent analytical and communication skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Collaborative leader with high levels of discretion and integrity</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience within education or the charity sector is advantageous but not essential.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please reach out to Ben Williams @ Robert Half in Bristol on 01179 935 400 or apply to this advert.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjYzNTE5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>High‑Impact Role | A rare career-defining opportunity | Green Finance</strong><br /><strong> Location: Talgarth, Brecon | Hybrid (2-3 days office based)</strong><br /><strong> Exclusive Retained Search with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Be part of the team changing the future of our rivers.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering exclusively with the Wye & Usk Foundation to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager - a rare and career-defining opportunity to sit at the intersection of environmental finance, commercial strategy and large-scale nature recovery.</p><p>The Wye & Usk Foundation is one of the most recognised river trusts in the UK, improving habitat, water quality and long-term ecological resilience across two of the region's most important catchments. Their work is ambitious, evidence‑based, community-led and increasingly underpinned by innovative finance models that deliver genuine system change.</p><p>This role will play a pivotal part in <strong>Resilient Rivers</strong> - a groundbreaking programme partnering with farmers, businesses and the public sector to reduce flood risk, protect water supplies, and restore river health through nature‑based, catchment-scale solutions.</p><p>If you're driven by impact, innovation and the opportunity to create investable environmental markets, this is the perfect place to lead meaningful change.</p><p><strong>Why this role matters?</strong></p><p>Our rivers are under increasing pressure from flooding, drought, pollution and rising demand. Solving these challenges requires whole‑landscape thinking, innovative financing and collaboration across sectors - exactly what the Resilient Rivers programme delivers.</p><p>As Senior Commercial Manager, you will help shape how capital flows into nature recovery, ensuring farmers, businesses and communities can transition to resilient, sustainable land and water management.</p><p>This is more than a role - it's a chance to help build the environmental markets of the future.</p><p><strong>The Role: What You'll Lead</strong></p><p><strong>Catchment Markets & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Co‑design commercial strategies for nature markets (e.g. nutrient offsetting, water trading, natural capital).</li><li>Build funding models that blend public, private and green finance.</li><li>Develop investable propositions and business cases for nature recovery.</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Modelling & Negotiation</strong></p><ul><li>Lead modelling and costings for catchment-scale delivery.</li><li>Negotiate long-term contracts with buyers and sellers.</li><li>Establish performance, certainty and risk-sharing frameworks.</li></ul><p><strong>SPV / CIC Structuring</strong></p><ul><li>Create and oversee structures (SPVs, CICs, Ltd entities) to enable scalable project delivery.</li><li>Ensure governance, compliance and investor-readiness.</li></ul><p><strong>Green Finance & Investment</strong></p><ul><li>Attract and manage investment from corporate buyers, water companies, financial institutions and government.</li><li>Develop investment prospectuses and performance-based contracting models.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisational Commercial Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Embed commercial thinking across the Foundation.</li><li>Support long-term sustainability planning and pricing strategy.</li><li>Build commercial capability across projects and teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Contracts & Commercial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead contract development, negotiation and risk management.</li><li>Provide oversight for WINEP agreements, partnership frameworks and funding bids.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Represent the Foundation at high-profile forums.</li><li>Collaborate with landowners, farmers, regulators, investors and NGOs.</li><li>Champion investment-readiness and commercial rigour across the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We'd love to speak with you if you bring:</p><ul><li>Strong commercial, business development or green finance experience</li><li>A track record in complex contract negotiation and investment modelling</li><li>Experience in environmental markets, ecosystem services or nature finance</li><li>Confidence working with government, regulators, landowners and private sector buyers</li><li>An entrepreneurial mindset, able to bring structure to emerging markets</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on delivery capability</li></ul><p>Experience with SPVs/CICs, UK biodiversity policy, nutrient neutrality or catchment management is a bonus - but not essential.</p><p><strong>About the Wye & Usk Foundation</strong></p><p>WUF is dedicated to improving the ecology, habitat and water quality of two of the UK's most important river systems.</p><p>Through initiatives like <strong>Resilient Rivers</strong>, they partner with farmers, communities, businesses and public bodies to address flooding, drought, water quality and biodiversity loss at landscape scale. The programme brings together stakeholders to treat the environment as one connected system - because our water challenges can only be solved collaboratively.</p><p>This is your chance to help deliver innovative, nature‑based solutions backed by science, community and long-term investment.</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjg3NzE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are currently partnering with a circa £200 million turnover organisation on the recruitment of a Head of FP&A to join the business on a full time and permanent basis. This is a newly created role due to growth, and our client entering a very exciting phase of their development. </p><p>Based near Bath, this role will require two days per week in their office. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Head of FP&A will include but not be limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of a long-term financial plan, delivering robust scenario modelling, forecasting and strategic insight to support institutional decision making and risk management.</li><li>Own complex income and cost planning with regular re-forecasting across multiple delivery models.</li><li>Provide senior level analysis and clear, impactful commentary on management accounts, translating financial performance and variances into actionable insight for leadership.</li><li>Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, systems and data quality. </li><li>Lead statutory and regulatory submissions, ensuring full compliance, accuracy and alignment with financial statements.</li><li>Line manage and develop a high performing analytical team, act as a senior finance lead within the organisation and influence stakeholders through clear communication and trusted financial advice. </li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Strong proven experience in a similar financial planning, forecasting or analytical leadership role.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate developing financial plans, long term forecasts and scenario modelling, ideally within a complex organisation with multiple income streams. </li><li>Experience of working in the education sector is essential for this role. </li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £58-62k plus generous employee benefits. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi4xMzUxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a React Developer on a contract basis. Hybrid working - London based</p><p>Role</p><ul><li>The React developer will be working on the build of a product-grade React & Typescript application from greenfield through to a maintainable, globally scalable, and secure product</li><li>Greenfield build to production: build a production-grade React & TypeScript application from zero to a maintainable, scalable platform</li><li>Data-dense UI delivery: Deliver high-quality UI for dashboards, tables/grids, filtering/sorting, drilldowns, forms, and multi-step workflows</li><li>State & data patterns: implement robust client-state and server-state patterns including loading/error states, retries, resilience, caching and invalidation</li><li>Performance engineering: Drive render efficiency, bundle size control, code splitting, virtualisation for large datasets, network efficiency, and instrumentation/observability</li><li>API contract collaboration: Work with backend engineers on predictable API contracts via BFF (pagination, aggregation shapes, response models, error semantics)</li><li>Security-by-design delivery: Apply secure front-end practices (auth/session hygiene, safe client-side data handling, dependency hygiene)</li><li>Accessibility & usability: Ensure keyboard support, focus management, ARIA where appropriate, and strong empty/error states for complex UIs</li><li>Quality discipline: Maintain a strong quality bar through code review, automated tests, CI quality gates, and release readiness</li><li>Delivery pipelines: Contribute practically to build tooling, CI checks, deployment considerations and environment configuration</li><li>Documentation: Produce concise, proper documentation for key decisions, patterns and non obvious implementation details</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The React Developer will have significant commercial experience within financial services, building modern React applications (hooks, composition patterns, controlled/uncontrolled components, state lifting, modularisation</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior engineer: strong judgement, proactive risk management, pragmatic delivery, and high code quality standards</li><li>Proven ability to design front-end architecture for long-term maintainability (module structure, feature boundaries, shared UI patterns, conventions)</li><li>Comfortable establishing foundations early (linting/formatting, project structure, testing strategy, patterns for API access, error handling, and observability hook)</li><li>Experience shipping complex interface: tables/grids, dashboards, rich filters, multi-step workflows, and interaction-heavy UIs</li><li>Familiarity with performance constraints caused by large datasets and frequent UI interactions (virtualisation, event handling)</li><li>Strong TypeScript capability across: typed component APIs (props/contracts), shared domain models/DTOs, safe typing around API responses, error and async flows, sensible user use of generics/utility types without over-engineering</li><li>Proven judgement selecting and implementing state patterns: clear separation of UI state vs server state, caching & invalidating strategies, avoiding unnecessary re-render and state leaks</li><li>Experience with modern tooling such as TanStack Query</li><li>Strong awareness of security/performance best practices in client data fetching and caching (handling auth/session, sensitive data considerations, preventing accidental data leakage, safe error handling)</li><li>Experience writing and maintaining meaningful automated tests with a strong judgement on what to test, keeping suites fast and avoiding brittleness</li><li>Evidence of improving real-world performance (bundle analysis, render optimisation, code splitting, virtualisation)</li><li>Ability to keep UI responsive under heavy interaction patterns and large datasets.</li><li>Security-conscious delivery</li><li>Security-minded development practices (OWASP awareness, auth/session hygiene, dependency hygiene)</li><li>Comfortable operating in environments where confidentiality, disciplined change control and auditability matter</li><li>Data visualisation (interactive charts; performance-conscious rendering)</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></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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjEyNjE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>COMMERCIAL MANAGER - UP TO £68k - STEVENAGE - HYBRID</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a world-leading organisation in their search for a permanent, full-time Commercial Contracts Manager offering hybrid working and up to £48k + bonus!</p><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Commercial Contracts Manager</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £62k - £68k, depending on experience + company bonus</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Stevenage</li><li><strong>Working pattern: </strong>hybrid (2-3 days onsite, rest working from home)</li><li><strong>Benefits</strong>: Competitive pension contribution (up to 14% combined), enhanced parental leave, free parking, subsidised meals, fantastic on-site facilities and more!</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full route-to-contract process, driving commercial strategy during competitive bids.</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts, proposals, pricing models and terms & conditions.</li><li>Oversee commercial performance throughout contract delivery and close-out.</li><li>Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.</li><li>Act as the primary commercial contact for customers and key internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide regular reporting and commercial insight to senior leadership.</li><li>Support dispute resolution and ensure contractual compliance.</li><li>Line management responsibility for junior commercial professionals.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven Commercial Management experience within a defence or highly regulated environment.</li><li>Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.</li><li>Knowledge of UK public sector or defence contracting frameworks (desirable).</li><li>Strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills.</li><li>Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Previous leadership or line management experience.</li><li>Able to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDQ1MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">