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Finance Director

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
85000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
We are partnering with a high-growth technology SME based in Manchester City Centre to appoint a commercially astute Finance Director.This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to work closely with the CEO and leadership team, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in the company's next phase of growth.The business is looking for someone who can combine strong financial control with genuine commercial insight, helping to shape strategy, improve performance and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale successfully. This is a role for someone who wants to influence the direction of a business, rather than simply report on its performance.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and deliver the company's growth strategy, providing financial insight to support key business decisions.</li><li>Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modelling and financial planning, ensuring the business has clear visibility of performance and future requirements.</li><li>Commercial Finance: Provide insight into revenue performance, margins, pricing, customer profitability and investment opportunities, identifying ways to improve profitability and support sustainable growth.</li><li>Financial Control & Reporting: Own the production of accurate and timely management accounts, statutory reporting and year-end processes, ensuring robust financial controls as the business scales.</li><li>Cash Flow & Working Capital: Take ownership of cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial planning to support growth and protect the company's financial position.</li><li>Business Performance: Establish meaningful KPIs and reporting frameworks, translating financial data into actionable insight for the leadership team.</li><li>Scaling the Business: Develop and improve financial systems, processes and controls to accommodate growth, enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making.</li><li>Risk & Compliance: Ensure appropriate financial governance and compliance with statutory, tax and accounting requirements.</li><li>Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance function, building the capability, processes and infrastructure required to support the company's continued expansion.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience.</li><li>Experience in a senior finance role within an SME</li><li>Commercially minded, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with the detail.</li><li>Proven experience supporting business growth, improving financial performance and strengthening financial processes.</li><li>Strong technical grounding across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.</li><li>Comfortable working in an evolving environment where priorities can change and processes may need to be built or refined.</li><li>Confident partnering with a CEO and influencing commercial decisions at board level.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance immediate operational requirements with longer-term strategic objectives.</li><li>A natural business partner who can challenge constructively, identify opportunities and help drive performance.</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3>This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth business in Manchester City Centre, taking a pivotal role in shaping its financial strategy and helping build the foundations for its next stage of growth.Candidates must be comfortable with 4 days on site in Manchester city centre. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQyMTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-26T13:47:30Z

Finance Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Manager - Leeds £55,000 - £60,000 - Plus bonus, hybrid working and flexibility Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a highly successful and ambitious PE backed business based in Leeds. The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial information, leading a small finance team and ensuring robust financial controls are in place.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and board reporting</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes</li><li>Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes and controls</li><li>Providing commercial analysis and financial insight to support decision making</li><li>Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and month end close activities</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across systems, reporting and financial processes</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Previous Finance Manager experience</li><li>Proven people management experience is essential</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting background</li><li>Commercially aware with excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>Hands on, proactive and solutions focused approach</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul><li>£55,000-£60,000 basic salary</li><li>Bonus and a range of additional benefit </li><li>Hybrid working/ flexible working hours</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence and improve the finance function</li><li>Supportive and collaborative leadership team</li><li>Career development opportunities within a growing business</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an established Finance Manager seeking a broad role with real visibility, leadership responsibility and the chance to make a lasting impact on the business.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5Ljg0ODA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-13T07:00:18Z

Senior Finance Manager

Colne, Lancashire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Finance ManagerLocation: East Lancashire (Hybrid - 3 days office based)The OpportunityRobert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Finance Manager based in East Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a commercially driven organisation that is investing heavily in its finance function as part of its next phase of growth. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function for a significant trading division, playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving controls and supporting operational decision-making.This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine progression towards Financial Controller.The RoleReporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting while partnering with operational stakeholders across the business.Working in a fast-paced, sales-led environment, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, driving process improvements and supporting the wider leadership team with commercial insight.You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK locations as part of a well-supported Group Finance function.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own the end-to-end monthly management accounts process.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, management information and detailed financial commentary.</li><li>Produce flash reporting and month-end reporting packs.</li><li>Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and authorise supplier payments.</li><li>Oversee payroll processes.</li><li>Manage and support the local finance team while overseeing day-to-day financial operations.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact for operational stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reporting to meet evolving stakeholder requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, reporting and processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with finance teams across multiple UK locations.</li></ul>About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.You'll be confident communicating with senior stakeholders, capable of influencing strong personalities and comfortable balancing operational support with robust financial control.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>QBE or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong experience producing end-to-end management accounts.</li><li>Excellent month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting experience.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system.</li><li>Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive and hands-on approach.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week on site).</li><li>25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Exposure to an experienced executive leadership team.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to influence finance transformation.</li><li>Clear progression towards Financial Controller.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative Group Finance environment.</li></ul>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while developing their career within a business undergoing significant investment and transformation. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjgxNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-30T10:31:07Z

Finance Manager

Wilmslow, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing, international technology business at its Wilmslow office. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its international operations. This role will be instrumental in strengthening the finance function, improving internal financial reporting and providing greater commercial insight to support business decisions.Working closely with senior finance leadership and colleagues across the UK, Europe and the US, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and delivered in a timely manner.The role will also play an important part in a major finance systems transformation, with the business preparing to transition to SAP S/4HANA. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing international organisation, with longer-term career development opportunities.<h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to develop robust financial plans and understand business performance.</li><li>Produce and enhance internal financial reports, providing clear analysis of performance, trends and key financial drivers.</li><li>Deliver regular variance analysis, investigating discrepancies, identifying risks and opportunities, and challenging assumptions where appropriate.</li><li>Improve the accuracy, consistency and efficiency of financial reporting processes, ensuring data is validated and reliable before being entered into financial systems.</li><li>Act as a business partner to budget holders and operational stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insight to support decision-making.</li><li>Work closely with US-based finance colleagues to align reporting, processes and financial objectives across the wider business.</li><li>Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, overseeing three team members across the UK and Germany.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting methodologies.</li><li>Support the transition from Oracle to SAP S/4HANA, working alongside the US IT team on system development, testing and implementation.</li><li>Contribute to the introduction of new systems and processes, including a purchase order system, ensuring finance requirements are effectively represented.</li><li>Support internal reporting requirements and collaborate with colleagues responsible for statutory and wider group reporting.</li></ul> You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will combine excellent technical capability with the confidence to engage with stakeholders, challenge figures and identify opportunities to improve business performance.You will bring:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role.</li><li>Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA</li><li>Strong experience in internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interrogate complex financial data, identify inconsistencies and resolve issues.</li><li>Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge constructively.</li><li>A proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.</li><li>Experience managing or developing a finance team.</li><li>The ability to work effectively across functions and within an international, matrix-managed organisation.</li></ul><h2>What's on offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary of up to £70,000.</li><li>The opportunity to join a growing international business with an established presence across the UK, Europe and the US.</li><li>A key role in improving internal reporting and strengthening finance processes.</li><li>Involvement in a significant SAP S/4HANA implementation.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and international finance teams.</li><li>A genuine opportunity for longer-term career development and progression.</li><li>A dedicated office and car parking at the Wilmslow location.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and supportive company culture.</li></ul>If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad Finance Manager role combining internal reporting, business partnering, team leadership and systems transformation, we would be keen to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjcxODIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-26T15:01:38Z

Senior Marketing Manager

Macclesfield, Cheshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Marketing ManagerSalary: £55,000 - £60,000 Location: Cheshire Robert Half are recruiting for a Senior Marketing Manager to join a long-established, growing and entrepreneurial business based in Cheshire.The business operates in a fast-moving, highly commercial environment where effective marketing directly influences audience numbers, ticket sales and the success of the strategic plan.This is a newly created, senior role offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take ownership of the overall marketing strategy, lead a small team and work closely with the Commercial Director. ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for bringing together the business's existing marketing channels and creating a clear, commercially focused strategy across its portfolio of shows.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Developing and delivering the overall marketing strategy</li><li>Driving audience growth, customer acquisition and ticket sales</li><li>Creating tailored marketing plans for different shows, venues, locations and customer demographics</li><li>Leading, supporting and developing a marketing team of four</li><li>Bringing greater structure and coordination to activity currently managed across different channels</li><li>Overseeing CRM, paid digital, social media, SEO, content, outdoor advertising and brand activity</li><li>Managing and challenging external agencies to ensure strong performance and value</li><li>Using customer data, market insight and campaign analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Monitoring ROI, ROAS, ticket sales and campaign performance</li><li>Managing and optimising the annual marketing budget</li><li>Working closely with operational, finance, commercial and production teams</li></ul>Ideal candidate profileThe successful candidate is likely to be an experienced Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Manager who is ready to take ownership of a complete marketing function.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Broad experience across the full marketing mix rather than specialising in one individual channel</li><li>A track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing activity drives revenue</li><li>Experience of customer acquisition, customer journeys and audience segmentation</li><li>Good knowledge of CRM, paid digital, social media, content and offline marketing</li><li>Experience using data and insight to improve campaign performance</li><li>An understanding of ROI and ROAS</li><li>Experience managing budgets and external agencies</li><li>Previous team management or leadership experience</li><li>The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches</li><li>A hands-on, adaptable approach suited to an entrepreneurial, owner-managed business</li></ul>Salary and benefits<ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £60,000</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created senior marketing role</li><li>Leadership of an established marketing team</li><li>Responsibility for the annual marketing budget</li><li>Direct exposure to the Commercial Director and business owners</li><li>Scope to shape the future marketing strategy and grow with the business</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI4Njc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-26T11:48:55Z

Financial Controller

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller Our client is a well-established, privately owned manufacturing and engineering business based in Nottinghamshire, with a strong market presence and an established customer base. The business continues to perform well, with a strong plans for further growth. They are looking to appoint a qualified Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, working closely with the leadership team to drive financial performance, improve reporting and support commercial decision-making. The roleReporting to the Finance Director, you will run the month-end process, lead a small finance team and make sure the business has accurate, timely information on profitability, stock and cash. There is a genuine opportunity to tighten processes and improve the quality of reporting rather than simply maintaining what is already there. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver the monthly management accounts and board reporting, with clear commentary on performance and margins</li><li>Oversee costing, WIP and stock valuation, working closely with operations to resolve variances</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and the annual budget and reforecast process</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts under FRS 102 and lead the external audit</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and processes while managing and developing the finance team</li></ul> About you<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with at least two years' post-qualification experience</li><li>A background in manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment where stock and costing are significant</li><li>Hands-on experience of month-end close, statutory accounts and audit, along with previous line management</li><li>Practical and commercially minded, able to explain the numbers clearly to non-finance managers and comfortable challenging when something does not look right</li></ul> Interested?Apply now with your CV to be considered for this opportunity.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC45ODY4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-29T08:52:45Z

Global Revenue Director

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
90000 - 125000 GBP / Yearly
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced revenue accounting leader to take ownership of a global Revenue function within a large, complex international organisation.This is a senior leadership role combining technical accounting expertise, global process ownership and transformation. You will lead an established centralised Revenue team, ensuring robust revenue recognition, effective financial controls and consistent processes across multiple geographies, while supporting continued business growth and integration activity.Reporting to the Head of Global Order to Cash, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, FP&A, Legal and IT, playing a key role in the ongoing development of a global finance operations function.The role<ul><li>Lead and develop the global Revenue function, balancing effective day-to-day delivery with continuous improvement.</li><li>Own global revenue recognition policies, processes and controls, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 and ASC 606.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on complex customer contracts, commercial arrangements, pricing structures and new service offerings.</li><li>Take responsibility for month-end and quarter-end revenue close, working closely with FP&A on forecasting and reporting.</li><li>Drive global process standardisation, automation and the effective use of finance technology.</li><li>Lead the continued transition of revenue accounting activities into a centralised global finance operation, with a transformation programme extending into 2027.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, SOX readiness, audit requirements, SLAs and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with Group Finance, IT and other stakeholders on acquisition due diligence, purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and practical solutions to complex accounting challenges.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.</li></ul> You will be an established revenue accounting leader with the technical credibility to navigate complex revenue recognition matters and the leadership capability to develop a global function.You will ideally bring:<ul><li>10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least five years leading a Revenue function.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15 and ASC 606, with experience applying revenue recognition principles to complex commercial arrangements.</li><li>Experience operating within a global Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.</li><li>A strong understanding of financial controls, SOX requirements, audit and governance.</li><li>A proven track record of leading global process improvement, transformation and standardisation initiatives.</li><li>Experience with major finance and ERP systems; exposure to Oracle PPM, FinancialForce/Certinia or Maconomy would be advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams within a complex, international business.</li><li>The ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.</li><li>A commercially minded, solutions-focused approach, translating strategic priorities into measurable operational improvements.</li></ul>A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is expected. A professional accounting qualification or equivalent advanced qualification would be advantageous. Occasional international travel will be required.This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping a global Revenue function at an important stage of its development. You will combine ownership of an established operation with the opportunity to influence how revenue accounting processes, systems and controls evolve as the business continues to grow and integrate new acquisitions.For an experienced revenue leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and technical level, this role offers significant international exposure, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to deliver lasting improvements across a global finance environment.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ5NDQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-11-02T16:15:51Z

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