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Finance Director

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Finance DirectorHalifax, West Yorkshire £80,000 - £100,000 + 20% bonus + 5% pensionRobert 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.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. The RoleAs 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. Key responsibilities include:<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> The Ideal Candidate You will be a commercially minded Finance Director or senior Financial Controller ready to step into a broader strategic leadership role. You will ideally have:<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> Salary & Benefits<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> 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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5MTU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-11T08:01:08Z

Finance Transformation Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Contract
75000 - 700000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well established social infrastructure business based in North Manchester. This is a hands on role working closely with senior finance leadership to drive process improvements, strengthen financial controls and support systems and policy enhancements across the finance function.Fixed term contract. £70k-£75k per annum. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Support the delivery of finance transformation and continuous improvement project.</li><li>Review and improve finance processes, controls and operational procedures</li><li>Embed and standardise key financial processes including purchase orders, expenses and balance sheet controls</li><li>Assist with finance systems enhancements and implementation of new finance policies</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and control weaknesses, recommending practical improvements</li><li>Document finance processes to improve operational resilience and knowledge sharing</li><li>Coordinate project activity, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to support successful change management</li><li>Maintain clear project reporting, updates, and risk management documentation</li><li>Review and improve finance processes, controls and operational procedures</li><li>Embed and standardise key financial processes including purchase orders, expenses and balance sheet controls</li><li>Assist with finance systems enhancements and implementation of new finance policies</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and control weaknesses, recommending practical improvements</li><li>Document finance processes to improve operational resilience and knowledge sharing</li><li>Coordinate project activity, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across finance and wider business functions to support successful change management</li><li>Maintain clear project reporting, updates, and risk management documentation</li></ul>About You * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) * Proven experience delivering finance process improvement or transformation projects * Strong understanding of finance operations, controls, and change management * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability, including handling large data sets * Proactive and adaptable with a hands-on approach 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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuOTI5OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-13T14:24:10Z

Managing Director

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
125000 - 125000 GBP / Yearly
Managing DirectorLocation: Halifax, West Yorkshire Salary: £125,000 base + bonus + 25% pension + car allowance + benefitsRobert Half are recruiting a Managing Director role to join a long‑established manufacturing and distribution business based in Halifax.This appointment represents a rare opportunity to take full executive responsibility for a well‑established manufacturing SME with strong heritage and future growth potential.The RoleReporting 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: <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>This is a hands‑on Managing Director role, balancing strategic leadership with day‑to‑day operational control.The CandidateWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded senior leader with:<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>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>Base salary: £125,000</li><li>Bonus: Annual performance‑related bonus</li><li>Pension: 25% employer contribution (non‑employee contribution)</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>Holidays: 24 days annual leave + statutory holidays</li><li>Additional benefits: Private healthcare</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQwOTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-14T16:51:59Z

Director of Customer Revenue & Retention

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
A growing SaaS organisation is seeking a Director of Customer Revenue & Retention to lead the commercial performance of its existing customer base and drive the next stage of significant growth. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Manchester with a hybrid working model.This is a senior, high-impact leadership opportunity for a SaaS commercial leader who thrives on combining revenue discipline, operational excellence, and customer advocacy in a fast-moving scale-up environment where structure and systems are actively being shaped. You are most likely on an upward trajectory in your career and whilst already operating at senior level demonstrating commercial acumen in the form of strategic sales and revenue management, you are looking to further challenge yourself and gain development exposure in a commercial, highly acquisitive environment part of a larger group. You will lead the Account Management, Renewals, and Customer Success teams, uniting them into a high-performing, commercially driven function focused on both retention and growth. You will have full ownership of the P&L and lead a highly engaged team. Main duties: <ul><li data-start="0" data-section-id="c8vbjq" data-end="147">Own commercial outcomes across the customer base, including NRR, renewals, churn reduction, upsell/cross-sell, customer lifetime value, and NPS</li><li data-end="345" data-section-id="fvuuys" data-start="148">Own the customer revenue P&L, including forecasting, revenue tracking, budget management, senior leadership reporting, and revenue governance across bookings, contracted, and recognised revenue</li><li data-start="346" data-end="473" data-section-id="1lvbxzz">Lead and scale Account Management, Renewals, and Customer Success into a high-performing, commercially accountable function</li><li data-section-id="1ssm7va" data-end="620" data-start="474">Define and embed operating cadence across renewal and pipeline forecasting, expansion planning, revenue reviews, and customer health reporting</li><li data-start="621" data-section-id="vpyj7w" data-end="757">Develop scalable playbooks for account planning, expansion and cross-sell, churn prevention, risk management, and bid/tender support</li><li data-end="874" data-section-id="tedfhk" data-start="758">Partner with Sales to ensure a seamless customer journey from acquisition through long-term retention and growth</li><li data-section-id="2wi2vx" data-end="969" data-is-last-node="" data-start="875">Partner with Product to represent the voice of the customer and influence roadmap priorities</li><li data-start="875" data-section-id="2wi2vx" data-is-last-node="" data-end="969">Build strong executive level relationships with key customers </li></ul>YOU: <ul class="_309883cc _9c1d7d99"><li>Proven senior leadership experience managing customer revenue functions within a B2B SaaS organisation</li><li>Demonstrable track record of improving Net Revenue Retention, expansion revenue, and customer satisfaction</li><li>Strong revenue management expertise, including clear understanding of bookings vs revenue recognition.</li><li>Experience owning and managing a P&L, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting</li><li>Experience leading Account Management, Customer Success, or Renewals teams</li><li>Strong commercial mindset with experience delivering against sales & revenue targets</li><li>Experience working with complex, multi-stakeholder customers (education, public sector, regulated environments or services-heavy SaaS ideal)</li><li>Confident leader able to scale teams, introduce operating structure, and drive commercial accountability</li><li>Strong cross-functional operator able to influence Sales, Product, Finance, and Senior leadership</li><li>Comfortable working in scale-up environments where processes are evolving</li></ul>This is an opportunity to join a business where your work has visible, meaningful impact. The business is scaling quickly, which means you'll be part of shaping how the customer revenue function operates as it grows, with genuine scope to build structure, influence strategy, and make a measurable difference.If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive commercial performance, and play a key part in scaling a high-growth SaaS business, this is a chance to do exactly that in a supportive but ambitious environment. Whilst this is hybrid, only candidates Northwest based will be considered. Benefits: <ul class="_309883cc _9c1d7d99"><li>25 days holiday, an additional 5 Personal Days leave entitlement plus bank holidays </li><li>An annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325 per annum</li><li>Private medical and dental care</li><li>Employee Share Ownership Plan and annual bonus</li></ul> If you're someone who builds strong relationships naturally, communicates with clarity and confidence, and brings a professional yet approachable style plus you meet the set out criteria, we're keen to talk to you. Success here comes from being commercially sharp, people-focused, and comfortable influencing across all levels of 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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjkyNzAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-04-23T15:05:54Z

Managing Director

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
125000 - 125000 GBP / Yearly
Managing Director- Manufacturing Halifax (Onsite) | £125,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent benefitsRobert Half is partnering with a well established manufacturing business based in Halifax to appoint a Managing Director. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and highly respected organisation that genuinely values its people. The role offers full autonomy, the ability to shape the future direction of the business, and the chance to work within a driven, supportive team focused on continued growth and market expansion.The RoleAs Managing Director, you will take full accountability for the leadership and direction of the business. You will shape long term strategy, oversee all core functions, and act as the senior executive voice of the organisation.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Setting the strategic direction and leading the long term growth plan.</li><li>Embedding best practice, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.</li><li>Leading the sales and commercial function, driving growth across domestic and international markets.</li><li>Acting as a visible, customer facing leader, building strong relationships with key accounts and industry partners.</li><li>Oversight of operations, R&D, finance, and sales ensuring collaboration against shared strategic goals.</li><li>Executive ownership of health & safety, compliance, risk, and governance.</li><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the senior leadership team.</li><li>Building a high performance culture with the right structure, talent, and capability for future growth.</li></ul>The CandidateWe're looking for an experienced manufacturing Managing Director with a strong blend of commercial and operational expertise.Requirements:<ul><li>Background in manufacturing or distribution, with an understanding of production environments.</li><li>Strong leadership capability - able to inspire teams and drive organisational performance.</li><li>Proven commercial acumen across customer management, pricing, margins, and strategic sales.</li><li>Ability to set and execute long range plans with clarity and focus.</li><li>Depth of operational understanding: manufacturing, quality, H&S, and continuous improvement.</li><li>A hands on, practical approach to leadership.</li><li>A track record of improving sales performance within an established business.</li></ul>What's on offer:<ul><li>£125,000 base salary</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Plus, an excellent benefits package</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjAyNTIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-03-17T17:51:47Z

Information Security Programme Lead

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Contract
600 - 625 GBP / Daily
<h2 data-section-id="xbq4cp" data-end="330" data-start="260">Information Security Programme Lead (Security Transformation)</h2>Robert Half are supporting a global consulting firm to source an experienced Information Security Programme Lead to join a critical Security Transformation programme within a complex, evolving environment.This is a senior, CISO-facing role focused on driving delivery, bringing structure, and realising value from existing security capabilities across people, process, and technology - not just deploying new tools.<h3 data-start="758" data-end="784" data-section-id="14fn9z">Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>Initial contract length: 6 months (likely extension)</li><li>Location: Leeds (2-3 days onsite per week)</li><li>Start date: ASAP (2-3 week onboarding)</li><li>Engagement: c. £600-£650 p/day via FCSA accredited umbrella company</li></ul><h3 data-end="1024" data-section-id="1cg918x" data-start="1003">Role Overview</h3>You will take ownership of a broad, multi-stream Security Transformation programme, working directly with the CISO to drive delivery across a fragmented set of initiatives. The environment requires someone who can bring clarity, prioritisation, and momentum enabling security SMEs to focus on delivery rather than programme overhead. The focus is on maturing existing capabilities, improving adoption, and embedding sustainable operating models aligned to frameworks such as NIST.<h3 data-start="1521" data-end="1549" data-section-id="165gfiz">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead delivery of a multi-stream Information Security Transformation programme across multiple workstreams</li><li>Own and drive the Security Transformation Roadmap, ensuring clear prioritisation and delivery outcomes</li><li>Bring structure and pace to a complex environment, removing blockers and driving accountability across teams</li><li>Establish and run programme governance, reporting, and RAID management at senior stakeholder level</li><li>Coordinate delivery across key domains including IAM (SailPoint), PAM, DLP, and technology risk/control functions</li><li>Ensure security tools and controls are effectively implemented, optimised, and delivering measurable value</li><li>Embed NIST-aligned practices across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover domains</li><li>Drive process and governance maturity, ensuring security services are operationalised and sustainable</li><li>Develop and track KPIs to measure security maturity, adoption, and risk reduction</li><li>Collaborate across Security Operations, GRC, Architecture, and IT to ensure alignment and integration</li><li>Manage dependencies, risks, and resource constraints across multiple delivery streams</li><li>Support and lead delivery teams, enabling effective execution across squads and stakeholders</li></ul><h3 data-start="2772" data-end="2799" data-section-id="1olrjqp">Experience Required</h3><ul><li>Proven experience leading Information Security or Security Transformation programmes in complex environments</li><li>Strong exposure across IAM (SailPoint), PAM, and broader security control domains</li><li>Experience working within or delivering against NIST or similar frameworks</li><li>Track record of driving delivery in less structured or evolving environments</li><li>Strong understanding of how to operationalise security capabilities across people, process, and technology</li><li>Experience managing multiple workstreams or delivery squads</li><li>Ability to operate confidently at CISO and senior stakeholder level</li><li>Strong stakeholder management with the ability to challenge, influence, and drive outcomes</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="xl9znq" data-end="3526" data-start="3492">Qualifications (Desirable)</h3><ul><li>CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar</li><li>Agile / Delivery certifications (SAFe, Scrum, Prince2, PMP)</li><li>Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Security, Identity platforms)</li></ul><h3 data-end="3746" data-section-id="o20c5v" data-start="3716">Additional Information If successful, you will be required to complete standard financial and criminal background checks, along with references.</h3>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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zMjk4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-28T08:38:24Z