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Finance Manager <p>Robert Half have partnered with a leading Manufacturing business based in Halifax in the recruitment of a talented Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress their career towards a Financial Controller role within a well established and growing organisation.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of management accounting and take full ownership of the profit and loss (P&amp;L) function. You will be responsible for key financial processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and handling some payroll queries.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts up to trial balance.</li><li>Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Manage accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Post journal entries accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Respond to and resolve payroll-related queries.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Provide financial insights and support to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required.</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>We are looking for a highly motivated and career-driven individual with strong financial expertise and a keen interest in progressing within the business.</p><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the manufacturing sector</li><li>A strong understanding of management accounting principles</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Ambition to progress towards a Financial Controller role.</li></ul><p>Salary &amp; Benefits</p><ul><li>£50,000 - £58,000 DOE per annum (dependent on experience).</li><li>Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing company.</li><li>Plus additional benefits</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjY5NTc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager <p>A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading organisation based in Leeds. This role is ideal for a driven and detail-oriented finance professional ready to make a significant impact.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Provide accurate and actionable financial insights to key stakeholders</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing finance team to meet business goals</li><li>Partner with other departments to improve processes and support strategic decision-making</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with relevant post-qualification experience</li><li>Proven experience in financial management, reporting, and leadership</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.</li></ul><p>What's On Offer:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000k DOE</li><li>Opportunity to join a reputable and growing organisation in Leeds</li><li>Career development opportunities and leadership responsibilities</li><li>A collaborative and professional working environment</li><li>Excellent benefits package on offer</li><li>Hybrid work pattern</li></ul><p>If you're ready to take on your next challenge, apply today and make your mark!</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjY1NzY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Senior Finance Manager (Projects) <p>Robert Half is currently supporting a fast-paced, global business in their search for a <strong>Senior Finance Manager - Projects</strong>. This pivotal role focuses on delivering key finance improvement projects, particularly within their operations in France, while continuously enhancing financial processes.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong><br />Reporting to the Financial Controller - Projects, you will take ownership of managing and delivering financial projects from inception to completion. Projects will vary in scope but will include systems implementations, process optimisation's, and team-related initiatives. As a senior leader, you'll be responsible for engaging stakeholders, managing project time-lines and budgets, and ensuring successful delivery while aligning with the business's strategic goals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead medium to large-scale finance projects, managing cross-functional teams and delivering to agreed time-lines and objectives.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment and project success.</li><li>Identify opportunities for efficiency and develop solutions that enhance collaboration and financial operations.</li><li>Plan, forecast, and manage project budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.</li><li>Analyse complex financial data to inform decision-making and support project delivery.</li><li>Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with company policies and codes of conduct.</li><li>Act as a hands-on problem solver, overcoming obstacles and driving results to achieve business objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified, with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance-related projects within large organisations.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance functions and processes, ideally with exposure to IFRS.</li><li>Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, combined with commercial acumen and organisational ability.</li><li>A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects effectively.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zNzIwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Head of Finance <p>As a Head of Finance, you are accountable for driving forward the financial strategy and achieving the business objectives of this leading, global retail business. </p><p>In this role, you will act as an influential and knowledgeable finance executive who leads from the front, makes important business decisions, successfully problem solves, improves processes, and consistently delivers results in line with deadlines.</p><p>You are a resilient and forward-thinking individual who pro-actively implements change in order to hit business goals. You are responsible for high quality financial reporting, management accounts and ensuring all compliance &amp; controls are being followed whilst actively looking to mitigate risk and issues.</p><p>Overall, you are an authoritative figure who leads and commands your team to success; this involves people &amp; performance management, developing &amp; mentoring, succession planning and forecasting resource.</p><p>Reporting into the FD, duties will include: </p><p><strong>Results Focused</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy</li><li>Set long term goals for the Finance team, embedding effective controls and robust processes to support on-going growth and financial performance across the business</li><li>Work in close partnership with the following stakeholders:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>In-country management team to support effective decisions</li><li>Country Finance Director, CFO and Group Finance to keep them informed, monitor and drive cash flow initiatives, deliver on finance strategies and embed reporting that would enable in-depth analysis of business performance and an understanding of key business drivers</li><li>Shared Services teams to ensure good financial control, timely close of month end sub-ledgers</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Build, develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with various departments </li><li>Focus on YoY performance and understand key underlying business drivers</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for high quality &amp; accurate financial reporting delivering flash, ledger closes and the management accounts pack to group deadlines</li><li>Support with monthly board reporting and preparation for the submission to the group finance team</li><li>Responsible for the preparation &amp; review of monthly management accounts from trial balance to financial statements</li><li>Ensure adherence to IFR accounting standards &amp; statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Lead the Balance Sheet reconciliation process</li><li>Drive country site by site reporting and embed a bottom-up culture to reporting within the finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Audit &amp; Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Lead year end statutory audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing all necessary documentation and evidence</li><li>Develop and implement an internal audit programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations</li><li>Deliver the local statutory accounts for all entities to country deadlines, working with PwC to deliver the accounts and the auditors. Work with the in-country legal team to deliver the management reports</li><li>Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the company meets its financial and legal obligations</li><li>Lead on ongoing development of finance processes and controls</li></ul><p><strong>Acquisitions, Projects &amp; Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and be a key point of contact on all country internal finance transformation projects in relation to record to report changes</li><li>Lead on acquisition and integration projects</li><li>Continuous financial and operational improvement</li><li>Support improvement initiatives for SAP development</li></ul><p><strong>People &amp; Performance Management</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and motivate the finance team and provide them with the resources &amp; tools they need to be successful</li><li>Establish and implement a training program for new and existing colleagues</li><li>Drive the improvement in quality of work and overall skillset of the team</li><li>Provide knowledgeable &amp; factual advice and guidance to the team to enable them to achieve their objectives</li><li>Enable the team to strive for accuracy of site by site P&amp;Ls</li><li>Responsible for performance management and recruitment</li></ul><p> </p><p>You will have demonstrable experience leading in a fast-paced environment, you will be a commercial and strategic decision maker, adaptable to change and forward-thinking in your approach. Qualification preferred. </p><p>Interviews will be taking place immediately.</p><p>Only individuals who meet the criteria will be considered. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljk4MzQxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager <h3 data-start="67" data-end="147"><strong data-start="71" data-end="145">Finance Manager | Global Company | Manchester (Hybrid) | Up to £60,000</strong></h3><p data-start="149" data-end="380">Robert Half is excited to be partnering with a global company based in Manchester city centre, offering an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant looking to take the next step in their career.</p><p data-end="699" data-start="382">We are seeking an ambitious and proactive finance professional with strong leadership skills to manage a finance team effectively. Reporting to the Global Finance Director, you will play a vital role in delivering key financial insights, implementing best practices, and ensuring strong governance across the group.</p><h3 data-end="732" data-start="701"><strong data-start="705" data-end="730">Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="733" data-end="1660"><li data-end="822" data-start="733">Oversee and produce management accounts, including P&amp;L, balance sheet, and cash flow.</li><li data-end="906" data-start="823">Prepare detailed monthly finance reports with variance analysis and commentary.</li><li data-start="907" data-end="986">Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and post month-end/year-end journals.</li><li data-start="987" data-end="1046">Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.</li><li data-start="1047" data-end="1124">Monitor budgets, identify overspending, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li data-start="1125" data-end="1197">Manage weekly cash flow reporting, forecasting, and reconciliations.</li><li data-start="1198" data-end="1252">Ensure timely submission of quarterly VAT returns.</li><li data-end="1311" data-start="1253">Prepare payroll files for external payroll processing.</li><li data-start="1312" data-end="1389">Lead and develop the finance assistant and outsourced accounting support.</li><li data-start="1390" data-end="1471">Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting.</li><li data-end="1514" data-start="1472">Lead finance projects and initiatives.</li><li data-start="1515" data-end="1578">Provide financial information to support year-end accounts.</li><li data-end="1660" data-start="1579">Partner with internal departments to deliver financial insights and analysis.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1696" data-start="1662"><strong data-end="1694" data-start="1666">Key Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></h3><ul data-end="2104" data-start="1697"><li data-start="1697" data-end="1789">Newly qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with industry experience (preferably SME).</li><li data-start="1790" data-end="1853">Proven experience in managing and mentoring a finance team.</li><li data-start="1854" data-end="1901">Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.</li><li data-start="1902" data-end="1970">Proficiency in Xero or QuickBooks (desirable but not essential).</li><li data-start="1971" data-end="2019">Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.</li><li data-start="2020" data-end="2104">Excellent attention to detail with a deep understanding of accounting standards.</li></ul><h3 data-start="2106" data-end="2134"><strong data-end="2132" data-start="2110">Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></h3><ul data-end="2257" data-start="2135"><li data-start="2135" data-end="2171">Competitive salary up to £60,000</li><li data-end="2211" data-start="2172">Hybrid and flexible working options</li><li data-end="2257" data-start="2212">Company discounts and additional benefits</li></ul><p data-end="2408" data-start="2259">This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic and supportive global business. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4wNzU3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Commercial Finance Manager <p>We are partnering with a leading organisation in the facilities and healthcare services sector to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager for a key contract at a major Central Manchester hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment, supporting senior stakeholders and driving financial performance.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and commercial oversight within a complex service contract. Working closely with operational teams, you will provide valuable financial insight, support key decision-making, and help drive efficiencies across the contract.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and balance sheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines.</li><li>Support senior site management in reflecting all financial activity, including variations, rechargeable works, and project expenditure.</li><li>Ensure billing processes align with contractual terms, with accurate documentation to support invoicing and timely payments.</li><li>Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial awareness and performance, driving cost efficiencies.</li><li>Provide commercial and financial advice, helping stakeholders make informed decisions.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, particularly around cost management, stock processes, and trading accounts.</li><li>Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, etc.) with experience in a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong background in financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support senior stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with finance systems such as SAP or similar (desirable).</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to step into a high-profile, business-critical role, working closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and rewarding environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape financial performance and drive meaningful improvements in a well-established organisation.</p><p>If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please get in touch.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zMzcwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager <p>Finance Manager | Paying up to £120k + car allowance + up to 10% bonus | Cheshire | 3 days working from home</p><p>Robert Half is working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading global organisation in the agricultural biotechnology industry. Based in Cheshire, this role is focused on overseeing the transformation of financial reporting, planning, and analytics processes across the business, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and driving impactful decision-making.</p><p>About the Role:</p><p>As Finance Manager, you will play a central role in shaping the future of financial reporting and analytics. You will lead efforts to streamline reporting processes, adopt advanced technologies, and ensure the consistency and accuracy of financial data across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and TM1-based financial reporting solutions to improve insights and decision-making.</li><li>Standardising reporting practices across the business to enhance consistency and usability.</li><li>Promoting automation and advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modelling and scenario analysis to enhance forecasting and planning.</li><li>Collaborating with IT teams and business units to ensure data governance standards are met and financial data is of the highest quality.</li><li>Leading and supporting the FP&amp;A teams, providing training and guidance to optimise their use of reporting tools.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For:</p><ul><li>Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>A proven track record in managing financial reporting and FP&amp;A functions, with expertise in Power BI and TM1 (or similar systems).</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing teams and driving improvements across financial processes.</li><li>A sound understanding of data governance and the ability to work closely with IT to ensure the integrity of financial data.</li><li>A collaborative approach, with the ability to influence and build relationships across departments and senior leadership.</li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work both from home and the office (2 days per week in the office). You will have regular exposure to senior leaders, including the Group Financial Planning Director, CFO, and Business Unit Finance Directors.</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Performance-related bonus</li><li>25 days holiday + Bank Holidays</li><li>Private medical cover and health cashback scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity leave and a flexible working policy</li><li>Access to career development programmes and training resources</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a new challenge and have the experience to drive financial process improvements within a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zMDM4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager <p>A growing and ambitious company in the property and investment sector is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to establish and develop its financial reporting function. Based in Macclesfield, this is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to design and implement financial processes from the ground up.</p><p>As the business continues to expand, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, standardising processes, and providing valuable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Establish financial reporting across multiple entities and projects, including management accounts, P&amp;L, balance sheet, and project cost analysis.</li><li>Develop and refine financial systems and processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Partner with commercial and procurement teams to support decision-making.</li><li>Implement automation and best practices to enhance data accuracy and financial workflows.</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing strategic insights to senior management.</li><li>Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.</li><li>Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounts, and process improvement.</li><li>Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>A strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience working in a fast-growing or dynamic business environment is preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>A newly created role with the opportunity to shape the finance function from the outset.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>A high-growth company with long-term career progression opportunities.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working, on-site parking, pension, team lunches, and 25 days holiday.</li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Macclesfield<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p>This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to take ownership of a function and contribute to the success of a rapidly growing organisation. To apply or find out more, please get in touch.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xMzU4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Senior Finance Analyst <p>This US headquartered global entertainment company is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Finance Analyst to join the finance team in Manchester. The business has a growing omni-channel presence and this is a key role. You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. </p><p>Specialising in indirect costs, this role will focus on financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, providing strategic insights to support business leaders. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to evaluate financial performance, assist in decision-making, and ensure alignment with business objectives, ultimately contributing to profitability and operational efficiency. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><ul><li>Conduct in-depth financial analysis, focusing on indirect costs, margins, and key financial metrics. </li><li>Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and trends. </li><li>Ensure accurate, timely financial data aligned with business goals. </li><li>Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasts. </li><li>Assist in the preparation of flash Adjusted EBITDAR, focusing on indirect costs and proper attribution. </li><li>Monitor budget performance and provide insights to ensure alignment with financial targets. </li><li>Analyse costs across business units and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. </li><li>Collaborate with departments to implement cost-saving initiatives and track outcomes. </li><li>Partner with senior management and functional teams to assess performance and drive improvements. </li><li>Contribute to board-level presentations and reports on financial performance and outlook. </li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives for financial reporting and forecasting. </li><li>Support automation efforts to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy. </li></ul><p>YOU:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in business finance, financial analysis, or similar role. </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. </li><li>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. </li><li>Ability to present financial data and collaborate with senior leadership. </li><li>Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite. Oracle experience is a plus. </li></ul><p>The business operates a hybrid working policy with the requirement to be in office 2 days per week. Experience working in the entertainment/gaming sector advantageous but not essential. You will have worked in a fast-paced, progressive environment.</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>bonus</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>life insurance</li><li>Ability to buy holidays which also increase with service</li><li>Pension 5%</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Various discounts</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing company on an exciting journey. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU3NDU0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager <p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading service business based in Leeds to recruit a Finance Manager to join their growing organisation.</p><p>What You'll Do:</p><ul><li>Management Accounts with associated insight and analysis</li><li>Team Management</li><li>Budgeting and Forecasting</li><li>Balance sheet management and cash flow reporting</li><li>Maintenance of the internal finance systems, processes, and controls</li></ul><p> What We're Looking For:</p><ul><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Experience in a similar Finance Manager role</li><li>Team management experience essential </li><li>Strong communicator with high levels of commercial acumen</li></ul><p>What's on offer:</p><p>£60,000 - £70,000k, plus additional benefits and a hybrid work pattern</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5Ljk2Mzg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Commercial Finance Manager <p>Commercial Finance Manager | Manchester | Hybrid Working | Paying up to £65k</p><p> </p><p>A growing organisation within the energy and renewables sector is looking for a <strong>Commercial Finance Manager</strong> to join its team. This is a newly created role following a recent group restructure and investment, offering a fantastic opportunity to drive financial strategy and influence key decision-making.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to align with strategic objectives</li><li>Provide financial insights to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Prepare and present detailed management reports, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards</li><li>Evaluate investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and potential M&amp;A activities</li><li>Enhance financial planning systems and drive automation initiatives for improved efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate finance</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in both SME and high-growth environments</li><li>Experience in fast-paced industries, ideally within <strong>utilities, financial services, or renewables</strong></li><li>Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)</li><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong understanding of management accounting practices</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>Excellent transport links</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a key stage of its expansion. If you're a finance professional looking for a commercial, high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4wMTQ3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager <p>The Role</p><p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accountancy are exclusively recruiting for a new position of Finance Manager, for a very recognisable business with a fantastic office based North of Bradford.</p><p>This exciting role will allow the successful candidate to work in a role that includes the production and review of the monthly management accounts. The role provides exposure to all senior levels of the business as well as the rest of the Senior Management Team in a role that offers core exposure as well as business partnering.</p><p>Typical Duties and responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Budgeting and Forecasting</li><li>Revenue recognition</li><li>Business partnering</li><li>Financial reporting</li><li>Assisting in the Audit process</li><li>Assisting with the production of a 3 and 5 year business plan</li><li>Providing Exec level commentary and presenting to the SMT alongside the FC.</li><li>Overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts</li><li>Opportunity to develop junior members of the team</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>As this business is moving at such a pace, they are keen to consider candidates who are willing to take on additional duties and responsibilities over the coming years as the structure of the finance function develops.</p><p>Additionally, we are looking for as much of the following on candidate's CV's:</p><ul><li>Recognised Accountancy Qualification, ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Previous experience in reviewing the Month End Process and managing a team.</li><li>A stable CV and career history</li><li>Strong Excel Skills</li></ul><p>Salary &amp; Benefits</p><ul><li>£60,000 - £68,000</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Further benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci40MzgzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Director <p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting are recruiting a new role of Finance Director for an entrepreneurial, high growth manufacturing business with a Head Office on the outskirts of Wakefield.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will have a wide remit of responsibility ranging from day-to-day management of the finance function, through to providing commercial finance guidance to CEO and other members of the Senior Management Team.</p><p>Duties and responsibilities of the Finance Director will include:</p><ul><li>Managing a small, successful finance team based on the outskirts of Wakefield</li><li>Overseeing the production of Monthly Management Accounts</li><li>Analyse and review Monthly results with the Managing Director and wider Senior Management Team</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting process</li><li>Complete year end statutory accounts and liaise with auditors</li></ul><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>To be considered for the role we welcome applications from candidates with the following:</p><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen</li><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifications desirable but not essential</li><li>Previous experience in business partnering with Senior Stakeholders</li><li>Strong communicator and influencer</li><li>Advanced excel skills</li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p>In return, the successful Financial Controller will receive the following:</p><ul><li>£90,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>Annual Bonus</li><li>Hybrid working patterns</li><li>25 days holidays</li><li>Private Healthcare</li><li>Free parking at their Wakefield office</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjUyMDg3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager - Remote <p>Are you ready to take on an exciting role in a growing, high-potential start-up backed by significant investment? We're seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join the dynamic team. This is a hands-on, remote position with some UK travel required, offering the chance for you to make a meaningful impact on their success story.</p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> circa £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (with occasional UK travel)</li><li><strong>Role Type:</strong> Full-Time</li></ul><h3 id="about-the-role"><strong>About the Role</strong></h3><p>As the Finance Manager, you'll take full ownership of the finance function in a challenging yet rewarding start-up environment. You'll have the opportunity to shape the financial direction of the business by implementing new systems, driving process improvements, and elevating the business's financial acumen.</p><p>This role combines strategic finance and commercial responsibility and will play a critical part in setting up robust financial frameworks needed to support our ambitious plans.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Full accounting ownership - prepare financial statements, oversee reporting, and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Implement financial systems and processes to support rapid business growth.</li><li>Drive process improvements to ensure efficiency in financial operations.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insight and partner with leadership to influence critical decision-making.</li><li>Manage budgets, forecasts, and scenario planning to help the company navigate growth.</li><li>Build and lead a finance function equipped to sustain a fast-paced, evolving business environment.</li><li>Collaborate with various stakeholders to evaluate and assess commercial opportunities and risks.</li></ul><h3 id="about-you"><strong>About You</strong></h3><p>This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in hands-on roles. You'll have experience stepping into fast-moving settings, and you'll have demonstrated success in building efficient financial systems.</p><p><strong>Key Skills &amp; Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a hands-on finance role, ideally within a start-up or growing SME.</li><li>Strong system implementation and process improvement expertise.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and providing commercially driven financial insights.</li><li>A strategic mindset coupled with the ability to deliver operational results.</li><li>Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK as needed.</li></ul><h3 id="what-we-offer"><strong>What We Offer</strong></h3><ul><li>A competitive salary of circa £70,000.</li><li>Flexible remote working arrangement with some travel opportunities.</li><li>The chance to play an integral role in a business during an exciting period of growth.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4zMzExMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager <p>This expanding residential developer builds quality homes across the North West. It's due to successful growth that a Finance Manager is now sought to join the company and further support the strategic growth plans. </p><p>With plans to triple revenues by 2027, this is an exciting role with progression.You will be part or newly qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA, be a self starter with excellent communcation skills. This role will enable you to have good all-round exposure to finance and the wider business. </p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Financial Controller, main duties will include: </p><ul><li>To establish financial reporting across multiple entities and projects. Drive standardisation of reporting and establish and maintain process and procedures.</li><li>Support the analysis of business performance, identifying variances to budget alongside financial risks and opportunities that may be present.</li><li>Ensure ledgers reflect accurate cost analysis.</li><li>Establish management reports, P&amp;L, Balance sheet, inventory, work in progress, project cost to complete.</li><li>Assisting commercial and procurement teams in placing orders, recording valuations and invoice reconciliations</li><li>Production of payment recommendations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with production of periodic budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Accounting system setup, development and maintenance.</li><li>Gathering and interpreting financial KPI data and trends to provide management information and support strategic and tactical decision making.</li></ul><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Part of newly qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA accountant</li><li>Logical thinker with good attention to detail</li><li>Strong communicator, able to present information clearly an concisely</li><li>Team focused</li><li>Good stakeholder management skills </li><li>hands on </li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role located in Macclesfield. 25 days holiday plus ban holidays, regular team lunches, on-site parking. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljg3MTAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Business Partner <p><strong>Finance Business Partner - Manchester - £60-65k</strong></p><p>Are you a skilled finance professional looking for a commercially focused role with real impact? We're working with a fast-paced, innovative business that's searching for a Finance Business Partner <strong>-</strong> to join their team in Manchester.</p><p>This is a hybrid position, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br />Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, you'll work closely with the sales and customer service teams to deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Acting as a <strong>business partner</strong> to the commercial teams, including VPs of Sales.</li><li>Preparing weekly and monthly revenue reports, as well as interim and annual revenue disclosures.</li><li>Supporting pricing decisions and reviewing quarterly sales commissions.</li><li>Providing guidance on revenue recognition and implementing transfer pricing policies.</li><li>Monitoring revenue month-end closing and preparing trading updates.</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong><br />To succeed in this role, you'll need:</p><ul><li>A degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.</li><li>At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel (experience with Netsuite is a bonus).</li><li>Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across the business.</li><li>A proactive approach and flexibility to adapt in a fast-moving environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of <strong>£60k-65k</strong></li><li>A hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.</li><li>The opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving business performance alongside a talented team.</li></ul><p>If you're ready to take on a commercially focused role with plenty of variety and responsibility, this could be the opportunity for you.</p><p><strong>Apply today</strong> and take the next step in your career!</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi45NjQ0OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Senior Finance Business Partner <p>Senior Finance Business Partner | Blackburn | Flexible &amp; Hybrid Working </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a global retail business in its search for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join its rapidly expanding finance team based in Blackburn. You will be responsible for driving and supporting commercial initiatives, providing commercial insights to the management team and partnering with a range of stakeholders across the business.</p><p> </p><p>This role is best suited to an individual who leads by example, is able to make important business decisions, solution orientated and is able to deliver results.</p><p>In addition, you will be responsible for the following;</p><ul><li>Prepare weekly trading reports / dashboards &amp; weekly CEO updates</li><li>Prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance</li><li>Identify the key trends and drivers of the result</li><li>Work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, by location</li><li>Review of P&amp;L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and present key trends.</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders</li><li>Actively look to improve reporting impact &amp; efficiency in preparation by maximising the use/potential of the SAP analytics tool and aiming to reduce reliance on spreadsheets, manual manipulation of data</li><li>Work closely with the Country Manager to optimise performance, cost control and improve profitability</li><li>Provide support and information to improve decision-making</li><li>Quarterly forecasts</li><li>Lead and manage the annual budget preparation &amp; presentation</li><li>Management responsibility of 4 direct reports, including the development of roles and responsibilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p>To be considered for this role, you will have the following;</p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA and CIMA) finance business partner with a strong background managing a team</li><li>Experience of working in large organisations ideally</li><li>Experience of business partnering, financial reporting and commercial analysis desirable</li><li>Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment, to multitask, to get into detail where needed and to meet deadlines on a timely basis</li><li>Must have strong excel skills, POWER BI is advantageous</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yMDg4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Commercial Finance Director <p><strong>Commercial Finance Director - £140,000 - £160,000 + hybrid + bonus </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a B2B services business to recruit a newly created <strong>Commercial Finance Director</strong> opportunity - offering <strong>c.£140 - £160K</strong>+ and based in Leeds (highly flexible with hybrid/days in office).</p><p>The business have been on a journey of rapid growth in the last 4-5 years, having doubled their top line and share price at an all-time high, as well as about to break $1bil t/o.</p><p>This is a pivotal role that will work closely with the CFO, acting as a strategic partner to drive performance, support growth and lead improvement initiatives across the business. You will be partnering with the CEO, MD's and department leaders - as well as playing a key role in M&amp;A activity and business transformation projects.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic financial partner to the UK Group Leadership team, delivering actionable insights to support business objectives.</li><li>Lead finance initiatives for mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) from inception to completion.</li><li>Drive business-wide performance improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and profitability.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales teams to evaluate and secure significant new business opportunities.</li><li>Build confidence and trust with the US parent company through clear communication of UK business initiatives.</li><li>Proactively resolve contractual and financial challenges, finding collaborative and sustainable solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA etc)</li><li>Strong commercial contract negotiation experience</li><li>Previous experience working within the 'soft services' industry</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4yODMyOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager <p>We are partnering a global health and wellness company in the appointment of a Finance Manager in Manchester. </p><p>Operating in over 40 countries, the company provides holistic nutrition services to prevent development or further advancement of ageing and disease. </p><p>An ambitious accountant is sought to join the best-in-class team in Manchester supporting the FD in delivering key financial information. The business is private equity backed and is on a growth trajectory so this is a great time to join a business as it scales. </p><p>Key duties include: </p><ul><li>Production of management accounts including P&amp;L, balance sheet, cash flow</li><li>Preparation of monthly finance pack </li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>month-end and year end journals</li><li>Budgeting &amp; forecasting </li><li>VAT submissions</li><li>Proactively identify and implement process, systems and reporting improvements </li><li>Project work as necessary </li><li>Business partnering across the departments </li></ul><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Newly qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA </li><li>Strong Excel and reporting skills </li><li>Experience in the production of management accounts</li><li>High attention to detail </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjYwMzY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Financial Controller <p>A well-established and expanding organisation in the energy sector is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance team in Manchester. This newly created role presents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in the business's continued growth and success.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering strategic financial insights to support business decision-making. With strong investment backing and ambitious expansion plans, the company is poised for rapid growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Consolidate financial reports and provide insightful analysis and commentary on performance.</li><li>Design and implement cost allocation structures across the group to maintain financial accuracy.</li><li>Ensure financial reporting processes are efficient, consistent, and timely.</li><li>Oversee cash and banking functions, including forecasting and balance optimisation.</li><li>Lead financial review meetings with key stakeholders, ensuring financial performance is effectively communicated and challenged where necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with the CFO to ensure financial targets are met, suppliers are managed effectively, and processes are continuously improved.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax obligations, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and CIS returns, in coordination with external tax advisors.</li><li>Manage the preparation of statutory and management accounts, liaising with external auditors as required.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement within finance, particularly in automation and efficiency initiatives.</li><li>Support the development and mentoring of junior finance team members.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional with the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant.</li><li>Strong background in financial and management accounting.</li><li>Previous experience within the utilities, financial services, or renewable energy sector would be beneficial.</li><li>Proficiency in SAGE or similar accounting software.</li><li>Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.</li><li>Experience working as part of a cross-functional management team.</li><li>Strong analytical abilities with a track record of preparing financial reports and business cases.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>A problem-solving mindset with a strong grasp of cost drivers and commercial finance.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4wMzU0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Financial Controller <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation based in Hull. This crucial role focuses on driving transformation and process improvement, leading key financial projects, and implementing efficient systems to promote operational excellence.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee financial transformation initiatives aimed at improving financial processes and systems.</li><li>Design, implement, and regularly review financial processes to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce process improvements across the finance function.</li><li>Develop, analyse, and review budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Mentor and manage a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Your Profile:</p><ul><li>Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or equivalent</li><li>Demonstrable experience in financial control</li><li>Proven expertise in managing financial transformation and change management projects within fast-paced environments</li><li>Strong competency in overseeing and executing complex projects involving cross-functional teams</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and deliver results within defined time frames</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Why Join the Team?</p><ul><li>Competitive Salary: £65,000 - £80,000k DOE</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-impact projects</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Additional benefits and a hybrid work model</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5Ljc5NDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Assistant <p><strong>Position: Finance Assistant</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Huddersfield <br /> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br /> <strong>Reports To:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Salary </strong>- £25,000 - £27,000</p><p><strong>About Us:</strong><br /> At Robert Half, we specialise in connecting skilled professionals with top-tier organisations. Our mission is to bring companies and talented individuals together to drive success. As the world's largest specialised talent solutions firm, we pride ourselves on innovation, integrity, and excellence across all the industries we serve.</p><p>We're currently seeking a motivated <strong>Finance Assistant</strong> to join a growing team within a gorwing services business in Huddersfield. This role is ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a desire to contribute to seamless financial operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Your core duties as a Finance Assistant will include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li><strong>Invoice &amp; Payment Processing:</strong> Accurately and efficiently process supplier invoices and payments to maintain a steady flow of financial transactions.</li><li><strong>Communication Management:</strong> Handle incoming emails and phone inquiries, resolving issues collaboratively with internal teams and departments.</li><li><strong>Credit Control:</strong> Conduct thorough credit control activities to ensure all debts are collected in a timely manner.</li><li><strong>Customer Data Management:</strong> Update and maintain customer records within databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.</li><li><strong>Account Reconciliations:</strong> Perform regular account and system reconciliations to identify and address discrepancies effectively.</li><li><strong>Compliance Adherence:</strong> Process payments in strict alignment with client-specific and organizational protocols.</li><li><strong>Escalation of Issues:</strong> Proactively escalate cases of non-payment or other financial concerns to the Finance Manager.</li><li><strong>Query Resolution:</strong> Respond promptly to inquiries, providing excellent service and maintaining stakeholder confidence.</li><li><strong>General Finance Support:</strong> Provide ad-hoc administrative and financial assistance as needed to support departmental goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong></li><ul><li>Level 2 AAT qualification or equivalent (preferred, but not mandatory).</li></ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong></li><ul><li>Proven experience in finance or administration, with practical exposure to financial processes.</li></ul><li><strong>Personal Development:</strong></li><ul><li>A strong desire to grow both personally and professionally within the role.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></p><p><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Basic to intermediate proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).</li></ul><p><strong>Soft Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Self-motivated, confident, and capable of working independently.</li><li>Strong team player who actively supports collaborative problem-solving.</li><li>Highly effective communicator, both in writing and over the phone.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail for accurate financial data and transaction oversight.</li><li>Positive and proactive approach to tasks and challenges.</li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability to meet the company's high ethical standards and align with its culture.</li><li>Willingness to bring a "can-do" attitude to every task, demonstrating focus and determination.</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/QW5kcmV3LlRob21hcy4wMTM5Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Project Senior Finance Manager <p>We are supporting a Lancashire based global business in the appointment of a brand new role - Project Finance Manager. </p><p>Reporting into the Financial Controller for Projects, this role will play a pivotal role within the finance function, particularly focusing on managing improvement projects relating to the financial activities of the business as well as continuous improvement of financial processes. </p><p>This role will suit a qualified finance professional with a track record in delivering projects who wants to move away from BAU finance. Perhaps you're considering the variety of interim work, but want the stability of a permanent role- if so, this could be for you. </p><p>You will manage financial projects end-to-end from working with stakeholders and planning projects all the way through to successful project delivery and measuring benefits realisation. As a project leader, you will ensure all work outputs are executed to meet requirements, taking into consideration inter-dependencies between your work and other projects/programmes of work.</p><p>The work will be very varied; projects are likely to cover all aspects of financial activities including people-related, system implementations and process improvements.</p><p>A delivery-focussed role, you will have skills across project management, stakeholder management, collaboration, data collection and analysis, policy and process development, risk management and compliance. </p><p> </p><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant ( ACA/CIMA/ACCA) </li><li>Good knowledge of IFRS preferable</li><li>Proven experience of project management across a range of financial projects </li><li>Experience of working in a larger organisation</li><li>Credible communicator </li><li>Commercial acumen, well organised </li></ul><p>In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits, flexible start and finish time, discretionary bonus. </p><p> </p><p>This role will be on site with the possibility of working from home one day a week. </p><p> </p><p>Applications will only be considered by individuals who meet the criteria listed. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU0MzE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Financial Modeller <p>This is a highly sought-after opportunity for an experienced finance professional with advanced technical skills, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering actionable insights for business growth. You will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making through the creation, review, and presentation of robust financial models tailored to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Financial Modelling Development:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and build advanced financial models for business forecasting, scenario planning, and valuation purposes.</li><li>Ensure models are scalable, auditable, and adhere to best practices for financial modelling standards.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with finance and strategy teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles.</li><li>Provide actionable insights to key stakeholders on financial performance and key business drivers.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Stakeholder Interaction:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders (internal and external) to translate financial data into clear and compelling narratives for decision-making purposes.</li><li>Present findings and scenarios to non-financial stakeholders in a concise, easy-to-understand manner.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Strategic Analysis &amp; Business Case Development:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct detailed revenue, cost, and profitability analysis to assess potential new investments or strategic projects.</li><li>Support with business case preparation, providing quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate risks and opportunities.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Financial Model Review &amp; Improvement:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and validate existing financial models to ensure they are accurate, logical, and informative.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements for automation and accuracy.</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="key-qualifications--attributes"><strong>Key Qualifications &amp; Attributes:</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Education &amp; Certification:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field is essential.</li><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent financial qualification is desirable.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience (minimum 3+ years) in a financial modelling role, including experience in building models from scratch.</li><li>Industry experience in managing consultancy, or professional services is advantageous.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including macros, advanced functions, and pivot tables </li><li>Knowledge of financial modelling best practices (FAST, SMART, or other methodologies).</li><li>Experience with financial planning software such as Anaplan or similar is a plus.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Soft Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly and effectively.</li><li>Excellent analytical mindset and problem-solving ability with sharp attention to detail.</li><li>Proactive, inquisitive, and commercially focused with a passion for adding value to the business.</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="benefits--perks"><strong>Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></h3><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.</li><li>Hybrid working model, offering flexibility between office and home.</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and additional benefits.</li><li>Opportunities for career progression and professional development.</li></ul><h3 id="about-the-company"><strong>About the Company:</strong></h3><p>Our client is a leading organisation with a strong presence in Leeds City Centre. They pride themselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where employees can thrive and make a significant impact. As a Financial Modeller, you will join an innovative and ambitious team focused on continuous growth and delivering value to stakeholders.</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/dGhvbWFzLmNoYXBtYW4uMDYyMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Financial Controller <p>Are you a seasoned financial professional with a strong technical accounting background? Looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate impact in a high-performing financial services business? If so, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Our client, a leading financial services company based in Leeds, is seeking an <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> to oversee and manage three sets of accounts on a month-to-month basis. This pivotal role will support the finance team with the preparation for the year-end audit and ensure accurate and timely reporting throughout the engagement period.</p><h3 id="the-role"><strong>The Role</strong></h3><p>Reporting to the FD, you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage the financial accounts for three distinct entities within the organisation.</li><li>Ensure monthly financial closing processes are completed accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Provide hands-on support in preparing for the year-end external audit, including ensuring compliance with relevant standards and audit-readiness.</li><li>Maintain and refine technical accounting processes to align with industry best practices.</li><li>Deliver financial reporting and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li>Act as a key advisor within the finance team, sharing expertise and ensuring adherence to accounting and regulatory standards.</li></ul><h3 id="the-ideal-candidate"><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></h3><p>To succeed in this role, you will need:</p><ul><li><strong>Proven technical accounting expertise</strong> with a solid understanding of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.</li><li>A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or international equivalent).</li><li>Extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably within the financial services sector.</li><li>A track record of successfully preparing accounts for year-end audits.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple sets of accounts.</li><li>A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3 id="whats-on-offer"><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></h3><ul><li>A dynamic and fast-paced working environment.</li><li>A hybrid working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to work with a respected financial services organisation.</li><li>Competitive daily or monthly rate, based on experience and expertise.</li></ul><h3 id="next-steps"> </h3><p><strong>About Robert Half</strong><br />At Robert Half, connecting skilled talent with leading companies is at the heart of what we do. With our deep expertise in finance and accounting staffing, we're here to support your career and business goals.</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi42MjA4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
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