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HR Business Partner

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
HR Business Partner Groupe CAT | Bristol | £60,000-£70,000 | HybridRobert Half are exclusively partnering with Groupe CAT on a newly created HR Business Partner role, offering an experienced HR professional the chance to take a genuinely influential position within the UK business.Role Details<ul dir="ltr"><li>Salary: £60,000-£70,000</li><li>Contract: Full-time, permanent</li><li>Location: Bristol, hybrid (3 days per week in the office)</li><li>Travel: Occasional UK travel</li><li>Language: English essential; French desirable</li></ul>The Opportunity Reporting to the Human Resources Director for Northern Europe and working closely with the UK Country Manager and senior leadership team, you will become a key HR partner to the UK operation. The role combines strategic partnering with hands-on delivery across talent, capability, engagement, employee relations, reward and organisational change.A particular focus will be the frontline and operational workforce, including drivers. As a newly created role, there is considerable scope to establish your own approach and shape the UK people agenda within an established international organisation.About Groupe CAT Groupe CAT is an international specialist in vehicle logistics, operating across a broad range of automotive and transport-related services. The UK business is entering an important period of development and transformation, making this an interesting time to join.The Role You will act as a trusted adviser to the UK management team, translating business priorities into effective people solutions. Your remit will include:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Partnering with managers and leaders on the full range of HR matters</li><li>Delivering the UK learning and development agenda</li><li>Leading the apprenticeship strategy, including the Compound-to-Transporter Driver pathway</li><li>Owning the UK Driver Recruitment programme alongside wider recruitment</li><li>Developing management capability through leadership development</li><li>Strengthening employee engagement and experience</li><li>Advising on employee relations, employment law and HR policy</li><li>Managing relationships with trade unions and employee representative bodies</li><li>Supporting succession planning, talent development and the annual People Review</li><li>Leading the appraisal and salary review processes</li><li>Supporting organisational change, including the RT2030 transformation agenda</li><li>Monitoring HR KPIs, workforce costs and productivity</li><li>Managing external HR partners and suppliers</li><li>Collaborating with central and international HR teams on Group-wide projects</li></ul>What We're Looking For You will be an established HR professional, likely with experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager, combining strong technical capability with commercial pragmatism and excellent stakeholder skills. You will bring:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidance</li><li>Broad HR experience across employee relations, recruitment, development, engagement and performance</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change</li><li>Confidence managing complex employee relations matters</li><li>Experience working with trade unions and/or employee representative bodies</li><li>Strong influencing skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach</li><li>The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with an international HR function</li></ul>Experience in logistics, transport, automotive or manufacturing, particularly supporting a large frontline workforce, would be advantageous. CIPD Level 5 or 7, apprenticeship experience and French language skills are desirable.Why This Role? This is a chance to take ownership of a newly created UK HRBP mandate, with visibility, autonomy and access to senior stakeholders and the wider international HR community. It suits someone who enjoys being close to the business, trusted by managers and able to turn HR strategy into practical outcomes. 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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTkyOTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T16:24:08Z

Head of Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
80000 - 800000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Head of Finance</h1>Location: West Midlands | Hybrid WorkingRobert Half are recruiting a Head of Finance on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.<h3>The Role</h3>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul> <h2> </h2> 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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T16:27:03Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
46000 - 46000 GBP / Yearly
HR ManagerLocation: Swindon Salary: £46,000 Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Working arrangement: Fully office-based, with occasional travel to other local sitesAbout the opportunityRobert Half are working with a purpose-led organisation that is looking to appoint a People Manager to play a key role in developing its people strategy, organisational capability and culture.This is a broad and varied role, covering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on HR delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation, providing trusted advice and helping to ensure the organisation has the people, culture and capability needed to achieve its objectives.The role would suit an experienced HR professional looking to move into a purpose-led organisation, or a strong HR generalist ready to take their first step into a management role.The roleYou will take ownership of a broad people remit, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term organisational development.Key areas of responsibility will include:<ul><li>Developing and delivering people and organisational development strategies.</li><li>Supporting organisational change, culture development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain high-quality employees.</li><li>Developing learning and development programmes and supporting management capability.</li><li>Establishing effective talent management and succession planning processes.</li><li>Providing practical advice and guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.</li><li>Ensuring HR processes and practices are legally compliant, consistent and effective.</li><li>Supporting organisational design and wider change programmes.</li><li>Developing effective approaches to reward and employee benefits.</li><li>Improving employee engagement and two-way communication.</li><li>Advising and supporting senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.</li><li>Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Using people data and insight to support effective decision-making.</li><li>Managing relevant HR budgets and ensuring value for money.</li><li>Keeping up to date with employment legislation and wider developments affecting the people agenda.</li><li>Providing managers with the tools, guidance and confidence to effectively lead and develop their teams.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for a capable and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating across the full employee lifecycle.You may be an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or HR generalist looking for the next step in your career.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>Broad HR generalist experience across areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance, learning and development and organisational development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change and improving people processes.</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.</li><li>Good organisational and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace.</li><li>The confidence to take ownership of a broad HR remit.</li><li>Relevant HR qualifications and/or CIPD membership would be advantageous.</li></ul>Who this role could suitThis opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone who is:An experienced HR professional looking to move away from a purely commercial environment and use their skills within an organisation with a strong sense of purpose.A strong HR generalist who has built solid experience across the employee lifecycle and is now ready to take their first formal management or leadership step.Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, wants to make a positive impact and is comfortable combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.What's on offer?<ul><li>£41,500 salary.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the people function.</li><li>Broad HR remit with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Scope to develop your management and leadership experience.</li><li>A supportive and values-driven working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your work.</li></ul>Please note: this is a fully office-based position and will require some travel between local sites.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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjEyMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-23T15:34:53Z

Treasury Manager - Projects

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Contract
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working with a PE-backed, acquisitive services group to recruit an Interim Treasury specialist to support through a period of transformation & growth.<ul><li>Duration: 9-12 months</li><li>Start Date: Immediate</li><li>Rate: £80,000-90,000 per annum (Daily rate potentially an option)</li><li>Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid Working - 2 days on site, 3 remote)</li></ul>Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for a blend of project and BAU focused work:<ul><li>Complete and embed the group cash pooling arrangement</li><li>Deliver overnight cash deposits to make better use of surplus cash</li><li>Maximise use of the group's banking facilities across entities and territories</li><li>Integrate newly acquired businesses into treasury processes and banking structures</li><li>Manage the complexity of operating across multiple currencies, including Nordic and Spanish operations</li><li>Automate manual processes, reducing entries between banking portals and the finance system</li><li>Scope, recommend and potentially implement a TMS</li><li>Produce monthly cash reporting for the board, CFO, lenders and PE stakeholders</li><li>Manage working capital and lender reporting</li><li>Monitor and report treasury and cash KPIs, including collection variances</li><li>Analyse cash positions and identify how funds can be deployed more effectively</li><li>Handle day-to-day treasury queries on cash movements and banking arrangements</li><li>Review heavily manual reporting processes and drive automation</li></ul>Profile:<ul><li>5+ years' solid treasury experience, with strong cash management and liquidity reporting</li><li>Track record delivering treasury projects - cash pooling, automation or system implementation</li><li>Experience in a complex, international, multi-currency group</li><li>Strong systems and automation mindset, with advanced Excel</li><li>Able to take a project with limited guidance, set out options and make recommendations</li><li>Hands-on - happy to get into the detail while keeping BAU running</li><li>Strong communicator who builds relationships with senior stakeholders and manages an offshore team</li><li>Flexible and comfortable with change; able to prioritise and know when to ask for support.</li></ul>For more information or to apply, please contact Robert Half Bristol on 01179 935400 or apply directly through this advert.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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjE4NTY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-20T13:58:12Z

Senior Head of Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Title: Senior Head of FinanceLocation: BirminghamSalary: Competitive + BenefitsThe OpportunityRobert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Head of Finance to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership<ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul>Control & Governance<ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul>Reporting & Commercial <ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul>Leadership <ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul>Transformation<ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul> About YouWe are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive 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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-25T15:22:35Z

Principal Data Scientist and ML Researcher

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with an established engineering firm to recruit for a newly created role of Principal Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher. This is a permanent role, based in Gloucester or Manchester, with competitive salary and benefits.As you will be working within a highly secure technology environment, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain eDV and SC clearance. The Role<ul dir="ltr"><li>Supporting the Head of Data Science & Machine Learning to shape group strategy and engage stakeholders</li><li>Generating ideas for novel research that create competitive advantage across the customer community</li><li>Working autonomously to develop complex, novel data science solutions</li><li>Helping triage and respond to new opportunities, aligned to group and wider business strategy</li><li>Designing and delivering data-centric solutions in collaboration with colleagues across disciplines</li><li>Leading the technical delivery of research and applied AI/ML work on both customer and internal projects</li><li>Providing technical leadership across multiple projects</li><li>Managing and developing more junior members of the SRG team</li><li>Delivering AI, ML and data science solutions to a broad range of defence problems</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Several years' experience delivering novel ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Proven experience as a Senior/Principal Data Scientist with ability to guide and coach the team</li><li>Excellent Python coding practice, including ML libraries such as HuggingFace, TensorFlow and PyTorch</li><li>Experience building robust ML pipelines with MLOps tools for model training, monitoring and deployment</li><li>Experience with version control and environment management (e.g. venvs, Docker)</li><li>Expert knowledge of AI/ML algorithms across different data types and tasks, including Generative AI, NLP and computer vision, sufficient to propose research beyond the existing literature</li><li>Hands-on experience training and developing AI models, including Large Language Models</li></ul>This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary package, additional clearance-related allowance and the chance to work on technically challenging, security-focused programmes. Due to the nature of the work, suitability and eligibility requirements will apply.If you have the relevant background and would be open to a confidential conversation, please get in touch. 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/Um94eS5MYXcuNzM5MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-21T12:48:14Z

Finance Manager

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Contract
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering with a long-standing client based in North Bristol to recruit an SME Finance Manager on a 12-month FTC.Start Date: ASAP Job Title: Finance Manager Salary: £45K - £50K Location: North Bristol Duration: 12 Month FTC Hours: 36.25 hours per week Hybrid: Three days in and two days WFH Job Duties:<ul><li>Preparation of Management Accounts</li><li>Identify and resolve reconciliation issues.</li><li>Provide Support to the Transactional team</li><li>Calculate and post manual provisions such as accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Manage VAT return preparation and related reconciliations.</li><li>Support cashflow forecasting through accurate tracking of payments, income, costs, and project-level cash metrics.</li><li>Assist with budget/forecast preparation, including reconciliation checks for completeness and accuracy</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) are welcome but not essential experience is key</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role and ideally within an SME environment</li></ul>For more information on this role please apply online or email your CV 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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMTIyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T10:51:36Z

Tax Analyst

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Tax Analyst Looking for a role that offers more than traditional tax compliance? This is an opportunity to join an established international business in a varied finance role, combining tax, reporting, analysis and project work. Working closely with the Tax Manager, you'll support tax compliance across multiple entities while gaining exposure to financial reporting, tax accounting and wider finance projects. The role<ul><li>Prepare direct and indirect tax returns and supporting reconciliations.</li><li>Maintain accurate working papers and audit trails.</li><li>Support current and deferred tax calculations and disclosures.</li><li>Assist with statutory, group and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Extract and analyse financial data using Excel and ledger systems.</li><li>Contribute to projects involving Pillar Two, transfer pricing and finance system changes.</li></ul> About you<ul><li>Experience in tax or accountancy, gained through a relevant qualification or practical experience.</li><li>Knowledge of tax returns, VAT or corporation tax.</li><li>Strong Excel, analytical and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing deadlines.</li><li>Willingness to work across both tax and reporting.</li></ul> Part-qualified or qualified CTA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA professionals are encouraged to apply. Interested? If you're looking to broaden your technical experience in a role offering variety and development, get in touch to find out more.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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC42MjYxMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-26T13:29:04Z

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