<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a </strong>Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for a growing FMCG organisation near Newport.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This pivotal role will lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, acting as a strategic business partner to the leadership team. The Head of FP&A will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis, and ensuring robust financial planning and forecasting processes across the organization. A critical aspect of this role is a deep understanding of operational manufacturing and product costing within an FMCG environment, enabling informed decision-making and efficiency improvements. This individual will be both hands-on in diving into the details and strategic in shaping the financial future of the company. You'll work closely with the leadership team and liaise with the PE house to drive business improvements and analysis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting:</strong></li><ul><li>Develop and lead the annual budget process, long-range strategic plans, and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of financial performance against targets, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, providing financial modelling and recommendations.</li><li>Both analysis and onboarding activities with acquisition targets.</li></ul><li><strong>Operational Manufacturing Finance & Product Costing:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate product costing models, incorporating raw materials, labour, overheads, and other relevant factors.</li><li>Partner closely with the manufacturing and operations teams to analyse production costs, identify inefficiencies, and drive cost optimization initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Business Partnering & Analysis:</strong></li><ul><li>Serve as a trusted financial advisor to key stakeholders across the organization, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain.</li><li>Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making on pricing, promotions, product launches, and other strategic initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Process Improvement & Systems:</strong></li><ul><li>Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Creation of dashboards using Power BI</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li><strong>Deep and demonstrable understanding of operational manufacturing finance and product costing methodologies</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer: Salary from £80,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits with hybrid working available.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjUzMTM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2>Director of Finance</h2><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (Cardiff office presence, with flexibility for home and other office visits)</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£70,000 </p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with flexibility)</p><p>Are you a strategic financial leader passionate about making a difference? I am delighted to be supporting a valued organisation in the centre of Cardiff who seeking a highly experienced and dedicated <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to join their team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the financial future and ensuring the sustainable delivery of vital services.</p><p>As Director of Finance, you'll be the strategic financial lead, overseeing all aspects of the organisation's finances, ensuring probity, compliance, and prudent management. </p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Financial Strategy & Leadership:</strong> Work closely with the CEO and Trustees to define and implement financial strategies that drive growth and sustainability, including assessing commercial opportunities and managing risk.</p></li><li><p><strong>Operational Oversight:</strong> Manage the entire Finance function, ensuring all accounting requirements (banking, payroll, HMRC, pensions, investments, reserves, cashflows) are met accurately and on time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reporting & Analysis:</strong> Produce and present comprehensive financial reports, budgets, and projections for various stakeholders, providing expert advice and analysis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll Management:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for over 480 employees, along with all related submissions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Fundraising Support:</strong> Oversee community and corporate fundraising activities to maximise income and meet KPIs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Resource Optimisation:</strong> Ensure financial resources are used effectively to achieve maximum impact, including business systems, insurance, and contract management.</p></li><li><p><strong>Asset & Treasury Management:</strong> Be responsible for the organisation's financial asset and treasury management, optimising income sources, and addressing shortfalls.</p></li><li><p><strong>Compliance & Governance:</strong> Lead on statutory accounts preparation, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission, and Companies House, and supporting strong charity governance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Company Secretary:</strong> Act as the organisation's Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory reporting requirements are met.</p></li><li><p><strong>Team Collaboration:</strong> Be an active and integral member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3>What You'll Bring:</h3><p>We're looking for a highly experienced and dedicated individual with:</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A degree or equivalent qualification.</p></li><li><p>IT proficiency and knowledge of accounting systems (experience with MS Dynamics and Access Payroll is a plus).</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of financial management principles, accounting practices, and regulatory requirements (including employment legislation, GDPR, and Charity Law).</p></li><li><p>Extensive written and verbal communication expertise.</p></li><li><p>Proven team leadership and management experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing a finance function in a large/complex organisation.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with Boards/Trustees.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated resilience and determination.</p></li><li><p>High level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with full membership of a professional body.</p></li><li><p>Experience in project management and business planning.</p></li><li><p>Prior experience within the Charity/Third sector.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with project assessment tools.</p></li><li><p>Ability to speak Welsh.</p></li></ul><h3>Benefits:</h3><ul><li><p>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after three years of service, and 30 days after five years.</p></li><li><p>Workplace auto-enrol pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution).</p></li><li><p>Long-term service bonus at 10 and 20 years.</p></li><li><p>Flexible and hybrid working model.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMjkxMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an international organisation in Bristol on the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a full-time and permanent basis.</p><p>Our client is a long-established and well-regarded business, currently undergoing significant change and are excited to be hiring for a Finance Business Partner to join the team. Based in Bristol city centre, you will be required in the office for 2-3 days per week.</p><p>We are open to candidates, who are either currently working in a Big Four practice and looking for their first move into industry, or individuals who are currently working as industry business partners looking for a new challenge.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner include but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as an adviser to senior leadership in the business.</li><li>Challenging and supporting business performance through real time analysis and insight.</li><li>Translating financial data into actionable business intelligence.</li><li>Driving change to meet operational, commercial and financial goals.</li><li>Reviewing project profitability and supporting commercial bids.</li><li>Supporting audit processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).</li><li>Ideally, you will have experience working in a Big Four accountancy practice.</li><li>Exceptional people skills, able to manage relationships at all levels.</li><li>Strong proven experience of owning and delivering on projects.</li><li>A proactive individual who is solution orientated and motivated by process improvement and change.</li><li>Ability to work well in a fast paced and changing priority environment.</li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of up to £70k dependant on experience plus benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi4wNTE2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager - Maternity Cover</strong><br /> <strong>Tewkesbury | £55,000 (pro rata) | 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract</strong><br /> <strong>Full-time | Office-based (occasional flexibility available)</strong></p><p>An established and values-driven organisation in Tewkesbury is seeking a qualified Finance Manager (QBE or CIMA or ACCA) to provide maternity cover on a 6-9 month contract. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a not-for-profit organisation known for its supportive culture, long-serving team, and focus on meaningful, mission-led work.</p><p>You'll play a key role in overseeing day-to-day finance operations, supporting a team of three, and contributing to ongoing systems and process improvement projects. The successful candidate will be someone who can hit the ground running, operate confidently across multiple entities, and lead with both competence and care.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Financial reporting and ownership of statutory records</li><li>Month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Completion of VAT returns and reconciliations</li><li>Management of a small finance team (2 Finance Assistants and 1 Assistant Accountant)</li><li>Oversight of accounting across multiple group entities</li><li>Involvement in finance system improvements, including a new PO system and CRM implementation</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualfied by experience or Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA)</li><li>Strong technical experience in financial and management accounting</li><li>Confident producing reconciliations and managing VAT processes</li><li>Previous experience leading or mentoring junior team members</li><li>Able to work hands-on and independently in a small team environment</li><li>Based within commutable distance to Tewkesbury and open to working on site 5 days per week (flexibility considered where needed)</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Work in a close-knit, collaborative finance team with strong leadership</li><li>Be part of a respected organisation making a real difference in its field</li><li>Immediate start available</li><li>Contribute to both BAU and exciting new systems projects</li><li>£55,000 pro rata salary</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjk3NjY2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
