<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">
<p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I am seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Receivable / Credit Control professional to join a dynamic Finance team. You'll be instrumental in managing the accounts receivable ledger, driving the timely collection of outstanding debts, and improving average collection days across a diverse client portfolio.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage receivables and ensure timely debt collection aligned with KPIs</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients via phone and email to resolve overdue accounts</li><li>Handle invoice and payment queries with efficiency and empathy</li><li>Continuously seek improvements to accelerate cash collection</li><li>Run monthly Direct Debits across UK & Ireland</li><li>Allocate daily incoming payments while keeping unapplied receipts to a minimum</li><li>Support internal finance teams and assist on special projects</li><li>Respond to ad hoc client enquiries like invoice and statement requests</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years in credit control or accounts receivable (preferably)</li><li>AAT part-qualified or fully qualified (or equivalent) desirable</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment</li><li>Strong Excel and Outlook skills</li><li>Attention to detail and excellent time management</li><li>Confidence in client interaction and cross-team collaboration</li><li>Familiarity with Oracle Financials or similar software</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply</strong></p><ul><li>International and inclusive work environment</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training</li><li>Competitive salary + 7.5% bonus</li><li>Up to 18% pension contributions (15% employer / 3% employee)</li><li>Life assurance (10x salary) & income protection</li><li>27.5 days leave + bank holidays (rising to 32.5 over time)</li><li>Flexible annual leave trading (up to 5 days)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Benefits via salary sacrifice: dental, private health, cycle to work, retail vouchers</li></ul><p>Please contact for further information </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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNzU5NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Emersons Green, who are looking for an interim Credit Controller to join their team.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivable's operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12 Month FTC</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £24,500 - £28,000</p><p><strong>Hybrid Working: </strong>Three days a week in the office and two from home following on from an initial 3-month training period</p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Setting up customer accounts, credit checking and managing credit limits</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role, apply online or contact Lewis Young on 0117 993 5400.</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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMzkxNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="121" data-end="266"><strong data-end="194" data-start="121">Senior Credit Controller | Private Equity-Backed High-Growth Business</strong><br / data-end="197" data-start="194"> <strong data-start="197" data-end="210">Location: Cardiff </strong>| <strong data-start="231" data-end="242">Salary:</strong> Competitive + Package</p><p data-start="268" data-end="580">Are you ready to take the reins in a <strong data-end="352" data-start="305">fast-growth, private equity-backed business</strong> where no two days are the same? Our client is scaling rapidly and needs a sharp, commercially minded <strong data-end="482" data-start="454">Senior Credit Controller</strong> to drive cash flow, refine processes, and partner with leadership at a pivotal stage of growth.</p><p data-start="582" data-end="602"><strong data-start="582" data-end="600">Why this role?</strong></p><ul data-end="849" data-start="603"><li data-start="603" data-end="653"><p data-end="653" data-start="605">Be at the heart of a PE-backed scale-up story.</p></li><li data-start="654" data-end="711"><p data-end="711" data-start="656">Own high-value, complex accounts with real influence.</p></li><li data-start="712" data-end="778"><p data-start="714" data-end="778">Shape and improve credit control strategy, not just follow it.</p></li><li data-start="779" data-end="849"><p data-end="849" data-start="781">Work closely with senior stakeholders across finance & operations.</p></li></ul><p data-end="872" data-start="851"><strong data-start="851" data-end="870">What you'll do:</strong></p><ul data-end="1183" data-start="873"><li data-start="873" data-end="942"><p data-start="875" data-end="942">Lead on collections, cash flow optimisation, and risk mitigation.</p></li><li data-end="1033" data-start="943"><p data-end="1033" data-start="945">Take charge of key client relationships, negotiating repayment and resolving disputes.</p></li><li data-end="1116" data-start="1034"><p data-start="1036" data-end="1116">Implement smarter processes, reporting, and credit policies to support growth.</p></li><li data-start="1117" data-end="1183"><p data-start="1119" data-end="1183">Mentor and guide junior team members, raising team capability.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1214" data-start="1185"><strong data-end="1212" data-start="1185">What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul data-end="1456" data-start="1215"><li data-end="1295" data-start="1215"><p data-end="1295" data-start="1217">A proven credit controller who thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.</p></li><li data-end="1368" data-start="1296"><p data-end="1368" data-start="1298">Commercially astute, confident communicator, and natural negotiator.</p></li><li data-end="1456" data-start="1369"><p data-start="1371" data-end="1456">PE-backed or high-growth experience is a bonus, but drive and adaptability are key.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1458" data-end="1578">This isn't just credit control - it's your chance to make a visible impact in a business on a steep upward trajectory.</p><p data-start="1580" data-end="1694">If you want more than "business as usual" and are excited by growth, challenge, and opportunity, apply today.</p> <br><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> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMTQxOTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
