24 results for Head Finance in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Finance Director

Trafford, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
115000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director.This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships and successful project delivery.The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes and driving change across the organisation.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance and reporting.</li><li>Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team.</li><li>Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and board reporting.</li><li>Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering.</li><li>Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects.</li><li>Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities and internal controls.</li><li>Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers and advisers.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level.</li><li>Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting or project-based environments.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives.</li><li>Strong forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3>This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey.For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42MzQyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-22T19:57:57Z

Financial Planning Analyst

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing business to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant / FP&A Analyst on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A, this role will play a key part in strengthening financial planning, reporting and business performance processes during a busy and transformative period for the finance function.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience and exposure to business partnering. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to develop their FP&A capabilities under the guidance of an experienced finance leader.South Manchester - 4 days in office. 9 month fixed term contract. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the Head of FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.</li><li>Build and develop robust financial models to support business decision making.</li><li>Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and performance reporting.</li><li>Analyse financial results, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge.</li><li>Assist with business improvement initiatives and process enhancements.</li><li>Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and analysis to improve visibility of business performance.</li><li>Support month-end and forecasting cycles as required.</li><li>Contribute to the development of financial controls, reporting frameworks and planning processes.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred, although strong part-qualified candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Proven experience within a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or FP&A environment.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills are essential.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.</li><li>Exposure to business partnering and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of FP&A and gain further exposure to commercial finance and business partnering.</li><li>A varied role with significant involvement in business improvement and process development.</li><li>Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.</li><li>Immediate impact within a growing and evolving finance function.</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNjM4MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-08T12:22:14Z

Commercial Finance Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager on behalf of a growing business in Leeds. As the company continues to expand, they are looking to add a new head into their commercial finance function to strengthen decision support and help drive business performance.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with a strong commercial mindset who can work closely with stakeholders, interpret complex data, and translate financial insight into clear, actionable recommendations.A background in M&A would be highly advantageous, though the client is also keen to consider candidates from a Finance Business Partner or Finance Analyst background who have developed strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Delivering commercial finance insight to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities</li><li>Interpreting complex information and communicating findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with performance analysis and business planning</li><li>Partnering with key departments across the business to drive profitability and performance</li><li>Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning</li><li>Supporting strategic projects, with potential exposure to M&A activity</li></ul>The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>A recognised accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong commercial finance experience, ideally within a Finance Business Partner, Finance Analyst or similar role</li><li>The ability to work with large volumes of data and turn analysis into meaningful business insight</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders</li><li>A proactive, commercially focused approach</li><li>Previous M&A exposure would be advantageous but is not essential</li></ul>What's on offer:<ul><li>Salary of circa £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working options</li><li>Significant career progression opportunities</li><li>The chance to join a business in an exciting growth phase</li><li>A broad and visible role with real commercial influence</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci45MTI1OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-13T13:17:45Z

Financial Analyst

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Temporary
350 - 450 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Accounting Business Analyst to join a client's Finance team in West Leeds on an initial 6-month contract.This role will focus on defining and refining requirements for the accounting business layer, working closely with finance stakeholders to ensure data solutions are robust, insightful, and fit for purpose.Working as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, testers, tech lead, and product owner, you will translate finance needs into clear, actionable requirements and help deliver scalable solutions that improve on existing processes.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from finance stakeholders</li><li>Use business analytic systems to help define reporting and dashboard requirements</li><li>Challenge requests to identify true business needs</li><li>Act as the link between finance users and the technical delivery team</li><li>Support solution design, backlog prioritisation, demos, and UAT</li><li>Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide updates to the Head of Finance Data</li></ul>About you<ul><li>Proven Business Analyst experience in a finance or accounting environment</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Experience with Power Bi / Tableau or similar reporting tools</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams</li></ul> This role requires 3 days per week on site in West Leeds.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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi42OTgzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-29T07:09:25Z

Management Accountant

Wetherby, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Management Accountant - Part QualifiedManufacturing Location: Wetherby Salary: £40,000- £47,000, plus additional benefits Job Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the RoleRobert Half are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part qualified Management Accountant to join a highly successful and growing manufacturing business based in Wetherby. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who is looking to develop their experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.Working closely with the Head of Finance and the wider operations team, you will support the production of accurate financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, while gaining valuable exposure to the manufacturing sector.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Produce and analyse costings, stock reports and manufacturing performance data</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepayments and journal postings</li><li>Monitor inventory movements and support stock accounting processes</li><li>Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making</li><li>Help improve financial controls, reporting processes and systems</li><li>Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience in a similar management accountant or assistant accountant role</li><li>Manufacturing experience is preferred</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems</li><li>Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment</li><li>Proactive, organised and eager to learn</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work across finance and operations teams</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Competitive basic salary £40,000 - £47,000</li><li>Opportunity to develop within a supportive finance team</li><li>Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment</li><li>A range if additional benefits</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li><li>Hybrid work model in place after completion of the 6 months probation period </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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5Ljc4Mzk2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-02T08:07:49Z