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    Finance Director
    Location: Birmingham (Primary location Great Barr, but could also work from the City Centre) | Salary: Up to £70,000 | Working Pattern: Hybrid | Benefits: Competitive Package

    About the Role
    Robert Half is excited to partner with BMET, a respected institution based in Birmingham, to recruit for a dynamic Finance Director. This high-profile role offers the chance to shape the financial strategy of a leading Further Education (FE) organisation while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will influence the direction of the institution, driving financial sustainability, regulatory adherence, and long-term growth.

    This role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of FE financial regulations and government policy, who can navigate the complexities of financial planning in education while supporting the organisation's overall strategic vision.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Ownership of Management Accounts: Lead the preparation and accuracy of management accounts to inform key decisions.
    • Timely Reporting: Provide the SLT with insightful, accurate financial reports on a monthly basis.
    • Year-End Financial Statements: Prepare financial statements for year-end accounting and coordinate with auditors.
    • Expert in FE Regulations: Stay current with FE financial regulations and government policy changes, ensuring compliance across the organisation.
    • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the CFO and SLT to deliver effective financial planning, risk management, and oversight.
    • Forecasting & Budgeting: Prepare and manage forecasts, budgets, and financial reports that align with the organisation's strategic objectives. lead on cash forecasting.
    • Advisory Role: Guide the SLT on financial risks, opportunities, and sector-specific implications.
    • System Improvements: Regularly review and enhance financial systems and internal controls to optimise efficiency.
    • Budget Setting: Lead the annual budget-setting process, ensuring alignment with BMET's long-term goals.
    • Support for Budget Holders: Assist department heads in managing budgets effectively, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
    • Procurement & Due Diligence: Ensure cost-effective procurement and conduct thorough due diligence on partnerships and funding opportunities.

    Leadership & Resource Management

    • Team Leadership: Lead and develop the Finance Team, fostering a culture of performance and excellence.
    • Operational Efficiency: Ensure the Finance function operates seamlessly, driving alignment with the organisation's strategic vision.

    What We're Looking For

    • Senior-level finance experience: Proven track record of leading teams and driving financial strategy, particularly within the Further Education sector.
    • Expertise in FE finance: Deep understanding of FE financial regulations, management reporting, and compliance (desirable).
    • Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in managing key stakeholders and providing strategic advice in the education sector.
    • Financial Systems & Auditing: Proficiency in financial systems, internal controls, and auditing within the FE landscape.

    What's on Offer

    • Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum.
    • Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements to maintain an ideal work-life balance.
    • Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive benefits package reflecting your contribution and commitment.
    • Make an Impact: Take on a pivotal role within a dynamic and forward-thinking FE organisation, with the opportunity to drive real change.

    To Apply
    If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the financial leadership of a prestigious FE institution, please send your CV to: .

    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.

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    184 results for Chief Financial Officer Cfo

    Finance Director <p><strong>Finance Director </strong><br /> <strong>Location</strong>: Birmingham (Primary location Great Barr, but could also work from the City Centre) | <strong>Salary</strong>: Up to £70,000 | <strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Hybrid | <strong>Benefits</strong>: Competitive Package</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br /> Robert Half is excited to partner with BMET, a respected institution based in Birmingham, to recruit for a dynamic <strong>Finance Director</strong>. This high-profile role offers the chance to shape the financial strategy of a leading Further Education (FE) organisation while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will influence the direction of the institution, driving financial sustainability, regulatory adherence, and long-term growth.</p><p>This role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of FE financial regulations and government policy, who can navigate the complexities of financial planning in education while supporting the organisation's overall strategic vision.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ownership of Management Accounts</strong>: Lead the preparation and accuracy of management accounts to inform key decisions.</li><li><strong>Timely Reporting</strong>: Provide the SLT with insightful, accurate financial reports on a monthly basis.</li><li><strong>Year-End Financial Statements:</strong> Prepare financial statements for year-end accounting and coordinate with auditors.</li><li><strong>Expert in FE Regulations</strong>: Stay current with FE financial regulations and government policy changes, ensuring compliance across the organisation.</li><li><strong>Strategic Collaboration</strong>: Partner with the CFO and SLT to deliver effective financial planning, risk management, and oversight.</li><li><strong>Forecasting &amp; Budgeting</strong>: Prepare and manage forecasts, budgets, and financial reports that align with the organisation's strategic objectives. lead on cash forecasting.</li><li><strong>Advisory Role</strong>: Guide the SLT on financial risks, opportunities, and sector-specific implications.</li><li><strong>System Improvements</strong>: Regularly review and enhance financial systems and internal controls to optimise efficiency.</li><li><strong>Budget Setting</strong>: Lead the annual budget-setting process, ensuring alignment with BMET's long-term goals.</li><li><strong>Support for Budget Holders</strong>: Assist department heads in managing budgets effectively, ensuring adherence to financial plans.</li><li><strong>Procurement &amp; Due Diligence</strong>: Ensure cost-effective procurement and conduct thorough due diligence on partnerships and funding opportunities.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Resource Management</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Team Leadership</strong>: Lead and develop the Finance Team, fostering a culture of performance and excellence.</li><li><strong>Operational Efficiency</strong>: Ensure the Finance function operates seamlessly, driving alignment with the organisation's strategic vision.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Senior-level finance experience</strong>: Proven track record of leading teams and driving financial strategy, particularly within the Further Education sector.</li><li><strong>Expertise in FE finance</strong>: Deep understanding of FE financial regulations, management reporting, and compliance (desirable).</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong>: Strong skills in managing key stakeholders and providing strategic advice in the education sector.</li><li><strong>Financial Systems &amp; Auditing</strong>: Proficiency in financial systems, internal controls, and auditing within the FE landscape.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Salary</strong>: Up to £70,000 per annum.</li><li><strong>Hybrid Working</strong>: Flexible working arrangements to maintain an ideal work-life balance.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong>: A competitive benefits package reflecting your contribution and commitment.</li><li><strong>Make an Impact</strong>: Take on a pivotal role within a dynamic and forward-thinking FE organisation, with the opportunity to drive real change.</li></ul><p><strong>To Apply</strong><br /> If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the financial leadership of a prestigious FE institution, please send your CV to: <strong></strong>.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNDUwODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Finance Director <p><strong>Finance Director - c.£170K Bristol OR Exeter based</strong></p><p><strong>Finance Director </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with<strong> South-West Water</strong>, a subsidiary of Pennon Group PLC, to recruit a newly created <strong>Finance Director</strong> position following a recent restructure.</p><p>This opportunity will play a key role in supporting the transformation of the business through acting as both a strategic partner to key stakeholders, as well as driving performance through enhancing operational and financial efficiencies.</p><p>There is huge scope to add value in this all-encompassing position that incorporates leadership, strategic, operational and technical elements whilst providing high visibility and interaction across the majority of the business.</p><p>This role would suit a <strong>commercially minded</strong> finance leader with demonstrable experience in their ability to influence at an Executive level, as well as having operated in a multi-divisional matrix environment.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly into the CFO and managing 3 direct reports, you will act as the Finance lead for central functions, as well as 2 of the 4 business units in the structure.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all finance activities in support of both business units, including contributing to the strategy and direction of these businesses</li><li>Lead all finance activities in support of Corporate Services functions across the Pennon Group</li><li>Partnering with Corporate Service Execs to manage/challenge costs</li><li>Support business unit Managing Directors to deliver short and long term financial outcomes and priorities</li><li>Work alongside other elements of the Finance function to support the effective delivery of financial planning and reporting requirements for the business.</li><li>Shape, oversee and ensure the successful execution of business partnering and reporting in support of the business units and corporate services</li><li>Work alongside the Group FC to ensure development and execution of an effective financial control environment</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)</li><li>Proven ability to operate and influence at Exec level</li><li>Prior background working within a matrix structure or large complex organisation</li><li>Strong experience partnering with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Eagerness to develop/drive performance and make improvements to processes/inefficiencies</li><li>Commercially-astute</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> £170K + car + excellent/competitive benefits package</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci40NDg0OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Director of Finance and Operations <p><strong>Director of Finance &amp; Operations - Bristol, Hybrid Split (2-3 days in the office)</strong></p><p>Robert Half have been retained by Bristol &amp; Weston Hospitals Charity to recruit an experienced Director of Finance &amp; Operations. This is a rare chance to lead a small, dedicated finance team within a mission-driven organisation, where your expertise will directly contribute to making a meaningful impact on healthcare in the community.</p><p>It is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in charity accounting to expand their skills by diving into the world of grant-making decisions and witnessing firsthand how funds are distributed to create real, positive change. You'll gain invaluable experience and play a key role in shaping the impact of charitable investments.</p><p>Bristol &amp; Weston Hospitals Charity has been doing great things for ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) for 50 years. Each year they bring joy, comfort and hope to millions of patients and 15,000 NHS staff through the work we do. From major capital builds to sensitive and calming spaces for bereaved parents. From gardening sessions for dementia patients to innovative equipment to treat cancer, there are there with full-hearted goodness from first breaths to final goodbyes and every day in-between.</p><p>As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll team up with the CEO, Trustees, and committees to bring the charity's financial and strategic goals to life. This role lets you blend big-picture leadership with hands-on financial action, all while helping ensure the charity thrives and runs smoothly for the long haul.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> Lead finance and grant-making functions, advising Trustees, CEO, and SMT. Build relationships with stakeholders and present financial matters to the Trustee Board.</li><li><strong>Financial Management:</strong> Oversee budgeting, cash flow, investments, and financial processes. Present quarterly updates and reports to committees and Trustees. Oversee VAT returns.</li><li><strong>Risk &amp; Governance:</strong> Lead risk management and governance, maintain risk policies, act as Company Secretary, and manage regulatory filings. Serve as Designated Person for the Charity Lottery Gambling Commission Licence.</li><li><strong>HR &amp; Payroll:</strong> Senior HR lead, pay budgets, benefits, and staff well-being. Review and approve payroll.</li><li><strong>Investment &amp; Property Management:</strong> Oversee investment portfolio and collaborate on investment property matters.</li><li><strong>Audit &amp; IT Systems:</strong> Finalise audit files and year-end accounts, presenting to the Audit Committee. Lead responsibility for IT systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA or ACCA with senior experience in the charity sector.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to a Board.</li><li>Expertise in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and audit.</li><li>Experience with risk management and charity regulatory compliance.</li><li>Commitment to supporting Bristol &amp; Weston Hospitals Charity's mission.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience leading IT or digital transformation projects.</li></ul><p>But what is it really like to work at Bristol &amp; Weston Hospitals Charity? In their 2024 staff survey 100% of staff…Felt proud to work for the charity; Found meaning in their work; Believed the charity values are applied in all they do. And one of their volunteers shared his experience with them "I've never worked for a charity, but I have worked for several private sector companies. Without doubt your team of people are not just nicer but are more enthusiastic and talented than any team of people I have ever worked with. Every time I come into the office, I feel reluctant to go back out into the 'real world'".</p><p>That's quite a testimonial. Grab this rare opportunity today to get a slice of this full-hearted goodness while you can.</p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><p>£70,000 - £75,000 salary</p><ul><li>27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a well-being day. Plus, an additional two days leave after five years of service.</li><li> Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.</li><li>Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%).</li><li>Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor.</li><li>Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary</li><li>Commitment to training and development with budget set aside</li><li>Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs</li><li>Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4zODQwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Senior Finance Manager <p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering with Supply Technologies, a dynamic and growing international manufacturing business headquartered in Linwood Glasgow.</p><p>We are seeking a talented Senior Finance Manager to join this innovative company. About Supply Technologies Supply Technologies, a subsidiary of ParkOhio, specialises in supplier selection and management, planning, implementing, managing the physical flow of product for world-class international manufacturing companies, and servicing customers in the various markets.</p><p>With experience in more than 100 industries; expertise in nearly every inventory management discipline; use of advanced and emerging technologies, and a singularly connected global infrastructure, only Supply Technologies has the intellectual and technological infrastructure to give you a program of process, resource and production efficiencies that improve your competitive position in the marketplace.</p><p>The company has grown its global footprint operating in the UK, France, Spain, Poland, China, India and North America.</p><p><strong> The Role: Senior Finance Manager </strong></p><p>You will be responsible for a brand-new team within Supply Technologies leading the way within:</p><ul><li>General Accounting</li><li>Month end</li><li>Accounts payable</li><li>Statutory Accounts</li><li>Audit Liaison</li><li>Consolidation for the global business</li><li>Balance Sheet Reconciliations</li><li>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</li><li>Budgeting &amp; Forecasting</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><p>We are looking for a confident, proactive individual with the following qualifications and skills:</p><ul><li>Qualified Finance individual (CA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Significant experience managing a finance team with ideally 5+ years of experience</li><li>Someone with an inquisitive mind and ready to challenge how things are done</li><li>This role requires significant business partnering - you must have good stakeholder management and be able to evidence this</li><li>High quality presenting skills - you will regularly find yourself in meetings with senior management</li><li>Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills</li><li>A drive and focus of people development and continuous business improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Supply Technologies</strong></p><ul><li>Supply Technologies and Apollo Aerospace Components are linked through an acquisition that took place. You will have exposure to working closely with the Finance Director within Apollo Aerospace as well as the full team within Supply Technologies</li><li>Both businesses have aggressive growth plans for the near future and you will play an integral part with this.</li><li>With locations across the globe, you will have the opportunity to travel to other locations across the UK, France, Spain and Poland.</li><li>Personal growth and development within the business. Supply Technologies believe in developing within and taking their people on the journey with them.</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary banding between £65,000 - £75,000</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>A range of competitive business 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/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy4zOTc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Business Partner <p>Robert Half are delighted to partner with Cake Décor OV Group in their search for a talented Finance Business Partner to join the business.</p><p>Cake Décor is the largest manufacturer of edible cake decorations and toppings in the UK, producing an extensive range for leading grocery retailers, food manufacturers and specialist artisan bakers.</p><p>Originally a family business, the site in Cumbernauld has retained its innovative and creative culture working together with customers to develop bespoke lines and solutions by combining exceptional technical expertise with trend-led applications.</p><p>Having achieved impressive growth over the years, Cake Decor were acquired by OV Group in 2021 and now have sister sites in Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany as well as four sites here in the UK as a business unit of Orkla Food Ingredients, in turn a portfolio company of Orkla ASA, a leading Nordic supplier of branded consumer goods.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Support the Manager Director in being the primary owner of the P&amp;L across the business</li><li>ensuring Finance can accurately reflect and explain business performance.</li><li>Ensure the provision of timely and valuable management information across Cake Decor</li><li>Assist site management teams by providing quality decision making support information</li></ul><p><strong>Main Duties</strong></p><p>Preparation and initial review of monthly management accounts (P&amp;L and Balance Sheet) within 3 working days of the month end to include all aspects of:</p><ul><li>Accruals and prepayments</li><li>Inter-company account reconciliation</li><li>Depreciation</li><li>Foreign exchange</li><li>Provisions (bad debt &amp; Inventory)</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li></ul><p>Responsible for completing additional Orkla month-end routines including:</p><ul><li>Flow of products</li><li>Channel splits</li><li>Net Contribution from Price</li><li>Headcount reporting</li><li>R3M reporting</li><li>Tax reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and experience required </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience operating in a similar role</li><li>Excellent analytical and IT skills</li><li>Experience providing supplementary analysis and commentary</li><li>Demonstrate successful business partnering</li><li>Knowledge of working within a manufacturing business </li></ul><p> <strong>Why you should apply </strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary range of £55,000-£60,000</li><li>The opportunity to work with the Managing Director and other senior people within OV Group on a regular basis</li><li>Exposure to leading on commercial activities within the business and be at the forefront of commercial decisions</li><li>A competitive benefits package is included which can be discussed in person</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/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy4wMjU5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Financial Controller <p>Robert Half are proud to be partnering with Windward Energy Group to secure their new Financial Controller.</p><p>Windward are committed to supporting a sustainable world to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change. They develop energy infrastructure that will play a part in the transition to net zero. From wind energy to hydrogen, they believe in moving towards tomorrow.</p><p>Founded in 2018, they operate several green energy companies across the UK, including Green Gen Cymru and Bute Energy. They are taking on some of the biggest challenges on the journey to net zero: increasing the amount of renewable energy generation; investing in new grid infrastructure to transport green energy to homes and businesses; and developing innovative long duration energy storage solutions.</p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> From £80,000 - £93,000 per annum + individual bonus, depending on skills and experience</p><p><strong>Reports to: </strong>Finance Director</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Cardiff</p><p>The Financial Controller will develop strong relationships with the GGC Projects team, Board of Directors, and Investment Partner's, playing a key role in business strategy. This position will provide insightful financial analysis and commentary to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations. The Financial Controller will lead and mentor a small team and will be responsible for preparing Statutory Accounts, liaising with auditors, driving process improvements, and updating financial policies. They will also collaborate with the Windward Group CFO and shared services finance team on strategic initiatives such as growth plans, M&amp;A, and capital raising.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Developing strong working relationships with the GGC Projects team, Board of Directors, and Investment Partner</li><li>Providing astute and insightful financial analysis and commentary to stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all obligations under the Investment Partnership framework and all Companies Act, VAT, Corporation Tax and Regulatory obligations.</li><li>Managing and coaching a small team of junior members.</li><li>Maintaining a current level of technical awareness and expertise in all areas of financial reporting</li><li>Ensuring that all financial commitments are properly procured and authorised in compliance with agreed authorisation limits</li><li>Preparing the Annual Development Expenditure Budgets and controlling subsequent budget amendments</li><li>Preparing Quarterly Development Expenditure forecasts and Development Loan utilisation requests.</li><li>Preparing Actual -v- Budget development expenditure reports and supporting analysis and commentary for the FD to present at bi-monthly SPC Board Meetings.</li><li>Preparing Quarterly Management Accounts, supported by relevant balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Reviewing and approving monthly VAT Returns prior to submission to HMRC</li><li>Reviewing and approving supplier payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid on time</li><li>Preparing individual and consolidated Statutory Accounts and liaising with external auditors through to signing and filing</li><li>Involvement in identifying and implementing process improvements across the business, including the identification and development of software utilisation</li><li>Adopting and updating financial policies and procedures for the company (as appropriate)</li><li>Working with the Windward Group CFO and shared services finance team on key projects such as strategic plans to deliver future growth / M&amp;A / capital raise processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What you can expect as a Windward Colleague </strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid work structure, working from the Cardiff office 1 day per week.</li><li>Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.</li><li>Fridays are allocated as 'no meeting' days to ensure down time at the end of the week.</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.</li><li>Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%.</li><li>Employer pension contributions up to 7%.</li><li>Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Tech scheme - discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, ipads for personal use</li><li>Life assurance cover and income protection.</li><li>Travel insurance.</li><li>Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.</li><li>Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What Windward are looking for in return </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified Accountant (CA/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Regulatory experience within the UK energy sector is desirable</li><li>Experience as a Finance Controller (or similar) within a corporate or SME environment</li><li>Strong experience of excel modelling of budgets, forecasting and business partnering</li><li>Strong technical accountancy skills</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44NjAzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Credit Controller <p>Robert Half are extremely proud to have exclusively partnered with Ayvens to support on the recruitment of an exciting project within their Credit Control operations in Bristol.</p><p>Ayvens, formed from the merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, is a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions. With a presence in 42 countries and managing a fleet of 3.4 million vehicles, including the world's largest multi-brand electric vehicle fleet.</p><p>Ayvens is dedicated to making life flow better for customers ranging from large corporates to private individuals. By offering full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions, Ayvens is at the forefront of the transition to net-zero emissions and the digital transformation of the mobility sector.</p><p>The successful candidate will be part of an outgoing and collaborative group, known for its supportive and dynamic culture. As part of a fast-growing business, the team is committed to investing in people, providing opportunities for professional growth and career development. With a strong focus on teamwork and innovation, they play a key role in driving the company forward, offering an exciting environment where you can thrive and build a successful future.</p><p><strong>Job Spec</strong></p><p>The immediate requirement has arisen for five Credit Controllers to join their team on an initial 12-month Fixed term Contract.</p><ul><li>Job Title: Credit Controller</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract</li><li>Location: Emersons Green</li><li>Salary: £26K - £29K</li><li>Working Pattern: 2 or 3 days in the office following on from an initial 3 month training pattern with the remaining days office based</li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities in the role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Optimising customer facing time to chase and collect overdue/missed payments via telephone, letter and email</li><li>Dealing with/solving queries on invoices with both internal departments and external customers</li><li>Supporting vulnerable customers and ensuring that all customers requiring additional assistance are aware of available options</li><li>Deliver a high level of customer service</li><li>Complying with relevant policies and procedures that will stand up to scrutiny from Internal and external Audit</li><li>Ability to build relationships at all levels, communicate effectively, build trust and influence stakeholders</li><li>Working alongside outsources and supplier partners to manage overdue/missed payments, debt and vehicle recovery (as required)</li><li>Maintain Continuous Personal Development (CPD) to stay up to date with relevant internal and external change</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing customers in financial difficulty/ Credit Control role</li><li>Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, report writing and presenting</li><li>Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills</li><li>Self-motivated</li><li>Proven experience of working under pressure within a process driven role focused on daily KPI's</li><li>Develops others by sharing own experience and expertise</li><li>Judgement and commercial awareness</li><li>Strong background of delivering excellent customer service</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Office suite of applications e.g. Excel, Word</li></ul><p>For more information, or to apply please contact Lewis Young @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this role.</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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMjU4NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Immediate Management Accountant (8+ Month FTC) <p><strong>Background information</strong></p><p>Robert Half is pleased to partner with a prestigious school in Cambridge to recruit an interim Accountant on an 8m FTC. The role will be a blend of commercial operations and support for the school finance functions and will work closely with the CFO and Finance Manager as well as the Bursar. The role will assist with the production of timely financial information and returns to all stakeholders and maintain the accounting records for the subsidiary company. </p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities </strong></p><p>To assist the Chief Financial Officer [CFO] in the financial accounting and reporting of the School, including</p><ul><li>Assistance with the annual year end statutory financial audits</li><li>Monthly management accounts reporting</li><li>Responsibility for reporting on budgetary control within the group</li><li>Day to day financial transaction posting and management reporting for the facilities and subsidiary </li><li>Management of the School's Fees in Advance Scheme</li><li>Control and updating of financial information published to/used by third parties (e.g. the financial information on the School's website) and other ad hoc projects required from time to time</li><li>Review and implementation of new systems and internal processes including new software.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts for the school entities as directed by the Chief Financial Officer, for review by the CFO</li><li>Work as directed by the CFO on aspects of the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including analyses and deeper investigations of variances and trends</li><li>Respond to auditor schedules and requests for information as directed by CFO</li><li>Preparation of regular reports to stakeholders as required by the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Overall responsibility for the financial accounting, reporting and procedures for school and its subsidiaries</li><li>Maintain Fixed Asset Registers </li><li>Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts including Fees In Advance</li><li>Day to day entries onto finance systems, including bank posting and reconcilitiation, cash flow management, paying suppliers, raising sales invoices</li><li>Providing the International team with management information for budgeting and planning</li><li>Intercompany recharges and reconciliations</li><li>Information for auditors as requested</li><li>Corporation tax return</li></ul><p><strong>Role Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant desirable</li><li>Knowledge of schools/education sector desirable</li><li>3+ years relevant experience in an educational/ commercial environment;</li><li>Experience with computerised accounting packages;</li><li>Advanced use of Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li><li>An ability to plan work and achieve deadlines;</li><li>Good communication skills;</li><li>Diplomacy, tact, awareness of others and willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an open plan office.</li></ul><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/SmltLlN0ZXZlbnMuODIyNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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"> 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 London (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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4zOTYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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 Director <p>I am excited to be working with a dynamic growing business in Cardiff to recruit a commercially astute and experienced Finance Director with a strong understanding of mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>You will lead all financial operations for our SME, playing a key role in driving profitability and growth. You will possess a proven track record of success in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and fundraising. Ideally, you will have experience working in the dynamic and fast-paced events industry and understand the unique financial challenges and opportunities it presents.</p><p>Must be excellent at cashflow projecting and cash management, having worked in a tight cash environment.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Overseeing all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.</li><li>Submission of monthly management accounts</li><li>Create informative and accurate weekly, monthly reporting and forecasting system</li><li>Implementation of robust controls</li><li>Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and budgets.</li><li>Conducting financial analysis and providing insights to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li>Developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.</li><li>Work along side CFO to create KPI and MI packs</li><li>Managing relationships with investors and lenders, including building and maintaining financial forecasts, fundraising presentations, and investor reports.</li><li>Leading financial aspects of M&amp;A activities.</li><li>Liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations.</li><li>Cashflow projecting and cash management</li><li>Dealing strategy at board level</li><li>Assists with strategic direction of the business</li></ul><p> </p><p>Package</p><ul><li>Salary £70,000 - £90,000</li><li>Negotiable equity</li><li>Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays</li><li>Free parking</li><li>NEST pension scheme 5% company/3% employee</li><li>Potential overseas travel</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNTU0MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Interim Finance Director <p><strong>Interim Finance Director - Devon / 6-9 month contract / hybrid working</strong></p><p><strong>Interim Finance Director </strong></p><p>Our client, based in Exeter, is going through a period of change that requires additional resource to help lead the finance team whilst supporting the business with ongoing projects.</p><p><strong>Key Objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the budgeting process for the business for the upcoming financial year.</li><li>Produce insightful analysis and provide strategic recommendations to drive the business forward, ensuring alignment with key business objectives and helping to achieve overall goals.</li><li>Oversee supply chain management, including contract negotiation and management to ensure cost-efficiency, optimal performance, and the long-term sustainability of business relationships.</li><li>Support the senior management team with all financial and operational requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change initiatives across the business to enhance performance and efficiency.</li><li>Take the lead on all FP&amp;A (Financial Planning &amp; Analysis) activities across the group, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting while aligning financial strategies with the company's broader goals.</li><li>Full P&amp;L management for the business unit</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Commercial contract negotiation/review experience</li><li>Financial modelling</li><li>Previous experience operating at FD or Executive level</li><li>Ability to influence and operate at Exec level</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4yNDM0Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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"> Financial Controller <p><strong>This newly created Financial Controller role </strong><strong>for a rapidly growing Private Equity</strong> <strong>firm paying £80,000 to £110,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in the heart of the west end</strong></p><p> <strong>Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>This Financial Controller will help the Firm scale the finance function, put new processes in place and refine existing ones. This role will work closely with the CFO to put in providing support for a growing team. Please find a brief outline of the role below.</p><ul><li>Supporting the CFO in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records and</li><li>Take ownership of the linkage, validity and control analysis over the reporting process encompassing the outsourced custodian, the financial records/ledgers and the in-house asset management platform/system.</li><li>Ownership of the budget setting and monitoring process with variation analyses and</li><li>Oversight of the financial ledger, supporting the bookkeeper in analysing transactions, preparing required journals and reconciliations</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures which help to safeguard assets and mitigate risks</li><li>Oversight and maintenance of appropriate data mapping across the various systems including the general ledger and investment reporting.</li><li>Responsibility for the effective implementation of relevant systems including upgrades and</li><li>Control access to and the security of the financial suite and maintain accounting structures to ensure they meet departmental and corporate needs.</li><li>Ownership of tax and compliance reporting requirements across the family office</li><li>Liaise with external service providers; accountants, tax, legal, administrators and investment managers to ensure compliance and best practises</li><li>Overseeing all employee related costs and benefits</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller for this Private Equity is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>A Qualified Fund Accountant from Industry (ACCA, ACA)</li><li>Has experience with Implementing a new system- (Ideally Sage)</li><li>Someone's who's worked within a Family office/ Financial services</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will report into a hugely impressive head of CFO who is keen to develop people within the team and prides on promoting from within. The Private Equity business is one of the largest investors into the green sector and this is a new role due to growth to take responsible off the CFO The business currently has a headcount of 50 people and looking to grow to over 75 towards to end of year.</p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £80,000 to £110,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjU5MDc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Director <p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Director to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing steady, organic growth based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£80,000 - £90,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the development of the company's corporate strategy and lead strategy development in all financial operations to ensure that the company achieves its short- and long-term objectives</li><li>Provide quarterly financial statements to the Board</li><li>Develop all operational budgets to ensure that the company has all the resources required to meet its objectives within the agreed financial parameters and to maintain the financial strength of the company</li><li>Attend quarterly Board meetings to inform the Board about trends, issues, problems, and activities within areas of responsibility to facilitate policy making</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budget, cash flow, variance analysis and commentaries</li><li>Prepare year end accounts within defined timescales. Liaise with external accountants, preparing all schedules and working with them to produce annual financial statements. Submit year end accounts to wider Group</li><li>Produce an annual budget in-line with the requirements set out by Group and assist in a company-wide budgetary development and planning</li><li>Support the finance governance and control activity for the business to ensure compliance with Group policies</li><li>Undertake detailed financial reviews of new applications to companies network to evaluate creditworthiness and financial stability</li><li>Process VAT returns and carry out monthly VAT reconciliations</li><li>Oversee and verify payroll calculations monthly</li><li>Day to day management of the finance department including hosting team meetings</li><li>Completing annual appraisals and bi-monthly 1-2-1s, providing training and development when required</li><li>Implement strong internal controls to minimise the risk of fraud and error</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Ability to make good decisions by using information effectively and solve problems as they arise</li><li>A proven track record of working within a senior financial management role within a SME commercial environment</li><li>Analytical skills including the ability to analyse processes and procedures to identify, mitigate risks or analyse a situation to assess the risks</li><li>At least 8 years financial accounting experience in a commercial environment</li><li>Prior supervisory/management experience of a finance team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£80,000 - £90,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid remote working</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi41NjIzMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Director <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a privately-owned, values-led business to recruit a Finance Director.</strong></p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity within a well-established, forward-thinking organisation known for its commitment to doing the right thing-for its people, its customers, and the wider community. With strong foundations, a loyal customer base and ambitious plans for growth, the business is now seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to help drive performance and strategic decision-making at Board level.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the owners, this role will take full ownership of the finance function, legal operations, and oversight of business systems and IT. The successful candidate will provide critical support in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation, offering insight and control across commercial planning, financial governance, and risk management. This is a hands-on leadership role with wide-ranging influence across the business.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit and payroll</li><li>Deliver commercial insight to support strategic growth and profitability</li><li>Oversee company legal matters, tax compliance, and insurance</li><li>Act as company secretary and DPO, ensuring robust governance and GDPR compliance</li><li>Manage IT and business systems, ensuring reliability and alignment with business needs</li><li>Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners</li><li>Support the Managing Director with investment planning and commercial decision-making</li><li>Lead and develop a team of finance and IT professionals</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience</li><li>A strong leader with experience in a customer facing business</li><li>Commercially focused with a track record of influencing operational and strategic decisions</li><li>Experience overseeing IT systems and wider business operations</li><li>Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to engage at Board and shareholder level</li><li>Passionate about values-led leadership and delivering long-term value</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p>This is a broad and influential Finance Director role in a well-established, purpose-driven business with a strong culture and a clear vision for growth. You will be joining a high-calibre leadership team and taking on a genuinely varied remit, with autonomy to shape the future of the finance function and wider operations. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside a supportive and progressive working environment.</p><p>To explore this opportunity in confidence, please apply today.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4xNzQ0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Interim Finance Director (DAY RATE) <p><strong>Interim Finance Director - highly competitive daily rate (apply to enquire)</strong></p><p><strong>Interim Finance Director </strong></p><p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a business based in Bristol to recruit an Interim Finance Director to support them on their ongoing transformation journey - for a 6 month period (minimum).</p><p>The business are going through a significant amount of change that has resulted in a restructuring which now requires a newly-created permanent Finance Director role, however due to a number of imminent upcoming projects/tasks there is a need for support in the interim!</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The interim Finance Director will be responsible for leading the finance function, along with a number of other support functions, for a c£400mil t/o division of the Group. Working in partnership with the Managing Director you will drive the strategy and performance of the business unit - having full operational responsibility for the P&amp;L for the division.</p><p>There are a few key projects that will need to be looked at straight away:</p><ul><li>OPEX and CAPEX funding allocation project</li><li>Pulling together budget for new financial year - whilst bringing previous expertise around how to address an OPEX gap</li><li>Review and assess current commercial contracts for outsourced services that are up for renewal - reassess what services should be outsourced vs in-house based on current operating model</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience operating at FD or Executive level</li><li>Ability to influence and operate at Exec level</li><li>Experience and proven ability to operate within a complex multi-divisional matrix environment</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4wNTg0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Interim Finance Director <p>An interim FD is required to join this global entertainment company. 3 months, hybrid with 2 days in office. Manchester.</p><p>Reporting into Senior FD, duties will be: </p><p>* Gross Profit Management</p><p>* Overseeing financial close</p><p>* Maintaining robust internal controls ( SOX advantageous)</p><p>* team leadership</p><p>* cross-functional collaboration</p><p> </p><p>YOU: </p><p>* Qualified Accountant, experienced in a senior finance role</p><p>* Experience working in a fast-paced, global business </p><p>* team management experience</p><p>* technically strong</p><p>* oracle experience </p><p> </p><p>Immediate start, hybrid, Manchester.</p><p> </p><p>Inside of IR35. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ4MDEwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Group Financial Controller <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Group Financial Controller | Manchester | upto £85k plus 20% bonus | Route to CFO</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Based in Manchester, this established and growing business is looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. This senior role will be key in ensuring robust financial management, reporting, and compliance within a fast-paced environment. This opportunity presents an achievable route to CFO in the next three to five years. </p><h3><strong>The Role:</strong></h3><p>Working closely with the CFO, you will be responsible for financial reporting, statutory compliance, cashflow management, and tax oversight. You will lead a multi-disciplinary finance team and play a crucial role in driving financial efficiency and accuracy across the organisation.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Lead the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee group financial reporting and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p>Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including corporation tax, VAT, and payroll taxes.</p></li><li><p>Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Support cashflow forecasting and oversee credit line reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Manage annual audits, working closely with auditors to ensure compliance.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Implement and improve financial controls and processes.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>The ideal candidate will have the following:</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a senior financial role, ideally within an international or multi-entity organisation.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Experience in foreign currency transactions and group consolidations.</p></li><li><p>Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Why Apply?</strong></h3><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take on a senior leadership role within a successful and evolving business. The role offers a collaborative working environment, career growth potential, and the chance to influence key financial decisions.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi43NjQ4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Financial Controller <p>We are looking for a Financial Controller or Finance Director from an SME background, with a proven track record of building Finance Functions and improving processes, to join a fast growing, privately owned, Managed Cloud Solutions company as a Financial Controller. This position will report directly into CFO of the business, and you will be tasked with Automation, Transformation, Process Improvement and system improvement. Paying between £85-£110k, this role is based in North London and will be office based 3 days a week, with the remaining 2 days being WFH.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You will lead a team of 7, with 2 direct reports under your supervision.</li><li>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to work closely with the senior leadership team, contributing to the company's strategic vision and decision-making process.</li><li>Support the annual audit process, ensuring all required documentation is available for review.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance.</li><li>Oversee the integrity of financial control systems, including periodic balance sheet reviews and risk management.</li><li>Oversee the month-end reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of P&amp;L and associated commentary on business performance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure business stability.</li><li>Prepare detailed department-specific budget variance reports for department heads, recommending corrective measures where required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>You will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CA, CIMA or ACCA)</li><li>Prior experience in an FD, FC or Head of Finance Capacity in a Medium/Small sized organisation is essential.</li><li>Prior experience with Building Finance functions, improving processes, automation, transformation and system improvement is essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Company </strong></p><p>The organisation is an established managed services provider of integrated online media solutions to major corporate customers. They are 9 years old and are experiencing huge growth, the business will be increasing their headcount significantly within the next year. The company has a large client base of well known, global brands.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTc5NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Financial Controller <p><strong>Controller </strong></p><p><strong>To £120,000 plus bonus and benefits (5 days a week in the office)</strong><br /><br />My client is a corporate services group based in London growing YoY 20%. They are looking for a commercially minded Controller to support the fractional CFO &amp; Owner overseeing all financial matters and establish company-wide financial objectives, targets, and develop budgets. Responsibilities<br /><br />* Overall responsibility for the finance function of the company<br />* Supervise a team of three staff ensuring all accounting records are kept current and payments to suppliers are kept up to date.<br />* Maintain a rolling cashflow and prepare management accounts on a monthly basis, with cost analysis to show trends.<br />* Create and maintain an executive dashboard with key KPIs for use by the Owner.<br />* Provide a budget update on a quarterly basis to reforecast the business position and provide ad-hoc reports and information when required.<br />* Ensure year end reporting information is provided to our external accountants and ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met<br />* Provide and upgrade existing daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports on the financial performance across the business.<br />* Engage with department heads to understand the cost-base on a granular basis, and then implement a cost-reduction process based on this information.<br />* Work with external advisors to prepare and submit annual Corporation Tax returns and ensure quarterly VAT returns are completed.<br />* Attend weekly Finance meetings, demonstrating the company's financial performance and the finance functions performance to the Board.<br />* Prepare Monthly Management Accounts Pack<br />* Ensure payroll information is delivered to our payroll provider in an accurate and timely manner.<br /><br />To be considered for this newly created Controller you should be a qualified accountant, minimum three years in leadership capacity, strong mix of both financial and management accounting, Knowledge of Xero and Excel and <strong>happy with a 5 days in the office in the office (no flex)</strong></p><p>For more information on this and other fulltime accounting and finance opportunities across the London and Home Counties area, please email Richard Milne - Director, Senior Appointments in the strictest confidence at </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/UmljaGFyZC5NaWxuZS44ODg4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Financial Controller <p>We are partnering with a global manufacturing company based in Lancaster in the appointment of an interim Factory Financial Controller. </p><p>Reporting directly into the global CFO, you will be managing the day-to-day accounting function and reporting for the businesses UK entity. This is an interim role for an initial 6 month period.</p><p>Experience of working in manufacturing is essential, you will have previous experience working as a factory controller working closely with the factory manager.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Full control over all financial reporting into Group</li><li>Managing a finance team of 5</li><li>Partnering with site personnel</li><li>Streamline and improvement of processes</li></ul><p>YOU:</p><ul><li>Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA</li><li>Previous experience in a senior finance role within the manufacturing sector</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li></ul><p>This role will be initially 5 days on site with flexibility thereafter.</p><p>This role will be inside of IR35 via umbrella company.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjI1MTYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Group Financial Controller <p>A Group Financial Controller is required to join this expanding, international group. </p><p>One of Europe's fastest-growing privately-owned companies, operating in 42 countries worldwide, this role will be based in Manchester. The companies values are based on positivity, respect, fun, excellence and success. </p><p>The role is fundamental in managing the production of monthly management accounts, day-to day cash management, and the production of annual statutory financial accounts for the group and its subsidiaries and tax filings. Liaising with the auditors - both group and overseas to ensure all audits are completed in a timely manner, and with tax advisors to ensure local compliance is maintained.</p><p>Reporting into the CFO, the role is offering the successful candidate a route to CFO within 2-3 years. </p><p><strong>Monthly management accounts</strong></p><p>Accountable for the production of accurate monthly management accounts within set deadlines, Reviewing the divisional central costs allocations for accuracy and all balance sheet control account reconciliations.</p><p>Provide an overview of key movements with monthly variance analysis to the budget, prior months and prior years. Holding monthly meetings with the divisional MDs and responding to queries.</p><p><strong>Corporation Tax</strong></p><p>Preparation and sign-off of all corporation tax packs for the tax advisors. Providing responses to all queries raised by tax advisors and ensuring all tax returns are filed within the set deadlines.</p><p><strong>Other taxes</strong></p><p>Preparation and sign-off of forms for all other taxes such as VAT, payroll taxes etc within regulatory deadlines and ensuring compliance with international transfer pricing rules.</p><p><strong>Intercompany journals &amp; intercompany loan accounts </strong></p><p>Ensuring all intercompany loan account balances and intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation</p><p><strong>Financial accounts and group consolidation</strong></p><p>Review of statutory accounts for all UK companies and the group consolidated accounts together with all group consolidation schedules. This will include the profit and loss account, balance sheet, cashflow statement, SOCIE and all relevant notes to the accounts.</p><p><strong>Audit</strong></p><p>Managing the audit processes for the group and all subsidiaries which will include liaising with the group auditors and all local audit firms. Providing them with all relevant information including in house audit packs for the group and its subsidiaries. Delivery of all local audited accounts to statutory deadlines.</p><p><strong>Credit line Reconciliations</strong></p><p>Working with the Treasurer to ensure the preparation and submission of the monthly credit line reconciliations to the relevant banks to ensure compliance with operating covenants.</p><p><strong>Cashflow forecasting</strong></p><p>Working with the Treasurer to produce weekly cashflow forecasting, to include contractor payments and cash receipts that will enable cash to be transferred within the group to meet operational needs.</p><p><strong>Budget and Forecasts</strong></p><p>Supporting the CFO on the preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts.</p><p><strong>Foreign currencies</strong></p><p>The group has a number of overseas subsidiaries and the role entails understanding the accounting for FX movements and changes.</p><p><strong>Divisional reporting</strong></p><p>There are a number of different divisions within the group and the role involves reviewing the reports on each profit centre to ensure accuracy of the divisional information.</p><p><strong>Adhoc analysis</strong></p><p>Providing adhoc analysis as required to the Board and other stakeholders.</p><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, </li><li>Management of a team of 8+</li><li>International business and multi-currency experience</li><li>Experience preparing European statutory accounts preferred</li><li>Understanding of group consolidation adjustments such as the elimination of inter-company transactions and investments</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Stakeholder management experience</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role is based just outside of Manchester city centre, it will be 5 days a week on site for the first few months with the opportunity to then work 2 days a week from home. </p><p>Applications will only be considered from individuals who meet the above requirements. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU3MTkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and present monthly management accounts.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and provide insightful analysis</li><li>Prepare year-end and interim annual reports.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinate audit schedules, prepare requested documentation, and ensure smooth audit delivery.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements under IFRS.</li><li>Prepare various tax reporting requirements, including corporation tax returns - focus on R&amp;D tax credits, share option reporting, and payrolling benefits.</li><li>Optimise R&amp;D tax credits through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee financial data collection, validation, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Partner with leadership to provide financial insights, manage risks, and identify opportunities for growth</li><li>Lead payroll activities in coordination with HR, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Manage treasury - ensure sufficient working capital while maximising interest receivable.</li><li>Conduct internal audits and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting.</li><li>Work closely with the Senior Director, Head of Finance and CFO on other ad hoc tasks as required.</li><li>Provide coaching, performance feedback, and support career development for direct reports.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams).</li><li>Strong experience working with financial systems; knowledge of Sage is a plus.</li><li>Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience in audit preferable.</li><li>Biopharma / life sciences experience preferable.</li><li>Proactive team player that is confident to make suggestions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong stakeholder focus and the ability to build strong relationships.</li><li>Ability to work well to deadlines, while paying attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Adaptability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive results.</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuODY4ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">