Finance Lead - #2064133

FINANCE LEAD - UP TO £55k - REMOTE

Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client with their search for a permanent Finance Lead offering up to £55,000. We are looking for a commercially minded and ambitious accountant to take on a key leadership role within this division.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing decision-making, improving performance, and leading a high-performing finance support function. You will take ownership of financial strategy, controls, reporting, and commercial insight across the account. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will help drive sustainable growth, improve profitability, and support operational excellence.

Key Details:

• Job Title: Finance Lead
• Salary: £50k - £55k + bonus
• Location: Fully remote (ad hoc travel required to Bristol)

Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial control activities across the Business Unit, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and improve cash flow, margins, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including:
  • Full P&L reporting with commentary and analysis.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Forecasting and annual budgeting.
  • Project profitability reporting.
• Deliver meaningful commercial insight to support operational decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with operational and divisional leadership teams.
• Conduct regular contract and business reviews, including site visits where required.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Contract Support Team through coaching, appraisals, and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, raise performance standards, and influence positive change across the business.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified, finalist or qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Previous experience within a management accounting, finance business partnering, or commercial finance role.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Experience managing or mentoring finance/support teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office knowledge.

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