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 and 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.