FINANCE LEAD - UP TO £55k - REMOTE
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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.