Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Finance Director - UK Financial Control, Accounting and Planning Location: Crawley (hybrid, 3 days a week) Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026 A rare opportunity to lead the financial integrity and governance of one of the UK's most innovative and high-profile technology organisations. About the role: We are seeking a Finance Director to lead our UK Financial Control, Accounting & Planning function. Reporting to the UK CFO, this role sits at the centre of financial governance, assurance...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Finance Director - UK Financial Control, Accounting and Planning Location: Crawley (hybrid, 3 days a week) Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026 A rare opportunity to lead the financial integrity and governance of one of the UK's most innovative and high-profile technology organisations. About the role: We are seeking a Finance Director to lead our UK Financial Control, Accounting & Planning function. Reporting to the UK CFO, this role sits at the centre of financial governance, assurance...

Our Client A fantastic international not-for-profit organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for delivering impact globally. They are seeking an Interim Finance Director to provide leadership while they recruit a permanent successor. The Role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the COO, this is a high-profile leadership role with Board exposure and oversight across eight subsidiary entities. Key responsibilities include: Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. Providing strategic financial support to the CEO, COO, Board and senior leadership team. Overseeing treasury activities and financial governance. Supporting and challenging budget holders to drive informed decision-making. Leading, developing and motivating the finance team. Preparing Board papers and high-level financial reporting. Supporting key systems and process improvement initiatives, including the global HR system...

REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR - HOUSEBUILDING Kent 100,000- 150,000 + Bonus & Package - DOE A leading UK housebuilder is looking to appoint a Regional Finance Director to join its senior regional management team, supporting the Managing Director in driving financial performance, commercial decision-making and long-term business strategy. This is a senior, commercially focused Finance Director position rather than a traditional financial reporting role. You'll have genuine influence across the regional business, working closely with the MD, Commercial, Production, Sales and Land teams. The role will include: Leading the regional finance function and team Partnering with the MD on business strategy, performance and new business decisions Financial oversight of land acquisitions and new developments Challenging budgets, forecasts, CVRs, costs and cash flow Identifying commercial opportunities, risks and mitigation strategies Driving robust financial...

Global Finance Director Circa £100,000 per annum Hybrid working Global Finance Director Summary An exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's leading animal welfare and sustainable food organisations as their Global Finance Director. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Global Leadership Team, you will shape the financial strategy of a globally recognised movement that is driving change for animals, people and the planet. This role will suit an experienced, qualified finance leader with international and multi-entity experience who is passionate about using their expertise to support a purpose-driven organisation with global impact. Our Client Compassion in World Farming International is a globally respected charity working to end factory farming and create a more sustainable food system. For almost 60 years, the organisation has successfully influenced governments, businesses and policymakers worldwide, improving the lives of millions of animals...

Role: Finance Director Sector: Group Creative Agency Location: Central London Permanent: Full-time Hybrid: 3 days working in the office Salary: £130,000 - £150,000 Reporting to: CFO and Managing Partners Ref: VFR3333 VisionFR is delighted to be working with a growing creative agency to recruit a Finance Director . This role will provide leadership, business planning, accounting and budgeting in a portfolio of agencies. The Role of the Finance Director Continually improving the quality of the management packs provided to the stakeholders, including forward-looking KPIs. Reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reporting packs for PortCos before submitting to topco. Improving and strengthening accounting processes and controls across the PortCos. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards by understanding the full financial control environment, and ensuring that control processes are in place to mitigate...

Finance Director Independent Music & Arts Charity Central London (Hybrid) Harmonic are delighted to working with a highly respected independent music and arts charity, in the search for a Finance Director to join their senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, hands-on finance leader to shape the long-term financial sustainability of a much-loved cultural organisation, bringing finance to the heart of both organisational and creative decision-making. Our client is also happy to offer the role on a part-time, four-day week basis at the full-time salary. The Business: Our client is a not-for-profit music and arts organisation based in Central London, presenting a busy, year-round programme of concerts, performances and events alongside a wider range of charitable and commercial activity. Driven by a clear artistic vision and a strong sense of purpose, the organisation balances its charitable objectives and creative ambitions with the...

Head of Financial Reporting Location: Leatherhead Salary: £ 67,743.10 p.a. Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Full time Lead financial transformation at a growing housing organisation where your strategic expertise will directly shape ambitious expansion plans. Join Transform's senior leadership team and drive the financial reporting function that supports 1,800 vulnerable people across Surrey and beyond. About Us Each year, we provide housing and support for around 1,800 socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and South-West London. We make a difference to clients by enabling them to feel valued and supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and believe everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. Our values - respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence - guide everything we do. What You'll Be Doing You'll lead Transform's complete financial...

Are you a qualified finance professional who enjoys advising business owners, shaping financial strategy and helping ambitious businesses grow? Placr Recruitment is working with a growing, multi-office accountancy firm to recruit an Outsourcing Manager / Senior Manager in Guildford. The firm provides accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning services. With a modern advisory approach, it supports SMEs and owner-managed businesses with practical financial insight and strategic guidance. This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to clients, working closely with business owners and boards. The focus is on client relationships, financial leadership and developing others through coaching and mentoring. The role You will help clients understand their financial position, plan ahead and make informed decisions that support growth and long-term stability. Key responsibilities include: Advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses on...

Fractional Financial Controller VC-Backed Hardware Tech Scale-Up London / Hybrid The Client Harmonic is delighted to be partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed hardware technology business that combines its own software with physical manufacturing. The business has grown quickly into an international, multi-site operation and is now at the point where its accounting foundations need to catch up with the scale of its operations. The Role Reporting into the Finance Director, the Fractional Financial Controller will come in part-time between now and the end of January to own a focused set of manufacturing accounting work ahead of a permanent Financial Controller hire. The scope is narrow, specialist and high impact: designing a chart of accounts that fits a growing manufacturing business, and setting up the accounting policies and processes for work in progress, inventory, fixed assets and leases. This is a hands-on technical accounting role, not a general...

International Payroll Specialist Salary: £50,000 £55,000 Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Reports to: Finance Director Role: Standalone International Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities Take ownership of payroll delivery across a growing portfolio of European countries. Work closely with local payroll providers, accountants and consultants to ensure accurate and timely processing. Manage payroll inputs including starters, leavers, timesheets, overtime, bonuses and adjustments. Review and validate gross-to-net calculations and payroll outputs. Ensure payrolls comply with relevant local legislation, tax and statutory requirements. Reconcile payroll data and provide accurate reporting to Finance and HR. Investigate discrepancies and resolve employee payroll queries. Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records. Support internal and external payroll audits where required. Improve...

Senior Bookkeeper Real Estate Group Central London / Office-Based The Client Harmonic is delighted to be partnering with a growing real estate group in central London, with a substantial commercial and residential portfolio and further building acquisitions underway. With more than 100 employees, the business has grown from a very small company into a significant property owner and is now bringing its bookkeeping in-house to gain greater control as the portfolio scales. The Role Reporting into the Finance Director, the Senior Bookkeeper will take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping across a group of commercial and residential real estate entities, bringing a function that is currently outsourced in-house. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role: you will run the month-end close, manage intercompany and loan interest accounting, and handle CT61, VAT and payroll, working closely with the finance team and external accountants. It suits an experienced bookkeeper...

Finance Manager (Part-Time) - TV Production Permanent Part-time (3 days a week, across 4 days + 1 extra day at month end) Role Overview International award winning TV Production company with unparalleled reputation for producing genre-defining British comedy and international drama are looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Finance Manager. This is a pivotal role that will focus on Management Reporting, Group Reporting, Control, and Business Partnering. Key Responsibilities: Oversee completion of month-end on Sage 50 (bank postings, intercompany recharges, journal entries, and other accounting entries as advised by Finance Director) Completion of Management Pack, preparation of parent company workbook and monthly/quarterly submissions (including cash forecast) Review reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and preparation of monthly intercompany reconciliation Preparation of monthly payroll for HQ team ( 30 employees) Manage customer...

Our client is a rapidly growing, PE backed self-storage real estate business who currently operate nationally across the UK with growth projects expanding to Europe. They are looking for a confident and forward thinking team-player to join their finance team and manage a portfolio of storage sites. Responsibilities of the role: Take ownership of the month-end close process for an allocated portfolio of UK self-storage sites. Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for multiple entities/sites. Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, deferred income and other relevant adjustments. Ensure all income and expenditure is correctly recognised in the appropriate accounting period. Prepare detailed P&L analysis and provide clear commentary on actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods. Support with year-end accounting and reporting for the allocated portfolio of...

About the Company An ambitious, privately owned group operating across construction, infrastructure and related services is seeking a senior finance professional to join its leadership team. With a strong turnover, entrepreneurial culture and clear growth plans, the business offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the finance function and progress into a Finance Director position. The Role We are looking for a hands-on Head of Finance to work closely with the Managing Director as a trusted commercial and financial partner. Initially, you will take responsibility for the full finance function across a multi-entity group, balancing day-to-day financial management with strategic insight. As the business grows, you will build and lead a finance team, with a clear route to Finance Director. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the end-to-end finance function across multiple group entities. Produce timely monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets...

About The Company: Our client is a well-established, operationally focused business with a strong commitment to commercial performance, sustainability and continuous improvement. They are seeking an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to partner with key operational teams across their fleet and facilities functions. The Role: We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to provide insightful financial analysis and support decision-making across the various business units. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work closely with operational leaders and commercial stakeholders, helping to improve profitability, enhance reporting and drive performance across both day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: • Taking ownership of P&Ls, including budgeting, forecasting, target setting and post-management-account review. • Producing timely, commercially focused analysis on operational performance, cost-effectiveness,...

Looking to broaden your accounting experience, work closely with senior finance leadership and take the next step in your finance career? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international technology business offering a varied role, a collaborative working environment and support towards your AAT qualification. Robert Half is partnering with this business to recruit a Finance Assistant for its team in High Wycombe. With operations spanning the UK, US and Australia, you'll gain exposure to international finance activities and a broad range of accounting responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working alongside another Finance Assistant, you'll contribute to the smooth running of the finance function, develop your technical skills and help improve financial processes across the business. The Role You'll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibilities including: Management...

Business Analyst Power BI £60,000 + Bonus Location: Wokingham, Berkshire Salary: £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid, 4 Days Office / 1 Day Home Start Date: Immediate availability or a short notice period would be highly advantageous. The Company We are delighted to be supporting a well-established, successful and highly regarded organisation operating within the UK healthcare services sector in the recruitment of an experienced Business Analyst. With a strong reputation for customer service, innovation and quality, the organisation continues to invest in its people, processes and technology as part of an ongoing programme of growth and transformation. You will play an important role in strengthening business intelligence, improving the quality of management information and ensuring that data is translated into meaningful, commercially relevant insights. The Role Reporting to the...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Cheam Sutton as Assistant Nursery Manager (deputy manager)    Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...