Robertson Bell

Finance Business Partner Oldbury £55,000 - £62,000 Hybrid working Are you looking for a finance role where you can influence strategic decisions and help shape the future sustainability of vital housing services? Do you have strong business partnering experience and enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders? Are you ready to make an impact within a large and complex organisation undergoing significant transformation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a large public sector organisation as a Finance Business Partner. Working closely with Housing leaders, you will provide strategic financial insight, challenge and support to help navigate financial pressures and ensure the long-term sustainability of one of the largest Housing Revenue Accounts in the country. This role offers the opportunity to join an ambitious and growing finance team, where you will play a key part in improving financial decision making, strengthening processes and supporting the delivery of high-quality public services. What you'll do • Act as the dedicated finance business partner to Housing services, providing clear, pragmatic and constructive financial advice.• Work closely with budget holders to develop and deliver savings plans that align expenditure with changing financial pressures.• Support the costing, implementation and monitoring of savings initiatives across the Housing Revenue Account.• Provide robust financial challenge and insight, helping senior stakeholders understand the financial position, risks and opportunities.• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the HRA, ensuring key stakeholders have accurate information to support decision making.• Support longer-term financial planning to improve the sustainability of housing services.• Ensure compliance with relevant HRA regulations, guidance and financial governance requirements.• Contribute to continuous improvement across financial processes, controls and reporting. The organisation is on an exciting journey of improvement and transformation, having made significant progress in recent years and continuing to invest in its people, services and communities. With a strong focus on learning and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a finance function that values collaboration, professional growth and delivering meaningful impact. What you'll need • A full CCAB accountancy qualification.• Experience working as a Finance Business Partner or within a similar stakeholder-facing finance role.• Experience of Housing Revenue Account finance is desirable, although candidates from other relevant backgrounds are encouraged to apply.• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to non-finance stakeholders.• Strong relationship-building skills with the resilience and credibility to operate in a challenging financial environment.• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence decision making.• The ambition and capability to develop within a large and complex organisation. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged to avoid missing out.

Capital Finance Business Partner Oldbury £55,000 - £62,000 Hybrid Working Are you looking for a finance role where you can influence major investment decisions and support the delivery of complex projects? Do you have strong capital finance experience and enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders to drive better outcomes? Are you ready to join a forward-thinking organisation undergoing significant transformation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a large public sector organisation as a Capital Finance Business Partner. Working closely with senior leaders across housing, regeneration and major programmes, you will play a key role in strengthening financial decision making, improving governance and ensuring significant capital investment is delivered effectively. This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a growing finance team that is focused on continuous improvement, professional development and supporting the delivery of high-quality public services. What you'll do • Act as a strategic finance partner to senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and expert advice across capital programmes and major projects.• Lead on financial planning, monitoring and reporting for complex capital schemes, ensuring strong governance and compliance with financial regulations.• Support the development of business cases, funding strategies and long-term financial models to inform key investment decisions.• Monitor capital expenditure, forecasts and financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities and areas requiring intervention.• Work collaboratively with project managers, regeneration teams and external partners to support effective financial decision making.• Contribute to the closure of accounts and statutory reporting requirements relating to capital and major projects.• Support improvements to capital finance processes, controls and reporting to enhance the wider finance function. The organisation is on an exciting journey of improvement and transformation, having made significant progress in recent years and continuing to invest in its people, services and communities. With a strong focus on learning and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values innovation, collaboration and professional growth. What you'll need • A full CCAB accountancy qualification.• Strong experience working within capital finance, major projects, regeneration or a similar environment.• Previous experience operating as a Finance Business Partner within a large, complex organisation.• The confidence and credibility to influence, challenge and advise senior stakeholders.• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a strong understanding of financial governance, controls and risk management. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged to avoid missing out.

Robertson Bell is pleased to be partnering with an established organisation in Stratford-upon-Avon to recruit a Temporary Finance Manager on an initial three-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on transactional oversight with process improvement and operational support. Joining during a busy period, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function while helping to drive efficiencies across the team. The key responsibilities will include: Supervising a small transactional finance team comprising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff. Overseeing month-end activities, including reconciliations and payment runs. Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and controls. Identifying process inefficiencies and supporting the implementation of improvements and automation initiatives. Working closely with the Financial Operations Manager to streamline workflows and improve operational effectiveness. Monitoring workloads and proactively highlighting areas requiring additional support or resource. The successful candidate will have: Previous experience within a finance role covering month-end processes, reconciliations and transactional finance. Strong Excel skills, including experience with functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes. An understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation where your contribution will be visible from day one. The successful candidate will be required to attend the Stratford-upon-Avon office three days per week, with flexibility around working patterns. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a respected Christian charity to recruit a Part-Time Finance Officer (30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that plays a significant role within its local community. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support the delivery of an efficient and accurate finance service across multiple entities, helping to ensure the organisation can continue delivering its mission and supporting those it serves. This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys being part of a close-knit team and takes pride in delivering high-quality financial support within a purpose-led environment. Working 30 hours per week across four days, this position provides broad exposure across transactional finance, payroll, reconciliations and month-end activities. Key Responsibilities Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations. Process credit card reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records. Promote and uphold the organisation's Christian values in all aspects of the role. Support payroll administration and related finance processes. Assist with month-end procedures, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting. Support VAT administration and compliance activities. Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, providing finance support and guidance. Ensure financial information is processed accurately and in line with organisational procedures. Assist with continuous improvements across the finance function. The Successful Candidate AAT qualified, studying towards a professional qualification, or an experienced QBE finance professional. Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Previous experience within a varied finance role covering both transactional and month-end responsibilities. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. A practical, common-sense approach with the ability to work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships. Experience using Xero would be advantageous. Comfortable working within a collaborative, values-led environment. What's on Offer Part-time role working 30 hours per week across four days. Flexible working hours with one day per week from home. Friendly and supportive team environment. Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility. Opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a meaningful impact within the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a stable and rewarding part-time role where they can utilise their technical skills while becoming part of a welcoming organisation driven by service, community and purpose.

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a broad and varied leadership role, overseeing financial accounting, audit, treasury, payroll and financial controls while managing a small finance team. Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation continues to deliver accurate, timely and high-quality financial information. This role will suit a qualified accountant who is equally passionate about people as they are about finance. Whilst strong technical accounting skills are essential, success in this position will be driven by leadership capability, relationship-building skills and the ability to inspire confidence across the organisation. Acting as a trusted deputy to senior finance leadership, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, support a collaborative finance team and help drive continuous improvement across the function. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, support and develop the finance team, ensuring operational deadlines are consistently achieved • Oversee statutory accounts preparation, year-end processes and external audit requirements • Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance procedures • Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury activities and banking relationships • Oversee payroll processes and associated financial reporting • Lead on investment, endowment and restricted fund accounting • Provide technical accounting expertise and financial guidance to stakeholders across the organisation • Drive process improvements, system enhancements and operational efficiencies • Promote a positive, customer-focused finance service, building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues The Successful Candidate: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) • Proven experience leading, developing and motivating finance teams • A collaborative and approachable leadership style, with the ability to build trust and credibility across an organisation • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance colleagues • Technically competent across financial accounting, audit and financial controls, with the confidence to oversee complex accounting matters • Someone who enjoys being visible, supportive and hands-on, rather than operating purely as a back-office accountant • A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes, supporting colleagues and driving positive change • Experience within the not-for-profit, education or wider public sector would be advantageous but is not essential What's on Offer: • A broad and influential Senior Finance Manager position • Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and systems • Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Strong organisational values and sense of community • Competitive salary and benefits package This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a role where they can combine technical expertise with genuine people leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a high-performing finance function, supporting colleagues across the organisation and helping to deliver lasting improvements within a welcoming and purpose-driven environment.

Lead a major finance transformation programme, bringing together a newly established finance function and shaping how a large, complex organisation delivers financial services. We are partnering with a world-leading higher education organisation to appoint a Head of Planning and Reporting. This is a newly created senior leadership opportunity, offering the chance to lead significant organisational change, build a high-performing finance function, and embed sustainable improvements across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. Previously devolved finance teams are being brought together into a central function, creating the opportunity to strengthen financial control, improve consistency, streamline processes and establish a modern finance operating model. If you are an experienced finance leader who enjoys transformation, complexity and creating better ways of working, this is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact. Why this Head of Planning and Reporting role will advance your career: Lead a large-scale finance transformation - take ownership of integrating approximately 80 finance professionals into a newly established function, creating consistency across processes, controls and service delivery. Shape a new finance operating model - help define how finance services are delivered across a large, complex organisation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, governance and stakeholder experience. Build and develop a high-performing team - lead multiple teams through change, creating a collaborative culture and embedding new ways of working. Influence senior stakeholders - partner with senior leaders across Finance, Faculties and Professional Services, providing insight, challenge and solutions that improve organisational performance. What you'll do - and what you'll gain: Lead people, culture and change Bring together previously devolved finance teams and create one cohesive finance function. Build trust, credibility and engagement across teams navigating significant change. Establish clear expectations, ways of working and a culture focused on collaboration and service excellence. Develop capability across a large and diverse finance team. Strengthen financial delivery and governance Ensure consistent delivery of core finance activities including month-end, year-end, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Embed robust controls, improve data quality and strengthen financial governance. Ensure stakeholders receive accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making. Drive transformation and continuous improvement Review existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve ways of working. Reduce duplication, unnecessary complexity and inefficiencies. Support future systems and technology transformation, ensuring finance processes are scalable and effective. Lead improvements across people, processes and technology. Partner across the organisation Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Faculties and Professional Services. Provide practical financial insight and advice to support strategic priorities. Balance strategic transformation with maintaining high-quality operational delivery. What you'll need: A recognised accounting qualification with significant post-qualified experience. Proven experience leading large finance teams through change or transformation. A track record of improving processes, controls and service delivery. Experience operating successfully within a complex, matrix organisation. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level. Excellent understanding of operational finance, including reporting, planning and performance management. A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the resilience to manage ambiguity and competing priorities. We are particularly interested in finance leaders who have successfully delivered transformation within complex organisations and can bring a strong change and service improvement mindset. Location & working pattern: Hybrid working, with a minimum expectation of two days per week in the London office (with potential for this to increase). Regular attendance will be required for key meetings and stakeholder engagement. Ready to make your mark? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile finance leadership role at a transformational point in the organisation's journey, shaping the future of finance services for years to come. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early interest is encouraged.

Interim Finance Executive (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable) £22.00 - £27.00 per hour (Umbrella) Initial 3-Month Contract, Potential Extension Hybrid Working - 2 days on site Location: East London, Docklands Do you have recent experience managing the full Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs and resolving supplier queries? Have you used Oracle, or another ERP finance system, within a busy finance team? Robertson Bell is delighted to be supporting a respected public sector organisation in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Executive to join their finance team on an initial 3-month contract , with the potential for extension and the opportunity to apply for a permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a close-knit finance team and provide vital support during a period of transition. The Role Reporting into the Finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable. Key responsibilities include: Managing the full Accounts Payable process, from invoice validation through to payment runs. Processing approximately 60-80 supplier invoices per week. Ensuring valid supplier invoices are paid within agreed service level targets. Processing invoices using Oracle (or a similar ERP finance system). Supporting purchase order receipting and resolving supplier and internal invoice queries. Assisting with low-volume Accounts Receivable activities, including raising invoices and maintaining accurate records. Carrying out basic credit control through email follow-ups and resolving customer queries. Maintaining accurate financial records while delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. The Successful Candidate We're keen to hear from candidates who have: Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Executive or Finance Officer role. Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience within a busy finance function. Exposure to Accounts Receivable and basic credit control activities. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with a range of stakeholders. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience using Oracle would be highly advantageous, although experience with other ERP finance systems will also be considered. Public sector experience is not essential . What's on Offer? £22.00 - £27.00 per hour (Umbrella) depending on experience. Initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension. Opportunity to apply for a permanent position. The chance to make an immediate impact within a supportive and collaborative finance team. Interviews will be taking place shortly, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Robertson Bell are supporting a Registered Provider through a significant period of organisational change and are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Consultant on an initial six-month contract. Working directly with the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of a varied programme of technical accounting work, including a financial restatement, fixed asset and housing stock revaluations, establishing a robust monthly management accounts process, supporting rents and service charge accounting cycles, and helping prepare year-end statutory reporting. This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant who enjoys bringing structure to complexity. You'll need to be a confident all-rounder, capable of assessing priorities quickly, working independently and delivering high-quality technical accounting support in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will: Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Have strong financial reporting and technical accounting experience. Be comfortable producing management accounts and statutory accounts. Experienced within the Housing/Registered Provider sector. Be available to start at short notice. Contract details: Initial 6-month contract. Fully remote working (within UK). Outside IR35. Four or five days per week considered. Immediate start with interviews taking place from w/c 29th June. If you're an experienced interim looking for a varied technical assignment where you can make an immediate impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.