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Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Yeovil, Somerset Salary: Up to £50,000 Dependant on experience and to be discussed at application Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday Benefits: Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Festive Break: A well-deserved Christmas shutdown, ensuring you can fully enjoy the festive season with your loved ones. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Benefit from critical illness cover, death in service protection, and company sick pay, providing you and your family with peace of mind. Cycle to Work Scheme: Take advantage of the cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a greener commute. Attractive Pension Plan: Secure your future with the pension plan, where the employer contributes 6% and the employee contributes 2%. About Our Client: Join an esteemed manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil, committed to driving financial excellence and operational efficiency. Our client is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth, making it an ideal workplace for finance professionals eager to make a significant impact. Responsibilities: As the Finance Manager, you will: Oversee financial reporting and analysis, preparing insightful statements and budgets. Develop and manage financial budgets while forecasting futu...

Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer) Somerset (Head Office) | Hybrid working Are you a commercially driven buying professional who thrives on turning strategy into results? Ready to take ownership of a £100m+ category and shape its future? This could be your next big move. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trading Manager to join our client's growing team at their Yeovil Head Office. This is a high-impact role where you'll be responsible for delivering sales and profit targets, building compelling trading plans, and driving real commercial growth. What you'll be doing: • Owning sales and profitability targets for your category, • Developing a 2-year category strategy using market and customer insight, • Building and delivering a 12-month trading plan with clear tactical activity, • Negotiating promotional support and trading terms with suppliers, • Identifying risks, spotting opportunities and driving remedial action where needed, • Managing range changes and innovation, working with the wider Group and local suppliers, • Setting pricing within framework and keeping a sharp eye on competitor activity, • Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting

Senior Category Manager | Somerset | Hybrid Are you a commercially sharp, people-focused Category leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact, growth-driving category? This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client at their Head Office in Somerset, leading a strategically significant category that sits right at the heart of the business's future growth ambitions. Reporting to the Director of Trading, you'll have full P&L accountability and the platform to shape, influence and elevate a powerhouse category across the organisation. The Opportunity As Senior Category Manager, you'll: • Own and evolve the category strategy, aligning it to wider business objectives and market opportunity, • Lead at Board and Senior Leadership level, presenting performance, risks and growth plans with confidence, • Drive sustainable sales, margin and working capital performance, • Build and nurture strong supplier partnerships, negotiating best-in-class commercial terms, • Champion innovation - from new product introduction to phasing out underperforming SKUs, • Collaborate cross-functionally across Trading, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Digital What We're Looking For You'll likely be operating as a Senior Buyer, Category Manager or similar within a retail environment, with: • A proven track record of delivering category growth, • Strong commercial acumen and full P&L management experience, • Excellent supplier negotiation and influencing skills, • Advanced financial and analytical capability, • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, • The ability to translate strategy into clear, focused action Beyond the opportunity to truly shape a category and influence at senior level, the benefits package is exceptional: • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, with 5 flexible days), • Hybrid working, • Discretionary bonus, • Company car car allowance, • Private medical cover (individual and family options), • 20% discount, • Enhanced family leave, • EV scheme, • Share save scheme and award-winning Pension BH35647 JBRP1_UKTJ

Finance Manager - US Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role? Robert Half are proud to be partnered with Blake Envelopes and Packaging - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager About Blake Blake is a long-established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging. The Role As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help track performance, strengthen margins, improve cost control and enhance stock management. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role at the heart of a fast-growing international business. Key Responsibilities Lead the creation and implementation of a new US entity within Microsoft Business Central, working closely with IT and operations teams to ensure full testing and delivery within three months. Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes while analysing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports and board packs. Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, legislation and audit requirements while maintaining strong auditor relationships. Support the CFO with cost centre reporting, business partnering and foreign exchange/treasury considerations. Monitor and manage cash flow, including the development of a 13-week cash flow forecast. Establish robust internal controls, maintain risk registers and safeguard business assets. Lead, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high-performance culture. Provide proactive commercial insights to Operations, Sales, HR and leadership teams. Manage monthly reporting cycles, trading budgets, KPI reporting and margin analysis. About You You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a role where financial rigour meets operational engagement. You bring clarity, accuracy and structure, along with the ability to influence, problem-solver and drive business performance. Key qualities include: Strong time-management, organisation and accuracy. Logical, proactive and commercially aware mindset. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions. Ability to lead, mentor and support junior finance team members. Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA or CPA advantageous). Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying (ACCA, CIMA or ACA). Minimum 6 years' accounting experience with proven success in a finance management or leadership role. Strong grasp of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques. Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred) and advanced Excel skills. Experience producing financial statements, forecasts, cash flow reporting and business analysis. Salary & Benefits A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and excellent benefits package are offered, aligned to experience and the seniority of the role. As part of a growing international organisation, you will benefit from strong leadership exposure, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping Blake's growth. While offering flexibility, this role will be based 5 days/week onsite in Yeovil, 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunchbreak. How to Apply For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on 0117 993 5404 or email your CV to Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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Finance Manager - US Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role? Robert Half are proud to be partnered with Blake Envelopes and Packaging - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager About Blake Blake is a long-established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging. The Role As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across th...

As our Programme Manager for Innovation, you’ll lead on a range of projects which support the city’s innovation agenda. We have a brilliant opportunity for a Programme Manager for Innovation to join our Economic Development Service.

Salary: Competitive Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00am-17:00pm Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future? At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Sales & Bids team based in Colnbrook

The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) is seeking a self-directed and technology-savvy Program Manager to support the organization as we bring it to new heights. We are a group of dedicated researchers and practitioners ambitiously working together to help take on some of the world’s

At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 1,000 occupiers across multiple sectors.

Location: Uxbridge - Office-based (no hybrid options)?? Fixed Term Contract - 6 monthsShape the future of an iconic brand!An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Innovation Manager to join our Marketing team and help drive the next phase of growth for the iconic Richmond brand.

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead innovative projects applying data, AI, and machine learning.

A dynamic FMCG company in the UK is looking for a Brand Manager to lead many exciting initiatives in the chilled dairy sector. This role involves developing brand strategies, managing NPD and innovation pipelines, and executing campaigns for both established and new propositions.

A leading toy manufacturer in Greater London is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial strategy for their SMART Play platform.

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A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead innovative projects using data, AI, and machine learning in financial services.

A leading accountancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Tax Consultant to provide R&D and Patent Box services to a varied portfolio of clients ranging from start-ups to multinationals.The ideal candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of taxation, manage client relationships

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Manager for BCG Vantage in London. The role involves driving organizational analytics and innovation, collaborating with global teams to develop analytical capabilities.

A global health innovation leader in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to drive innovation across their manufacturing sites.

A global food business is seeking an Assistant NPD Manager to drive the development journey from concept to launch. Join a supportive culture that values growth and innovation.

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Manager to support their Last Mile delivery network across the EU.

A leading recruitment firm in digital print is seeking a Pre-Press Manager.

You’ll be the solo UK operator of our brand new London Innovation Lab - part quality detective, part tech evangelist, part public face of Back Market UK. Operate and architect the Innovation Lab. Visit UK factories to collect insights, identify quality issues, and translate findings into actionabl

Manager, Growth Innovation (relocate to Singapore). Join to apply for the Manager, Growth Innovation (relocate to Singapore) role at Airwallex. As a Manager, Growth Innovation, you will play a key role in building, testing, and scaling new growth levers across Airwallex.

A look into the role – Software manager. Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton and within the innovation team thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Within the innovation team this mea

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Manager responsible for overseeing print production's technical aspects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and sustainability. This role involves managing processes, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while optimizing per

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A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced NPD Manager for a food business in London.

A leading UK-based manufacturing firm is looking for a Technical Manager to provide high-level support for product manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing technical sign-off for new projects and driving innovation within the team.

A leading global consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Manager for its Global Grants Credits & Incentives team.

A performance marketing agency in Greater London seeks a Data & Tech Solutions Manager.

A leading catering company based in Greater London is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee service standards and lead a dynamic team.

Join us as an Innovation Operations Support Manager, working at the heart of an innovation function within the bank. To be successful as an Innovation Operations Support Manager, you should have experience with:. To collaborate, nurture and drive group innovation with internal and external stakehold

Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. We are responsible for the innovation and development of human‑centric products within EY.

A leading coffee chain in the UK is seeking an experienced New Product Development Manager to innovate and enhance its food and drink offerings. This role offers a full-time position with growth opportunities within a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation.

A global FMCG company in the UK is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the strategy for Calgon, a trusted laundry care brand.

A leading audit and tax consulting firm in the UK seeks an R&D Tax Senior Manager to oversee claims and guide a team.

They are now looking for an Innovation Marketing Manager to bring their vision to life, turning insight into a high-impact innovation pipeline. Take ownership of innovation projects from idea to market, developing commercial cases, tracking progress, and delivering products on time and on target. Sh

Engineering Manager - Innovation Delivery. Join our Disruptive Innovation Team at Flutter as a Engineering manager overseeing our cutting‑edge Generative AI Research & Development initiatives. Work closely with the team managers and technical architecture planning to ensure technical feasibility a

A leading e-commerce company in Greater London is seeking a Solutions Manager to lead innovative sponsorship initiatives for Prime Video.

A global investment firm are currently seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join their London based team to spearhead audits across Technology, Data and Innovation. As part of a team of 14 staff and reporting to the Group Chief Internal Auditor, the successful candidate will support the implementati

A leading renewable energy supplier in the UK is seeking a Product Manager to join their team and support global business operations.

Our National Innovations Reliefs Team in our London office, work with a range of companies, from start‑ups to multinationals, to assist them in the preparation of claims for Research & Development tax relief. This is an exciting opportunity for a computer science specialist to work in an actively

Responsible for driving innovation and ensuring regulatory compliance, you will manage the daily operations and foster a high-performance culture within the technical team. A leading ink manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead laboratory and technical operati

The Manager of AI & Innovation is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Innovation team. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. This role will be responsible for leading the firm’s strategy and governance for legal technology platforms and vendor relationships tha

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Generative AI Engineer to drive the development of innovative AI solutions.The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of engineering experience, with strong expertise in Python, machine learning, and LLMs.Responsibilities include conceptualizing and developing

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963.Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, ena

A recruitment firm specializing in packaging is seeking a Technical Manager for the flexible packaging sector.