14 jobs found in Stratford-upon-Avon

FINANCE DIRECTOR Interim to Permanent | Warwickshire | On-site Immediate or short-notice start required The opportunity An established SME manufacturer in the Warwickshire area is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller to lead a significant finance transformation. The role will begin on an interim basis, with a genuine opportunity to move into the permanent Finance Director position. The immediate priority is to create a fully standalone finance function, transitioning the business away from its current shared-service arrangement. You will take ownership of the separation, establish the right controls and reporting, recruit and develop the finance team, and ensure the function can operate independently. This is a broad SME leadership role for someone who can move comfortably between detailed financial delivery and strategic commercial support. You will work closely with the leadership team, bringing greater financial...

Aged Debt Supervisor Bournville, West Midlands 6 Month Contract £20.35 per hour Responsibilities: * Hold weekly ledger reviews with Collections Executives to review outstanding debt, offering guidance and support to resolve complex queries * Support Collections Executives with customer contact escalations, this will involve customer phone calls, emails and on occasions face to face to recover monies owed * Conduct Overdues/Invalids meetings with Commercial * Conduct daily and ad-hoc Overdues meetings with the Back Office, guide and support in driving actions to ensure timely customer payments are received * Arrange ad-hoc meetings with key stakeholders to ensure required actions have been completed ahead of communications to the customer * Assist / co-ordinate in the prompt resolution of customer queries during the collections cycle * Undertake analysis of Root Cause Code in the Dispute Management System (DMS) to recognise common issues / trends * Liaise...

We are working with a growing international business to recruit a German Speaking Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who is fluent in German and enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building strong customer relationships and working within a fast-paced international environment. What You'll Be Doing Take ownership of a portfolio of German-speaking customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are collected within agreed payment terms. Proactively chase overdue debt via telephone and email, communicating confidently in both German and English. Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support effective and timely cash collection. Investigate and resolve invoice queries, disputes and account discrepancies. Maintain accurate customer account records and ensure collection activity is recorded appropriately. Allocate and reconcile customer payments, identifying and...

Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team of 3, focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are executed...

Head of Finance Business Partnering - Midlands About Our Client Our client is a well-established housing organisation undergoing an exciting period of organisational transformation. They are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to play a key role in providing strategic financial leadership across operational and leadership services. This is an interesting opportunity to influence change at a senior level, working closely with a range of stakeholders during a pivotal period for the organisation. The Role Reporting into the senior finance leadership team, you will lead the Finance Business Partnering function across key operational areas, providing commercial insight, strategic financial advice and robust financial management. This is a highly visible role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic finance business partnering across operational...

South Birmingham | £33,000 - £37,000 Are you an Assistant Management Accountant looking for a role where you can build on your management accounts experience while working within a supportive and collaborative finance team? We're partnering with a well-established organisation in South Birmingham to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys month-end accounting, financial reporting and partnering with budget holders, while also contributing to process improvements and the wider success of the finance function. If you're looking for a varied role with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Supporting the month-end close through the preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments. Completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial records remain accurate. Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports. Supporting...

RM Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a growing Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance on an interim basis for approximately six months. As the Trust transitions from a Single Academy Trust to a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), it requires a finance professional with sector expertise to provide strategic guidance on the development and implementation of enhanced financial procedures, controls, and operational processes. Main duties will include, but not be limited to: * Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare the Trust for the critical August Year-End Audit. * Balance Sheet Oversight: Conduct necessary remediation on the balance sheet, focusing heavily on capitalisation, fixed assets, and balancing accounts * Centralisation & Reporting: Review, refine, and modernise the monthly Management Accounts (MA) process to better reflect structural changes across the MAT. * The successful candidate will be an accomplished Head of Finance or Senior...

About This Opportunity This company is seeking an experienced Compliance Investigator to join its prestigious aerospace and aviation maintenance division. The Compliance Investigator will play a crucial role in ensuring regulatory adherence, investigating compliance incidents, and driving continuous improvement across operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional ready to make a tangible impact in a highly regulated industry. The Role: Compliance Investigator As a Compliance Investigator, the successful candidate will: Conduct thorough investigations into compliance incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns using Root Cause Analysis methodologies Perform MEDA investigations and identify human factors and performance issues Ensure strict adherence to UK CAA/EASA Part 145, Part CAMO, Part 21 G, and company-specific MRO compliance standards Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to develop robust audit and inspection processes Support...

Financial Analyst Oxford 6-month Contract £37.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Prepare and post monthly payroll journals, ensuring payroll costs, pension contributions and associated liabilities are accurately recorded within the finance system. Work closely with the Payroll team to resolve queries and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring all acquisitions, disposals, depreciation and asset transfers are accurately recorded. Monitor capital expenditure and support periodic asset verification exercises. Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations, ensuring VAT transactions are correctly accounted for and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation for audit purposes. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly to ensure the integrity...

Financial Analyst Oxford | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking for a varied role, supporting financial reporting, month-end processes and key business operations within a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include: Processing payroll journals and supporting payroll activities Managing fixed asset control and monitoring Preparing VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations Handling intercompany invoicing and forex reporting Supporting month-end activities and statutory audits We're looking for someone with: A strong understanding of finance principles Experience with payroll, fixed assets, reconciliations and invoicing Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive approach and keen attention to detail...

£33.10 per hour PAYE / £44.28 per hour Umbrella A Project Accountant is required to provide Financial reporting on defence projects and support to future bid campaigns for a leading defence client. The main responsibilities of the post holder will be: - Offers: Liaise with the Senior Management Team to validate the financial integrity of offers before sending to customer. - Develop work breakdown structures to generate project plans, work packages and schedules for future contract proposals. - Forecast: Assist in the preparation of operating plans and forecast updates to the annual budget. Also reporting deviations to budget. - Ensure all finance data is accurate ensuring costs are allocated correctly and hours bookings are up to date across the programme. - Risk management - Contracts reviews: Prepare Group contract reviews and monthly “Estimate at Completion” (EACs) updates. Ensure labour and sub-contractor costs are correctly booked. - Support month end...

Project Accountant Oxford | Full-Time | Hybrid- 3 days on site We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Accountant to join a busy finance team supporting a portfolio of high-profile projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys project reporting, financial analysis, and working closely with operational teams. Key responsibilities include: Supporting financial reporting across multiple projects. Preparing forecasts, budgets and project cost reports. Monitoring project performance and ensuring accurate financial data. Supporting month-end and year-end reporting. Managing risk, contract reviews and audit requirements. Acting as the finance contact for project-related queries and providing financial insight to support decision-making. We're looking for someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (or part qualification). Experience in project accounting, financial control or project reporting. Strong Excel...

As a Finance Systems Specialist in Oxford, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving financial systems that support the organisation's day-to-day operations. This temporary role is essential in ensuring accounting processes run smoothly and efficiently within the business services industry. Client Details A company based in Oxford operating within the business services industry. Description Maintain and update the D365 finance system to ensure accurate data processing. Identify and resolve system issues to minimise disruptions to financial operations. Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to streamline system functionality. Implement system upgrades and ensure proper integration with existing processes. Provide technical support and training to finance system users. Monitor system performance and propose improvements where necessary. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards. Generate and analyse financial reports to support...

Finance Manager Derbyshire £40,000–£48,000 Full-time Initially a 3–6-month contract, with strong potential to become permanent. The role is a newly created one due to the growth of this SME group of businesses. With even further growth planned, they are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to bring extra capacity and structure to the finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and lead the finance team. Priorities will be bringing records up to date, reviewing workloads and responsibilities, and introducing processes that support accurate, timely reporting. Key responsibilities include: • Managing, supporting and developing the finance team • Overseeing transactional finance and ensuring deadlines are met • Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts • Improving controls, systems and departmental processes • Allocating work effectively across ledgers and group companies •...