Interim financial controller (Bristol)

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Financial Controller to support its CFO during a transformative phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with critical business functions, including income and accounts management, while leading a dedicated team. With the flexibility of a contract lasting 3-6 months, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a charitable organization. If you're a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and a positive attitude, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills.
• Experience in the charitable sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in reviewing and improving business areas.
• Manage a team of 4 direct reports and assist with long-term planning.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Technical skills

Process improvement

Leadership qualities

Experience in the charitable sector

Job description

Job Opportunity: Interim Financial Controller

The Hays Bristol finance team is exclusively working with an outstanding charitable organisation, a market leader in its sector, undergoing an exciting period of transformation and change.

The senior leadership team seeks to appoint an interim financial controller to support the CFO in reviewing, processing, and improving critical business areas, specifically income, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The role will also involve supporting a system update and managing any challenges that arise.

We aim to interview candidates as soon as next week, with the role potentially starting this month. The initial contract is expected to last 3-6 months (flexible), providing immediate support to the senior leadership team and assisting with long-term planning. The position is paid on a day-rate basis (inside or IR35, as it involves managing a team). The client prefers two days a week on-site in Bristol, but this is negotiable.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with strong technical skills.
• Experience in the charitable sector is desirable and advantageous.
• Personable with a positive attitude to foster a strong team culture.
• Reporting to the CFO, managing 4 direct reports within a team of approximately 16.
• Ability to review and drive process improvements.
• Leadership qualities to lead from the front.
• Capability to deliver and review information effectively to senior stakeholders.

If you are available for a flexible finance contract in the Bristol area and believe this role is a good fit, please reach out to Charlie Maidment from the Hays senior finance team in Bristol.

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