Interim financial controller (Bristol)

Hays PLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim financial controller to assist during a transformative phase. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the CFO in enhancing critical business areas. With a flexible contract spanning 3-6 months, you will lead a dynamic team, focusing on process improvements and stakeholder engagement. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant with a positive attitude and experience in the charitable sector. If you're looking for a role that combines immediate support with long-term planning, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support CFO in reviewing and improving business processes.
• Lead a team of 4 direct reports and manage overall team of 16.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Positive Attitude

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

3-6-month interim finance contract role

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

The senior leadership team are looking to bring in an interim financial controller to support the CFO to review & process and improve critical areas of the business (income, AR & AP specifically) as well as support a system update internal & any challenges this may present.

We are looking to interview as soon as next week and the role could start this month, with the view of the initial time frame being 3-6 months (flexible), to offer some immediate support to the senior leadership team & also help them plan longer-term.

This role would be paid on a day-rate basis (inside or IR35 as it's managing a team) and the preference for the client is 2 days a week on site in Bristol, but this can be negotiable.

• We are looking for a qualified accountant who is technically sound.
• Experience in the charitable experience would be desirable & advantageous.
• It is essential you are personable & can bring a positive attitude to the team to help drive culture within the business.
• Reporting to the CFO, you will have 4 direct reports and overall a team of roughly 16.
• Ability to review & drive process improvement
• Lead from the front
• Ability to deliver & review information to senior stakeholders

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