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Interim Finance Director
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752561397
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Bristol
Summary: The Interim Finance Director role in Bristol is a hands-on leadership position aimed at guiding a well-established business through a significant transition. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the outgoing Finance Director to ensure continuity and stability within the finance function. This position requires a commercially astute finance professional with a strong background in finance leadership. The contract is for 6 months, starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a capable finance team (4 direct reports + wider team)
- Oversee management accounts, variance analysis, and financial approvals
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and software providers
- Troubleshoot and resolve finance-related issues as they arise
- Maintain operational stability and confidence during the transition period
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (FD or equivalent)
- Strong technical and commercial finance background
- Comfortable working fully on-site in a fast-paced environment
- Able to start within the next one-two weeks
- Experience with Acex Financials and/or Isaac ERP is desirable but not essential
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Job Title: Interim Finance Director
Location: Bristol (fully office-based preferred)
Contract: 6 months – covering the rest of this calendar year
Start Date: ASAP – ideally within the next fortnight
Day Rate: Equivalent to a permanent salary of £80,000–£100,000 (weekly timesheets)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Finance Director to support a well-established business in Bristol through a key period of change. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments. You will work closely with the outgoing Finance Director to ensure a smooth and effective handover, providing stability and continuity across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a capable finance team (4 direct reports + wider team)
- Oversee management accounts, variance analysis, and financial approvals
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and software providers
- Troubleshoot and resolve finance-related issues as they arise
- Maintain operational stability and confidence during the transition period
About You
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (FD or equivalent)
Strong technical and commercial finance background
Comfortable working fully on-site in a fast-paced environment
Able to start within the next one-two weeks
Experience with Acex Financials and/or Isaac ERP is desirable but not essential.
The Team & Tools
You’ll be joining a well-structured finance function, including credit control, purchase ledger, management accounts, and IT. The business operates with Acex Financials and a bespoke ERP system (Isaac).
Interested?
If you're immediately available and ready to take on a rewarding interim challenge, please contact Charles Maidment at Hays Senior Finance, Bristol for a confidential discussion.