Interim Finance Director
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays
£500 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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 operational stability and continuity within the finance function. This role requires a commercially astute finance professional with a strong technical background and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The contract is for 6 months, starting as soon as possible, with a focus on mentoring a finance team and managing external stakeholder relationships.
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): £500.00/daily
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk