Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Posted 1 week ago by HAYS

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Summary: This role is for an Interim Finance Director for a 6-month assignment in Bristol, covering the period while a permanent staff member is recruited. The position involves supporting financial restructuring and managing the audit process, while leading a small finance team. The candidate must have experience in the housing sector and be willing to travel to Bristol for part of the week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the audit process
  • Manage the fallout of March year-end
  • Address subsequent financial issues
  • Provide support and advice on financial restructuring
  • Manage a team of 4 in finance (1 direct report)

Key Skills:

  • Experience in the housing sector
  • Understanding of relevant systems, processes, and governance
  • Hands-on approach across all areas of finance
  • Strategic mindset

Salary (Rate): Competitive daily rate

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

6-month assignment initially

  • Position: Interim Finance Director
  • Location: Bristol (2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
  • Start Date: May/June 2025
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Handover: Current Interim FD available until May 25 (4-week handover period)
Role Purpose:This position is to cover a period while the company recruits a permanent member of staff. The role also involves providing support and advice on financial restructuring. Key responsibilities include supporting the audit process, managing the fall out of March year-end, and addressing any subsequent issues.

Reporting to: CFOTeam Management: Managing a team of 4 in finance (1 direct report)

Requirements:
  • Experience in the housing sector is essential for this role.
  • Understanding of relevant systems, processes, and governance
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to work across all areas of finance
  • Strategic mindset
Location Flexibility:Candidates can be based anywhere in England, provided they are willing to travel to Bristol for 2 days a week.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.
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