Interim Finance Director
Posted 2 weeks ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director is a 6-month contract based in Bristol, aimed at supporting a well-established business during a significant transition. The position requires a hands-on leader with a strong finance background to ensure operational stability and continuity. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the outgoing Finance Director and manage a capable finance team. Immediate availability is preferred, with a focus on on-site work in a dynamic environment.
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): £100,000 yearly
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
6-month interim finance contract role
- 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.