Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
Summary: The role of Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant involves providing essential financial oversight and support to a private equity-backed manufacturing business for a duration of six months. The position requires collaboration with the CEO and the outsourced bookkeeper, along with responsibilities such as budget preparation and management accounts updates. The ideal candidate should possess strong financial acumen and experience in a similar role within an SME. The role requires occasional presence in London or Bristol for board meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organise the budget for FY 2026.
- Address and update Management Accounts which are behind from March/April.
- Extract and present financial data for shareholders and the board.
- Set up and manage a KPI dashboard to measure outputs.
- Collaborate effectively with the outsourced bookkeeper.
- Attend board meetings in London occasionally with the CEO.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a similar role within an SME (30-35 employees, £8 million turnover).
- Proficient in using Sage 200.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible and able to work remotely, with a requirement to be in the office in London and Bristol.
Salary (Rate): Competitive day rate
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
6-month interim finance controller/project accountant
Job Title: Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant Location: Bristol/Bath/London (2-3 times a week required presence in either London or Bristol)Duration: 6 months (Starting May 2025)Company: Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing BusinessDay Rate: Competitive rate per day (Outside IR35 possible)
About the Role: The Hays Senior Finance team is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant to join a dynamic private equity-backed manufacturing business. This is a 6-month interim position, starting as soon as May 2025. You will report directly to the CEO and provide crucial support in several key areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organise the budget for FY 2026.
- Address and update Management Accounts which are behind from March/April
- Extract and present financial data for shareholders and the board.
- Set up and manage a KPI dashboard to measure outputs.
- Collaborate effectively with the outsourced bookkeeper.
- Attend board meetings in London occasionally with the CEO.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in a similar role within an SME (30-35 employees, £8 million turnover).
- Proficient in using Sage 200.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible and able to work remotely, with a requirement to be in the office in London and Bristol.
How to Apply: If you believe you are a good fit for this role and are interested in applying, please reach out to Charlie Maidment from the Hays Bristol/Bath Senior Finance team.