Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant
Posted 3 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 for a private equity-backed manufacturing business over a 6-month period. The position requires collaboration with the CEO and other stakeholders to manage budgets, financial reporting, and key performance indicators. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within a small to medium-sized enterprise and proficiency in Sage 200. The role necessitates a flexible working arrangement with occasional office presence in London or Bristol.
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.