Interim Financial Controller

• NEW Interim financial controller role
• Bristol Immediate Requirement 3-6 Month Assignment initially
• Outside IR35 engagement (Salary equivalent of £70,000-£80,000)
• Reach out to Charles Maidment from Hays Bristol interim finance team to discuss
• 1 stage interview process as soon as Friday/Monday to start as soon as possible

We are supporting a well-funded, rapidly growing Bristol-based organisation operating in a highly regulated, project-led environment. Due to a period of sustained growth, increased financial complexity and upcoming reporting milestones, the finance team requires additional short-term senior support.

This is a critical interim financial controller hire to strengthen day-to-day financial control, maintain reporting cadence and support senior stakeholders while longer-term plans are progressed. This role has been created to support the CFO during a busy period for the business and take away some of the essential BAU day-to-day finance tasks from them, so they can focus on commercial/ strategy.

The RoleReporting to a senior finance lead, the financial controller will play a key role in ensuring robust, accurate and timely financial information across the business. The role is hands-on and commercially focused, working closely with operational and project teams.Key areas of focus include:

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, commentary and variance analysis
• Production of weekly cashflow forecasts
• Stock and inventory accounting, including reconciliations and controls
• Project accounting: WIP, accrued income, cost tracking and margin analysis
• Support with year-end preparation and audit readiness
• Contribution to finance process and system improvements (ERP environment)

The Ideal CandidateThis role will suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable stepping into a fast-moving SME environment and adding value immediately.You will bring:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience producing management accounts within an SME or project-based business
• Exposure to stock, WIP and project accounting
• Confidence working with ERP systems and advanced Excel
• A practical, proactive and delivery-focused approach

Assignment Details

• Location: Bristol (hybrid working available)
• Duration: 3-6 months initially
• Start: Immediate / short notice preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim who enjoys hands-on roles, visible impact and working closely with senior stakeholders in a growing organisation.For a confidential discussion or further details, please get in touch directly with Charlie Maidment from the Hays Bristol finance contract team.

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