4-month assignment starting in March
Interim Financial Controller3-4-Month Contract Bristol (Hybrid) Inside IR35 (March - July)
Charlie Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team is recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller for a short term, high impact assignment based in Bristol.This role is designed to provide hands on leadership and stability to the finance function while a permanent hire is secured. The assignment runs from March to July, with one day per week on site and the remainder remote.
Day rate: £450-£600 (Inside IR35) Interviews: One stage interview via Microsoft Teams, available immediately
The RoleReporting to the UK & Ireland Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial controllership across the UK and Ireland, operating within a fast paced, multi site environment.You will play a critical role in safeguarding balance sheet integrity, improving working capital performance and ensuring statutory and technical compliance. The position works closely with an offshore Shared Services Centre and central finance teams, requiring strong leadership and the ability to drive outcomes through influence rather than hierarchy.
Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of the UK & Ireland balance sheet, including month end review, reconciliations and continuous improvementLead working capital performance, cash forecasting and reporting to senior leadershipAct as the primary finance contact and escalation point for Shared Services, audits and technical accounting queriesDrive balance sheet clean up and control improvement initiativesReview statutory accounts and year end deliverables with external advisors, including Directors' reportsSupport internal and external audit activity and ensure compliance with financial policies and controlsPartner with operational teams on fixed asset and lease accountingSupport M&A integration and technical accounting activity where requiredManage contractors and project resources to deliver agreed change initiativesAbout YouProven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within a complex, multi entity organisationStrong technical accounting expertise (UK GAAP and IFRS)Experience working with Shared Services and in a matrixed, international environmentComfortable operating in ambiguity and improving immature or evolving processesFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Hands on, resilient and solutions focused, with strong stakeholder management skillsThis is an excellent interim opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, simplifying complexity and making a tangible impact in a short period of time.
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