Interim Head of Finance/ Finance Director
Employer:
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Location:
Bristol,Bristol, BS1 6AD
Pay:
Meets national minimum wage
Contract Type:
Contract
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
11/09/2026
About this job
Interim Finance Director / Head of Finance Bristol | Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day WFH) | 4-6 Month Contract | Weekly Pay | ASAP Start I’m currently recruiting for an Interim Finance Director / Head of Finance opportunity with a well-established Bristol-based business with a turnover of circa £5m & roughly 25 employees.
This is a hands-on Number 1 finance role, reporting directly to the Owner/Managing Director and acting as the main point of contact for all finance matters across the business.
You’ll work alongside an experienced in-house bookkeeper who manages payroll, giving you the autonomy to focus on providing financial leadership, commercial insight and maintaining strong financial controls.
Key responsibilities
- Owning the finance function and leading all financial activities across the business
- Producing management accounts, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting
- Supporting the MD with commercial decision-making and business planning
- Managing budgeting, forecasting and process improvements
- Maintaining robust financial controls and compliance
- Working within Sage 50
The ideal candidate will be
- An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller operating as a Number 1 in Finance
- Comfortable working in a small business environment and wearing multiple hats
- Hands-on, commercially minded and proactive
- Available to start ASAP
- Able to commit to 4 days per week on-site in Bristol
What’s on offer
- Immediate start
- Initial 4-6 month contract
- Weekly pay
- Hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day from home)
- On-site parking
- Opportunity to work closely with the Owner/MD and make a real impact
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