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Posted 14 August, 2026

Interim Head of Finance/ Finance Director

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Interim Finance Director / Head of Finance Bristol | Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day WFH) | 4-6 Month Contract | Weekly Pay | ASAP Start

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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.

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Key responsibilities include:* 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 50The ideal candidate will be:

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* 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 BristolWhat's on offer:

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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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If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please send across your latest CV, get in touch with Charles Maidment from the Hays Senior Finance interim & contracts team for a confidential discussion.

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