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Interim CFO

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Interim Chief Financial Officer (6‑Month FTC)
Bristol | £100,000-£110,000

Charles Maidment, from the Hays Bristol Senior Finance - Contracts & Interim team, is working on an exclusive interim CFO opportunity with a well‑regarded UK government agency, based in Bristol. This is an urgent appointment, created by an unexpected leaver, offering a genuine Number 1 in Finance mandate at executive level.

The Opportunity

This hands‑on interim role will suit an experienced CFO who can hit the ground running, partner confidently with the CEO and COO, and provide clear financial leadership at a critical time.
You'll lead and stabilise the finance function while:
Driving the team through a pending audit
Acting as senior sponsor on a live finance system change
Providing strategic input while remaining operationally credible
The remit covers Finance and Commercial / Procurement teams What We're Looking For

Proven interim CFO or #1 Finance lead experience (public sector or complex environments beneficial)
Strong strategic presence, with the ability to operate hands‑on when needed
Comfortable influencing at Board and Executive level
Confident leading audit, governance, and systems transformation
Resilient, pragmatic leader who can steady the ship quicklyLocation & Contract

Bristol‑based office, with hybrid working
Some UK travel aligned to Board and leadership meetings
Initial 6‑month fixed‑term contract
£100,000-£110,000For a confidential discussion, contact Charles Maidment at Hays Bristol - Senior Finance Interims & Contracts.

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