Interim Financial Controller (Bristol)
JOB_53482884731072Job type
TemporaryLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
Market rate
6-month interim role initially
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Bristol (100% Office-Based)
Contract: Interim initially (6 Months)
Salary: £50,000- £60,000
Location: Bristol (100% Office-Based)
Contract: Interim initially (6 Months)
Salary: £50,000- £60,000
Overview
The Hays Bristol finance team are incredibly excited to bring this newly created finance role to market, and we are looking for a commercially minded, detail-driven Financial Controller to lead the finance function for a fast-growing start-up in Bristol. This newly created role offers the opportunity to build financial systems and processes from the ground up, while partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership team.
The Hays Bristol finance team are incredibly excited to bring this newly created finance role to market, and we are looking for a commercially minded, detail-driven Financial Controller to lead the finance function for a fast-growing start-up in Bristol. This newly created role offers the opportunity to build financial systems and processes from the ground up, while partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Own daily finance operations and deliver accurate month-end reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Strengthen financial controls and improve process efficiency
- Provide strategic insights to support pricing, margin, and growth decisions
- Collaborate with external accountants and internal stakeholders
- Deliver C-suite-level reporting and support business scalability
What We’re Looking For
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role (ideally retail/SME)
- Strong technical accounting and systems setup experience
- Commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategy
- Hands-on, proactive, and confident communicator
- Experience with Xero preferred
Desirable
- Knowledge of e-commerce, retail, and inventory-based finance
- Experience supporting business scaling or international growth
What’s on Offer
- Ownership of the finance function in a high-growth environment
- Direct collaboration with founders and senior leadership
- Staff discount and genuine career development opportunities
Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance interim & contracts team.
Interim Financial Controller (Bristol)JOB_534828847310722025-10-082026-01-05
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