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• Interim Financial Controller – Financial Services/ insurance
• Location:Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days on-site, flexible hours)
• Start Date:September 2025
• Duration: 7 months (September 2025 – March 2026)
• Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35) £400 upwards depending on experience/ pay-type
• Contact:Charlie Maidment – Hays Bristol Interim Senior Finance Team

We’re working with a well-established financial services business in Bristol seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the senior leadership team through a busy period of quarterly reporting, year-end, and budgeting. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a high-performing team of three Management Accountants (2 qualified, 1 part-qualified).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting, controls, and validation of financial data
• Lead and support the team through quarter-end and year-end close
• Drive accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and budgeting
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of key outputs
• Provide oversight on tax-related matters (a small but important part of the role)

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a financial services environment (insurance experience is desirable)
• Strong technical reporting and controls background
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and confident in validating financial data
• Available to start in early September 2025

Interviews are being scheduled throughout August, so if you're an experienced interim FC looking for your next challenge, get in touch today.
Charles.Maidment@hays.com