<p><strong>Interim Head of Finance - Bristol (Hybrid)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol - 2 to 3 days per week on-site<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3 to 6 months initially<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> Inside IR35 via Umbrella or PAYE</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a South West-based organisation to recruit an Interim Head of Finance. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to join a business undergoing a significant change and transformation journey.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As Interim Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the finance function and providing strategic financial insight to senior stakeholders. Your remit will include:</p><ul><li>Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting</li><li>Preparing and delivering monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary</li><li>Driving operational best practice and continuous improvement across the finance team</li><li>Overseeing commercial finance activities including contract management, cost control, KPIs, and ROI</li><li>Acting as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team, supporting strategic decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>To be considered for this role, you will:</p><ul><li>Be immediately available to start</li><li>Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience leading a finance function</li><li>Be a hands-on leader with a proactive and collaborative approach</li><li>Have experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments</li><li>Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change</li></ul><p>If you are a finance professional seeking your next interim challenge and enjoy working in dynamic environments, we would welcome your application.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjYxMTU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are working with our client based in Central Bristol on a retained basis in their search for a Head of Finance on a permanent contract.</p><p>Culture is everything here, the business are a small SME within a big business and offer the sense of social community often associated with a small, local businesses; combined with the expected advantages of working for a far larger employer: great benefits; dedication to identifying talent; and huge investment in staff development - giving the successful candidate of this role the best of both worlds! So-much-so, this role has arisen as a result of an internal promotion.</p><p>The role of the Head of Finance is to be the Finance representative for the business, working with the Business Leader to delivery high quality reporting, provide commercial insight to deliver value-add and to manage the finance team. </p><p>Based out of their Central Bristol office, the salary on offer is up to £75,000 + benefits. Hybrid working is supported, with the weighting being "at home". Some travel is required, but this is as & when.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, shaping plans, forecasts, and performance strategies aligned with core KPIs</li><li>Lead quarterly forecasting and scenario planning to support commercial bids and tenders</li><li>Manage a small finance team, developing skillsets and providing support</li><li>Deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting, management accounts including management packs, KPI tracking, and variance analysis</li><li>Review of the monthly balance sheet & P&L</li><li>Guide project teams to focus on performance metrics and measurable impact</li><li>Prepare and review financial models and proposals to support high-level decision-making</li><li>Drive improvements in finance systems and processes, including leading new system implementations</li><li>Manage internal and external reporting cycles, including statutory audits and group submissions</li><li>Build strong intercompany relationships to ensure alignment across forecasts and reporting</li><li>Support the sales team with financial input on large bids/ tenders including scenario planning</li><li>Champion initiatives that enhance profitability, cashflow, and operational efficiency</li><li>Support internal audits, statutory filings, and bonus calculations</li><li>Collaborate across the finance team to deliver company-wide initiatives and day-to-day support</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Successful Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/CIMA/CA/ACCA qualified</li><li>Strong previous management accounts experience within an SME environment</li><li>Experience on Netsuite is highly beneficial, or, another larger ERP</li><li>Revenue experience</li><li>Experience in building budgets</li><li>Strong on Excel - be comfortable building Excel models</li><li>Someone who is a "people" person - approachable, friendly and committed to "there's no I in team"!</li><li>Previous experience of a varied end-to-end role</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail your CV </p><p>Please note: any 3rd party CVs will be forwarded onto Robert Half to be screened</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuODIwMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
