Interim CFO
Employer Location Bristol, England Salary Market rate Closing date 30 Apr 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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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
1. 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.
2. You'll lead and stabilise the finance function while:
3. Driving the team through a pending audit
4. Acting as senior sponsor on a live finance system change
5. Providing strategic input while remaining operationally credible
6. The remit covers Finance and Commercial / Procurement teams
What We're Looking For
7. Proven interim CFO or #1 Finance lead experience (public sector or complex environments beneficial)
8. Strong strategic presence, with the ability to operate hands‑on when needed
9. Comfortable influencing at Board and Executive level
10. Confident leading audit, governance, and systems transformation
11. Resilient, pragmatic leader who can steady the ship quickly
Location & Contract
12. Bristol‑based office, with hybrid working
13. Some UK travel aligned to Board and leadership meetings
14. Initial 6‑month fixed‑term contract
15. £100,000-£110,000
For a confidential discussion, contact Charles Maidment at Hays Bristol - Senior Finance Interims & Contracts.
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
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