Defence specialist finance contractors required
Employer Location England, Bristol Salary Competitive market rate Closing date 16 Jan 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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Qualified Finance Contractors - Defence/Aerospace | Bristol & Bath (2026 Pipeline)
Ready for your next assignment in 2026? The Hays Bristol & Bath Senior Finance (Qualified) team is registering experienced, qualified finance contractors for a strong new‑year pipeline across Defence, Aerospace and complex Manufacturing.
The opportunity
Hays are currently partnering with leading organisations in the Bristol & Bath area, to deliver strategic finance expertise on interim and contract engagements, ranging from transformation and planning cycles to programme finance and commercial assurance. If you thrive in multi‑disciplinary environments and enjoy shaping decisions at pace, we want to speak with you.
What you'll do (varies by assignment)
1. Lead planning, forecasting, risk management and scenario planning at a business‑wide, strategic level
2. Own period closes, performance packs, and insight that informs senior leadership
3. Support programme governance (cost control, variance analysis, earned value/benefits tracking)
4. Partner with engineering, commercial and operations to drive outcomes in complex, regulated settings
About you
5. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred)
6. Demonstrable experience across a range of finance roles (, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Programme/Project Accounting, Costing)
7. Strong stakeholder skills; comfortable challenging and collaborating across functions
8. Desirable: sector background in Defence or Aerospace; exposure to Manufacturing environments
9. Desirable: awareness of SSRO supply contracts and reporting requirements
Security & compliance
Due to client work in secure environments, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV). Current clearance is highly advantageous and will be prioritised where applicable.
Locations & flexibilityLocation: Roles typically based across Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas. Hybrid and on‑site patterns vary by client.
Rate: Inside/Outside IR35 and day‑rate ranges will be confirmed per assignment.
What's next
Register your interest for January-March 2026 starts and beyond. Share your CV and availability, and we'll discuss live, and upcoming briefs matched to your skill set.
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Company
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.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
10. Corporate Governance
11. Credit Control
12. Part-Qualified Accountant
13. Payroll
14. Public Practice Accounting
15. Public Services Accounting
16. Senior Finance – Qualified
17. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
18. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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