6-month interim role initially Job Title: Financial Controller 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. 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. 4731072