6-month contract (Bristol) 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 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. You’ll lead and stabilise the finance function while: Driving the team through a pending audit Acting as senior sponsor on a live finance system change Providing strategic input while remaining operationally credible The remit covers Finance and Commercial / Procurement teams What We’re Looking For Proven interim CFO or 1 Finance lead experience (public sector or complex environments beneficial) Strong strategic presence, with the ability to operate hands-on when needed Comfortable influencing at Board and Executive level Confident leading audit, governance, and systems transformation Resilient, pragmatic leader who can steady the ship quickly Location & Contract Bristol-based office, with hybrid working Some UK travel aligned to Board and leadership meetings Initial 6-month fixed-term contract £100,000-£110,000 For a confidential discussion, contact Charles Maidment at Hays Bristol - Senior Finance Interims & Contracts. 4784921