Interim Finance Director

Location: Bristol (and surrounding areas)

Contract Duration: 6–8 months

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to support a £50m turnover organisation based in the Bristol area. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and operational delivery during a critical period of transition and performance optimisation.

The successful candidate will bring strong financial leadership experience within either a multi‑site environment or the education/schools sector, and be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Deliver robust cashflow management and working capital optimisation
• Improve financial controls, governance, and reporting accuracy
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Partner with operational leaders to drive performance and cost efficiency
• Support and, where necessary, lead finance transformation initiatives
• Manage and develop the existing finance team
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements
• Provide insight and analysis to support key commercial decisions

Key Requirements

• Proven experience operating as a Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader
• Experience within multi‑site organisations and/or the education/schools sector
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
• Demonstrable experience in interim or contract roles (highly desirable)
• Track record of improving processes, controls, and financial visibility
• Ability to quickly understand business drivers and implement change
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

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