Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller Hybrid Working | Interim Assignment | 2026

We are currently looking to speak with experienced Financial Controllers, Group Financial Controllers and Heads of Finance regarding an exciting interim opportunity in Bath, expected to come to market in Q2 of this year. The assignment is with a high-growth, international business entering a significant period of transformation and change. Working closely with the CFO, the successful individual will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving process improvements and supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

We're likely to be looking for someone who can:

Lead financial reporting and ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial information
Manage and develop a technical accounting and reporting team
Drive process improvement and control enhancement initiatives
Support finance transformation and change programmes
Act as a trusted Number 2 to the CFO and wider leadership team
Provide both technical expertise and commercial insight during a period of growthThe ideal background is likely to include:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or Head of Finance experience
Exposure to larger, complex or international organisations
Finance transformation, process improvement or systems change experience
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to add value quicklyWhilst the opportunity is not yet live, I'm keen to build a shortlist of relevant & local senior finance professionals ahead of an anticipated launch later in 2026.

If you are based near Bristol / Bath and you would be interested in hearing more once details are finalised, please get in touch for a confidential conversation with Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance contracts team.

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