Interim Financial Controller (Bristol)

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. #