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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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 growth
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Ideal Background
- 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 quickly


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Whilst 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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