Interim CFO

Interim Chief Financial Officer (6-Month FTC)Bristol £100,000-£110,000Charles Maidment, from the Hays Bristol Senior Finance - Contracts and 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 OpportunityThis 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 auditActing as senior sponsor on a live finance system changeProviding strategic input while remaining operationally credibleThe remit covers Finance and Commercial / Procurement teams What We''re Looking ForProven interim CFO or Finance lead experience (public sector or complex environments beneficial)Strong strategic presence, with the ability to operate hands-on when neededComfortable influencing at Board and Executive levelConfident leading audit, governance, and systems transformationResilient, pragmatic leader who can steady the ship quicklyLocation and ContractBristol-based office, with hybrid workingSome UK travel aligned to Board and leadership meetingsInitial 6-month fixed-term contract£100,000-£110,000For a confidential discussion, contact Charles Maidment at Hays Bristol - Senior Finance ..... full job details .....