Interim Head of Finance (insurance)

6-month interim finance contract Interim Finance Director - Insurance Sector 6-Month Assignment Bristol (Hybrid)Location: Bristol (3 days per week on site)Contract Type: Interim - 6 months (initially) IR35 Status: Inside IR35The Hays Bristol senior finance team are working with a highly successful insurance business, who are seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead and mentor its existing finance team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical expertise and a proven ability to embed best-practice processes.Key responsibilities include:Lead and mentor the finance team to improve quality and professionalism.Ensure accurate, timely, and error-free financial reporting.Review and overhaul existing processes to meet core accounting standards.Champion a culture of accountability and technical excellence.Implement and enforce best-practice financial processes.Support the Audit Committee by reducing reporting errors and associated costs.What We''re Looking For:Deep technical accounting expertise with proven, hands-on leadership ability.Prior experience implementing and enforcing financial best practices.Essential: Insurance industry experience (life or general).Must be immediately available.Knowledge and ExperienceQualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification10 years+ post-qualification experience, with substantial insurance company experience (including Solvency II/UK), and dealing directly with the PRA and FCASharp commercial acumen, intellect and a seasoned ..... full job details .....