Job title: Interim Head of Finance
Package: £70k+ (FTE)
Location: Bristol
Reporting to: ManagingDirector
Job type: Part time – hours to be agreed


Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing independent company operating within the financial services sector.
They are looking to recruit a hands-on Head of Finance who will manage the existing finance department and FCA reporting requirements. The successful candidate will work across the business to help improve processes and efficiency and create a robust financial platform. For the right candidate the role could evolve into a permanent placement.


Head of Finance - The Role
As Head of Finance you will play a central role overseeing the team and improving the financial processes.
You will be required to get into the detail, whilst also being a confident communicator and comfortable presenting financial data.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Providing sound financial and commercial management;
*Delivering the required bank covenant reporting;
*Managing and developing systems and processes to improve efficiency and reporting requirements;
*Managing and supporting members of the finance team;
*Managing the in-house payroll process;
*Ensuring all statutory and FCA financial compliance requirements are met;
*Provide recommendations for the implementation of financial system migration to one standard platform;
*Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders including auditors, lenders and HMRC;


The Successful Applicant
As Head of Finance you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who has experience of managing a team working in an FCA regulated environment within an SME.
Ideally you will demonstrate:
*Experience of improving financial processes;
*Strong analytical, presentation and Excel skills;
*Excellent communication skills;
*Commercial acumen;
*A pragmatic, self-motivated and proactive mindset.


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