An urgent interim CFO assignment for a large, purpose-led charity in Bristol, requiring a senior finance leader to provide strategic direction, governance and financial stewardship while a permanent appointment is completed.
Hays Senior Finance is supporting a large, complex charity in Bristol with the urgent appointment of an experienced interim CFO. The successful candidate will step in quickly to provide executive-level financial leadership, stability and credibility while the organisation conducts its permanent recruitment process. The role requires on-site presence four days per week in the Bristol and Bath area.
The interim CFO will partner directly with the CEO, Board and senior leadership to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, while ensuring strong governance, controls, compliance and risk oversight. The role also carries responsibility for supporting organisational transformation, long-term financial sustainability, and advising on investment and funding decisions at executive and Board level.
- Provide strategic financial leadership across a complex, multi-faceted charity organisation
- Partner with the CEO, Board and senior leadership team on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Oversee governance, controls, compliance and risk management frameworks
- Lead and support the finance function, ensuring continuity and direction during the transition period
- Advise on investment, funding and significant strategic projects
- Deliver commercial insight and constructive challenge at Executive and Board level
- Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA professional qualification
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Boards, Trustees and Executive stakeholders
- Strong credentials in financial governance, strategic planning and organisational transformation
- Availability at short notice and flexibility to work on-site four days per week in Bristol
- Experience operating within complex, purpose-led organisations
Hays is a specialist recruitment agency operating across professional and executive disciplines. The Hays Senior Finance team in the South East and South West supports organisations across the charity, public and commercial sectors in sourcing interim and permanent finance leadership talent.
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