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Interim Chief Financial Officer (6‑Month FTC) Bristol | £100,000-£110,000 Charles Maidment, from the Hays Bristol Senior FinanceContracts & 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 Opportunity This 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 1 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 & 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#J-18808-Ljbffr