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 IR35

The 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 & Experience

Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
10 years+ post-qualification experience, with substantial insurance company experience (including Solvency II/UK), and dealing directly with the PRA & FCA
Sharp commercial acumen, intellect and a seasoned professional who is seen as a valued strategic advisor and business partner.
Experienced and motivated self-starters, using their own initiative, and the ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.
Excellent communicator, ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
High level of self-awareness and ability to get the best out of people.
Creative approach to problem-solving.
Leadership qualities - capable of leading the team and acting as a coach and mentor
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance team in Bristol.

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