Robert Half are extremely proud to be exclusively partnering with an industry leading brand based in Central Bristol to recruit an Interim Head of Finance Operations. This role will play a pivotal role in leading the organisations finance operations team circa 25 people made of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Systems Administration and Process improvement to ensure delivery of the groups transactional finance. Start date: ASAP Duration: 4-6 months (Until permanent hire is made) Day rate: £400.00 - £450.00 per day (Via Umbrella) Hybrid working: 3 days on site, 2 remote (This is the company expectation) Location: Bristol Day to day responsibilities of this role will include: As the head of a team of around 25 people, you will set the team's culture, leadership, and vision. This includes fostering effective communication, supporting talent development, and driving high performance. Oversee full ownership of the transactional ledger and approve month-end tasks, including bank reconciliations, journal sign-offs, and period-end close. Approve transactions in line with set limits. Develop and maintain a transactional control plan, ensuring smooth integration into BAU operations. Maintain process documentation and identify opportunities for efficiency and automation. Building strong stakeholder relationships to drive improvements and represent the function in business-wide projects and change programmes. Serve as the SME for Finance Operations, handling escalations and conducting root cause analysis to resolve recurring transaction finance issues, including data analysis and reconciliations. Support risk management by setting and enforcing policies in key areas such as purchasing, expenses, and credit control. Provide staff with training and guidance to ensure compliance. Ensure financial operations align with local regulatory requirements and best practices, optimising processes to support business success. Oversee the effective use and operation of finance systems, ensuring they support business needs. In this position, you will require the following skills/experience: Experience of day-to-day transactional finance and team management. Autonomy and adaptability to adhere to tight deadlines. High attention to detail and logical thinking. Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders of varying levels. Willingness to roll up the sleeves and solve problems. Preferable but not essentials are: Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite. Qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams or Hannah Curnow at Robert Half on or apply directly to this advert. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.