Head of FP&A/Head of Commercial finance
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6AD |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4718156_1755850985 |
Summary
Charles Maidment from the Hays Senior Finance Team in Bristol is recruiting for a qualified, highly commercial finance contractor to join a fast-paced, evolving business following a recent acquisition and leadership change.
Start Date: September
Location: Bristol (minimum 2 days per week on-site)
Contract: Initial 6-month interim assignment
Role Type: Head of Commercial Finance / Head of FP&A
What You'll Be Doing
- You'll provide financial and analytical support to the trading team, including:
- Producing weekly routine reports and ad hoc trial analysis
- Supporting the production of budgets and forecasts for the P&L
- Managing weekly and month-end reporting, including journal processing and reconciliations
- Supporting audit requirements and ensuring clean cut-offs at half-year and year-end
- Leading planning cycles (budgets & forecasts), including weekly KPI targets and category-level sales
- Preparing budget & forecast packs for review meetings and output reports for trading teams
- Delivering daily/weekly reporting with actionable insights
- Completing all month-end reporting, interpreting variances, and updating on opportunities and risks
- Managing income and aged debt processes
- Overseeing capex budgets and quarterly stakeholder sign-offs
- Business partnering with financial and non-financial stakeholders, up to executive level
- Conducting ad hoc modelling and analysis of offers and promotions
- Supporting the finance and trading teams with other relevant tasks
What We're Looking For
- Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA
- Highly numerate with an analytical background, ideally within retail or e-commerce
- Commercially minded - quick to understand the business and identify risks & opportunities
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is highly desirable
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive and improvement-driven mindset
- Personable, collaborative, and confident in stakeholder engagement
Interested?If you're available, meet the criteria, and ready to start next week, please reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol Finance Team as soon as possible. Interviews can be arranged promptly.
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