Interim CFO (charity)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 6AD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

Charity / Not-for-Profit | Urgent Interim Assignment | c. £130-£150k salary equivalent

The Hays Senior Finance executive team in the South East are supporting a large, complex and purpose-led organisation with the urgent appointment of an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer while a permanent recruitment process is completed. Our Bristol & Bath branch are looking for any CFO-level finance contractors that are happy travelling 3-4 days a week for a C-Suite level role.

This is a high-profile executive leadership position with responsibility for providing strategic financial leadership, strong governance and financial stewardship, while partnering closely with the CEO, Board and senior leadership team. We are particularly keen to speak with experienced charity / not-for-profit CFOs and Finance Directors across the South West who are comfortable travelling and being on-site four days per week.

The role will include:

Providing strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation

Partnering closely with the CEO, Board and senior leadership team

Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow

Ensuring strong governance, controls, compliance and risk management

Supporting organisational strategy, transformation and long-term financial sustainability

Providing oversight and leadership of the finance function

Supporting investment, funding and significant strategic projects

Providing commercial insight and constructive challenge at Executive and Board level

About youWe are looking for an established CFO / Finance Director who can step into a senior leadership role quickly and provide stability, credibility and direction.

Ideally, you will have:

Strong charity / not-for-profit sector experience

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Previous CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leadership experience

Strong Board, Trustee and Executive stakeholder experience

Excellent financial governance and strategic planning credentials

Experience operating within a complex, purpose-led organisation

The ability to balance commercial thinking with organisational purpose

Availability at short notice

Flexibility to travel and work on-site four days per week

Package & processSalary equivalent £130,000- £150,000, depending on experience and engagement/pay type.

This is an urgent temporary appointment providing senior leadership and continuity while the organisation completes its search for a permanent CFO.If you are an experienced charity CFO / FD currently available, finishing an assignment shortly, or open to an interim opportunity, please get in touch with me directly for a confidential conversation. Client details will be shared with suitable candidates following an initial confidential discussion.

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