Finance Manager - Transformation

12 Month Contract | Bristol | Hybrid | 4 Days in the office

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading organisation on a 12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a transformational environment and enjoys driving change, improving processes and leading high-performing teams.

The client is willing to consider FTC or Daily Rate.

This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll play a key part in modernising the finance function, delivering continuous improvement initiatives and implementing smarter, more efficient ways of working, while partnering closely with senior operational leaders.

The Role

• Lead and develop a team, creating a high-performing, commercially focused finance function.
• Drive finance transformation projects, identifying opportunities to improve processes, standardise ways of working and increase automation.
• Lead change initiatives across the finance function, ensuring successful implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the transition of finance activities into a Shared Service Centre, improving efficiency and consistency.
• Utilise Microsoft 365 tools, including Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint, to enhance reporting and reduce manual processes.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and cost control, providing commercial insight and robust financial challenge.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting, KPI dashboards and management information to support business performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding, drive accountability and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance are maintained.

About You

Ideally you'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience leading finance teams and delivering meaningful change.

You'll also have:

• A proven track record of finance transformation, process improvement and implementing change.
• Experience driving automation, standardisation and continuous improvement within finance.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to influence at all levels and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.