Interim Finance Operations Director. LilyLifestyle

Overview

We are partnering with a high‑growth professional services firm to appoint an Interim Head of Finance Operations. The role will provide leadership and stability during a transition period, covering a planned retirement and supporting a finance restructure. The assignment lasts six months, starting June
2026, and may extend to a longer‑term position.

• Location:
  
  Bristol – minimum 2 days on site per week (preferably 3 days; up to 2 days from home)
• Duration:
  June
  2026 – December
  2026 (initially)
• Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum (or equivalent daily rate)

• Lead and manage a finance operations team of 12 (CC, AR, AP)
• Maintain and improve day‑to‑day finance operations
• Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks are in place
• Support the Finance Director through an active restructuring programme
• Identify and implement process improvements to support scalability
• Build strong relationships across the finance function and wider business
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure team cohesion and engagement

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong finance operations experience and proven track record in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Experience in senior finance operations or controllership roles
• Exposure to change, transformation or restructuring environments
• Ability to lead teams through periods of change and uncertainty
• Hands‑on, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build strong internal relationships
• Collaborative and adaptable style, with a good cultural fit