Head of Finance (Part-Time)

Core3 is delighted to be working with a well-established not-for-profit organisation in Bristol to recruit a Head of Finance to join their leadership team

This is a part-time position offering flexibility across 3–4 days per week, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to balance strategic impact with flexibility. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's future while ensuring strong financial stewardship and governance.

Why join our client

Our client is a respected organisation committed to improving lives across local communities. Their work helps people access the support they need to live safely and independently, creating a lasting impact on the wellbeing of individuals and families across the region.

As Head of Finance, you'll be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board, and senior colleagues to support sustainable growth and organisational success. This is a broad and varied role offering genuine influence across finance, governance, people support, systems, and operational planning.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the organisation's financial strategy and planning activities
• Provide financial leadership and advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Board, and leadership team
• Deliver annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial plans
• Oversee management accounts, variance analysis, and performance reporting
• Manage statutory accounts, audit processes, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks
• Act as Company Secretary and support effective governance across the organisation
• Lead and develop the Finance and People Support functions
• Oversee relationships with auditors, bankers, insurers, and external suppliers
• Support business planning, funding opportunities, and organisational sustainability
• Work with colleagues to improve systems, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience operating in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
• Experience managing statutory accounts, audits, and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and executive level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences

You'll be a collaborative and commercially aware finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, people-focused approach. You'll enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, developing teams, and helping organisations make informed decisions that support long-term success.

What you'll get in return

As Head of Finance, you'll join an organisation where your work directly contributes to improving people's lives and strengthening local communities.

• £60,000–£65,000 full-time equivalent salary 
• Part-time role, 3–4 days per week
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Bristol office
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
• Death in Service scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental and sickness leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
  

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

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Finance Transformation Manager

Bristol Area | £50,000–£60,000 + Hybrid Working

Core3 is partnering with an organisation to recruit a Finance Transformation Manager opportunity in Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing transformation function within an international environment, supporting large-scale process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives across multiple countries and business functions.

Why join the business?

This organisation is investing significantly in modernising finance operations and improving how teams, systems, and processes operate globally.

As a Finance Transformation Manager, you’ll work closely with finance stakeholders, operational teams, and transformation specialists to support strategic change initiatives across the wider business.

You’ll gain exposure to automation, finance transformation, process redesign, and continuous improvement projects within a collaborative international environment, offering strong long-term development opportunities.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives across multiple business areas
• Help redesign finance and operational processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and control
• Partner with finance, operations, and systems teams to identify improvement opportunities
• Support automation and digital transformation projects across the business
• Assist with process mapping, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Drive improvements across finance controls, reporting, and operational processes
• Challenge existing ways of working and support simplification initiatives
• Work closely with transformation teams to support project delivery
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence activities
• Help deliver scalable and sustainable finance process improvements across international operations

Why you’re a great fit

• Strong understanding of finance processes and operational finance environments
• Experience within finance transformation, process improvement, shared services, or operational finance roles
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified candidates are welcomed, but not essential
• We’re equally interested in candidates who have built experience through finance operations and transformation-focused roles
• Comfortable working across finance, systems, and operational teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Interest in automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency
• Experience supporting change, transformation, or systems improvement initiatives would be beneficial

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £50,000–£60,000
• Hybrid working
• International business exposure
• Exposure to finance transformation and automation projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Strong learning and development opportunities
• Long-term progression within a growing transformation function
• Opportunity to broaden systems, operational finance, and transformation experience

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Senior Finance Transformation Manager

Core3 is partnering with a large international organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Transformation Manager opportunity in Bristol.

This is a senior finance transformation role within a growing environment, offering the opportunity to lead large-scale process improvement, operational transformation, and automation initiatives across multiple countries and finance functions.

Why join the business?

This organisation is going through a significant transformation programme focused on modernising finance operations, simplifying processes, and improving how teams, systems, and data work together globally.

As a Senior Finance Transformation Manager, you’ll work closely with senior finance leadership, operational stakeholders, and digital teams to redesign processes, improve controls, and help shape future operating models across the wider business.

This role offers genuine visibility and influence, with the opportunity to lead strategic finance transformation initiatives that will have a measurable impact across international operations.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation and process improvement initiatives across multiple countries and functions
• Redesign finance and operational processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and control
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape future operating models and transformation roadmaps
• Support finance automation and digital transformation initiatives across the business
• Work closely with finance, operations, and systems teams to identify improvement opportunities
• Challenge existing ways of working and drive simplification across finance processes and controls
• Support the delivery of AI-enabled and technology-driven transformation initiatives
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder sessions, and process mapping activities
• Coach and support transformation analysts across a range of projects
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation best practice across the wider finance function

Why you’re a great fit

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Strong finance transformation, process improvement, or operational finance experience
• Background within finance, shared services, accounting, or operational finance environments
• Experience working across complex, multi-entity, or international businesses
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
• Comfortable operating across finance, systems, and operational teams
• Experience redesigning end-to-end finance processes and controls
• Strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting automation, ERP, or digital transformation initiatives

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £80,000–£85,000
• Hybrid working
• Bonus
• Opportunity to shape large-scale finance transformation across the business

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Assistant Management Accountant

Core3 is supporting a large, multi-entity organisation to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant in a broad, hands-on role

Why join our client

Our client is a well-established, purpose-led organisation with a collaborative and supportive finance team. As Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll gain exposure to core accounting processes and develop your technical skills in a structured environment. This hybrid role offers flexibility alongside clear progression and full support as you begin your professional qualification.

How you’ll make an impact

• Process journals and financial uploads with accuracy and attention to deadlines
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts and support the month-end close process
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies and risks are clearly identified
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity with reliable financial data and insight
• Apply accounting judgement to investigate issues and support effective resolutions
• Build a strong understanding of accounting standards and internal financial processes
• Review more complex or unusual transactions and help identify root causes and outcomes
• Provide prompt, clear responses to finance queries from stakeholders
• Maintain ownership of accounting activities across your assigned area

Why you’re a great fit

• AAT qualified and ready to start ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll join a team that supports your development and gives you the opportunity to build a long-term career in finance.

• £30,000 to £38,000 + full study support + bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Private medical cover

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Management Accountant

Core3 is working with a growing professional services organisation to recruit a Management Accountant, based in Bristol.

The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder partnering, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue developing within a progressive finance environment.

Why join our client

This organisation places real value on high-quality financial reporting, strong controls, and meaningful business partnering. As a Management Accountant, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, supporting decision-making through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvement.

You’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking finance team with exposure across statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial finance activities.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare accurate and insightful monthly management accounts
• Support month-end reporting activities, including accruals and prepayments
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit activities
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and support financial controls
• Support fixed asset accounting and reporting activities
• Help improve reporting processes and month-end efficiencies
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting support across the finance function

Why you’re a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualified experience
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting principles
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting month-end processes
• Strong Excel and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and evolving environment

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £50,000–£55,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days a week
• Bonus

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Reporting Analyst

Core3 is partnering with a growing business to recruit a Reporting Analyst opportunity in the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing reporting and finance operations team within a large international environment, supporting the development, automation, and delivery of reporting across multiple business areas.

The role offers strong exposure to reporting tools, finance systems, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone with a reporting, finance, or data-focused background.

Why join the business?

This organisation is continuing to invest in its reporting capability and finance systems, recognising the importance of accurate, efficient, and meaningful reporting in supporting business performance.

As a Reporting Analyst, you’ll work closely with finance and operational stakeholders across the business, helping improve reporting quality, automate processes, and support better use of data across the wider organisation.

You’ll join a collaborative environment with exposure to international operations, evolving systems, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reporting across the business
• Support reporting automation and process improvement initiatives
• Manage reporting refreshes and data interfaces
• Help improve the quality, consistency, and accuracy of reporting outputs
• Support the development and enhancement of reporting tools and processes
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to understand reporting requirements
• Assist with reporting solutions for new and evolving business areas
• Support stakeholders with reporting interpretation and data analysis
• Help improve efficiency through standardised reporting processes
• Contribute to wider reporting and systems improvement projects

Why you’re a great fit

• Experience within reporting, finance, systems, or data-focused roles
• Strong Excel and analytical capability
• Comfortable working with large data sets and reporting tools
• Interest in reporting automation and process improvement
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Positive and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience within finance or shared services environments would be beneficial
• Exposure to ERP systems, reporting platforms, or BI tools would be advantageous

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £35,000–£45,000
• Hybrid working
• International business exposure
• Exposure to reporting automation and systems improvement projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Strong long-term development opportunities
• Opportunity to broaden reporting, systems, and finance exposure

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Management Accountant

Core3 is supporting a large, multi-entity organisation to appoint a Part Qualified Management Accountant in a broad, hands-on role.

Why join our client

Our client is a well-established, purpose-led organisation with a collaborative and supportive finance team. As Management Accountant, you’ll gain exposure to a varied workload and play a visible role in improving processes and reporting. This hybrid role offers flexibility alongside the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills.

How you’ll make an impact

• Post journals and other uploads into ERP systems accurately and on a timely basis
• Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and identify risk
• Assist with quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Identify and resolve issues using sound accounting judgement
• Develop strong knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems
• Investigate non-standard transactions and deliver clear root cause analysis
• Build trusted relationships with finance stakeholders across the business
• Respond to accounting queries with clear, timely and informative resolution
• Take ownership of all accounting processes for your assigned area
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and handling journal postings
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Confident communicator, able to build effective working relationships
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Management Accountant, you’ll join a team that values clarity, development and continuous improvement.

• £38,000 to £45,000 + study support
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
• Private medical cover
• Pension and wider benefits package
• Ongoing learning and development support
• Exposure to a multi-entity environment
  
  

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.