Hays Recruitment – Experienced Recruitment Opportunity

Senior Finance Contract Desk

Based in our Bristol - BS1 6DZ

£40,000-45,000 + uncapped commission

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our established and high‑performing finance team, focusing on senior-level interim and transformation appointments across Bristol, Bath and the wider Somerset, Devon and Cornwall region.

This is a experienced opportunity suited to a recruiter with gravitas, a strong network, and a proven track record of building and sustaining a high‑value daybook.

The Opportunity:

You will specialise in senior finance contract roles, including:

• Finance Director
• Financial Controller
• CFO
• Finance Transformation & Change
• Group Reporting
• Systems & Project Accountants

You will play a key role in our strategy to increase senior appointments, strengthen daybook resilience, and place high‑impact interim solutions that influence wider teams and businesses.

As a Recruitment Consultant you will gain exposure to a range of different activities whilst being supported by a structured training and development programme from day one. Some of your main responsibilities may include: 

• Source, interview, and match high-quality candidates to roles   

• Identify and proactively partner with new and existing clients through new outreach and business development calls to build better, profitable outcomes by understanding their hiring needs and challenges 

• Manage the recruitment process by guiding candidates and Clients through the full recruitment process from taking a brief to negotiating offers 

• Be bold and curious, developing specialist market expertise by actively seeking to understand your customer’s market 

• Take accountability for meeting targets and delivering your monetary goals that contribute to the growth and profitability of Hays 

• Be part of vibrant and inclusive culture that cheers on progress by celebrating personal and team performance 

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll be ambitious pushing outside your comfort zone and willing to experiment. It’s not just about who you are, but who you want to become. 

• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills, having honest conversations 

• Customer centric by understanding clients’ needs and delivering tailored solutions 

• Have a strategic mindset to spot opportunities and drive profitable outcomes 

• Open to change being comfortable in a fast-paced target driven environment 

• Develop new business relationships and maintain your network of client companies through business development calls, client visits, networking and entertainment events. 

• Collaborative in spirit, people focused with a sales-driven mentality. 

• Be resilient, bold and curious 

What you'll get in return:

• Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career 
• Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact 
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working policy  
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days and your birthday off! 
• Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary
• High Performer Incentives including local and international trips. Montenegro 2024, South Africa 2025 and Mauritius this year!  
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays 
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome 
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts 
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues