Overview
UK Finance Director – Hull, Hybrid Working 3 days a week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director to join a dynamic, growing business based on the outskirts of Hull.
This is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team, requiring a finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen. You will be responsible for leading the UK finance function, embedding forward-looking financial planning, and ensuring the function is a trusted partner to the wider business.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, combining technical leadership with commercial influence in a fast-paced and ambitious environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop the UK finance team, setting clear objectives and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs
* Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and commentary to support both operational and strategic decision-making
* Own the budgeting and forecasting process, introducing best-in-class FP&A practices to provide forward-looking insight
* Partner closely with senior leaders across the business, challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making to drive performance
* Oversee statutory reporting, group audit and tax compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
* Manage cash flow and treasury activities, maintaining strong banking relationships and ensuring liquidity is optimised
* Regularly review cost structures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while supporting quality and delivery standards
* Implement and maintain robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with relevant regulations
* Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting processes and project profitability analysis
* Act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Leadership Team, providing commercial input on investment decisions, pricing, and growth initiatives
About you
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience
* Strong technical knowledge of financial and management reporting, audit and compliance
* Commercially astute with proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making
* Track record of implementing forward planning (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
* Leadership skills with experience in building and developing high-performing finance teams
* Advanced Excel skills and exposure to system/process improvement
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, combining technical leadership with commercial influence in a fast-paced and ambitious environment.
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