A growing organisation in Hull is recruiting a Finance Manager for an initial 6-month contract.
An organisation based in Hull centre is recruiting a Finance Manager on an initial 6-month contract to cover a secondment. Potential for the role to be made permanent also.
The role is working within a small finance team, reporting to the CFO and with management responsibilities for 2 transactional staff members.
As well as a competitive salary on offer, the successful candidate will also receive a matched pension up to 6%, hybrid working options with 2 days per week from home and flexible start/finish times, and free on-site parking.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and be available to start at very short notice.
Responsibilities include:
Financial Leadership and Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring delivery of high quality financial output.
• Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring strong governance, accuracy, and compliance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Management Accounts & Annual Accounts
• Take complete ownership of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and insight.
• Lead the year end close and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage the R&D tax credit process
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Prepare annual budgets and regular reforecasts.
• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support strategic decision making with financial modelling and scenario analyses.
Cash Flow & Working Capital
• Monitor cash flow and ensure effective working capital management.
• Recommend actions to optimise cash cycles.
Payroll & Compliance
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain adherence to finance policies, regulations, and internal controls.
Taxation Management
• Own all areas of taxation, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and any sector specific tax compliance.
• Liaise with external tax advisers where necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions of all tax returns.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess tax implications for the business.
• Optimise tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance.
Financial Systems & Process Improvements
• Lead enhancement of financial systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Streamline processes and strengthen internal controls.
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