Finance Director – Contract to Permanent

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. 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. • 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 • Support strategic decision‑making with financial modelling and scenario analyses. Payroll & Compliance • Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing. • Maintain adherence to finance policies, regulations, and internal controls. 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. •…