Finance Manager

Finance Manager Location: Hull Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience You will join a growing, internationally backed manufacturing business as the number two in finance, working closely with an experienced Finance Director who is committed to developing their successor. From day one, you ll be involved in more than reporting. You ll contribute to strategic decisions, challenge performance, and take ownership of the day-to-day leadership of the finance function. This is a role for someone who wants to step beyond the numbers, influence how the business operates, and build towards a future Finance Director position, without the usual guesswork around when or how that happens. The Opportunity You will act as the number two in finance, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver insight, improve processes and support ambitious growth plans. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, group reporting and financial submissions to strict deadlines Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Provide meaningful commercial insight to support operational and strategic decisions Take ownership of working capital, cashflow forecasting and financial controls Oversee VAT and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions Build, mentor and develop a small finance team Partner with departments across operations, supply chain and commercial teams Support investment decisions, cost control initiatives and ..... full job details .....