Finance Manager in Kingston upon Hull

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with a large, service led organisation with an established presence in the Hull area, who are seeking to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The business supports a diverse, predominantly B2B customer base across multiple sectors, delivering specialist products through a centralised national distribution network. The organisation operates within a complex, multi channel environment, with finance playing a key role in supporting commercial decision making, margin optimisation and performance analysis across the wider business.

This position offers broad ownership of core accounting processes, including leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, alongside acting as a strategic business partner to operational, sales and commercial stakeholders. The culture has a strong emphasis on internal progression, creating an environment well suited to finance professionals seeking longevity and genuine development. This opportunity will suit a qualified finance professional who enjoys a hands on role and can demonstrate clear, effective leadership skills. Candidates from a Business Partnering, Management Accounting, Finance Manager or Financial Controller background will be well suited to this position.

What’s on offer:

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000
• 1-day WFH
• Private Pension
• Westfield Cash Plan
• 25 days AL + 8 BH

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close for Management Accounts including detailed variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor working capital and provide detailed cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity for operational requirements.
• Partner with operational heads to drive cost-saving initiatives across the business.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly rolling forecasts.
• Act as a dedicated finance partner to non-finance department heads.
• Produce detailed monthly reports explaining deviations from the budget, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions.
• Develop 3 to 5-year financial models to support strategic business cases, such as market expansions, product launches, or capital investments.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex accounting queries and provide coaching on ERP usage.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and liaise with auditors as a key point of contact for year-end queries.

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.