Strategic Finance Leader for Growth & M&A

Hitchenor Wakeford Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth SME in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function, provide strategic leadership, and support ambitious growth plans. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in senior finance roles, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers significant exposure to the board and a chance to shape the long-term financial direction of the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a track record of senior finance leadership in a project-led business.
• Has proven exposure to M&A including due diligence and integration.
• Ability to influence at board level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Build budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes.
• Enhance financial systems to support scalability and efficiency.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.
• Lead the annual planning cycle and deliver financial modelling.
• Evaluate and deliver growth opportunities.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting expertise

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

A high-growth SME in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function, provide strategic leadership, and support ambitious growth plans. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in senior finance roles, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers significant exposure to the board and a chance to shape the long-term financial direction of the organization.