Finance Lead

Position: Finance Lead (Permanent)
We are seeking a hands-on Finance Lead to join a growing Hull-based group operating across construction and e-commerce. This role will initially focus on reviewing, designing and embedding effective finance processes, before running and continually optimising them as the organisation grows.

This is a broad role offering real ownership, suited to someone who combines strong financial discipline with a practical, forward-looking approach to systems, automation and efficiency.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring finance supports informed decision-making, cash management and operational performance across the group.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering clear cash flow visibility through regular reporting and forward-looking forecasting
Building and maintaining forecasting models to support planning and growth
Improving month-end processes to enhance speed, accuracy and quality of management accounts
Driving disciplined and effective credit control to support cash collection and working capital
Designing and embedding robust purchase ledger controls and approval workflows
Optimising the use of Quick Books and associated systems and integrations
Supporting the use of automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency
Adapting finance processes to suit both a construction SME and a growing e-commerce business Your work will directly contribute to improved financial clarity, stronger control and more efficient ways of working across two evolving enterprises.

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring:

Proven hands-on finance experience within an SME or growth-focused environment
Strong foundations in cash flow management, reporting and financial controls
Experience reviewing, implementing and improving finance processes
Confidence working with cloud-based accounting systems and modern finance tools
Adaptability and openness to operating in a business that adopts new technology, including AI
Clear communication skills, with the confidence to engage and challenge constructively
A structured, proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities This opportunity is being managed on a retained basis by Consortium Professional Recruitment. All applications and expressions of interest will be reviewed exclusively by us.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional-level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high-relevance recruitment services across the UK. Due to high response volumes, if you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applicant details are retained for future opportunities unless requested otherwise. Further information can be found at (url removed)