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Finance Director in Hull
Leading finance, shaping the business.
Day to day in Hull
What a finance director
does in Hull.
The senior finance voice in the business — from a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME through to an experienced leader in a demanding, PE-backed or listed environment. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Hull businesses we recruit for.
- Overall leadership of the finance function
- Sitting on or reporting directly into the board
- Leading financial strategy, planning and risk management
- Overseeing statutory reporting, audit and compliance
- Leading on funding, M&A or sale-process activity where relevant
- Building and developing the senior finance team
What it pays in Hull
Real Hull market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Director · Hull
£102,667 – £118,333
Typical: £110,500 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Hull
Why Hull needs
a specialist.
Finding the right finance director in Hull usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means overseeing statutory reporting, audit and compliance — one of several things a finance director in Hull is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes trade and professional services businesses across the wider city. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting finance director roles in Hull properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Either way, we can help.
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Need a finance director in Hull?
Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Finance Director in Hull FAQs.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles in Hull?+
Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Hull, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
How does the process work if I want to become a Finance Director in Hull?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Finance Director opportunities in Hull that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
What's the going rate for a Finance Director in Hull?+
Finance Director salaries in Hull typically sit at £90k – £138k. £90k+ suits a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME. £110k–£125k suits an experienced, technically astute leader, with up to £138k for high-profile, PE-backed or turnaround environments.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Finance Director roles in Hull?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Finance Director talent pool in Hull, not just an afterthought.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Finance Director roles in Hull?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Hull salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Can I see live Finance Director vacancies in Hull before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Hull vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Is a Finance Director role in Hull permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Finance Director positions in Hull on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
Can you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Hull at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Finance Director position in Hull is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
How quickly can you fill a Finance Director vacancy in Hull?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Hull shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
What does a Finance Director do day to day in Hull?+
The senior finance voice in the business — from a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME through to an experienced leader in a demanding, PE-backed or listed environment.
How do you recruit Finance Director roles in Hull without a local office?+
We work with Hull employers and candidates remotely for Finance Director roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
What does it cost an employer in Hull to recruit a Finance Director through you?+
There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.
Do you offer working interviews for Finance Director vacancies in Hull?+
Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Hull.
What happens if a Finance Director hire in Hull doesn't work out?+
Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.
Other roles in Hull
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- 02Assistant Management AccountantWhere studying meets the real numbers.
- 03Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 04Finance ManagerRuns the finance function, day to day.
- 05Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
- 06Financial ControllerThe senior finance person in the room.
No waffle. Just the right person.