Our client is a growing and acquisitive organisation entering its next phase of commercial development. With an East Leeds base and a senior leadership team focused on scaling the business.Reporting to the board, the Finance Director will lead the finance function, taking responsibility for financial governance, performance insight and planning whilst overseeing a small team.Key Responsibilities Lead the production of timely, accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.Provide analysis and commentary to support decision making.Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and risk management.Manage cash flow, working capital and funding requirements.Develop and mentor the finance team to support a high-quality reporting environment.Partner with senior leadership on commercial initiatives and investment appraisals.Drive continual improvements across financial processes and performance insight.Bring acquisitions in line with company reporting Candidate Profile Experience in financial leadership roles within growing businesses.Proven capability in forecasting, analysis and board reporting.Skilled in building robust financial controls and governance.Confident influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to commercial direction.Comfortable operating in a change orientated scaling environment.Effective manager with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.Able to balance strategic leadership with hand