Full job descriptionFollowing a sustained period of growth and continued investment, a brand new Finance Manager position has become available within a highly successful organisation with an impressive track record of growth and a strong outlook for the future.


As they continue to invest in both their people and processes, they’re looking to appoint a Finance Manager who can support the Finance Director across a broad remit encompassing reporting, controls, business partnering and continuous improvement.


This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant looking to broaden their experience within a complex and dynamic business environment.


This is a role that offers genuine breadth, combining technical accounting, business partnering and continuous improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant looking to develop their career.


Key responsibilities include:
*Taking ownership of key financial reporting activities at month-end.
*Leading statutory reporting and acting as a key contact throughout the external audit process.
*Delivering meaningful financial insight to support decision-making across the wider business.
*Partnering with senior stakeholders to improve financial performance and challenge existing processes.
*Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.
*Driving improvements across reporting, controls and governance frameworks.
*Playing a key role in strategic projects, change initiatives and wider business improvements.
*Developing strong relationships across both finance and operational teams.
*Coaching and developing members of the finance team
This role offers a genuine blend of technical accounting excellence and commercial stakeholder engagement, making it an ideal stepping stone towards Financial Controller and future finance leadership positions.


Person specification:
*Package up to £70,000
*ACA or ACCA qualified
*Trained within an accountancy practice
*Strong technically, with experience of statutory accounts and financial reporting
*Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across a complex organisation
*Naturally inquisitive with a continuous improvement mindset
*Keen to develop leadership and people management skills










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.