Full job descriptionSharp Consultancy are working with a fantastic, well-established construction business that have an excellent reputation within its sector. Due to continued year-on-year growth and an exciting period of change, they are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role in the company’s next phase of development.


As Finance Manager, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and have the opportunity to develop your management accounts experience by having ownership of the end to end process. The role will have a strong focus on month-end processes, management accounts, VAT returns, budgeting and forecasting, alongside providing financial insight to support key operational and commercial decisions.


Working closely with senior management and operational teams, you will play an important role in monitoring manufacturing costs, analysing margins and variances, managing budgets and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and implement cost-saving initiatives across the business.


The business is an established SME with an annual turnover of approximately £10 million and plans for continued growth. This role would suit an experienced, hands-on finance professional who has a good understanding of month-end processes, management accounts and variance analysis.


You will be joining a fast-paced business where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance, driving efficiencies and helping the company achieve its growth plans.


Duties and responsibilities:
*Full month end ownership – presenting to internal and external stakeholders
*Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes
*Overseeing cash flow, working capital and key financial controls
*Managing the year end process and being main contact for external auditors
*Identify and implement cost saving initiatives to maximise profitability
*Influence strategic decision making by monitoring company performance and variances against budgets


Person specification:
*ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified or Qualified by Experience
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Commercially minded with experience of interpreting data
*Experience of working collaboratively with finance and non-finance teams


What’s on offer:
*£38,000 - £45,000
*22 days + 8 BH
*Progression and development


For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Demi Trueman at Sharp Consultancy.


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.