Full job descriptionSharp Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in York as they look to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join their senior finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, driving financial controls, and providing insightful analysis across the business.


The organisation has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest in its people, systems, and production capabilities. As Finance Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence business performance while developing and mentoring a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities
*Production of monthly management accounts and associated board reporting.
*Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes.
*Providing robust financial analysis to support operational and commercial decision making.
*Business partnering with department managers across production, operations, supply chain and sales.
*Monitoring manufacturing performance, margins, overheads and stock valuation.
*Leading the year-end audit process and acting as the key contact for external auditors.
*Maintaining and improving financial controls, procedures and reporting processes.
*Reviewing and developing KPI reporting to drive business performance.
*Managing and developing the finance team on a day-to-day basis.
*Supporting strategic projects including process improvements, system enhancements and business growth initiatives.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful York-based business where you’ll be given responsibility, autonomy and the chance to develop your career within a forward-thinking finance team.










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.