A well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Rotherham with a turnover of c£30 million is seeking an Operational Financial Controller to join its senior finance team. The company has recently promoted its Finance Director internally and is now looking for a strong number two to help drive both financial performance and operational efficiency across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to operations and influencing decision-making across the organisation. The Role Reporting directly to the newly promoted Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance functions day-to-day management while playing a key role in operational and strategic decision-making. You will lead and develop a team of four within finance and work closely with operational leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions to improve performance and profitability. This is a highly visible role within the business, offering a genuine opportunity to influence the operational and financial direction of the company. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk. Operational Finance Partner with operations to drive manufacturing efficiency and cost control. Analyse production costs, margins, and operational KPIs. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process. Improve systems, reporting processes, and financial visibility across departments. Provide financial support for capital investment decisions. Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four finance professionals. Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance team. About You The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Proven experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role. Background within manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses. Strong operational finance experience and business partnering capability. Experience managing and developing finance teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Whats on Offer Salary £65,000 £75,000. Opportunity to work closely with a newly promoted Finance Director. Senior leadership exposure and real operational influence. Growing and stable manufacturing business. Clear opportunity to shape the finance function and add strategic value. Should this opportunity be of interest, please contact Jack Curtis on 07496 364678 or 0114 2611700. 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.