Job Description
We’re thrilled to be partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning manufacturing company to find a Finance Business Partner. This is a newly created role due to a period of growth, both organic and through acquisition. This is a chance to work at the heart of the business, collaborating with senior leaders across operational and commercial teams to drive projects, profitability, and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be the go-to financial partner for project managers and senior stakeholders, providing insight that shapes key business decisions.
* Take ownership of annual budgeting, long-term planning, and strategic analysis, influencing the direction of the business.
* Provide clear, actionable financial intelligence that directly supports high-profile projects and commercial initiatives.
* Drive efficiency, improve reporting, and implement best-in-class financial processes.
* Identify project-level risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions.
* Support divisional finance leads with FP&A and performance reviews.
* Champion improvements in reporting, tools, and processes.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Previous experience as a Finance Business Partner—ideally in engineering, construction, utilities, infrastructure, or project-led environments.
* Strong commercial mindset with sharp analytical skills.
* Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at all levels.
* Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience a bonus.
* Hands-on, proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
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.