Job Description
Sharp Consultancy are proud to be partnering with a growing manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a key appointment offering genuine progression and the opportunity to step into a senior leadership role.
This position goes beyond traditional reporting. You will act as a true business partner, working closely with the Finance Director as the number two in finance, contributing to strategic decision-making and helping shape the direction of the business.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Producing accurate monthly management accounts, budgets and reporting.
* Providing insightful analysis and commentary to support business decisions.
* Maintaining balance sheet integrity and overseeing reconciliations.
* Owning and improving financial governance, controls and processes.
* Monitoring cash-flow and ensuring the business is financially well-positioned.
The ideal candidate will be:
* Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, with strong hands-on expertise.
* Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
* Confident operating at management level with strong communication skills.
* Experienced in forecasting, financial systems and governance.
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced, evolving SME environment.
* Proactive, detail-oriented and able to identify risks and implement solutions.
* Capable of coaching and supporting colleagues across the business.
Why consider this opportunity:
* Clear progression into a senior leadership position.
* Significant exposure to strategic and commercial decision-making.
* Opportunity to shape processes and add real value within a growing SME.
* Close working relationship with an experienced Finance Director.
If this opportunity is of interest, please get in touch. If not, referrals are always welcome, so send this to someone who might be interested.
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.