Finance Manager/ Senior Management Accountant

Growing multi-site business based in Leeds currently requires an experienced CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Senior Management Accountant to join the finance team during an exciting period of continued growth and investment. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded accountant looking to take ownership of the management accounting function while leading and developing a small team.

Managing and mentoring a team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, partnering with operational stakeholders and driving continuous improvement across the finance function. This position offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the monthly management accounts process across multiple business locations.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Producing monthly board packs, including detailed financial analysis, KPI reporting and insightful commentary.
• Preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts, providing robust financial planning and commercial insight.
• Producing weekly KPI reports for operational managers and the senior leadership team.
• Delivering detailed variance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities and key business trends.
• Business partnering with operational leaders to improve financial performance and support commercial decision-making.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting with the production of statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors throughout the year-end process.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and driving process improvements across finance systems and reporting.
• Supporting finance transformation projects and wider business improvement initiatives.

To be considered you will ideally demonstrate the following experience:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified (or finalist with relevant experience).
• Previous experience operating at Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller level.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small finance team.
• Strong background within a multi-site business environment.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence operational stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
• A proactive approach with a proven ability to improve processes and add commercial value.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the confidence to work closely with senior management.

This represents an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding organisation where you will have genuine autonomy, significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop both your career and your leadership capability. This role would suit an ambitious CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing business while positioning themselves for future progression into Financial Controller or Head of Finance level.

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.