Commercial Management Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing business is seeking a Commercial Management Accountant to support senior leadership and enhance financial performance through robust reporting and analysis. The role involves leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, developing Power BI dashboards, and providing actionable insights based on cost analysis. Ideal candidates will be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or actively studying, have strong costing experience, and advanced skills in Excel and business intelligence tools. Full-time eligibility in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong costing experience is required.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and BI tools like Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Act as Finance Business Partner to drive operational performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing processes

Excel

Power BI

Problem-solving

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or studying towards qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

We are partnering with an international manufacturing business to recruit a Commercial Management Accountant. This is a key role to the business which will support both the senior leadership team and the manufacturing site. This position plays a key part in driving performance through robust reporting, enhanced costing processes, insightful analysis, and financial planning across UK operations. Strong experience with systems, excel, and use of business intelligence tools in key.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Finance Business Partner to senior manufacturing leadership to drive operational and financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the manufacturing site and UK sales operations.
• Implement KPI‑led controlling framework for the manufacturing site.
• Develop Power BI dashboards focused on production and operational metrics.
• Analyse cost variances and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Review, improve, and maintain standard costing methodologies.
• Support inventory control and stock management across the UK business.
• Assist month‑end close for UK entities and contribute to group reporting.

Ideal qualifications & experience

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or actively studying towards qualification. QBE will also be considered.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong costing experience.
• Experience using ERP and accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel capability and hands‑on experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of UK statutory accounting, VAT, and direct tax.

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.