Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing business in Doncaster is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and manage a small finance team. The ideal candidate should be professionally qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience, with strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude. The company offers a supportive environment, competitive bonus scheme, and opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Auto-enrolment pension

Monthly employee recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or a similar sector.
• Able to manage and support a small team.
• Proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Cashflow forecasting and monitoring.
• Oversight of day-to-day financial operations.
• Monitoring business costs and supporting cost control.
• Managing bank reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Proactive

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA or Qualified by Experience

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working exclusively with a successful and well-regarded manufacturing business in Doncaster as they look to recruit a Finance Manager.

This is a hands-on finance role reporting directly into the Company Director and will include responsibility for one other member of the team. The business is happy to consider applicants looking for either full-time or part-time hours (3–4 days per week).

The company offers a supportive and welcoming working environment, along with a strong benefits package:

• Annual bonus scheme

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service)

• Private healthcare

• Auto-enrolment pension

• Monthly employee recognition rewards

This is a varied and rounded Finance Manager role with key responsibilities including:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts

• Cashflow forecasting and monitoring

• Month-end reporting and financial analysis

• Oversight of day-to-day financial operations

• Monitoring business costs and supporting cost control

• Business partnering with commercial, production, and operational teams

• Managing bank reconciliations

• Overseeing VAT returns and liaising with external accountants at year-end

• Coordinating monthly payroll data and managing employee expenses

• Ad hoc tasks and projects as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Professionally qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or Qualified by Experience

• Previous experience in manufacturing or a similar sector

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Able to manage and support a small team

• Proactive and comfortable working cross-functionally across a business

• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

If you’re looking for a well-rounded finance role in a growing manufacturing business where your input will have real impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply now with your CV or get in touch for more information.

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. 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.