Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Worksop; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to lead a dynamic team within a well-regarded manufacturing business. This role covers maternity leave and involves overseeing financial operations, managing payroll, and preparing critical management reports. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive and professional environment while ensuring compliance and financial stability.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in finance management.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare management reports and assist in budgeting reviews.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Sage 200 proficiency

Team leadership

Technical accounting knowledge

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

I am recruiting an Interim Finance Manager for an SME in Worksop, North Notts. This is a manufacturing business, privately owned, and well established. The role is to cover for maternity leave.

Reporting to the CFO the Finance Manager will lead and manage a team of four, with responsibilities including:

• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• Managing the HR system and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll.

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management reports.

• Assisting in budgeting reviews and providing up-to-date financial insights.

• Updating and analysing cash flow forecasts to maintain financial stability.

• Ensuring timely and accurate submission of tax filings, including VAT and corporation tax.

• Supporting the engineering project team by presenting financial information in a clear format.

• Managing statutory accounting processes and overseeing the audit process.

• Supporting the company’s transition between financial reporting systems, ensuring a smooth implementation.

• Managing the company’s financial accounting, reporting, and control systems.

• Ensuring compliance with all accounting policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).

• Experience in a comparable role.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in Sage 200.

• Proven ability to lead, delegate, and manage a team effectively.

• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to business partner across all areas of the organisation.

This is a fixed term contract, based in Worksop, with an expected salary range of £50k-£60k depending upon relevant experience.

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.