Finance Manager: Multi-Site Leader & Commercial Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to lead the management accounting function across multiple sites in Leeds. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will own the monthly accounts, mentor a small team, and partner with operational leadership to drive commercial performance.

You will deliver board packs, budgets, rolling forecasts and KPI analysis while maintaining strong controls and supporting statutory processes.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified (or finalist with relevant experience).
• Experience leading a small finance team.
• Experience in a multi-site business environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly management accounts for multiple locations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a finance team.
• Produce monthly board packs with detailed analysis and KPI commentary.
• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts with robust planning.
• Produce weekly KPI reports for operational managers and senior leadership.
• Deliver variance analysis and identify risks/opportunities.
• Partner with operations to drive financial performance and commercial decisions.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and year-end statutory accounts.
• Liaise with external auditors; maintain strong financial controls.
• Support transformation projects and broader finance improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA certification

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to lead the management accounting function across multiple sites in Leeds. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will own the monthly accounts, mentor a small team, and partner with operational leadership to drive commercial performance.

You will deliver board packs, budgets, rolling forecasts and KPI analysis while maintaining strong controls and supporting statutory processes.