Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant

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

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.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.