Group Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a commercially driven Group Finance Manager in Barnsley to take ownership of the group’s finance function. You’ll lead a small team, partner with senior stakeholders and influence performance to support growth.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you can progress toward a Group Financial Controller role with strong FD mentorship. A hands-on, strategic finance leader is sought for this SME group with multi-entity exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and presenting monthly management accounts and board reporting.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Fully own the group finance function
• Develop and coach a small finance team
• Produce monthly management accounts and board packs
• Forecast cashflow and manage working capital
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and analysis processes
• Partner with operational leaders to support commercial decisions
• Improve financial controls, systems and reporting
• Manage year-end processes and liaise with auditors
• Support acquisitions, integrations and growth initiatives

Skills

Management accounts

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Financial controls

Autonomous working

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A successful, growing group of businesses based in Barnsley are looking to appoint a commercially driven Group Finance Manager to play a key role within its leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is an opportunity to take real ownership of the group's finance function, lead a team of four and work closely with senior stakeholders to influence business performance, strengthen financial processes and support continued growth.

For the right individual, there is a clear opportunity to progress into a Group Financial Controller role, supported by an experienced FD who is keen to invest in the successful candidate’s development.

The Opportunity

This role will suit an individual looking for more than a traditional finance management position. You'll have the autonomy to shape and improve the finance function, balance financial control with commercial input, and make a tangible difference across a group of growing businesses.

With a small team to lead, direct access to senior decision-makers and genuine scope to develop, this is an excellent next step for someone ready to broaden their responsibilities and build towards a senior finance leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Full management of the group finance function

• Oversight and development of a team of three / four finance staff

• Production of monthly management accounts and board reporting

• Cashflow forecasting and working capital management

• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis

• Business partnering with operational leadership teams

• Supporting strategic and commercial decision making

• Improving financial controls, systems and reporting processes

• Managing year-end processes and liaising with external accountants/auditors

• Supporting acquisitions, integrations and growth initiatives where required

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

• Experience within an SME or multi-entity environment preferred

• Strong management accounts and reporting background

• Confident managing and mentoring junior finance staff

• Commercially aware with a proactive mindset

• Strong systems and process improvement capability

• Comfortable operating autonomously and influencing stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Genuine progression pathway into Group Financial Controller role

• Broad, commercially focused position with real autonomy

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making

• Growing and entrepreneurial group environment

• Supportive and experienced Group FD mentor

• Competitive salary and benefits package

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