Head of Management Accountants

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Management Accounts to own the management accounting function, lead a team, deliver accurate reporting, and provide strategic insight to support commercial decisions. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting, develop the team, and drive improvements across processes, controls and systems.

The ideal candidate is fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with extensive management accounting experience,

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with significant management accounting and team leadership experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Management Accounts team to deliver accurate and timely reporting.
• Own the monthly management accounts process and board-level reporting.
• Orchestrate budgeting and forecasting cycles across the organisation.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations and governance.

Skills

Management accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to join a growing organisation as Head of Management Accounts. Operating as a key member of the senior finance leadership team, you will take ownership of the management accounting function, leading a team responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic support to the wider business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, enhancing reporting capabilities, and ensuring the business has the information required to make effective commercial decisions. Alongside overseeing the monthly reporting cycle, you will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, develop your team, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Management Accounts team, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting
• Taking overall ownership of the monthly management accounts process and associated board-level reporting
• Driving the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles across the organisation
• Reviewing financial results, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities, and providing meaningful insight to senior stakeholders
• Partnering with operational and departmental leaders to improve financial performance and support strategic initiatives
• Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and governance processes are maintained
• Delivering detailed financial analysis to support business planning, investment decisions, and commercial growth
• Championing continuous improvement across reporting, systems, controls, and finance processes
• Supporting the Finance Director with strategic projects, business cases, and wider organisational objectives
• Acting as a mentor and leader within the finance function, developing capability and succession plans across the team

This position offers the opportunity to influence both the operational and strategic direction of the finance department while playing a key role in the wider success of the business. The successful individual will have the autonomy to shape processes, drive improvements, and build a high-performing management accounts function.

The successful candidate will ideally be a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with significant experience in management accounting and team leadership. You will ideally possess strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to translate complex financial information into clear and actionable business insights. Previous experience leading a management accounts team within a fast-paced commercial environment would be highly advantageous.