Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing group is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support both the manufacturing site and senior management. This role involves driving performance improvement, implementing KPI control systems, building Power BI dashboards, and managing financial planning across UK operations. Ideal candidates should be management accountant qualified and experienced in a manufacturing environment with strong analytical and Excel skills. Knowledge of UK statutory accounting is essential. This is a full-time position located in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards qualification as a Management Accountant.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong process knowledge.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar tools.
• Analytical, self-driven, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of UK statutory accounting, VAT, and direct tax.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior manufacturing management to drive performance.
• Implement a KPI-driven controlling system for the factory.
• Build Power BI reports focused on production and operations.
• Review and enhance standard costing methodology.
• Analyse cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support inventory and stock management for the UK team.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting for the manufacturing site and UK sales.
• Assist with month-end close for three UK subsidiaries and group reporting.

Skills

Management Accounting

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Advanced Excel Skills

Power BI

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of UK Statutory Accounting

Education

Management Accountant Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading manufacturing group to recruit a Finance Business Partner. This key role supports both the manufacturing site and senior management — enhancing reporting, reviewing standard costing processes, building Power BI dashboards, and supporting financial planning across UK operations.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior manufacturing management to drive performance.
• Implement a KPI-driven controlling system for the factory.
• Build Power BI reports focused on production and operations.
• Review and enhance standard costing methodology.
• Analyse cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support inventory and stock management for the UK team.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting for the manufacturing site and UK sales.
• Assist with month‑end close for three UK subsidiaries and group reporting.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified, or working towards qualification, as a Management Accountant.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong process knowledge.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar tools.
• Analytical, self‑driven, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of UK statutory accounting, VAT, and direct tax.
• Comfortable working in matrix org structure.

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, 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.