Senior Finance Analyst

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for a manufacturing client in Barnsley. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy, requiring candidates to be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified. You will develop financial models, manage budgeting processes, and provide insights to drive profitability. The position offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000, 2 days WFH, and additional benefits. To learn more, contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis.

Benefits

Salary £60,000 - £65,000

2 days WFH

Christmas Shutdown

25 days AL + 8 BH

5% Company Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling.
• Ability to translate complex data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex financial models for decision-making.
• Provide financial insight to support pricing strategies.
• Manage end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with teams to align financial objectives.
• Deliver variance analysis for financial performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting and forecasting

Data analysis

Business partnering

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is proud to partner with a leading regional manufacturing organisation based in Barnsley. With a strong market presence built over the past decade, our client continues to lead the way in South Yorkshire’s manufacturing sector.

We are seeking a commercially driven Senior Finance Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Finance, this role will take ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes while delivering detailed analysis on sales, margins, and other key commercial drivers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting informed decision-making across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on professional looking to bridge operational finance with strategic planning. You will translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that directly influence profitability and performance. Additionally, you will manage two direct reports who provide support in KPI reporting and budget preparation, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.

Benefits to include:

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000
• 2 days WFH
• Christmas Shutdown
• 25 days AL + 8 BH
• 5% Company Pension

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision‑making, scenario planning, and long‑term forecasting
• Act as a Business Partner with production, sales, and commercial teams to align financial objectives with operational goals
• Provide financial insight to support pricing strategies, margin improvement, and cost control initiatives
• Manage end‑to‑end budgeting and forecasting processes, consolidating inputs from multiple business units
• Deliver detailed variance analysis and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance
• Evaluate business cases for new projects, investments, and CAPEX proposals
• Conduct ROI analysis and advise senior stakeholders on financial viability and risk implications
• Monitor market trends, operational performance, and cost structures to proactively identify risks
• Collaborate with leadership to implement robust risk management frameworks
• Prepare comprehensive MI reports, including KPIs, trend analysis, and performance dashboards and present to SLT
• Oversee two direct reports, ensuring accurate KPI reporting and budget preparation

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700 or 07496 364678.

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, we receive 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.