Strategic Finance Manager: Budgeting, Reporting, & Growth

Sharp Consultancy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a diverse finance function within a well-established manufacturing business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensure accurate reporting, and drive commercial insight across the organisation.

You will manage a small team, build relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or finalist near qualification.
• Experience in Finance Manager or Financial Controller roles.
• Strong in financial reporting and team leadership.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual management accounts with accurate reporting.
• Own month-end and year-end processes including journals and reconciliations.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Produce meaningful reports and analyses for performance monitoring.
• Deliver variance analysis and identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Maintain robust financial controls and policy adherence.
• Collaborate with operations and senior management for financial guidance.
• Support statutory reporting and external audits.
• Review finance processes to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and business initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a diverse finance function within a well-established manufacturing business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensure accurate reporting, and drive commercial insight across the organisation.

You will manage a small team, build relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.