Senior Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a sector leading organisation in their search for a commercially driven Senior Finance Manager.

This represents a superb opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader within a business who operate on a highly flexible basis inclusive of working from home.

This is a critical role within an operationally focused business, where finance is deeply embedded in performance, risk management, and long-term value creation.

You will take ownership of financial leadership across a portfolio of large scale sites, supporting both operational delivery and strategic growth initiatives.

The position will particularly appeal to individuals currently operating in manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, or contract based businesses, where there is a strong link between financial performance, operational output, and contractual frameworks.

Experience working with long-term contracts, or project financed environments will be highly relevant.

The Role

This is a senior, high-impact position supporting multiple operational sites, where you'll play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting strategic decision-making.

You'll work closely with operational and senior leadership teams, acting as a trusted business partner in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage working capital, including cash flow, in line with contractual terms
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning cycle
• Partner with operational teams to interpret financial performance and drive improved decision making
• Deliver financial reporting and analysis for both internal leadership and external stakeholders
• Support statutory accounts preparation and manage audit requirements with internal and external auditors
• Act as key finance contact for lenders and stakeholders on major financing arrangements
• Support financial evaluation of new projects and wider business growth initiatives
• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting with clear analysis and commentary
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members where required
• Attend stakeholder meetings and travel to operational sites as needed

About You

• A professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, or ACCA)
• A commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience in financial management within complex, multi-site environments
• The confidence to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, resilient, and hands-on approach

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.