Accounting & Finance

Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy

Leeds · England · United Kingdom

We’re delighted to be partnering with a global business based in Leeds to recruit a Finance Manager.

This is a broad role combining management accounts, group reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, with the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business. You’ll take ownership of the management accounts function, lead and develop a team, and provide the financial insight needed to support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly divisional management accounts, ensuring timely reporting.

  • Analyse actual performance vs budget and forecast, highlighting variances and trends.

  • Maintain financial models to support business planning and performance analysis.

  • Lead budgeting process and prepare cash flow forecasts.

  • Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns.

  • Prepare statutory accounts and supporting schedules and working papers.

  • Liaise with external tax advisers on corporation tax computations.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Support consistent reporting and financial controls across the wider group.

Candidate Requirements

  • CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified.

  • Strong experience in management accounts and month-end reporting.

  • Excellent budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills.

  • Experience business partnering with stakeholders and influencing decisions.

  • Confident communicating information and performance insights to senior leadership.

  • Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals.

  • Experience working in an international business or group environment.

Benefits to include

  • Bonus

  • 25 Days + BH

  • Pension

  • Private Healthcare

  • Hybrid Working (3/2)

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