Group Finance Manager

About the company

A successful, growing group of businesses based in Barnsley are looking to appoint a commercially driven Group Finance Manager to play a key role within its leadership team.

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.

Your tasks

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this is an opportunity to take real ownership of the group’s finance function, lead a team of four and work closely with senior stakeholders to influence business performance, strengthen financial processes and support continued growth.

The Opportunity This role will suit an individual looking for more than a traditional finance management position. You’ll have the autonomy to shape and improve the finance function, balance financial control with commercial input, and make a tangible difference across a group of growing businesses.

• Full management of the group finance function
• Oversight and development of a team of three / four finance staff
• Production of monthly management accounts and board reporting
• Cashflow forecasting and working capital management
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Business partnering with operational leadership teams
• Supporting strategic and commercial decision making
• Improving financial controls, systems and reporting processes
• Managing year-end processes and liaising with external accountants/auditors
• Supporting acquisitions, integrations and growth initiatives where required

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience within an SME or multi-entity environment preferred
• Strong management accounts and reporting background
• Confident managing and mentoring junior finance staff
• Commercially aware with a proactive mindset
• Strong systems and process improvement capability
• Comfortable operating autonomously and influencing stakeholders

What we offer

For the right individual, there is a clear opportunity to progress into a Group Financial Controller role, supported by an experienced FD who is keen to invest in the successful candidate’s development.

With a small team to lead, direct access to senior decision-makers and genuine scope to develop, this is an excellent next step for someone ready to broaden their responsibilities and build towards a senior finance leadership position.

What’s on Offer

• Genuine progression pathway into Group Financial Controller role
• Broad, commercially focused position with real autonomy
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making
• Growing and entrepreneurial group environment
• Supportive and experienced Group FD mentor
• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to apply

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.