Finance Manager - #2122854

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

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role within the finance team, taking ownership of the monthly management accounts process, supporting Group reporting requirements and providing insightful financial analysis and commercial support to help drive business performance and informed decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment and is looking to take the next step in their career within a growing technology business.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and provide clear analysis and commentary
• Support Group reporting and consolidation requirements
• Produce detailed variance analysis, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing financial insight
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital
• Support statutory accounts preparation and the year-end audit process
• Assist with revenue recognition and other accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting
• Drive automation and improvements on reporting tools and finance systems
• Support wider finance transformation and strategic projects
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Prior people management or supervisory experience
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Proactive mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships across the business
• Experience within logistics, distribution, industrial or manufacturing environments.

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.