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We are partnering with a highly regarded family-owned manufacturing business in Wakefield to support in their search for a Finance Manager/Financial Controller. This role will form part of the senior leadership team with responsibility for leading and developing a small finance team, and the day-to-day running of the department. The role requires the ability to clearly and effectively communicate to non-finance stakeholders and produce detailed and insightful analysis to support key business decision-making.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Part of the senior leadership team providing strategic decision-making support.

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Responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team (AP and AR).

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Preparation of financial statements, P&L, balance sheet etc.

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Budgeting and forecasting.

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Variance analysis.

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Cash flow management.

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Compliance and risk management.

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Improvement of financial controls and processes.

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Support with any ad-hoc projects.

Ideally will be able to demonstrate the below experience;

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ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualified or equivalent.

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Experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment.

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Experience of leading and developing a small finance team.

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Knowledge of various ERP systems.

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Advanced Excel.

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