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Commercial Financial Analyst & Planning

  • Location: Wakefield
  • Salary: £30000 - £350000 per annum + Hybrid working, Pension,HealthCare, Bonus
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

Exceptional manufacturing business in Pontefract currently require a part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA ambitious accountant to join their finance function. The business has experienced exceptional growth and as a result have been backed by a leading Private Equity house to facilitate further development/acquisitions.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and other senior stakeholders you will be responsible for:
*Offering insight and constructive advice across all divisions within the business.
*Supporting Finance Business Partner with commercial duties.
*Supporting Management accountant with month end reporting.
*Liaising with senior stake holders across sales, operations, and marketing.
*Providing insight into costs, forecasts, and budget allocations.
*Supporting the year end audit.
*Regular reviews of the efficiency on current financial processes and off constructive advice on how to improve.
*Support on the implementation of new systems/procedures.
*Reconciliation of balance sheets.
*Identify both risk and opportunities available within all aspects of the finance function.
*Accessing and manipulating data quickly and efficiently through systems (Cognos, Power BI, IFS, Sage) ensuring the business remains within both budget and growth forecasts.

Ideally you will be studying towards the later stages of your CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification with previous experience within a fast-paced analytical position and be able to demonstrate strong career achievements to date.
This amazing opportunity would be ideal for any career minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA part qualified accountant who is keen to blend the commercial and analytical aspects of leading a finance 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 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

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.