FRS 102 Revised Seminar Brings South Yorkshire Finance Leaders Together

In collaboration with Shorts Chartered Accountants, we recently hosted a seminar for senior finance professionals from across the region.The event brought together a number of Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and senior leaders from across the region for a morning of insight, discussion and networking over breakfast. It was a pleasure to welcome so many familiar faces, alongside new contacts, reflecting the strength and depth of the Yorkshire finance community. The seminar was presented by Howard Freeman, Audit & Accounts Partner, and Andy Ryder, Corporate Finance Partner at Shorts. We are extremely grateful to both speakers for sharing their time and expertise, and for delivering a clear, practical overview of the forthcoming changes to FRS 102, which came into effect on 1 January 2026 and are expected to impact a significant number of UK businesses. The session explored what is changing and why, particularly in relation to lease accounting and revenue recognition, and considered what the updates mean in practice for finance teams and business leaders. The speakers also addressed the new reporting requirements under FRS 102, the potential impact on EBITDA and valuation methodologies, and the key considerations for organisations as they prepare for implementation. Rather than focusing purely on technical detail, the seminar encouraged broader discussion around readiness, communication with stakeholders and the commercial implications of the changes. This led to a highly engaged Q&A session, with attendees sharing perspectives and experiences from their own organisations. At Sharp Consultancy, we are committed to supporting the finance community beyond recruitment alone. Events such as this form part of our ongoing effort to create opportunities for connection, knowledge-sharing and professional development among senior finance professionals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Shorts for partnering with us on this event, and in particular to Howard and Andy for delivering such an informative and thought-provoking session. We are also grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. We look forward to hosting further events in the coming months and continuing to work closely with our network of finance leaders across the region.If you would like to discuss how these changes may impact your finance team, or if you are considering strengthening your leadership function, please contact us for a confidential conversation.

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Job description

A fast-growing, specialist, multi-sector group of companies based in Harrogate is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified Financial Controller to join the business at a pivotal stage of expansion.

This is more than a traditional finance role. Working directly with the Managing Director, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, playing a key role in driving growth across a multi-site operation.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you will:

Partner closely with the Managing Director to support strategic growth plans.
Lead, develop and manage the Accounts team, aligning responsibilities to individual strengths.
Take full ownership of financial processes and reporting across the group.
Identify opportunities to enhance systems, controls and commercial performance.
Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to senior stakeholders.
Present current and forecast financial performance to both internal and external parties.
Influence key commercial decisions with data-driven insight.

This is a high-visibility role offering full commercial exposure across the organisation — ideal for someone who wants to move beyond reporting and truly shape business performance.

Ideally we’re looking for:

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified (or finalist with strong experience).
Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge and influence.
Experience within a multi-site or SME environment (advantageous but not essential).
A proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and developing teams.

Why Apply?

Join a successful and expanding retail group.
Play a central role in strategic and commercial decision-making.
Work directly with senior leadership.
Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Ideal opportunity for any CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified finance professional looking for a role that puts you at the forefront of commercial decision-making in a growing business.

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.

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Jamie Caulfield

Regional Director

Group Financial Controller

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