Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, private equity–backed business based in Chesterfield is seeking an ambitious Finance Manager to join its leadership team.


This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial direction of a dynamic, growth-focused organisation.


Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will take full ownership of the company’s management accounting, reporting, and forecasting processes.


You’ll provide the financial insight and control needed to support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


This is a hands-on and varied position — ideal for someone who thrives in a commercial, PE-backed setting and enjoys being close to the numbers while also influencing the bigger picture.


Key Responsibilities
*Full ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
*Budgeting and reforecasting across the business, including variance analysis
*Development and delivery of commercial analysis and KPI reporting to support decision-making
*Cashflow management and forecasting
*Partnering with operational and commercial teams to drive performance
*Continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting


About You
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent experience
*Proven experience in a management accounting or finance business partner role
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate numbers into insight
*Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, change-driven environment
*Excellent communication and influencing skills


You’ll be joining a business at an exciting stage of growth, backed by ambitious private equity investors. This is an opportunity to make a real impact — helping shape financial strategy, improve performance, and contribute directly to value creation.


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.