We are a well-established and rapidly growing engineering business based in Rotherham, with a current turnover of c£30 million and ambitious plans for continued expansion.
As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial control, insight, and decision-making across the business.
The role offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence commercial and operational performance in a complex engineering environment.


The Role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful management information, while supporting the wider business with financial analysis and strategic input.


Key responsibilities include:
*Production of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
*Standard costing and production variances
*Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
*Supporting operational teams with cost control, margin analysis, and performance reporting
*Cashflow forecasting and working capital management
*Development and improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting tools
*Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors
*Mentoring and supporting junior finance team members where required


About You
You will be a confident, hands-on management accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


You will ideally have:
*ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or be qualified by experience)
*Strong management accounting experience within engineering, manufacturing, or a similar operationally focused sector
*Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate numbers into commercial insight
*A proactive mindset and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
*Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP / accounting systems


What’s on Offer?
*Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
*The opportunity to join a growing, financially stable engineering business
*A role with real influence and visibility at senior level
*Career progression as the business continues to expand
*Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture




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.