Operations Accountant

Sharp Consultancy are partnering with a global manufacturer based in Sheffield to appoint an Operations Accountant to support continued growth. This is a high‑profile, commercially focused role operating at the heart of a complex manufacturing environment. Working closely with site leadership and the wider international finance function, the role combines hands‑on accounting responsibilities with strategic project work, including the development of standard costing models and the delivery of detailed margin and sales analysis.

As a key member of the finance function, you will play an influential role in supporting executive‑level decision‑making by presenting clear, accurate financial insights that drive commercial alignment and support long‑term business objectives.

This role is ideally suited to a qualified finance professional who thrives on engaging with senior stakeholders, demonstrates strong commercial acumen and has the confidence to challenge decisions constructively to maximise business performance.

What’s on offer:

• Salary between £55,000 - £60,000

• Discretionary Bonus

• 25 days AL + 8 BH

• Christmas Shutdown

• Private Healthcare

• Private Pension

Duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the site finance lead for operational performance, working closely with production teams to drive efficiencies

• Produce weekly and monthly manufacturing performance reports, including detailed variance analysis across material usage, pricing and labour costs

• Lead the product costing process for new and existing items, managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and tracking cost‑saving initiatives

• Act as a trusted business partner to production managers, identifying inefficiencies and driving improvements in factory output

• Deliver weekly forecasts and performance analysis, highlighting key risks and opportunities

• Lead site‑level budgeting and forecasting processes

• Coordinate a robust month‑end close, including the production of management accounts and full balance sheet responsibility at site level

• Take ownership of the CAPEX process, including asset tracking and payback analysis

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700.

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.