Finance Manager

A well-established professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its regional finance function based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, high-performing team supporting multiple regions. The role offers genuine exposure to senior leadership, cross-border operations and the chance to influence financial performance within a complex, multi-entity environment. About the Role Reporting into senior regional finance leadership, you will take ownership of financial management across several entities. This position combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial insight and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, delivering accurate and timely reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will act as a key contact for senior operational leaders, providing meaningful financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. This role would suit a technically strong, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, international setting. Key Responsibilities: Lead monthly management accounts preparation and performance reporting Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning Oversee statutory accounts production and coordinate external audit processes Ensure compliance with UK and international tax requirements, liaising with advisors where required Review payroll, VAT submissions and local regulatory reporting Maintain balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and quarterly reviews Monitor cash flow, liquidity and working capital performance Partner with transactional finance teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency Strengthen financial controls and contribute to systems and process improvements About You: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience in a multi-entity or international environment, ideally within professional or business services Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax compliance Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills Confident communicator able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach What’s on Offer? Competitive salary in the region of £55,000 – £65,000 Hybrid working model Private medical cover and wellbeing support Generous pension contribution and life assurance including income protection scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional personal days Enhanced family leave provisions Employee benefits platform including lifestyle discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Structured development opportunities and access to ongoing professional learning 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.