via reed · 9 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Finance Director

Sharp Consultancy
Manchester Full-time GBP 130,000 – 150,000
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Our client is a well established, fast growing, civil engineering contractor based near Manchester. To support their continued development and deliver further growth they are now looking to recruit a Finance Director to deliver effective financial control, on time and accurate reporting and detailed management information to support the strategic direction of the business.

The role will be hands on, providing strategic support as part of the board, accurate and effective financial control across the business with key responsibilities including but not being limited to:

  • Ensuring smooth running of finances for the business

  • Production of monthly management accounts and MI as required

  • Development of finance systems and processes

  • Management and development of a small finance team

  • Support the owners to achieve their goals and objectives by accurate financial insight and analysis

  • Support the board in preparing and achieving overall company growth strategy (including forecast company cash flows, budgets and forecasting)

The successful candidate will need to be:
  • A fully qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA

  • Experience within a “contractor” business sector such as civil engineering.

  • Be able to demonstrate a broad range of skills across all areas of finance along with strong commercial acumen.

  • A proven board level operator.

  • A proven leader who can manage and develop a finance team ensuring continuous professional development, driving improvements and standards.

  • Experience working in a fast growth business supporting commercial decision making

  • Any experience in a fast paced, rapidly expanding business, setting up processes and systems is highly advantageous.

This role is ideally based full time, on site near Manchester.

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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