Assistant Finance Business Partner

Overview

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a progressive and commercially driven organisation based in Alfreton, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Business Partner to support operational performance and strategic decision‑making across the business.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional looking to move beyond traditional reporting and develop true business partnering capability.

• Supporting the delivery of monthly management accounts with a focus on performance drivers
• Producing insightful variance analysis and commentary to support operational decision‑making
• Partnering with budget holders to challenge costs, improve efficiency and drive value
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecasts
• Developing financial models, scenario analysis and KPI reporting
• Supporting commercial projects, investment appraisals and business cases
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and financial performance
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes

This opportunity would suit a part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with commercial awareness and the confidence to engage with non‑finance stakeholders. You will bring:

• Experience with in management accounting or commercial finance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and influence decisions
• A proactive, inquisitive approach with a problem‑solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge constructively
• Advanced Excel skills and an interest in systems and reporting improvements

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.