This role is to join a rapidly expanding and highly successful FMCG business based in Wakefield. Working closely with senior factory management to provide accurate, timely and insightful information to facilitate good decision making. Provide support and challenge to help drive factory performance and profitability in line with the company strategy, whilst ensuring robust controls are in place. This role is initially on a 6 month contract basis but could lead onto longer term or even permanent employment. This is a really diverse and interesting role, Key responsibilities of which include: Providing robust financial planning, insightful reporting and providing a detailed understanding of business performance Performance, trend & variance analysis Development relationships across operational areas Product management and cost control Financial Control and Asset Management Budgeting, forecasting & Costing Wastage analysis & stock take reviews variance reporting, Ensure completion of month end to deadlines including insightful commentary on performance for variances and overheads for sites. Completion and ownership of accurate and controlled balance sheet reconciliations Any other finance related support / project work as required. The successful applicant will demonstrate the following: Experience working in a manufacturing/FMCG or similar environment Strong financial acumen and understanding of business changes on financial performance. Understanding of commercial changes on the operational side of a business Ability to influence and challenge at all levels Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work under pressure and with efficiency and speed whilst maintaining accuracy, working to a strict financial timetable. Proven track record of adding value and driving improvements Strong IT skills, particularly excel and use of accounting systems Flexible approach and ability to deal positively with change Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment. 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.