Finance Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Carlisle; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working after probation

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday day off

Company pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Descripción de la vacante

Kenton Black Limited seeks a Finance Manager for a Carlisle-based services business partnered with Kenton Black Finance. The role balances technical and commercial accounting duties with strong stakeholder interaction.

Leading a small team, you will drive management reporting, financial controls, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic financial insight and robust processes. A fully qualified accountant with strong business partnering is essential.

Formación

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or approaching full qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen with analytical mindset.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder interaction skills.

Responsabilidades

• Line manage 2 Accounts Assistants; oversee AP/AR, training and mentoring.
• Prepare management accounts pack with commentary and analysis.
• Lead year end and audit process; primary contact for external auditors.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Review and improve systems and processes to ensure robust controls.
• Partner with operational teams to provide meaningful financial insight.

Conocimientos

Line management

Management accounting

Audits coordination

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Descripción del empleo

A Carlisle based services business has partnered with Kenton Black Finance to appoint a new Finance Manager. This brand new role, created due to ongoing business growth and succession planning offers a good balance of technical and commercial accounting duties with plenty of stakeholder interaction.

Managing a team of 2 Accounts Assistants, this role reports to an engaging Head of Finance who will act as a mentor to ensure a seamless transition into the business also facilitating skills development.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:

• Competitive starting salary, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday day off
• Hybrid working following probation period
• Full time role of 37.5 hours per week
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare

Your New Role as Finance Manager:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, as Finance Manager responsibilities will include:

• Line management of 2 Accounts Assistants, overseeing AP and AR duties, providing support, training and mentoring as required
• Preparation of the management accounts pack including commentary and analysis
• Leading the year end and audit process, being the primary point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to support strategic decision making
• Ongoing review and development of existing systems and processes, ensuring robust controls
• Working cross-functionally across the business, partnering with operational teams to deliver meaningful financial insight, building and maintaining strong working relationships

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or approaching full qualification. Technically strong, you will also have strong commercial acumen with an analytical mindset. Strong business partnering skills are essential as the role involves lots of stakeholder interaction (internal and external).

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.