Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

Kenton Black Finance, Cockermouth, is recruiting a Finance Manager to lead the finance team and own the day-to-day financial operations. You will report to the Finance Director and ensure accurate management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting, while driving process improvements.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and prior people-management experience, with a proactive approach to meeting tight deadlines and delivering insight to senior management.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Proven in a similar level role with staff management/mentoring experience.
• Strong systems skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Line management of the finance team and staff development.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis.
• Support year-end accounting and audit requirements.
• Budgeting and forecasting support.
• Oversee VAT returns and accounts payable functions.
• Provide ad hoc reports for senior management to aid decision making.
• Review and enhance existing finance systems and processes.

Skills

Line management

Management reporting

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Process improvement

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerNovember 10, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Cockermouth* Posted 20 hours ago* £50,000 – £55,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Company Details and Job Overview:Kenton Black Finance are supporting a market leading business in Cumbria as they look to appoint a new Finance Manager. It is an exciting time to join the business as they undergo a period of transformation, change and ongoing growth.Sitting as number 2 to their highly experienced Finance Director, the new Finance Manager will take ownership of the day to day running of the department, leading the finance team.Key Reward & Benefits:Salary in the region of £50,000 – £55,000Full time role (37.5 hours per week), typically 9am-5pm Mon-Fri with flexibility as neededFree on-site parkingStaff discountsYour New Role as Finance Manager:Reporting to the longstanding Finance Director, responsibilities will include:Line management of the finance team, being responsible for their training and developmentPreparation of monthly management accounts including commentary and analysisSupport with year end accounting and audit requirementsBudgeting and forecasting supportOversight of credit control and accounts payable functionsPreparation of VAT returnsProvision of ad hoc reports for senior management to aid effective decision makingOngoing review of existing systems and processes, implementing improvements where necessaryExperience & Qualifications Required to Apply:The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), proven in a similar level role with staff management/mentoring experience. With a forward thinking approach to your work, you will be comfortable working to tight deadlines and you will demonstrate strong systems skills, particularly Excel. Additionally, you will have a continual improvement mindset with the ability to review and enhance existing systems and processes within finance.This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) 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