Finance Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Harker; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH + birthday

Hybrid working after probation

Full-time 37.5 hours

Company pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited in Carlisle seeks a Finance Manager to balance technical accounting with commercial insight and lead a small team. You will partner with operations to deliver meaningful financial information and drive performance.

This full-time role (37.5 hours) offers hybrid working after probation, with strong development opportunities and exposure to year-end processes and audits. You will own management accounts, provide ad hoc analysis, and help maintain robust controls across the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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, primary contact for external stakeholders including auditors.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Ongoing review development of existing systems and processes, ensuring robust controls.
• Working cross-functionally with operational teams to deliver financial insight.

Skills

Line management

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder communication

Audit support

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview:

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).