Finance Manager

Kasmir Associates; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic supplier in the hospitality sector is seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role in shaping the business. This hybrid position involves leading financial control, preparing budgets, and supporting strategic decisions within the company. Ideal candidates will be qualified or part qualified accountants with experience in finance and strong cash flow skills. Competitive benefits include a company laptop, 25 days holiday, and private health care.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private health care

Gym membership

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified or part qualified accountant with plans for full qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Skills in cash flow and forecasting.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and reporting.
• Prepare annual budgets and assist in strategic decision making.
• Provide financial insights to support growth.
• Implement robust financial processes.

Skills

Financial control

Cash flow forecasting

Financial planning

Strong communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Location: Kirkby Lonsdale hybrid working 2-3 days in the office depending on distance to the office

Kasmir Associates are recruiting on behalf of an exciting supplier of products to the hospitality sector, with three growing brands and ambitious plans to scale to £10m+ turnover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Finance Manager who wants to play a key role in shaping a dynamic SME. Reporting directly into the business owner, you ll have exposure to both day-to-day finance and strategic decision-making, working closely with the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, reporting, and cashflow forecasting.
• Financial planning
• Preparing annual budgets
• Assist owners with making strategic decisions on the growth of the company
• Provide financial insight to support growth and expansion (including international).
• Strengthen systems and processes (Xero + supporting platforms).
• Support cross-functional projects supply chain, HR, sustainability, and IT.
• Act as a trusted advisor, embedding finance across the business.
• General bookkeeping including credit control, raising invoices and payroll
• Management reporting
• VAT returns
• Implementing and maintaining robust financial processes and internal controls

Qualifications

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred), if part qualified they're looking for someone with plans to complete qualifications to fully qualified (which the company will support)
• Ideally 3 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or product-based businesses ideal but not essential
• Strong cashflow and forecasting skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident working with leadership.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
• Be part of something special a brand and people who truly care.
• Apple MacBook company laptop.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (5 weeks).
• Pension scheme.
• Private health care.
• Gym membership.
• Some travel opportunities.