Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Lancaster area
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Reporting to: Owner / Managing Director
Butler Rose are working exclusively retained with a well-established, family-run business based in Lancaster area, known for its strong values, long-standing customer relationships, and commitment to quality. With continued growth and investment in the future, the business is now looking to appoint a dedicated Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide valuable commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
The Role:
This is a key, hands-on role within the business, working closely with the owner and wider team. You will take responsibility for producing timely and accurate management information while overseeing a small accounts team handling transactional duties. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being embedded in the heart of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Business partnering with the owner to support strategic and operational decisions
- Oversight of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control functions
- Managing cash flow and working capital
- VAT returns and compliance reporting
- Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants
- Continuous improvement of financial systems and processes
- Ad-hoc analysis and project support as required
About You:
- Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or qualified by experience
- Previous experience in a hands-on SME or family business environment desirable
- Strong management accounts and commercial finance experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all areas of the business
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently
- Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Sage, Xero, or similar)
What's on Offer:
- A varied and rewarding role within a stable and growing family business
- Close working relationship with the business owner
- Opportunity to shape the finance function and make a real impact
- Friendly, down-to-earth culture with long-standing team members
- Competitive salary and benefits
If this opportunity is of interest and you'd like to learn more, please apply and contact Nathan Baillie, Finance Business Manager at Butler Rose, for a confidential discussion.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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