Finance Manager

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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.

£40,000.00 - £50,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum

Kendal

Full Time

Added 14/08/2026
Reference: #IND-HL-25_1786718209

Finance Manager

Kendal
Full Time

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