Finance Manager

Finance Manager - South Cumbria (Hybrid)

Butler Rose Finance Lancashire & Cumbria are delighted to be working with one of our long-standing clients to recruit a Finance Manager into a pivotal, senior role within their finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career, working closely with a highly experienced Financial Controller and acting as their number two.

Based in a beautiful South Cumbrian location, this role offers the chance to combine a senior, influential finance position with an excellent quality of life. The business offers one day per week of hybrid working and is easily commutable from Lancaster, Ulverston, Windermere, Kendal and surrounding areas.

• Salary up to £60,000
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Hybrid working (1 day from home)
• Start date available as early as mid-January for the right candidate

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing management accounting, strengthening financial controls and supporting operational decision-making across the business. This is a hands‑on role with real influence, ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting with business partnering.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, supported by meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Take ownership of the month‑end close process, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Produce consolidated financial reports as required by the Finance Director.
• Maintain and develop robust financial controls in line with internal policies and statutory obligations.
• Support cashflow forecasting and short‑to‑medium‑term financial planning.

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors during the annual audit.
• Support the preparation of year‑end statutory accounts, including technical accounting reviews and detailed working papers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including FRS
  102, and appropriate governance frameworks.
• Assist the Finance Director with tax and VAT matters, including partial exemption considerations where relevant.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with budget holders and department managers.
• Help non‑finance stakeholders understand financial performance, cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Provide clear insights and recommendations to support profitability and informed decision‑making.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process across the business.

• Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and reporting quality.
• Support finance system enhancements or upgrades.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a complex or multi‑entity environment.
• Confident working closely with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted finance partner.
• Motivated by progression and keen to step into a senior, influential finance role.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Lindsey Tremble at Butler Rose Finance.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting Finance Manager opportunity.

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.