Butler Rose
Finance Manager
Location: South Lakes
Salary: Up to £65,000
Overview
Butler Rose are exclusively partnering with an established South Lakes business to recruit a Finance Manager. This key role will oversee financial control, reporting, compliance, cashflow, and team development, supporting performance through strong governance and insight.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Month-End
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes to timetable.
- Review journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and policy compliance.
- Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and disposals.
- Oversee stock accounting and controls with operations.
- Manage lease accounting and reporting.
- Reconcile and clear intercompany balances.
Controls, Governance & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls across finance.
- Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and understood.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Improve finance processes, reporting, and systems.
Cashflow & Working Capital
- Prepare weekly rolling cashflow forecasts with risks and opportunities.
- Monitor debtors, creditors, and stock performance.
- Oversee accounts payable, suppliers, and approvals.
- Support strong cash management across the business.
Operational Finance
- Maintain controls across revenue, cost, and margin.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
- Assist with audits and compliance activity.
- Drive process improvements.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the finance team.
- Manage workloads and priorities to meet deadlines.
- Provide training and regular feedback.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and improvement.
Candidate ProfileDesirable
- Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or qualified by experience.
- Experience in multi-site, operational, project-led environments.
- Experience of ERP implementations or finance process automation.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Commercial and analytical mindset.
- Effective problem-solving ability.
- High standards of control, accuracy, and governance.
- Continuous improvement focus.
Interested in learning more? Please contact Business Manager Nathan Baillie at Butler Rose
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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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