Finance Manager

Company Details and Job Overview:Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a well known brand in Carlisle as they look to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a new Finance Manager.This is an ideal role for a qualified finance professional looking for a “value adding” role which also offers career progression due to continued growth organically and through acquisition. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:• Competitive starting salary• Bonus up to 10% based on individual and company performance• Full time role (37.5 hours per week)• Hybrid working (3 days in office/2 at home typically)• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays• Healthcare benefits• Share scheme• Company pensionYour New Role as Finance Manager:Reporting to the Head of Finance, as Finance Manager your responsibilities will include:• Line management of a team of 5 finance staff being responsible for their training and development• Review of the monthly management accounts pack and input as required• Involvement in the year end statutory accounting and audit process• Providing commercial support to drive growth initiatives• Key player in driving system and process improvements and projects as requiredExperience & Qualifications Required to Apply:The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), with a technically strong accounting skillset and good commercial acumen. The successful candidate will have the proven ability to add value through enhancing/streamlining processes and systems within a finance function. Systems driven, you will be competent in the use of ERP systems and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous. Career advancement opportunities will be available in line with ongoing business growth and success.Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.