47 jobs found in Kendal

I'm working with a fast-growing, investor-backed manufacturing business in Blackburn that is entering a pivotal phase of scale. They are looking to appoint an Interim Head of Finance to stabilise, strengthen and lead the finance function while the business ramps up production, investment and operational complexity. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll operate as the senior finance lead on site - combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This role suits an experienced manufacturing finance leader who thrives in environments where structure, insight and pace are equally important. * Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to deliver financial strategy and support growth * Own P&L, * Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and working capital management * Deliver clear management accounts, KPIs and investor / lender reporting * Lead CAPEX appraisal and investment modelling * Strengthen financial controls,...

ROLE:  Finance Business Partner LOCATION: Leyland/Hybrid RATE: Umbrella £36.04ph, PAYE inc. holiday pay £31.93ph, PAYE exc. holiday pay £28.49ph CONTRACT: Minimum 3 months Service Care Solutions are delighted to be working with a local organisation looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join their finance team for at least 3 months on sick cover. You will be responsible for managing a team of 3 and have social housing experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Oversee and help with the production and submission of year end accounts Manage the production of management accounts, insuring accuracy and that all deadlines are met. Provide financial analysis, including budget monitoring, variance analysis and forecasting for relevant departments Contribute to statutory accounts preparation, reconciliations and regulatory reporting Help maintain strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Ensure continuous improvement...

You will ideally have: A relevant degree or equivalent experience and working towards a CCAB accountancy qualification. Strong experience in a financial transaction processing. Excellent analytical abilities, with confidence using data tools, spreadsheets and business systems. Ability to interpret and apply policy, solve complex problems, and present information clearly to non‑technical audiences. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. What you'll be doing: Support efficient accounts payable and receivable processes and provide timely, accurate financial information. Assist in managing procurement and commissioning activity, ensuring compliance, value for money and high‑quality documentation. Preparation of bank reconciliations and associated banking journals. Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations Help develop and maintain strong financial controls, processes, policies and...

Finance Business Partner The Opportunity Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on strategic influence? Do you have the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight that shapes the future of public services? We are looking for a highly motivated Finance Business Partner to join our Financial Planning team. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a trusted advisor to Directors and Senior Leadership Teams, ensuring our resources are managed with precision, ambition, and resilience. The Role As a Finance Business Partner, you won’t just be "doing the books"—you will be a strategic collaborator helping to shape the financial health of the organisation. Your key responsibilities will include: * Strategic Advisory: Providing high-quality financial insight to guide senior leadership in achieving strategic priorities. * Financial Management: Leading on revenue and capital budget preparation, robust monitoring, and accurate...

Technical Business Analyst / Outside IR35/ Fully remote (UK) / 12 Month Contract  We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major Finance Transformation programme within a leading Investment Banking organisation. This role sits at the heart of a multi‑year initiative to modernise finance processes, strengthen controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and bring greater efficiency across the Finance business unit. You will work closely with Finance stakeholders, transformation leads, technology partners, and project managers to analyse current‑state processes, define future‑state workflows, and ensure solutions are aligned with the bank’s regulatory, operational, and strategic objectives. Role Requirements: Strong background as a Business Analyst within Investment Banking, Capital Markets, or Financial Services. Proven experience working in Finance Transformation, Finance Change, or large-scale process improvement programmes. Solid understanding of Finance...

Delivery Manager  / Outside IR35/ Fully remote (UK) / 12 Month Contract  We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and successful execution of a major Finance Transformation programme within a global Investment Banking environment. This role will be central to driving delivery across multiple workstreams focused on modernising Finance processes, simplifying workflows, improving controls, and enabling better financial reporting and insight. You will work closely with business stakeholders, Business Analysts, SMEs, PMO teams, and technology partners to ensure milestones are delivered to scope, time, and quality. This is a fast‑moving, high‑visibility programme ideal for someone who thrives in complex change environments. Role Requirements: Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Project Manager, or Programme Delivery Lead within Investment Banking or wider Financial Services. Strong track record delivering Finance Transformation,...

Contract - 8 Months - Inside IR35 Location - Stafford - Onsite An excellent opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join a leading renewable energy company. As a Finance Analyst day to day duties will include the below: Assist with month-end closing, journal entries, and data reconciliation. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial management reports alongside KPI dashboards. Analyze discrepancies between actual costs and budgeted figures, investigating significant deviations. Assist in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. Assist in creating routine and ad hoc reports as needed. Maintain accuracy of financial databases and ERP systems. Collaborate with non-finance departments to explain financial results and support operational decision-making. Help to identify any non-value added work and standardize processes within the finance function. Ensure compliance with internal control and procedures to minimize business risk at site level Assist with the...

We are recruiting a commercially focused Interim Site Finance Manager to lead financial performance and controls for 2 manufacturing sites, partnering closely with site leadership while maintaining strong financial governance. Key Responsibilities: Own site balance sheet and ensure robust financial controls. Ensure accurate inventory, material usage and variance reporting. Lead month-end close and produce management accounts. Manage product costing models and Bills of Materials. Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis. Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Act as finance business partner while independently challenging performance. Support commercial activity, investment appraisal and new business modelling. Lead the site finance team and work with central finance on standardised reporting. Profile: Qualified either ACA/ACCA/CIMA Manufacturing or operational finance background. (Essential) Strong costing, forecasting and business partnering...

Finance Manager Derby - Predominantly Office Based 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £65,000- £70,000 SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a superb organisation in their search for a Finance Manager to join on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. As the Finance Manager, you will be the key point of contact for any finance and commercial queries for the ELT, SLT and their managers. You will be responsible for a team of 2 & report directly into the Head Of Commercial Finance. The ideal Commercial Finance Manager will be a qualified (ACCA/CIMA) professional with strong business partnering experience & available at short notice. Duties of the Finance Manager include: - Ultimate responsibility for the financial statements and financing activities within the company - Secure compliance with local accounting rules as well as reporting to the group in accordance with the groups accounting principles. - Prepare monthly financial reports and submit in a timely manner...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Finance Administrator to join a busy school finance team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role involves supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate records, and assisting with various accounting tasks to maintain smooth financial processes within the school. Main Duties: * Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable * Maintain purchase and sales ledgers * Assist with invoicing and payment processing * Support month-end and year-end financial procedures * Liaise with staff, suppliers, and external agencies regarding financial matters * Ensure compliance with school financial policies and procedures * Provide general administrative support to the finance team Essential Criteria: * Previous experience in finance administration within a school or similar educational setting * Enhanced DBS clearance * Strong knowledge...

We are supporting a growing Multi-Academy Trust in the appointment of an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality financial support and strategic insight across a portfolio of schools. This is a key role within the central finance team, working closely with Headteachers, School Business Managers and senior leadership to drive financial performance, ensure compliance, and support effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with Headteachers and budget holders to support financial planning and budget management - Provide clear, insightful monthly management accounts and variance analysis - Lead on forecasting, budgeting and medium-term financial planning - Support schools in delivering financial efficiencies and value-for-money initiatives - Ensure compliance with ESFA requirements and the Academy Trust Handbook - Assist with year-end processes and liaise with auditors where required Please get in touch if this sounds interest

Temporary Finance – Accounts Payable Location: Redditch Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Contract Length: Minimum of 3 weeks Start Date: Immediate Overview We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Payable Finance Assistant to support our client based in Redditch. This role has been created due to an increased workload and requires someone who can start immediately. The assignment will run for a minimum of three weeks, with the possibility of extension depending on business requirements. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices Managing supplier queries via email and phone Reconciling supplier statements Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or finance role Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills...

We are recruiting a commercially focused Interim Site Finance Manager to lead financial performance and controls for 2 manufacturing sites, partnering closely with site leadership while maintaining strong financial governance. Key Responsibilities: Own site balance sheet and ensure robust financial controls. Ensure accurate inventory, material usage and variance reporting. Lead month-end close and produce management accounts. Manage product costing models and Bills of Materials. Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis. Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Act as finance business partner while independently challenging performance. Support commercial activity, investment appraisal and new business modelling. Lead the site finance team and work with central finance on standardised reporting. Profile: Qualified either ACA/ACCA/CIMA Manufacturing or operational finance background. (Essential) Strong costing, forecasting and business partnering...

Finance SOP Lead (SAP) 12 Months outside IR35 / £600 per day / Luton - Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Finance SOP Lead within the Hana transformation Programme. The Finance SOP Lead will play a critical role in leading the design and delivery of finance-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with the global template and meet regulatory, quality, and operational standards. The Finance SOP Lead will work closely with global process owners, finance subject matter experts, and the wider SOP and change teams to develop and deliver global finance SOPs that will be implemented across Global markets. This includes responsibility for both global SOP templates and localisation for pioneer and future deployment markets. the Finance SOP Lead will have: Proven experience leading finance process documentation or SOP delivery in a global transformation programme. Strong knowledge of finance processes (e.g., Record to Report, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, etc.) and...

Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller £46.20 Per hour Umbrella / £34.53 Per hour PAYE Filton (Hybrid – approx. 60% onsite) Contract until March 2027 Finance / Commercial / Procurement A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller to support a high-value procurement operation within a complex, matrix environment. This is a commercially focused role, partnering closely with Procurement and Operational leadership to drive financial performance, influence decision-making, and support long-term business strategy across a major manufacturing supply chain. The Role You will act as the senior finance lead for a critical procurement area, providing financial direction, challenge, and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making. The role combines business partnering, financial controlling, forecasting, and commercial support within a fast-paced, international...

Our client has an opportunity for a Procurement Finance Business Partner to join them on a contract role until March 2027. You will be leading the Finance for the Procurement Operational Team for Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts. Providing Financial Direction for the Long Bed and Short Bed Commercial Strategy. Role: Procurement Finance Business Partner Location: Filton, 60% onsite per week Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £46.20 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Business Partner and MFT Lead for Finance for the Procurement Operational Team for Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts. Providing Financial Direction for the Long Bed and Short Bed Commercial Strategy. Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain. Support the PMDW team...

Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner (Detail Parts) Location: Filton (Hybrid - around 60% onsite) Hours: 35 per week, worked across 4.5 days (flexible between 7am-7pm) Security Clearance: BPSS+ (arranged by Airbus) IR35 Status: Inside Join us at Guidant Global We're proud to partner with Airbus, a global leader in aerospace engineering. As part of our mission to connect great people with great opportunities, we're looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner to support the Procurement Detail Parts division. If you're a confident communicator, commercially minded, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced, matrix environment, this role offers the chance to influence major financial decisions across Airbus' Detail Parts supply chain. About the Role As the Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner, you'll act as the key finance lead for the Long Bed and Short Bed Detail Parts Procurement teams. You will provide financial insight, challenge...

Finance Business Partner Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid - 60% onsite) Contract Duration: Until March 2027 Pay Rate: £46.20 per hour (Umbrella) / £34.53 per hour (PAYE) About the Opportunity Carbon60 are supoorting a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Finance Business Partner to support high‑value procurement activity within a complex, fast‑paced operational environment. This position will play a key role in providing financial insight, commercial support, and strategic guidance to procurement teams. Operating as part of a wider transnational function, you will work closely with category leads to influence commercial strategy, support tendering decisions, evaluate supplier negotiations, and ensure robust financial governance. Key Responsibilities Act as a Finance Business Partner to procurement operational teams, providing financial advice and commercial insight. Lead financial assessment for tender processes...

Our client have an exciting opportunity based at their Didcot location for an experienced Financial Administrator to join a small team with the full support of their London HQ Provide first line support to the Management Team and be the first point of contact for the retail team and its associated building’s occupiers and stakeholders. This is a diverse and varied role which will bring you into contact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and requires proficiency across a large number of business systems and platforms. You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the business and support with budget management across the estate. WHAT YOU’LL DO Financial Administration * The provision of regular management accounts with commentary and exception reporting to assist the on-site management team in decision making * The administration of the computerised accounts system (Portal). Ensure the processing of all purchase orders and...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...