Finance Director (Exclusive/Private Equity)

VANRATH; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland seeks a strategic Finance Director to drive financial leadership and guide business-critical decisions. Applicants should have 10-15 years of senior management experience in finance, with a professional accounting qualification. This role offers a market-leading remuneration package and comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will play an essential role in a dynamic business environment, working alongside an executive team.

Benefits

Market leading remuneration package

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a senior management position within finance.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of the monthly & quarterly management accounts.
• Develop scalable financial processes, controls, and potential systems.
• Oversee all finance functions and lead the finance team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communication.
• Ensure cashflow is monitored, managed, and funding optimised.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Director (Exclusive/Greater Belfast)

VANRATH are delighted to be working exclusively with a thriving and dynamic business located in Greater Belfast to recruit a strategic Finance Director. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Finance Director will play a central role in driving strategy, growth, and financial leadership. The successful candidate will work alongside a high-performing executive team, guide business-critical decisions, and influence the company's long-term trajectory.

The Finance Director will oversee financial operations for a portfolio of businesses within this diverse group while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and the Board. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and excellence to help the business navigate the financial landscape and contribute to the continued success.

Rewards:

• Market leading remuneration package - tailored to attract the best candidate in the market place
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team.
• A strategic role in a fast-growing and innovative company.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of the monthly & quarterly management accounts, as well as the annual statutory accounts for all holding, trading companies and Limited Liability Partnerships
• Develop scalable financial processes, controls, and potential systems to ensure the Company can grow efficiently.
• Oversee all finance functions, and lead/develop the finance team.
• Group structure expansion: Build a tax effective Group structure, ensuring regulatory compliance at both local and Group levels.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communication, including shareholder and investor briefings and Board meeting presentations.
• Treasury management: Ensure cashflow (incl. FX) is monitored, managed, and funding received is optimised.
• Due diligence for acquisition of any new real estate assets/trading companies
• Preparation of development models and involvement in the drafting of Facility Agreements, loan extensions and waivers for commercial, hotel and residential projects;
• Conduct business valuations for various purposes, such as fundraising, mergers, acquisitions, and tax planning.

Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of experience in a senior management position within finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience in M&A activities and capital raising is a plus.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today.

Skills:

Chief Financial Officer CFO Finance Director Private Equity Hotels

Benefits:

bonus + benefits