Finance Manager

Vickerstock; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock are recruiting a Finance Manager to join on a full-time permanent basis in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. You will lead the month-end close, deliver accurate management accounts, support budgeting and provide commercial insight to drive growth.

The role reports to the Finance Leadership Team and offers genuine influence on financial performance and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Accountant with 3 years PQE (CIMA, ACA, ACCA), with experience in

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3 years PQE (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering sectors or with Big 4.
• Experience with ERP/MRP implementation.
• Sage Line 500 experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and performance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to support performance improvement.

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)

Tools

ERP/MRP implementation

Sage Line 500

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an industry giant to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

About the Position

Reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and providing meaningful commercial insight to support strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a hugely successful business where you will have genuine influence on financial performance, process improvement, and business growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved and financial information is delivered accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis, providing meaningful insights to senior leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, helping the business make informed commercial decisions and achieve strategic objectives.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, while providing clear recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records and transactions.
• Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, controls, systems, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders, providing financial guidance, challenging assumptions, and supporting performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor costs, inventory, and working capital performance, helping to maximise efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve budget and forecast targets.
• Lead, develop, and support the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Qualified Accountant with 3 year’s PQE (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Experience in the manufacturing, engineering sectors or with Big 4.
• Experience with ERP/MRP implementation
• Sage Line 500 experience