Finance Manager

Bela Recruitment; Downpatrick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager for a top manufacturing company in Northern Ireland. The role involves managing financial functions such as Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting, while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 with numerous benefits including hybrid working, private healthcare, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen

Free breakfast option

Retail discount cards

Private Healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial functions management.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, standards, and laws.
• Ideally, experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Collaborate with department heads for financial insights.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Financial Management Experience

People Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager - Downpatrick, Co. Down (Hybrid & Flexible options)
Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 + HUGE Benefits List!!

Bela Recruitment is hiring a Finance Manager for one of the most advanced manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland.
You must already be living in Northern Ireland and can drive to Downpatrick, we are not intersted in people needing sponsored, on time-restricted visa's or doing a random relocation

The Job

You will be responsible for several key finance functions – Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets. You will also manage Cashflow Management and Forecasting while ensuring statutory compliance – PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, R&D Tax, Customs, Plastic Packaging Tax etc.
This whole finance department has over 40 staff, many of whom specialize in specific financial duties for the wider group. This is a well-resourced and skilled team, with investment in the best software and training for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis - Developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business objectives
• Financial Reporting - Preparing accurate and timely financial statements
• Business Partnering - Collaborating with department heads, to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes that drive business performance.
• Compliance and Governance - Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards, including tax compliance and internal controls.

About You

• Degree educated in an Accounting or Finance subject.
• Strong understanding of financial functions management as listed above.
• Strong financial regulations, standards and laws knowledge.
• Great people skills, ability to manage and lead a team.
• Ideally experience of finance in manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of finance processes in an ERP system.

Benefits Include

Salary £50,000 - £60,000
Hybrid working & flexible hours
Flexible and hybrid working
Subsidised canteen
Free breakfast option
Free products from our Food Shack
Retail discount cards
Pension scheme
Private Healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership and staff sales
Annual fun day for employees and their families
Learning & development opportunities through our FIELDS Academy
Annual Long Service Awards and the People Awards
Electric car charging onsite
Career progression opportunities
Annual salary reviews
Working for an Aware Winning “Employer of the Year”, showing the great culture.

How to Apply

Click Apply and send your CV to Jason Corr at Bela Recruitment or call for a confidential chat.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence — your CV will never be shared with any employer without your permission.

Skills

Qualified Accountant • Financial Management Experience • People Leadership Skills