Finance Manager

Eakin Healthcare Group; Newtownards; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended Working

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (r1

Option to buy holiday days

Wellbeing Programme

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Free Parking

Job summary

Eakin Healthcare Group in Northern Ireland is seeking a Finance Manager to lead accounting operations across multiple legal entities. You will manage month-end close, balance sheet accuracy, VAT and statutory reporting, and develop a capable finance team in a hands-on leadership role.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will drive improvements to systems and processes (Kefron, Sage X3, Power BI) and partner with operations to support budgeting, forecasting and decision making.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with recognised professional membership (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in multi-entity accounting, month-end control and statutory reporting.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close across multiple entities with timely, accurate reporting.
• Own accounts payable/receivable for several entities with proper controls and timelines.
• Oversee monthly accruals, journals and audit readiness with clear audit trails.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Develop and improve finance processes, systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Sage X3

Kefron

Power BI

Job description

At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision: Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we've been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.

Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, quality and exceptional care.

We don't just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That's why we're proud to be recognised as Great Place to Work®, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Finance Manager

Reporting to: Finance Director

Hours per week: 38.5

Shift Work: No. This role operates on a hybrid basis and requires you to work from our Comber, Northern Ireland office three days per week.

Travel: Travel to other group sites from time to time

Direct Reports: 2

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and strengthen accounting operations across multiple legal entities. This Finance Manager role is accountable for effective transactional finance, accurate and timely balance sheet and legal entity reporting, statutory and tax-related submissions, audit readiness and the development of a capable, service-focused finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad, hands‑on finance leadership role with responsibility for financial operations, month‑end reporting and control across multiple legal entities. The Finance Manager will lead and develop a small finance team while playing a key role in improving our finance processes, systems and ways of working. The role offers broad exposure across accounting, controls, systems, people leadership and finance transformation, providing an excellent platform for someone looking to develop towards broader senior finance leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations and Control

• Lead the month-end close across relevant legal entities, coordinating activities across the finance team to deliver an accurate and timely close.
• Lead the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for multiple entities, ensuring clear ownership, appropriate segregation of duties and timely issue resolution.
• Own the monthly accrual and journal process, including review, approval evidence and maintenance of a clear audit trail.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet and stock reconciliations across relevant locations and legal entities.
• Own the preparation and review of monthly management accounts across relevant legal entities, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, ensuring material movements and variances are clearly understood and explained.
• Maintain legal entity trial balances and supporting schedules for statutory financial statements.
• Complete VAT, Intrastat and relevant statistical returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly stock reconciliations, including consignment stock reconciliations and the accurate processing of related sales revenue.
• Own capital expenditure reporting and fixed asset accounting, including tracking spend against approved capex budgets, reviewing capitalisation, depreciation and maintaining the fixed asset register.

Reporting, Audit and Compliance

• Prepare year-end audit files and coordinate responses to external auditors, ensuring information is complete, consistent and provided promptly.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure accounting activities comply with Group policies, delegated authorities and relevant accounting requirements.
• Provide accurate financial information and analysis to the Finance Director and relevant stakeholders, highlighting material risks, trends and exceptions.

Continuous improvement and Systems

• Take an active role in the continued development and improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting tools, including Kefron, Sage X3, Power BI and document management solutions. Help embed new processes and systems across the finance team, ensuring improvements translate into better controls, greater efficiency and simpler ways of working.
• Provide accurate financial information and analysis to the Finance Director and relevant stakeholders, highlighting material risks, trends and exceptions.

People Leadership and Business Partnership

• Build capability within the team by developing ownership, technical knowledge and opportunities for individuals to broaden their experience.
• Act as a finance business partner to operational and functional managers, providing timely advice, analysis and support for budgeting, forecasting and day‑to‑day decisions.

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU’LL HAVE:

Essential

• Qualified accountant with recognised professional membership, for example ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent.
• Significant post‑qualification experience in financial accounting, legal entity reporting and month‑end control.
• Experience leading accounts payable and/or accounts receivable activity and managing a finance team.
• Demonstrable experience of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, journals, stock accounting and audit preparation.
• Experience preparing multi‑entity management accounts and capex / fixed asset reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit evidence and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and confidence working with finance systems and large data sets.
• Clear communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to fixed deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience gained in a manufacturing, medical device or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience with Sage 200 and/or Sage X3, Power BI and Kefron document management.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities, international operations or cross‑site finance processes.
• Training within a large accountancy practice or comparable audit environment.
• Experience delivering finance process, controls or systems improvements.

COMPETENCIES

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritises work to meet month‑end, statutory and audit deadlines, adjusting resources when priorities change.

Ensures Accountability

Takes ownership for commitments, maintains clear controls and follows through on actions and issues.

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of detailed financial, operational and systems information to identify root causes and practical solutions.

Decision Quality

Uses sound judgement, evidence and appropriate challenge to make timely, well‑balanced decisions.

Collaborates

Builds effective relationships across functions and legal entities and works constructively toward shared outcomes.

Communicates Effectively

Explains financial information clearly, adapts messages to the audience and escalates material matters promptly.

Develops Talent

Coaches others, provides useful feedback and creates opportunities for the team to build capability and confidence.

Optimises Work Processes

Identifies inefficiency and control risk, then simplifies and improves processes in a sustainable way.

The closing date for applications is: 17th November 2026 at 5pm

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Early Closure Statement

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submission.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that Eakin Healthcare is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.