Finance Manager – 4 day week

Artemis Human Capital; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive manufacturing business in Northern Ireland seeks a Finance Manager to lead all financial operations. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with at least 2 years' senior finance experience, strong Excel skills, and a hands-on approach. This role offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, a 4-day working week, and other benefits like company pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a senior finance role.
• Manufacturing experience desirable.
• Commercially minded and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.
• Create financial and operational reports using Excel.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A well-established and progressive manufacturing business inMid-Antrimis seeking aFinance Managerto take the lead on all financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a hands-on, commercial environment and is ready to take on a key leadership role in a growing company committed to continuous investment and improvement.

In this pivotal position, you’ll oversee all day-to-day finance activities, manage a small team, and play a strategic role in business planning and financial decision-making. From accurate monthly reporting to improving systems and processes, you’ll help shape the financial health and future direction of the organisation.

What You’ll Receive

• £50,000 – £55,000 salarydepending on experience

• 4-day working weekfor better work-life balance

• Company pension scheme

• 28 days annual leave

• Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

• Preparemonthly management accountswith insightful commentary

• Create and deliverfinancial and operational reportsusing Excel

• Lead thebudgeting and forecastingcycle, including variance analysis

• Managecash flow, working capital, and debtor controls

• Overseecosting, inventory valuation, andmargin analysis

• Providefinancial insightsto support cross-functional teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop a smallfinance team

• Ensurestatutory complianceand liaise with external accountants

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• At least2 years’ experiencein a senior finance role (manufacturing experience desirable)

• Strong proficiency inExceland financial data analysis

• A proventeam leaderwith excellent communication skills

• Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and hands-on in your approach

Apply below today or get in touch withMarc at Artemis Human Capitalfor full information.