Finance Manager, SME, Antrim ( Route to FD )

VANRATH; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-oriented SME in Northern Ireland seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and lead management accounts preparation. This role promises a path to Financial Director within 2-3 years. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting and forecasting. The position offers an excellent salary, bonuses, hybrid working, 31 days holiday, and medical cover.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus

Hybrid working

31 days holiday, plus your birthday off

Social events

Medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Background in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting.
• SME or shared services experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounting and budgeting.
• Lead preparation of management accounts.
• Produce financial reports for strategic decisions.
• Manage budgeting processes and financial planning.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and implement cost control measures.

Skills

finance manager

ACA

ACCA

SME finance

Education

Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

How would you like a hands on Finance Manager role that offers a direct route to Financial Director in 2 years time?

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a successful, ambitious and growth orientated SME in Antrim in helping recruit for a Finance Manager.

What you’ll do

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations including accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and payroll.
• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Produce accurate financial reports and interpret financial data to support strategic decisions.
• Develop and manage budgeting processes, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and implement cost control measures.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring healthy working capital management.
• Oversee the Financial Planning Analysis and make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and systems.
• Managing the operating costs and analysing the cost variances.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Route to FD in 2-3 years
• 31 days holiday, plus your birthday off
• Social events
• Medical cover

About you

• Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent analytical skills
• Background in financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
• SME or shared services experience desirable

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Finance job in Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact ADRIAN HARRISON for a confidential chat today.

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Skills

• finance manager
• aca
• acca
• sme finance

Benefits

• Work From Home