Financial Controller

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

VanRath is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function in a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation. The role focuses on strategic decision-making, financial controls, and supporting operational excellence.

You'll prepare monthly management accounts, manage budgeting and forecasting, coordinate external audits, and lead a finance team. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive finance management experience.
• Strong analytics, reporting, and communication abilities.
• Experience with financial controls, statutory reporting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and report findings to senior management.
• Maintain financial controls, oversee reconciliations, and coordinate external audits.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to optimise manufacturing costs and inventory management.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury activities, and working capital management.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team to achieve high performance.
• Implement process efficiencies and support digital transformation projects within finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems implementation

Job description

Join a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation recognised for its innovation and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function, influence strategic decision-making, and support operational excellence.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonuses
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for professional development

About your next employer

About your next employer
This organisation is a well-established player in the manufacturing and distribution sector, known for quality and operational efficiency. It fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, dedicated to continuous improvement and financial integrity.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive finance management experience
• Proven background within manufacturing, distribution, or similar sectors
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• Experience with financial controls, statutory reporting, and audits
• Knowledge of process improvement and financial systems implementation

What you'll do

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and report findings to senior management
• Maintain financial controls, oversee reconciliations, and coordinate external audits
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Collaborate with operational teams to optimise manufacturing costs and inventory management
• Oversee cash flow, treasury activities, and working capital management
• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team to achieve high performance
• Implement process efficiencies and support digital transformation projects within finance