Financial Controller

Txm Recruit Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking an experienced Finance Controller for a Three to Six Month Fixed Term Contract with the potential for permanent placement. This role requires a dynamic candidate who can deliver financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, cost management, compliance, and business partnering within a manufacturing environment. On-site presence is required five days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Finance Controller.
• Experience in a leadership position.
• Experience in a manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consolidated financial reports and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and manage rolling forecasts.
• Oversee cost controls and conduct margin analysis.
• Manage month-end close and ensure tax compliance.
• Partner with operations and lead finance team development.
• Enhance financial systems and drive process automation.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cost Management

Compliance

Leadership

Job description

• Location

  Ballymena

• Sector:

  Rail

• Job type:

  Contract

• Salary:

  Dependent On Experience

• Contact:

  Joshua Skilling

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  01332974922

• Job ref:

  BH-84737

• Published:

  4 days ago

• Duration:

  3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract

• Expiry date:

  2025-07-12

• Startdate:

  2025-06-11

TXM are working with a long term, loyal client who need a Finance Controller to join their finance team. Our client is looking for an experienced candidate with at least 3 years’ experience and experience in a leadership position with the ability to run and look after a team.
Our client is looking to offer a Three – Six Month Fixed term contract with the opportunity to be a permanent member of staff at the end of this.

This role has multiple aspects, but the key responsibilities include:
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Deliver consolidated financial reports, variance analysis, KPIs, and commercial insights to support decision-making.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting, manage rolling forecasts, and conduct scenario planning aligned with business strategy.
Cost Management and Profitability: Oversee cost controls, conduct margin analysis, and implement cost optimisation strategies while maintaining service quality.
Compliance and Internal Controls: Manage month-end close, ensure tax compliance, maintain internal controls, and coordinate year-end audits.
Business Partnering and Leadership: Partner with operations, provide financial guidance on investments and contracts, and lead the finance team’s development.
Systems and Process Improvements: Enhance financial systems, drive process automation, evaluate reporting tools, and support ERP system implementation.

To be successful within this role, You will need to have experience within a manufacturing company as this role will require you to hit the ground running. This role will also require you to be on site five days a week, Monday – Friday.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller and looking for your next opportunity, Please apply right way!