Financial Controller

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Professional for an exciting interim role in Belfast. This position offers the chance to work closely with senior management while leading a finance team through critical processes. The successful candidate will take charge of financial management, regulatory reporting, and budget preparation, contributing to the strategic direction of the company. With an initial 6-month contract and the potential for a permanent role based on performance, this opportunity is perfect for a dynamic individual ready to make a significant impact in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with over 5 years of PQE and experience leading finance teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team during month-end close processes and oversee financial projects.
• Implement improvements in internal controls and prepare annual budgets.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Regulatory Reporting

Budget Preparation

Negotiation Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Are you a Senior Finance Professional with the gravitas to work with senior board members, while keeping tight on the day-to-day financials?

What's in it for you?

• £60,000 - £70,000
• Initial 6-month contract
• Immediate start
• Handover period

About your next employer

VANRATH are pleased to be working with a successful SME business based in Belfast in their recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller for an initial period of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance professional to join a market leading business, becoming an important member of the senior management team. Initially advertised as an interim position, this is a long term requirement for the business and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to secure a permanent contract, depending on performance.

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for all aspects of financial management including regulatory and financial reporting, budgets & forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Overseeing a small finance team, the successful candidate will be a strong communicator with previous experience of working in a growth environment.

About you

• Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE
• Experience of leading a finance team
• Excellent communication skills, an ability to influence and negotiate
• High level reporting skills
• Available at short notice

What you'll do

• Lead the finance team throughout month end close out process
• Implement improvements with internal controls and processes
• Lead on system integrations
• Lead transactional processes, ensuring deliverables are met
• Preparation of annual budget
• Oversee financial projects