Financial Controller

Direct Medics; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations and lead a finance team. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, overseeing budgets, and providing strategic insights. Candidates should have a professional accounting qualification and at least 5 years of experience in financial management. This position offers 32 days of annual leave and additional benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

32 days Annual leave

Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance

Generous Maternity Pay

Death in Service Benefit

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar financial management role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of financial reports including income statements.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management.

Skills

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong leadership and team management

Exceptional attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Experience in project management

Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks/Sage)

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Job description

About Direct Medics

This year, we're proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter‑century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long‑standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we've built within the healthcare sector.

The Role:

Due to our new growth targets for 2025/26, Direct Medics is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is critical in overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and providing strategic financial insights to guide decision‑making. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial strategies and implementing initiatives that align with the company's long‑term goals. The Financial Controller will lead the finance team and oversee project‑based work to improve processes and enhance financial performance and report to our newly promoted Financial Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation of the company's financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing detailed reporting and financial analysis to senior management.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support the company's long‑term objectives and growth plans.
• Lead the implementation of financial strategies that drive profitability and efficiency across the organization.
• Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, driving actionable insights.
• Support the senior management team in strategic financial planning and analysis, helping to shape the company's financial future.
• Manage and lead the finance team, providing mentorship, fostering professional development, and ensuring high performance.
• Implement and maintain financial systems and ensure they are capable of supporting the company's financial reporting and analysis needs.
• Manage company cash flow, monitoring cash inflows and outflows, optimising working capital.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar financial management role, with a proven track record in managing financial projects and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Experience providing strategic financial advice and working closely with senior management teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience in leading finance projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Experience in project management, particularly in driving improvements and implementing financial strategies.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks / Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

What We Offer:

• 32 days Annual leave (including 10 days bank holidays).
• Length of service increase (3, 5, 7 years resulting in an additional 6 days Annual Leave).
• Additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
• Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance.
• Generous Maternity Pay.
• Death in Service Benefit (4 times salary).
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• On‑site parking.
• Training and development programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.