Financial Controller

Downey Osborne; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexitime

On-site parking

Growth opportunity

Job summary

A growing FMCG business in Northern Ireland is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead the finance function. This role involves managing month-end and year-end closes, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, leadership abilities, and the capacity to support decision-making. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial management and reporting.
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Confident managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity and internal controls.
• Produce accurate budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Partner with teams to improve profitability.

Skills

Financial management and reporting

Financial modelling

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

Job description

A growing FMCG business is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead the finance function. This hands‑on role offers exposure to high‑volume operations, senior stakeholders, and a fast‑paced commercial environment.

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Flexitime
• On‑site parking
• Growth opportunity

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
• Strong experience in financial management and reporting
• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication abilities
• Confident managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships

About Your New Role

Always

• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare management accounts, performance dashboards, and statutory financial statements
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit obligations
• Produce accurate budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

Often

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to support decision‑making and improve profitability
• Analyse margins, pricing, and customer profitability
• Monitor and manage costs, overheads, and working capital
• Mentor and develop the finance team

Occasionally

• Lead cost‑saving initiatives and operational improvement projects
• Contribute to ERP enhancements, reporting tools, and process standardisation
• Provide financial insight on investment or capital expenditure proposals

Never

• Operate without oversight on compliance or financial governance
• Attempt to persuade the coffee machine to make latte art