Financial Controller

Downey Osborne Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller for a 9+ month fixed-term contract. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid environment within a leading manufacturing business known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing month-end processes, overseeing financial reporting, and providing commercial insights to senior leadership teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and prepare financial reporting packs.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the site.

Skills

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Financial Accounting

Management Accounts

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

29.04.2025

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Full Job Description

Downey Osborne is delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller on a 9+ month fixed-term contract with a leading manufacturing business. This well-established company is a key player in a global group and is recognised for its focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement both in its operations and its people. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a hybrid working environment, and a collaborative atmosphere.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operational finance environment
• Confident in managing reporting for a local site while liaising with global teams
• Technically strong across month-end processes, forecasting, budgeting, and cost accounting
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and lead across departments
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment

About Your New Role

• Manage month-end close and prepare financial and operational reporting packs
• Produce and analyse variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results
• Maintain accounting controls and ensure compliance with group policies and statutory requirements
• Oversee preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and sales reporting
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the site
• Act as finance lead for internal and external audits, including year-end audit file preparation
• Provide commercial insight and analysis to senior leadership teams
• Support capital expenditure tracking, reporting, and forecasting

Occasionally participate in cross-functional projects or ad-hoc strategic initiatives. Prepare mid-month flash figures for sales and EBITDA. Assist with system improvements and streamlining reporting processes.

Never struggle to get the numbers you need — systems and processes are well-established and supported by an experienced team. Be roped into a lunchtime five-a-side if your idea of cardio is walking to the kettle.

Interested?

If this sounds like the job for you, just click the link below or contact Steven Osborne or Mark Downey directly to get more information. Details can be found on the Downey Osborne website or LinkedIn page.

Skills: ACA, CTA, Advisory, Compliance, Financial Accounting, Management Accounts