Financial Controller

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salary

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Artemis Human Capital is recruiting a Financial Controller in Belfast to oversee financial control, reporting, governance and compliance across UK and Ireland operations. The role suits a Senior Manager from audit transitioning into industry, with strong technical accounting and stakeholder partnering skills.

The Financial Controller will lead the month-end close, statutory accounts, internal controls and policy governance, while developing the control team and providing financial insight to

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge.
• Experience managing complex audits, statutory reporting and controls.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop teams and manage priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and systems.
• Attention to detail and integrity in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders on commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and balance sheet integrity across UK and Ireland.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation, external audits and regulatory filings.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks and policies.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and reporting.
• Lead, develop and mentor the financial control team.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting activities and partnering with budget holders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting and controls.
• Deputise for the UK CFO when required and advise on governance matters.

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership

IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a leading organisation in Belfast as Financial Controller, taking responsibility for financial control, reporting, governance and compliance across UK and Ireland operations.

This role would be particularly suited to an experienced Senior Manager within audit who is looking to transition from professional practice into industry, bringing strong technical accounting expertise, a detailed understanding of financial controls and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders on commercial and financial matters.

The Role

The Financial Controller will lead the financial control agenda across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining a robust control environment and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Leading the month-end close process and maintaining the integrity of balance sheets across UK and Ireland operations.
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, external audits and regulatory filings.
• Strengthening internal controls, governance frameworks and financial policies.
• Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.
• Leading, developing and mentoring the financial control team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and providing financial insight to support decision-making.
• Supporting budgeting activities and partnering with finance colleagues and budget holders.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting and enhance financial systems and controls.
• Deputising for the UK CFO when required and providing support on financial control and governance matters.

The Candidate

• The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong background in audit, financial reporting and technical accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience managing complex audits, statutory reporting and financial control requirements.
• A sound understanding of balance sheet integrity, internal controls, risk management and governance.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop teams and maintain high standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior decision-makers.
• A proactive approach to process improvement, systems and operational efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

The Benefits

• Market leading salary
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Generous benefits package