Financial Controller

Hunter Savage; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Financial Controller to manage a high-performing finance team in Carrickfergus. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in senior finance roles. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a focus on professional development. Join a supportive organization dedicated to excellence in financial operations.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous employer pension contributions

Strong company culture with professional development focus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role with team leadership.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Confident managing end-to-end finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Manage all finance function activities including reporting and budgeting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller

We are hiring for our client, an established organisation in County Antrim, who are seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This Financial Controller role offers the opportunity to manage a high‑performing team while driving excellence across all financial operations. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful Financial Controller will oversee the full finance function, ensuring robust controls, effective reporting, and continued improvements across processes and systems.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

• Competitive salary & excellent benefits including private medical and generous employer pension contributions
• County Antrim–based role within a well‑established and supportive organisation
• Leadership opportunity, managing the finance team and all core finance activities

The Role

• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring strong performance and continued development
• Manage all activities of the finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and procedures
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision‑making
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors
• Drive continuous improvements to processes, systems, and reporting

The Person

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally with responsibility for team leadership
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing end‑to‑end finance operations in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively cross‑functionally
• Solution‑focused mindset with an interest in improving processes and controls

The Rewards

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Strong company culture with a focus on professional development

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, or to apply for this Financial Controller role, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.

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