Financial Controller

Artemis Human Capital; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a qualified finance professional for a key appointment in finance. The successful candidate will lead financial management, strengthen financial controls, and support expansion efforts. Offering a salary of £60k – £70k and career progression toward FD/CFO roles, this position requires a qualified accountant with strong financial control and reporting experience, as well as excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Target-linked annual bonus

Company pension

5.6 weeks annual leave + 8 statutory days

Career progression toward FD/CFO

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and analysis.
• Skilled in financial modelling and Excel.
• Exposure to capital projects or M&A activity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management including month-end and year-end close.
• Deliver accurate, timely management information and statutory reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Partner with operational and project teams for financial discipline.
• Support M&A activity, including financial modelling and due diligence.
• Develop and mentor the finance team.
• Champion process simplification and system enhancements.

Skills

Financial control

Reporting

Analysis

Financial modelling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

This is a key appointment (no.1 in finance) for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of a growing finance function and play a pivotal role in driving growth, performance, and strategic development. The hiring firm have recently been backed by a successful private equity firm which will again give even more career progression to the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and investors to strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting, and support future expansion — including potential acquisitions. The role offers a genuine progression pathway toward Finance Director / CFO level under future ownership.

What’s on Offer

• £60k – £70k base salary
• Target-linked annual bonus
• Company pension
• 5.6 weeks annual leave + 8 statutory days
• Career progression toward FD/CFO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including month-end and year-end close.
• Deliver accurate, timely management information and statutory reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Partner with operational and project teams to ensure financial discipline across CapEx investments.
• Support M&A activity, including financial modelling, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, driving continuous improvement.
• Champion process simplification and system enhancements (Xero environment).

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and analysis.
• Skilled in financial modelling and Excel; ERP experience (Xero desirable).
• Exposure to capital projects or M&A activity (desirable)
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and eager to grow with an ambitious, values-driven business.

Apply below or get in touch with Marc Norton at Artemis Human Capital for full details.