FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

3D Personnel Ltd; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

On‑site car parking

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work

Discount platform

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is partnering with a key client in the Northwest to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the Finance Team, ensure timely financial information, and support strategic decision‑making at leadership level.

This senior role combines hands‑on financial management with high‑level strategic involvement, overseeing budgeting, reporting and controls while driving process improvements across the function.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Financial Controller in a commercially driven environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing a finance team.
• Advanced IT skills including Excel and an ERP system (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience implementing new systems and processes within a Finance function.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written reporting for Senior Management/Board.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations including payroll, cashflow and treasury management.
• Lead monthly management accounts, financial reports and statutory statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisals.
• Monitor performance with KPIs and provide decision support.
• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team and support Board reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

3D Personnel Multi‑Sector is delighted to be working on behalf of a key repeat client who are an established and highly regarded organisation in the Northwest to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established organisation operating within a commercially driven environment, with an important role in supporting regional commerce, tourism and economic development.

The successful candidate will join the Senior Management Team, taking responsibility for the leadership of the Finance function and playing a key role in supporting the organisation's financial performance, strategic development and long‑term sustainability.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Controller will oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations, lead the Finance Team and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely financial information to support effective business and commercial decision‑making.

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to combine hands‑on financial management with strategic involvement at leadership level.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cashflow, banking and treasury management.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports and annual statutory financial statements.
• Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, commercial modelling and investment appraisals.
• Monitor financial performance, provide analysis and KPIs, and support effective business decision‑making.
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes, procurement activities and organisational insurance arrangements.
• Lead, manage and develop the Finance Team, promoting a positive, collaborative and high‑performing culture.
• Support the CFO and wider Senior Management Team with financial planning, strategic development and Board‑level reporting.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities for improved efficiencies, systems and processes.

Essential Criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).
• A minimum of three years' experience operating as a Financial Controller within a commercially driven environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing a finance team.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience successfully implementing new systems and processes within a Finance function.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication and experience preparing financial reports for Senior Management and/or Board level.

Desirable

• Previous experience of internal audit.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary is on offer, alongside an attractive benefits package, including:

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank and public holidays, increasing to 38 days with service.
• Some Hybrid working (following successful onboarding).
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits.
• Death‑in‑service benefit.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including a health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a benefits platform offering retail discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Subsidised sports membership scheme.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced finance professional to take ownership of a key Finance function within an established organisation.

You will have the opportunity to influence financial performance, develop and lead a team, contribute to strategic decisions and play an important role in supporting the organisation's future growth.

Application Details

Closing Date: noon on Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 26th November 2026

3D Personnel is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.