Financial Controller (Antrim)

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Contributory pension

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

VanRath is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function within a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on strategic decision support, financial integrity, and operational excellence.

The position offers a competitive salary package, performance-based bonuses, contributory pension, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive finance management experience.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or similar sectors.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Experience with financial controls, statutory reporting and audits.
• Knowledge of process improvement and financial systems implementation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and report findings to senior management.
• Maintain financial controls, oversee reconciliations, and coordinate external audits.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to optimise manufacturing costs and inventory management.
• Oversee cash flow, treasury activities and working capital management.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team to achieve high performance.
• Implement process efficiencies and support digital transformation projects within finance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Manufacturing/Distribution experience

Analytical & reporting skills

Financial controls & audits

Systems implementation knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Join a leading manufacturing and distribution organisation recognised for its innovation and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance function, influence strategic decision-making, and support operational excellence.

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonuses
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for professional development

About your next employer
This organisation is a well-established player in the manufacturing and distribution sector, known for quality and operational efficiency. It fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, dedicated to continuous improvement and financial integrity.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive finance management experience
• Proven background within manufacturing, distribution, or similar sectors
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• Experience with financial controls, statutory reporting, and audits
• Knowledge of process improvement and financial systems implementation

What you'll do

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and report findings to senior management
• Maintain financial controls, oversee reconciliations, and coordinate external audits
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Collaborate with operational teams to optimise manufacturing costs and inventory management
• Oversee cash flow, treasury activities, and working capital management
• Lead, develop, and motivate the finance team to achieve high performance
• Implement process efficiencies and support digital transformation projects within finance