Financial Controller Belfast

McKinty Associates; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance their financial operations. This pivotal role involves managing a small finance team, preparing detailed financial accounts, and supporting the leadership team with insightful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a proactive approach to financial management, ready to embrace technology and drive continuous improvement. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact business growth and success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial management for growing businesses.
• Strong track record in preparing financial accounts and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of finance staff and prepare financial accounts.
• Develop internal controls and collaborate with external accountants.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Team Management

Sage Accounting Software

Budgeting and Forecasting

KPI Reporting

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Financial Controller/Company Accountant

Location: Belfast

Salary: £50-55k neg

Our fast-growing SME client, privately owned and trading for many years, is looking to bring their full financial control in-house. Currently, their accountant prepares quarterly management accounts, and a small team of administrators and finance staff prepare the SL and PL on-site.

The company operates in the Engineering sector and has an excellent reputation in both the public and private sectors.

The entrepreneur who established and grew the business to approximately £6.5m is a dynamic individual. He seeks a candidate to work as part of the leadership team, assisting with business growth. This newly created role will be pivotal in supporting commercial decisions with strong financial analysis.

Key duties

1. Manage a team of 2-3 finance staff
2. Prepare financial accounts using Sage
3. Develop internal controls and procedures, aiming for continuous improvement
4. Collaborate with external accountants during the initial handover and bring functions in-house
5. Prepare management accounts, including KPI reports, project analysis, budgets, forecasts, and labour costs
6. Liaise with financial institutions and build relationships with banks and external advisors
7. Review contracts and perform costings
8. Provide decision support to the leadership team

The ideal candidate

• Able to work independently with extensive experience supporting a growing business financially
• Fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience with a strong track record
• Excellent IT skills and embrace technology
• Proactive approach and willing to engage with the wider business to add value

To learn more about this role and the company, please contact Sara McKinty in strict confidence. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.