Financial Controller (Exclusive/North Down)

VanRath; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller for a 15-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing finance team, ensuring accurate management and financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with audit standards. The position requires a fully qualified accountant with significant experience in financial management and a proven ability to work closely with senior stakeholders. With flexible/hybrid working options and a competitive salary, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Retention Bonus

Flexible/hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance/accounting, with 3+ years in senior financial management.
• Proven experience in management reporting, budgeting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations for a high-performing finance team.
• Review monthly management accounts and provide P&L variance analysis.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly reporting packs for stakeholders.

Skills

Management Reporting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Financial Controller (Exclusive/15 month FTC)

VANRATH are delighted to be working in partnership with a dynamic business to recruit a commercially astute Financial Controller for a 15 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity. Reporting to the Finance Director this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role within a fast paced diverse business.

What's in it for you?

• £60000-£70000 (dependant on experience)
• Retention Bonus
• Flexible/hybrid working

What you'll do

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations for a small high performing finance team
• Review monthly management accounts for a number of entities within the group.
• Provide P&L variance analysis against budgets, acquisition models and prior years, demonstrating an understanding of the business
• Budgeting and forecasting, develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts and maintain company cashflows.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly reporting packs for investors and stakeholders
• Oversee annual audit process for multiple groups, liaising with audit partner and manager, ensuring compliance with audit standards and reviewing the final audited financial statements.
• Liaise with external tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and compliance with tax regulations.

About you

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior financial management role.
• Proven experience in management reporting, financial reporting, budgeting, and managing audits
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and work closely with senior stakeholders