Group Finance Controller: Cross-Border, Audit & Budget Lead

Reed; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Ballymena is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee the group finance function, mentoring a finance team across all entities. The role ensures statutory and regulatory compliance in Northern Ireland and ROI, including VAT and PAYE, and delivers timely management accounts and KPI reporting.

Day-to-day you will control the finance function, manage month-end and year-end closes, oversee audits with external auditors, monitor cash flow, prepare budgets and forecasts, and drive

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• Strong financial awareness and commercial acumen.
• Excellent forecasting and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Control the finance function and mentor staff.
• Manage month-end and year-end closes across group entities.
• Ensure NI and ROI statutory/regulatory compliance including VAT and PAYE.
• Produce accurate management accounts and KPI reporting.
• Oversee statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Deliver performance analysis including margins and costs.
• Oversee cash flow and budget vs actuals; prepare forecasts.
• Maintain internal controls and drive cost efficiency.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Financial acumen

Forecasting & budgeting

Tools

X3

Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI)

Job description

Reed in Ballymena is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee the group finance function, mentoring a finance team across all entities. The role ensures statutory and regulatory compliance in Northern Ireland and ROI, including VAT and PAYE, and delivers timely management accounts and KPI reporting.

Day-to-day you will control the finance function, manage month-end and year-end closes, oversee audits with external auditors, monitor cash flow, prepare budgets and forecasts, and drive