Group Financial Controller

DV8fashion; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DV8 Fashion seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance department and join senior management. You will oversee regulatory reporting for the group and the Rushmere and Erneside centres, while driving financial performance across the business.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage the accounts team, cashflow, fixed assets, and procurement. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 3+ years post-qualification experience is required; proficiency in Sage and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group reporting function ensuring regulatory and audit requirements.
• Prepare Monthly Management Performance Packs.
• Oversee Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and payroll processing.
• Manage Group Cashflow and treasury activities.
• Direct and develop the finance team for high performance.
• Maintain a detailed Group Fixed Asset Register.
• Collaborate with auditors and senior management.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Excel skills

UK & Ireland accounting

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage

Job description

With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to lead our finance department and join the senior management of the company. This role offers exposure to other businesses in the Company’s Group, you will also be responsible for overseeing financial performance of the Rushmere and Erneside Shopping Centres.

As a high-growth dynamic business with exciting and ambitious plans we require an experienced and ambitious Finance professional to oversee our accounts team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to the organisation’s continued growth and success with an opportunity to take ownership of the position and grow within the company.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Management of the Group reporting function, to ensure all legal, regulatory and audit requirements are fulfilled, and to liaise with the Company Auditors on matters related to these accounts.
• Preparation of Monthly Management Performance Packs
• Ongoing cost analysis reviews and procurement / tendering of overheads on a regular basis to ensure competitive cost bases.
• Oversee and review the processing of the Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and payroll activities for the group.
• Management of all Group Cashflow requirements and maintenance of the treasury function
• Directing and managing the finance team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard
• Maintenance of a detailed Group Fixed Asset Register
• Working within a team in our modern office buildings and maintaining DV8 cultural values.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
• Good at working under pressure, both autonomously and as part of the team
• Proven experience of managing, motivating and leading a team
• Excellent analytical skills
• Eager to be an integral part of the team and champion business growth
• Ability to work in a growing fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ambitious and self-motivated individual
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using Sage software
• Practical knowledge of UK and Ireland accounting processes

Contract

Full-Time Permanent

Salary

Negotiable. A highly attractive salary package available depending on experience

Closing date for this position is Friday 16 th November 2026.

DV8 Fashion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.