Group Financial Controller (Ballymena)

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

Group Financial Controller (Ballymena)

• Location: Ballymena
• Job Type: Full-time, Site-based, Permanent
• Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee our client's group finance function, managing and mentoring a finance team across all entities. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in both NI and ROI, including VAT, PAYE, and Customs-related activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, managing the statutory audit process, and delivering performance analysis.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Control the finance function, managing and mentoring a finance team.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes across all group entities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements in both NI and ROI, including VAT, PAYE, and Customs-related activities.
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts together with KPI reporting.
• Manage the statutory audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Deliver performance analysis, including margins, labour costs, and stock control.
• Oversee cash flow management and monitor performance against budget.
• Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Manage overhead costs with a view to ensuring best value for money at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving internal controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Strong financial awareness and sound commercial acumen.
• Excellent forecasting and budgetary skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with X3 and Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI).
• Experience of working in a cross-border group of companies.
• Knowledge of cross-border VAT.
• Experience of NI Protocol processes.