Financial Controller route to FD
Belfast
£neg and competitive c£65-75k doe
Our client is a growing business who work with blue chip clients across All Ireland and further afield within the wider group. With a base in Belfast, they have recently been acquired by a € billion group who have strong investment from a US Private Equity business. This has given them strength with global support; however, they also have the autonomy to drive their own success on the Island of Ireland. Based in Belfast you will be responsible for the development of a fit for purpose finance team and scale up as the business expands
Working as part of the leadership team this key role will offer a path to Finance Director. They are a successful and inquisitive business and have already made a number of acquisitions and are keen to continue to do this.
Main duties
• Manage a team of 3 finance staff in 2 locations and lead, coach and mentor the team in order to offer a strong and fit for purpose finance department
• Preparation of management accounts with commercial commentary and presentation to executive team
• Monthly reporting to Group finance team based in Europe and work with UK
• Preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with auditors as required
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cashflows, Current budget c£11m
• Work closely with management team in offering commercial decision making support
• Working capital management
• Multi-currency management
• Oversee the completion of monthly payroll for the site. (approx. 100 employees)
• Manage all regulatory returns including VAT and PAYE for ROI and UK jurisdictions
• Engage and lead project work as required – key projects will include integrating a group finance function in Belfast
• To drive continuous improvement through working collaboratively with colleagues
• Development/implementation of Financial IT systems including reports on stock, WIP etc
The ideal person
• Technically strong with the drive and creativity to develop business analytics and management information.
• IT skills will be strong especially Excel and MIS systems
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to foster and develop knowledge sharing
• Fully Qualified Accountant and relevant experience working at Financial Controller level already
• Proven ability to deliver business improvement
• Experience of UK and ROI tax and regulatory reporting regimes
• Ambitious for development into FD role
Package/Remuneration
• Competitive salary and bonus will be mutually agreed
• Hours 9-5 contract
• Hybrid probably 1 day work from home when required
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please email your cv in strict confidence to Sara McKinty