Financial Controller

Your new companyA successful and expanding organisation in County Tyrone is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function and play a key role in the company's continued growth. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Finance Director and sitting on the Senior Management Team.

You will be responsible for financial governance, reporting, compliance, and commercial support across the business, providing insight to influence strategic decision-making and drive operational performance.Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all financial activities while leading day-to-day finance operations. You will manage and develop a team of four, oversee budgeting and management accounts, and enhance financial controls and processes across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing 4 direct reports within the finance team
• Full ownership of annual budget preparation and submission
• Preparation and delivery of monthly Group management accounts
• Developing the 5-Year Business Plan and financial modelling
• Reviewing and improving internal financial controls
• Ensuring UK Technical and Tax compliance
• Managing the annual external statutory audit
• Leading annual insurance renewal negotiations
• Responsibility for tender submissions
• Oversight of R&D Tax Relief submissions
• Developing the finance modules within the ERP system
• Collaborating with department heads and SMT colleagues
• Liaising with banks, auditors, insurance brokers and external partners
• Cashflow management, reporting and forecasting
• Managing finance projects and supporting non-finance managers
• Contributing to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Additional duties as required by the Finance Director

What you'll need to succeedEssential qualifications:CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualifiedEssential experience:

• Budget preparation
• Month-end accounts preparation
• Cashflow management, reporting and forecasting
• Product costings
• Project management and implementation
• Management of Sales and Purchase Ledgers
• Experience managing and developing staff

Desirable experience:

• Previous Financial Accountant / Management Accountant experience
• VAT knowledge
• Audit experience
• Manufacturing environment exposure
• Experience leading a finance team

Skills and competencies:

• Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong planning, time management and problem-solving abilities
• Confident with ERP systems

Desirable skills:

• Training/presentation capability
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Experience with MS Business Central

What you'll get in returnThis senior role offers an attractive and comprehensive package, including:

• £70k+ salary, reflecting the level of qualification and experience required
• Hybrid working
• Mandatory office days: Monday & Friday
• 20% bonus linked to company and personal KPIs
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Private medical insurance (including spouse & dependents)
• Life assurance up to £200,000
• 31 days annual leave (22 + 9 statutory), increasing with service
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: buy up to 3 extra days per year after probation

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a finance function within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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