Financial Controller

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established SME in the Greater Belfast area, who are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team.

This Financial Controller job is a key appointment for the business, reporting directly to the Managing Director and taking ownership of the finance function. The successful Financial Controller will play a hands-on role across financial reporting, controls, cashflow, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with business owners, influencing decision-making and adding real value within an SME environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
2. Senior role: Reporting directly to the MD
3. SME environment: Broad, hands-on Financial Controller role with real influence

The Role:
• Lead and manage the finance function across the business
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and board-level information
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Review and improve financial controls, processes and reporting systems
• Provide commercial insight to support business performance and strategic decisions
• Work closely with the MD and senior management team on financial planning
• Oversee compliance, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements
• Manage relationships with external accountants, banks, auditors and key stakeholders
• Support operational teams with financial analysis and performance reporting

The Person:
• Qualified Accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Strong experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance role
• Previous experience within an SME environment would be highly beneficial
• Commercially minded with the ability to support strategic decision-making
• Strong technical accounting, reporting and controls experience
• Confident communicator who can work closely with senior leadership
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a broad finance role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

The Rewards:
• £60,000 - £70,000 salary
• Senior finance role within a successful SME
• Direct access to the Managing Director
• Opportunity to influence business performance and decision-making
• Broad Financial Controller role with autonomy and responsibility
• Greater Belfast location

Next Steps
For further information, and to apply for this Financial Controller job, please contact Connor Donaghy. Visit our website for a full list of Accountancy & Finance opportunities.

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