Job Description Financial Controller
Location:Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Reporting to: CFO
Direct Reports:Financeteamacrossgroupsubsidiaries
Salary Range: £60,000 – £80,000
Role Overview
The Financial Controller will play a key leadership role within the Group Finance function, responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening controls,andsupportingstrategicdecision-makingacrossmultipleentitieswithintheGroup.
This role requires a commercially minded finance professional with strong technical expertise, capable of managing a multi-entity environment and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
FinancialReporting&Control
- Overseethepreparationofmonthly,quarterly,andannualfinancialstatementsfor Parent and Group entities
- EnsurecompliancewithIFRSandrelevantstatutoryrequirements
- LeadtheconsolidationofGroupaccountsandensureaccuracyofintercompany reporting
- Manageyear-endauditprocessandliaisewithexternalauditors
- Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures
Management Accounting
- Deliver timely and accurate management accounts with insightful commentary
- Provide variance analysis and performance reporting versus budgets and forecasts
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
Cashflow & Treasury
- Monitor Group cash flow and working capital performance
- Oversee banking relationships, funding arrangements, and cash forecasting
- Implement strategies to optimise liquidity and manage financial risk
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across the Group
- Promoteahigh-performancecultureandcontinuousprofessionaldevelopment
- Ensure clear delegation, accountability, and succession planning
Business Partnering
- Partner with senior management and operational teams to support decision-making
- Providefinancialinsightintostrategicinitiatives,investments,andcost-saving opportunities
- Support business growth, acquisitions, and integration activities where applicable
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with local regulations across UK and ROI
- Maintain strong internal control environment and risk management frameworks
- Support corporate governance processes and Board reporting
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation
- Ensure efficiency and scalability of finance processes across the Group
- Lead finance-related system implementations or upgrades
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
- Strongexperienceinmulti-entity/groupaccounting
- Advanced knowledge of financial reporting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS)
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingabilities
- Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
Desirable
- Experience within property investment group structures
- Experiencewithin manufacturingand construction
- Exposure to M&A, group restructuring, or international operations
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Commerciallyawarewith strategicthinkingcapability
- Proactive and results-driven
- Strong communication skills across all levels of the business
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Pension contribution
- Private healthcare
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