Financial Controller - Finance

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and well-established business in County Down to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key appointment within the senior leadership team, offering the opportunity to influence business performance, drive strategic initiatives and play a central role in supporting continued growth. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead the finance function whilst also playing an active role in the wider commercial and operational success of the business. Leading the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs. Providing insightful variance analysis and performance reporting. Supporting strategic planning and business decision-making. Partnering with operational leaders to drive efficiency, profitability and performance. Developing and enhancing financial controls, reporting processes and business systems. Managing banking relationships, auditors and external advisors. Leading and developing the finance team. Supporting investment decisions, grant funding applications and continuous improvement initiatives. Playing a key role in business-wide projects and long-term growth plans. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or within a senior finance leadership position. Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience. Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills. Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills. Manufacturing, engineering, construction or project-led industry experience would be highly advantageous. Competitive salary and benefits package. Long-term career progression prospects. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: financial controller finance manager accountant qualified accountant Benefits: Highly Competitive