Job Description
Finance Manager - £55000 - £65000 per annum - Lisburn
Your new companyA fast-growing, customer-focused sales and marketing organisation based in Lisburn is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team. The business is built on strong values, a commitment to operational excellence and a culture that empowers employees to think like owners. With continued expansion and investment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a strategic finance role within a dynamic and progressive environment.Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading the finance function and ensuring robust financial operations across the organisation. Supported by a Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in driving financial performance, strengthening controls, and providing strategic insight to support growth.You will:
* Deliver monthly management accounts and lead annual budgeting
* Manage cash flow, liquidity, forecasting, working capital and stock valuation
* Analyse company performance including EBITDA, profitability, pricing and cost structures
* Partner with Sales and Procurement to align financial decision-making with business goals
* Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning and risk assessment
* Lead financial audits and manage relationships with auditors
* Oversee VAT, corporation tax and compliance across NI, GB and ROI
* Manage payroll across three regions, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance
* Lead, mentor and develop the Finance Assistant
* Improve financial reporting systems, processes and internal controls
* Support business expansion through financial analysis and evaluating funding options
* Promote a culture of shared success through participation in the Growth by Sharing programme
This is a hands-on, strategic role with genuine influence at management level.What you'll need to succeedYou will bring:
* 5+ years’ finance experience, ideally within supply chain, wholesale, distribution or retail
* Strong technical knowledge of financial management, reporting and accounting principles
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial modelling
* Understanding of UK, NI and ROI tax regulations
* Confident communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to senior stakeholders
* Experience managing audits and liaising with external financial partners
* A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
* Leadership skills and experience coaching or managing a team
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical mindset
* Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (Sage 200 desirable)
* Ability to work collaboratively, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
What you'll get in return
* £55,000-£65,000 salary (depending on experience)
* A key leadership role with significant influence on business direction
* Participation in a company-wide bonus programme
* A supportive, values-driven working culture
* Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
* The opportunity to shape the finance function in a fast-growing 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 about your career. # 4782554