Amplifi Talent are partnering with an award-winning, locally owned, multi-site SME headquartered in Antrim, to recruit a suitably experienced Financial Controller on a permanent basis. With ambitious plans in place for growth, our client is seeking to hire a hands-on finance professional to lead and manage the finance function with a strong emphasis on control, insight, and financial guidance & support.
Role Overview
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the business. You will play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership through timely, accurate, and insightful management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow management. This is a key hire as the business scales and professionalises its finance operations. This opportunity may be suitable for a seasoned Finance Manager / Controller, or an ambitious Management Accountant looking to take a step forward in their career.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Management Reporting & Analysis
o Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts to senior leadership
o Analyse financial performance, providing commentary and insights on key variances
o Develop and maintain financial KPIs to support business decision-making
2. Budgeting & Forecasting
o Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing reforecasting cycles
o Work with department heads to create and manage departmental budgets
o Build financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis
3. Cashflow & Working Capital
o Manage and forecast short- and long-term cashflow requirements
o Monitor working capital, liaising with suppliers and customers where necessary
o Optimise cash position and ensure liquidity to support operations and growth
4. Financial Operations & Controls
o Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes
o Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP/AR, credit control, payroll coordination, and VAT returns
o Work with external accountants and auditors for year-end accounts and compliance
5. Financial/Strategic Support
o Support the MD and CEO on financial strategy and business decisions
o Support funding and investment activities as required
o Contribute to commercial discussions, contract reviews, and pricing strategies
Person Specification
* Essential
* Accounting Professional with a minimum of 5-years experience ideally gained in an SME environment
* Strong experience producing management accounts and managing budgets
* Proven ability to manage cashflow in a small to medium-sized company
* Experience in a fast-paced, growing business environment
* Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
* Hands-on, proactive, and commercially minded approach
* Desirable
* Experience in tech or a related sector
* Familiarity with Sage or similar cloud-based accounting systems
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Flexible working arrangements (2-days per week WFH)
* The opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing company
For further details please contact Billy McCarthy, Amplifi Talent, using the contact details below.
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Created on 02/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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