Downey Osborne are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a well-established and growing organisation within the private care sector in Northern Ireland. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a busy finance function within a people-focused, operationally driven environment. Benefits Competitive salary package Pension scheme Hybrid working, 2 days at home Supportive leadership team About You Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Strong technical accounting and reporting experience Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role Confident managing month-end and year-end processes Strong commercial awareness and ability to support operational decision-making Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner non-finance stakeholders Experience within healthcare, care, or service-led environments advantageous but not essential About Your New Role Always Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting Oversee financial controls, reconciliations and compliance Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning Ensure timely statutory reporting and audit coordination Support senior leadership with financial insight and performance analysis Often Review operational performance and highlight key financial trends Partner with department heads to support budgeting and cost control Oversee payroll and transactional finance processes Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency Occasionally Support commercial decision-making for new services or contracts Assist with systems development or finance transformation projects Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and banking partners Never Be expected to survive month-end solely on coffee and optimism Be expected to arm wrestle with your boss Ref (34137)