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
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