Financial Controller - Newry area - Up to £70,000 DOEWhy apply for this role?Salary up to £70,000Newly created role - year on year growth!Hybrid working optionsFlexible hoursCompany PensionAbout the company:HireIQ Finance are delighted to work with a long standing client in the County Down area as they seek to appoint an Financial Controller with this newly created position due to continued growth and expansion. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious, hands-on finance professional to step into a number one role, leading a small, established finance team and reporting directly to the Board .About the role:Number one in finance, reporting directly to the Board with full ownership of the functionKey strategic partner, influencing growth, investment and commercial decision-makingAutonomy to shape and improve financial controls, processes and systemsOpportunity to build, lead and develop the finance teamStrong commercial exposure across contracts, margins, profitability and cost controlFull ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflowLead Board reporting, delivering clear, commercially focused insightsOversight of audit and external stakeholder relationshipsYour Experience:Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA - 5 years post qualified, 10 years + QBEProven expereince operating at a senior level within financeStrong knowledge of accounting standards and best practicesProficient in Excel, Word and MS Outlook;Excellent administration skills, organised and able to prioritise work load;Possess excellent communication and problem solving skills;For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering making the next step in your career get in touch with James McCord @ HIREIQSkills:management accounts budgeting forecasting financial analysis strategic planning finance operations managementBenefits:flexible hours parking life assurance pension hybrid optionsWHJS1_NI