Financial Controller - Newry area - Up to £70,000 Why apply for this role? Salary up to £70,000 Oversee a small finance team Hybrid working options considered Flexible hours About the company: HireIQ Finance are delighted to be partnering with a long-standing client in the Newry area as they look to appoint a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, hands-on finance professional to step into a broad and commercially focused role, overseeing a small finance team while playing a key part in supporting business performance and growth. About the role: Production of monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and insight Leading audit processes and acting as key contact for external auditors Ownership of cash flow forecasting and liquidity management Delivery of weekly KPI and balanced scorecard reporting to support decision-making Responsibility for year-end accounts and audit readiness Oversight of stock costing and margin analysis Driving improvements in stock control processes and reporting Management of invoice discounting facilities and related reporting Oversight of credit control to improve cash collection and reduce debtor days Preparation and submission of VAT returns and Intrastat reporting Management of bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies Liaison with banks and support on bank audits Your Experience: Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA Proven experience operating at a senior level within finance Strong knowledge of accounting standards and best practices Advantageous to have experience of Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central Excellent administration skills, organised and able to prioritise work load; For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering making the next step in your career get in touch with James McCord @ HIREIQ Skills: management accounts budgeting forecasting costing financial analysis stock control Benefits: hybrid working flexible hours pension parking