Financial Controller - Newry area - Up to £70,000Why apply for this role?Salary up to £70,000Oversee a small finance teamHybrid working options consideredFlexible hoursAbout 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 insightLeading audit processes and acting as key contact for external auditorsOwnership of cash flow forecasting and liquidity managementDelivery of weekly KPI and balanced scorecard reporting to support decision-makingResponsibility for year-end accounts and audit readinessOversight of stock costing and margin analysisDriving improvements in stock control processes and reportingManagement of invoice discounting facilities and related reportingOversight of credit control to improve cash collection and reduce debtor daysPreparation and submission of VAT returns and Intrastat reportingManagement of bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepanciesLiaison with banks and support on bank auditsYour Experience:Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCAProven experience operating at a senior level within financeStrong knowledge of accounting standards and best practicesAdvantageous to have experience of Microsoft Dynamics / Business CentralExcellent 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 @ HIREIQSkills:management accounts budgeting forecasting costing financial analysis stock controlBenefits:hybrid working flexible hours pension parkingWHJS1_NI