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Amplifi Talent - Financial Controller Position
Amplifi Talent is partnering with an award-winning, locally owned, multi-site SME headquartered in Antrim, to recruit a suitably experienced Financial Controller on a permanent basis. With ambitious plans for growth, our client seeks a hands-on finance professional to lead and manage the finance function with a focus on control, insight, and financial guidance & support.
Role Overview
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the business. You will support senior leadership through timely, accurate, and insightful management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow management. This is a key hire as the business scales and professionalises its finance operations. This opportunity may suit a seasoned Finance Manager / Controller or an ambitious Management Accountant looking to advance in their career.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Management Reporting & Analysis
* Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts to senior leadership
* Analyse financial performance, providing commentary and insights on key variances
* Develop and maintain financial KPIs to support business decision-making
1. Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing reforecasting cycles
* Work with department heads to create and manage departmental budgets
* Build financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis
2. Cashflow & Working Capital
* Manage and forecast short- and long-term cashflow requirements
* Monitor working capital, liaising with suppliers and customers where necessary
* Optimize cash position and ensure liquidity to support operations and growth
3. Financial Operations & Controls
* Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AP/AR, credit control, payroll coordination, and VAT returns
* Work with external accountants and auditors for year-end accounts and compliance
4. Financial/Strategic Support
* Support the MD and CEO on financial strategy and business decisions
* Support funding and investment activities as required
* Contribute to commercial discussions, contract reviews, and pricing strategies
Person Specification
Essential:
* Accounting Professional with at least 5 years of experience, ideally in an SME environment
* Strong experience producing management accounts and managing budgets
* Proven ability to manage cashflow in a small to medium-sized company
* Experience in a fast-paced, growing business environment
* Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
* Hands-on, proactive, and commercially minded approach
Desirable:
* Experience in tech or a related sector
* Familiarity with Sage or similar cloud-based accounting systems
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Flexible working arrangements (2 days per week WFH)
* The opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing company
For further details, please contact Billy McCarthy at Amplifi Talent using the contact details below.
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