Group Financial Controller (Ballymena)

• Location: Ballymena
• Job Type: Full-time, Site-based, Permanent
• Salary: £70,000

We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee our client’s group finance function, managing and mentoring a finance team across all entities. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in both NI and ROI, including VAT, PAYE, and Customs-related activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, managing the statutory audit process, and delivering performance analysis.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Control the finance function, managing and mentoring a finance team.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes across all group entities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements in both NI and ROI, including VAT, PAYE, and Customs-related activities.
• Produce accurate and timely management accounts together with KPI reporting.
• Manage the statutory audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Deliver performance analysis, including margins, labour costs, and stock control.
• Oversee cash flow management and monitor performance against budget.
• Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Manage overhead costs with a view to ensuring best value for money at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving internal controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Strong financial awareness and sound commercial acumen.
• Excellent forecasting and budgetary skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with X3 and Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI).
• Experience of working in a cross-border group of companies.
• Knowledge of cross-border VAT.
• Experience of NI Protocol processes.

To apply for this Group Financial Controller position, please submit your CV here or contact Laurence at Reed Belfast.