Head of Finance

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen with an innovative Belfast-based engineering and technology business that is experiencing significant growth and investment. Operating at the forefront of sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge product development, this organisation is recognised as a market leader within its sector and continues to expand its global footprint. With ambitious growth plans, a strong leadership team, and a highly collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and business performance.

Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function's day-to-day operations while providing strategic financial leadership across the business. Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial commentary, and KPI reporting.
* Managing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
* Taking ownership of month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls.
* Supporting group reporting requirements, audit processes, and statutory accounts preparation.
* Managing cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and financial performance analysis.
* Overseeing payroll, tax compliance, and transactional finance activities.
* Leading and developing a high-performing finance team through coaching and mentorship.
* Driving ERP improvements, process automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies across the business.
* Supporting major projects, grant reporting, and stakeholder engagement across multiple departments. This is a highly visible role that combines hands-on financial management with strategic business partnering and offers an excellent platform for progression. What you'll need to succeed To be considered, you will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with significant post-qualified experience gained within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, technology, or project-led environment.

You will demonstrate:
* Proven experience leading month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge including statutory reporting and audit management.
* Experience operating within ERP systems, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide meaningful financial insight to senior stakeholders.
* Experience managing and developing finance teams.
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business where continuous improvement and innovation are highly valued. Previous exposure to grant funding, project accounting, R&D environments, or multi-entity reporting would be advantageous. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a highly innovative organisation offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business that is helping shape a more sustainable future.

The package includes:
* Highly competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* Enhanced pension provision.
* Life assurance and income protection benefits.
* Health and wellbeing programmes.
* Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Hybrid working flexibility.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
* A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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