Finance Manager

We’re representing a highly reputable client in the manufacturing industry who is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead their finance function.

• Competitive Salary (up to £65,000)
• Early Friday Finish
• Established team
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Free on-site parking

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) or qualified by experience in a senior role
• 5–10 years post‑qualification experience at senior accountant level
• Excellent analytical, reporting and IT skills, including MIS and advanced Excel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership ability and strong commercial awareness
• Experience in manufacturing, product costing, or ERP systems (desirable)

• Lead the finance function and ensure full compliance with reporting standards, legal requirements and IFRS
• Produce accurate monthly accounts, budgets and group reporting for the parent company
• Provide analysis, insights and recommendations to support business performance
• Oversee statutory accounts and audits, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations and effective use of the ERP system
• Support departmental managers on KPIs, cost management and inventory valuation
• Ensure VAT returns, policies and core financial processes are completed accurately and on time
• Uphold health, safety and environmental compliance

• Participate in preparing quotations for new business and grant applications
• Monitor and manage existing bank loans
• Collaborate on continuous improvement programmes and information‑sharing initiatives
• Provide support across the organisation on financial reporting and system‑related queries

• Undertake Company Secretary legal requirements
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies
• Support other duties or project‑based work as required

• Miss the chance to share your ideas
• Attempt to teach a goldfish to play chess

(15340)

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

• Manufacturing
• Accounting

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom