Financial Controller; Part

Position: Financial Controller (Part or Full Time)

Financial Controller (Part or Full Time)

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Financial Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise day‑to‑day accounting operations for a small, high‑performing finance team
• Provide hands‑on training, coaching and development to junior team members to ensure competency and progression
• Oversee workload planning, process efficiency and continuous improvement within the finance function

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Review monthly management accounts for multiple entities within the Group and prepare the full board pack
• Lead and coordinate monthly Board Meetings, including preparation of financial reporting, KPI analysis, variance explanation, and Board documentation
• Coordinate and prepare monthly reporting packs for senior stakeholders

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain and monitor short‑ and long‑term cashflow forecasts, ensuring appropriate working capital management

Audit, Compliance & Regulation

• Oversee the annual audit process for the Group, liaising with audit partners to ensure timely completion and adherence to audit standards
• Review final audited financial statements
• Liaise with external tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns in NI & ROI
• Maintain compliance with all statutory, financial and franchise‑specific requirements

Stock, Funding & Operational Finance

• Primary responsibility for stock control for all franchises within the Group, ensuring accurate valuation, reconciliation, and reporting
• Act as the key point of contact for all stocking loan providers, including funding partners, floorplan finance companies, and manufacturer finance programmes
• Manage the drawdown, settlement and auditing of stock funding lines
• Oversee VAT treatment, margin schemes, imports/exports (including ROI/EUUK complexities), and cross‑border transactions

Banking & External Stakeholder Relationships

• Manage relationships with banks, finance partners, auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, covenants monitoring and funding compliance
• Review and approve payment runs and supplier reconciliations

Systems, Processes & Internal Controls

• Oversee financial systems development and maintenance (e.g., dealer management system, stock systems, accounting software)
• Develop, document and enforce internal controls and financial processes
• Ensure accuracy, integrity and security of financial data across all platforms
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives to reduce manual workload within the finance team

Cross‑Departmental & Strategic Responsibilities

• Work closely with Sales, Operations and Logistics to ensure stock accuracy, margin protection and correct financial input
• Provide financial modelling to support strategic decisions, pricing, international sales and new business opportunities
• Lead financial risk management across the Group

About You

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA)
• Experience in ROI tax and compliance beneficial
• Proven experience in management reporting, budgeting, financial control and audit management
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Experience with stock‑based or dealership industries (automotive, motorhomes, retail, machinery) desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders

Benefits

+bonus and benefits

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries:
Travel Arrangements

Location

Dromore, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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