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Finance Manager
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Finance Manager - Belfast - £60000 - £70000 per annum
Your new company
A large business with a strong operational footprint across Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its established regional finance team. The organisation operates in a technically complex environment and places a strong emphasis on robust financial control, commercial insight, and continuous improvement.
Your new role
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of Northern Ireland assets. This is a broad, hands-on role combining statutory and group reporting with strong commercial and operational exposure. You will coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, oversee gross margin, cost, and working capital reporting, and act as the key point of contact for group finance and auditors. Alongside this, you will support forecasting, budgeting, and reforecast processes, contribute to business planning and commercial initiatives, and help drive improvements in cashflow, controls, and reporting processes. You will also manage and mentor an Assistant Accountant, support statutory accounts preparation and external submissions, and work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and the wider group.
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What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least three years' post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial reporting. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a reporting-focused finance role
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and their application
- Excellent Excel skills, including financial models and data analysis
- The ability to communicate, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders
- A commercial mindset with curiosity about operational performance
- Strong time management skills and the confidence to work autonomously
Experience in SAP, financial modelling, or working within a manufacturing or production environment will be advantageous, as will a basic understanding of UK taxation.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a well-established finance team within a complex and high-profile operational environment, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, group reporting, and commercially significant projects. In return, you can expect:
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- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A role with genuine breadth, responsibility, and visibility
- Opportunities to influence reporting processes and drive improvements
- Development through exposure to forecasting, projects, and commercial initiatives
- A supportive, collaborative working culture
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- Finance Manager - Belfast - £60000 - £70000 per annum
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