Financial Controller -Belfast- £60,000 - £70,000 (27173)

A growing FMCG business is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead the finance function. This hands-on role offers exposure to high-volume operations, senior stakeholders, and a fast-paced commercial environment.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Flexitime

• On-site parking

• Private healthcare

• Growth opportunity

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

• Strong experience in financial management and reporting

• Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication abilities

• Confident managing complex financial processes and stakeholder relationships

About Your New Role

Always

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Prepare management accounts, performance dashboards, and statutory financial statements

• Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and internal controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and audit obligations

• Produce accurate budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

Often

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making and improve profitability

• Analyse margins, pricing, and customer profitability

• Monitor and manage costs, overheads, and working capital

• Mentor and develop the finance team

Occasionally

• Lead cost-saving initiatives and operational improvement projects

• Contribute to ERP enhancements, reporting tools, and process standardisation

• Provide financial insight on investment or capital expenditure proposals

Never

• Operate without oversight on compliance or financial governance

• Attempt to persuade the coffee machine to make latte art

Interested?

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