Financial Controller

Your new company
You will work for a leading organisation based on the outskirts of Derry City. This organisation supports various local business sectors in the North West, including the farming, fuel/oil and construction industries and offers a diverse range of services. It also supports an estimated 1000 direct and indirect jobs.

Your new role
As Financial Controller, you will support the Chief Financial Officer and be responsible for the management of the day-to-day organisational finances, leading an effective team to provide timely and accurate financial information to support the Executive Leadership Team in implementing sustainable growth and long-term financial stability. Your duties will include:

• Responsibility for managing the day-to-day organisational finances
• Responsibility for the provision of monthly management accounts and the preparation of Annual Statutory Financial Statements for Audit
• Provide accurate financial analyses and key performance indicators and monitor financial performance of business areas as required
• Management of day to day treasury transactions and cashflow requirements
• To develop, implement, monitor and review robust and efficient financial control policies and procedures
• Assist in strategy development and review, providing financial projections as required
• To support the Chief Financial Officer in the annual budgeting process and assist with financial planning, commercial modelling and investment appraisal
• Responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the Finance and IT Team
• Maintain strong relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management and all employees
• Provide detailed and accurate financial reports as required by the Chief Financial Officer and present financial information to the Senior Management Team
• Responsible for organisational compliance with relevant Accounting Standards and the organisation’s statutory requirement relating to tax, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, Pension and other returns and payments.
• To assist the CFO in the provision of Board and Committee papers as required and attend and proactively contribute to Board and Committee Meetings

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria:

• A fully qualified accountant - ACA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Financial Controller in a commercially driven environment.
• Previous experience of effectively leading and managing a finance team.
• Advanced IT skills including MS Excel and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Microsoft Dynamics.
• Previous experience of successfully implementing new systems and processes in a Finance team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills with previous experience of financial reporting at Senior Management/Board level.

Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience of internal audit

What you'll get in return
You will work for a leading organisation in an established finance team. You will be offered hybrid work and a competitive salary, 33 days paid holiday including bank and public increasing to 38 with service, generous contributory pension scheme, death in service benefit, enhanced family friendly benefits, on-site free car parking. Other benefits include: Employee Wellbeing Initiatives including: Employee Assistance Programme, Benefits Platform - access to retail discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, subsidised gym membership, annual flu clinic, health surveillance, Mental Health & Wellbeing Champions.

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