Your new companyHays Accountancy & Finance are recruiting a Finance Manager on a fixed term basis for a well established organisation operating across ROI and NI. The role offers an excellent benefits package, including 25 days' annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, an annual bonus of up to 10%, private healthcare, a wellbeing fund and access to an award winning wellbeing programme, alongside strong learning, development and social opportunities.This is an opportunity to join a commercially focused finance team during a period of continued investment and change, working closely with senior stakeholders in a supportive, people focused culture.Your new roleYour responsibilities will include managing a sizeable operating and capital expenditure budget, leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, and presenting clear financial insights to non-finance stakeholders. You will also have responsibility for audit coordination, statutory and regulatory submissions, and continuous improvement of financial models and processes.This role includes line management responsibility for a small finance team and offers exposure to major business projects, long-term forecasting and cross-functional collaboration.Key duties include:Leading and developing a team of qualified and part‑qualified finance professionalsOwnership of monthly management accounts and board-level reportingBudgeting, forecasting and five year business planningOversight of operating costs and capital expenditure reportingFinancial governance, risk management and internal control complianceCoordination of internal and external auditsReview of third-party financial and regulatory submissionsDriving process improvements using modern ERP and planning systemsWhat you'll need to succeedA recognised accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)At least 2 years' experience managing and developing staffProven experience managing multiple stakeholders, budgets and projectsStrong Excel and MS Office capabilityExperience in asset-intensive, manufacturing, utilities or energy-related environments is advantageous, as is exposure to ERP and financial planning systems.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Elaine McCullagh at Hays on 02890446911If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be