Your new companyA successful and expanding organisation in County Tyrone is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its finance function and play a key role in the company's continued growth. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Finance Director and sitting on the Senior Management Team.You will be responsible for financial governance, reporting, compliance, and commercial support across the business, providing insight to influence strategic decision‑making and drive operational performance.Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all financial activities while leading day‑to‑day finance operations. You will manage and develop a team of four, oversee budgeting and management accounts, and enhance financial controls and processes across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing 4 direct reports within the finance teamFull ownership of annual budget preparation and submissionPreparation and delivery of monthly Group management accountsDeveloping the 5‑Year Business Plan and financial modellingReviewing and improving internal financial controlsEnsuring UK Technical and Tax complianceManaging the annual external statutory auditLeading annual insurance renewal negotiationsResponsibility for tender submissionsOversight of R&D Tax Relief submissionsDeveloping the finance modules within the ERP systemCollaborating with department heads and SMT colleaguesLiaising with banks, auditors, insurance brokers and external partnersCashflow management, reporting and forecastingManaging finance projects and supporting non‑finance managersContributing to continuous improvement and lean initiativesAdditional duties as required by the Finance DirectorWhat you'll need to succeedEssential qualifications:CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualifiedEssential experience:Budget preparationMonth‑end accounts preparationCashflow management, reporting and forecastingProduct costingsProject management and implementationManagement of Sales and Purchase LedgersExperience managing and developing staffDesirable experience:Previous Financial Accountant / Management Accountant experienceVAT knowledgeAudit experienceManufacturing environment exposureExperience leading a finance teamSkills and competencies:Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong planning, time management and problem‑solving abilitiesConfident with ERP systemsDesirable skills:Training/presentation capabilityStrong Excel and MS Office skillsExperience with MS Business CentralWhat you'll get in returnThis senior role offers an attractive and comprehensive package, including:£70k+ salary, reflecting the level of qualification and experience requiredHybrid workingMandatory office days: Monday & Friday20% bonus linked to company and personal KPIsPension scheme with up to 10% matched contributionsPrivate medical insurance (including spouse & dependents)Life assurance up to £200,00031 days annual leave (22 + 9 statutory), increasing with serviceAnnual Leave Purchase Scheme: buy up to 3 extra days per year after probationThis is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a finance function within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation.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 us now.If 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