Group Financial Controller – Exclusive

We are working with a long-established, highly respected commercial services group to recruit a Group Financial Controller into a key leadership role at their Northern Ireland headquarters.

This is a senior, hands-on position within a sizeable finance function, offering broad exposure across operational finance, group control, treasury, and strategic business partnering. The role will suit a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while acting as a trusted business partner to the wider leadership team. You will play a central role in financial planning, performance monitoring, and driving profitability improvements across the group.

This is a full-time, office-based role (8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday–Friday)

Benefits

• £75,000 – £85,000 salary
• Bonus scheme
• Up to 10% pension
• 30 days leave (+ holiday purchase scheme)
• Health cash plan
• Gym subsidies
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and day-to-day finance operations

• Maintain robust internal controls, governance, and audit readiness

• Manage debt, working capital, and financial risk exposure

• Oversee group liquidity, treasury, and cashflow forecasting

• Deliver high-quality management information to support decision-making

• Support the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and improvements

• Drive effective use and enhancement of finance systems

• Lead, develop, and motivate a multi-disciplinary finance team

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a fast-paced environment

• Strong hands-on experience managing finance operations

• Proven group-level financial control, including consolidations and intercompany accounting

• Advanced financial reporting and month-end close experience

• Track record of leading and developing finance teams

• Exposure to strategic, finance-led projects and change initiatives

Apply below or get in touch with Marc Norton at Artemis Human Capital for full details.