Finance Director (Exclusive/Greater Belfast)

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary bonus + benefits
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy & Finance, Executive
ReferenceBBBH9353_1759332446

Job description

Finance Director (Exclusive/Greater Belfast)

VANRATH are delighted to be working exclusively with a thriving and dynamic business located in Greater Belfast to recruit a strategic Finance Director. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Finance Director will play a central role in driving strategy, growth, and financial leadership. The successful candidate will work alongside a high-performing executive team, guide business-critical decisions, and influence the company's long-term trajectory.

The Finance Director will oversee financial operations for a portfolio of businesses within this diverse group while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and the Board. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and excellence to help the business navigate the financial landscape and contribute to the continued success.

Rewards:

  • Market leading remuneration package - tailored to attract the best candidate in the market place

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team.

  • A strategic role in a fast-growing and innovative company.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee preparation of the monthly & quarterly management accounts,as well as the annual statutory accounts for all holding, trading companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

  • Develop scalable financial processes, controls, and potential systems to ensure the Company can grow efficiently.

  • Oversee all finance functions, and lead/develop the finance team.

  • Group structure expansion: Build a tax effective Group structure, ensuring regulatory compliance at both local and Group levels.

  • Manage stakeholder relationships and communication, including shareholder and investor briefings and Board meeting presentations.

  • Treasury management: Ensure cashflow (incl. FX) is monitored, managed, and funding received is optimised.

  • Due diligence for acquisition of any new real estate assets/trading companies

  • Preparation of development models and involvement in the drafting of Facility Agreements, loan extensions and waivers for commercial, hotel and residential projects;

  • Conduct business valuations for various purposes, such as fundraising, mergers, acquisitions, and tax planning.

Qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of experience in a senior management position within finance.

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.

  • Experience in M&A activities and capital raising is a plus.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today.