Head of Finance

Job Description

VANRATH are exclusively seeking a Head of Finance to lead the divisional finance function for a specialist manufacturing company.

  • The business is well known for producing many brands and continues to develop and grow based on continued success.
  • This is ideally suited for an experienced accountant seeking to progress their career as the number one site finance lead, whilst having the support of a larger group structure for mentoring and progression.


What's in it for you?

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

  • Competitive salary around £65k, dependant on relevant experience
  • 33 days holiday
  • Pension scheme membership (Employer matched contributions up to 10%)
  • Healthcare
  • Discounted retail vouchers
  • Life assurance
  • Performance bonus to be confirmed


What's involved?

The Head of Finance is a senior member of the management team and will be responsible for the financial reporting, the financial delivery and strategy delivery of the division.

As the finance lead you will have strong relationship management skills for developing and maintaining internal and external stakeholders. You will be passionate about continuous improvement, take a lead in challenging stakeholders, target setting and performance management.

You will have exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills combined with a focus on achieving deadlines and maintaining the highest quality output.

Additional responsibilities:

  • Compile timely and reliable month and year end closing data
  • Managing Cost Control
  • Provide financial information to and actively advise the management team
  • Compile required data for budget and forecast based on demonstrated performance
  • Support & Challenge the senior leadership on financial performance and improvement strategy


What's required?

As finance lead, you will possess strong interpersonal skills and have the drive and determination to achieve results through people and deliver on deadlines. You will have strong numerical skills and be a logical thinker. Financially qualified with five or more years' experience.

We are ideally looking for a Candidate who fulfils the following criteria:

  • Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Proven management experience in a busy, fast-moving commercial environment
  • Experience of business partnering & challenging senior stakeholders
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging or construction sectors and using an ERP system would be beneficial


What are the next steps?

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other accountancy or finance jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Henry Webb at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.


More about VANRATH

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.