Financial Controller in Bangor

Maintain financial integrity and regulatory compliance for UK and Ireland entities, acting as the technical accounting authority that sets policy for Finance Operations while driving the optimisation of the Infor SyteLine ERP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Reporting & Control: Execute the month-end close for UK and IE entities in alignment with US parent reporting. Ensure reporting integrity by reviewing the transactional output of Finance Operations, ensuring all data complies with FRS 102 (UK GAAP), IFRS, and US GAAP.
• General Ledger & Assets: Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, processing depreciation and capex additions. Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts monthly, including Prepayments, Accruals, and Intercompany balances.
• Finance Business Partnering: Act as a strategic partner to the Finance Operations team (responsible for AR/AP, Payroll, and business-facing execution) to ensure transactional accuracy.
• Policy & Compliance: Establish and enforce accounting policies for operational workflows.
• Commercial Support: Partner across functions (Operations, Sales, IT) to build the business case for new initiatives, rather than functioning solely as a compliance gatekeeper.
• Escalation Point: Serve as the technical escalation point for complex intercompany variances, non-standard logistics costs, and Customs/HS code validation.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Prepare and file periodical UK VAT and Irish VAT/OSS returns with HMRC and Irish Revenue. Manage Intrastat, EC Sales Lists (VIES), and ONS statistical returns. Coordinate Corporation Tax computations and statutory financial statements with external auditors, ensuring timely filing with Companies House. Manage corporate secretarial duties, including Companies House/CRO filings, insurance renewals, and maintaining statutory registers. Execute Transfer Pricing documentation in line with Group policy.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Manage multi-currency cash pools. Execute weekly payment runs, manage FX spot/forward requirements, and produce rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Grant Administration: Manage local grant claims (e.g., Invest NI or IDA Ireland) ensuring all claim capability criteria are met, evidenced, and filed.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Education: University degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional Qualification: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is required.
• Experience: 7+ years of total post-qualification experience (PQE), with 3+ years in a manufacturing or hardware environment (£40M+ revenue scale). Experience managing intercompany reconciliation and transfer pricing execution in a multi-entity manufacturing environment.
• Technical: Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
• ERP Expertise: Strong systems background with complex ERPs (Infor SyteLine preferred). Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system logic and drive process improvements is essential.
• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of UK/Ireland cross-border trade, VAT zero-rating rules for exports, GDPR data protection principles in finance, and Transfer Pricing compliance.
• Location: Remote capable; strong preference for candidates based in Bangor, UK (or Northern Ireland) to maintain proximity to operations and banking partners.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES/CREDENTIALS

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA (Required)
• Full UK Driving Licence

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No (Individual Contributor role requiring high-level influence and cross-functional collaboration).

TRAVEL

• Approximately 10-15%. Domestic/IE: Regular site visits to logistics hubs (NI/ROI) are mandatory for quarterly physical stock audits. International: Possible travel to US Headquarters.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of video conferencing tools and participation in virtual meetings across global time zones; occasional early morning or evening meetings may be required. Must be able to effectively communicate in a professional environment, both virtually and in person. Occasional walking or movement within the office (e.g., to attend in-person meetings, access office equipment, or collaborate with local teams). Minimal physical exertion; occasional lifting of office materials or equipment (e.g., laptops, projectors) under 20 lbs may be required. The office environment may include moderate noise levels from standard office equipment and conversations.