Financial Controller in Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Full-Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 DOE | Total OTE of £90k inc. car allowance
Pension
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Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong experience in financial control, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, commercial finance, financial reporting, team leadership and process improvement.

The successful candidate will lead and manage the finance function and credit control operation for Staffline Recruitment Ireland, ensuring robust financial controls, strong operational performance and strategic financial support across the business. This role is ideal for a commercially focused finance leader who can combine technical accounting expertise with strategic insight, people management and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

• Financial Leadership and Reporting
  • Lead and manage the finance function and credit control team across Staffline Recruitment Ireland
  • Deliver accurate monthly management accounts within seven working days
  • Produce weekly margin reports and KPI reporting with clear insight and recommendations
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes with data-driven analysis
  • Manage group reporting and intercompany transactions, ensuring consistency and compliance
  • Oversee cash flow, working capital and cost control to improve financial efficiency
  • Strengthen internal controls, financial governance and risk management frameworks
• Commercial Finance and Strategic Support
  • Provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership across five major divisions
  • Support commercial growth and profitability through pricing analysis, bid support, tender reviews and contract evaluation
  • Influence decision-making with robust financial analysis and commercial recommendations
  • Drive improvements in financial performance across multiple business units
  • Contribute to broader business strategy through accurate forecasting and profitability analysis
• Systems, Controls and Process Improvement
  • Manage reporting systems and general ledger platforms including Datarails and Topaz
  • Support the rollout of internal reporting tools and real-time KPI dashboards
  • Champion automation and digitisation of finance processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual administration
  • Maintain finance IT systems, ensuring accuracy, integrity and successful integration with third-party systems
  • Review and improve finance processes, controls and policies to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness
  • Deliver training to team members on finance systems and processes where required
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management
  • Lead and performance manage a team of six direct reports, including monthly one-to-one meetings and annual appraisals
  • Drive operational efficiency while maintaining high service and performance standards
  • Work closely with senior management, payroll and IT teams to support wider business objectives
  • Build strong professional relationships with auditors, banks, regulators and other external stakeholders
  • Present financial information clearly and confidently to senior leadership teams
• Compliance and Governance
  • Oversee statutory financial compliance, audits and tax obligations including VAT returns and PAYE payments
  • Ensure alignment with internal audit requirements, regulatory standards and company policies
  • Manage procurement-related reviews, payment controls and associated governance processes
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently achieved

About You
To be successful in this Financial Controller job in Belfast, you should have:

• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a large organisation
• Experience in recruitment, professional services or a similarly fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial controls
• Experience implementing financial systems and leading process automation projects
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong leadership and people management experience, including managing change and restructuring
• The ability to provide strategic insight and commercial support to senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to compliance

Why Join Staffline Recruitment Ireland?
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is a leading provider of recruitment, talent management and HR solutions, with an established presence across the island of Ireland and a strong client base across multiple sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful business in a senior leadership role, with the chance to shape financial strategy, drive operational excellence and support continued commercial growth.

Apply Now
If you are a qualified Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Head of Finance or Commercial Finance Leader looking for your next opportunity in Belfast, we would like to hear from you.