Group Financial Controller (Fully Remote/Tech) in Newtownabbey

Join a high-growth technology business at the forefront of its sector. As Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening global financial control, technical accounting and audit while helping to build a faster, smarter and more automated finance function. Salary / Benefits Highly competitive salary & benefits package Remote working from Northern Ireland Opportunity to shape finance automation and AI-enabled workflows International remit across eight legal entities and seven jurisdictions Exposure to Board, investor, lender and listed-parent reporting About your next employer Working within the a fast based innovative technically rich finance environment, covering software licensing, royalties, hardware and SaaS revenue models. Reporting in USD through NetSuite OneWorld, the Group Financial Controller will lead a group finance team and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. About you Chartered Accountant qualified with ICAEW, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland, or qualified through ACCA or CIMA. At least seven years' post-qualification experience, including a minimum of three years as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or Head of Technical Accounting. Deep and current knowledge of IFRS, including strong experience with IFRS 15 and complex accounting judgements. Proven experience leading multi-entity group audits and consolidations involving overseas subsidiaries and foreign exchange. Excellent technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear accounting papers that withstand auditor challenge. Hands-on experience working directly in an ERP and with financial data. Practical experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT or similar, with a strong understanding of how to test and validate their output. A clear, concise communicator who can explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues, auditors and the Board. A collaborative leader who takes ownership, challenges constructively and is committed to delivering high standards. What you'll do Own the Group's accounting policies and IFRS positions, including IFRS 15 judgements across licences, royalties, hardware and SaaS. Lead the consolidated monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, FX and the internal control framework. Project manage the group audit from planning through to a clean, on-time opinion, coordinating component auditors and local accounting partners. Oversee statutory accounts and filings across eight entities in seven jurisdictions. Maintain the integrity and configuration of NetSuite OneWorld, including the chart of accounts, revenue arrangements, approval workflows and access controls. Prepare management accounts, group reporting packs and lender covenant calculations. Support treasury, cash forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting alongside the CFO. Co-own the finance automation roadmap, moving recurring close and reporting activities into auditable AI-enabled workflows. Define review and evidence standards to ensure automated outputs are reliable, explainable and audit-grade. Lead and develop the group finance team while deputising for the CFO with auditors, lenders and the Board when required. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more Skills: Group Financial Controller Financial Controller IFS Group Reporting Consolidations Benefits: bonus + benefits TPBN1_NI