Finance Director

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Finance Director – SME Business - £70000 - £85000 + Bonus + Car
Your Newpany
An established and growing SME operating within the construction and plant hire sectors, known for itsmitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. The business is entering a strategic phase of development and is seeking amercially focused Finance Director to lead its finance and administration functions.
Your New Role
As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the financial and administrative operations, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, ensuringpliance, and supportingmercial decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Part of the Senior Management team advising the owners of the business
    Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation.
  • Implement robust financial controls and reporting frameworks to support scalable growth.
  • Evaluate potential acquisitions, partnerships, and divestments from a financial and strategic perspective.
  • Partner with project and operations teams to ensure financial viability of contracts and tenders.
  • Evaluate project profitability, risk exposure, and cash flow impact before bid submission.
  • Monitor project performance against budget and provide strategic insights to improve margins
  • Full responsibility for finance and administration functions across multiple business units
  • Preparation of annual budgets and departmental financial planning
  • Monthly management accounts preparation and presentation
  • Forecasting and cash flow management
  • Preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors
  • Oversight of accounts payable and receivable
  • Management of statutory returns to HMRC and Irish Revenue (VAT, RCT, Intrastat, etc.)
  • Payroll management including timesheets, wages, pensions, and statutory submissions (P11D, P32)
  • Submission of grant claims to Invest NI and other relevant bodies
  • Annual management of R&D tax credit claims
  • Financial monitoring of ongoing projects to ensure budget adherence
  • Support the Tender team with financial analysis and rmendations
  • Leadership and development of the finance and admin team, including performance reviews, coaching, and training

    • What You'll Need to Succeed
    You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role. You’ll bring strong technical expertise,mercial insight, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

    Key requirements include:
  • Proven experience in financial leadership within an SME environment
  • Strong Excel and accounting software proficiency
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal andmunication skills
  • Experience managing and developing teams

    • Desirable Experience
  • Background in construction.
  • Experience with Republic of Ireland accounting andpliance
  • Demonstrated success in coaching and performance management

    • What You'll Get in Return
  • Generous Bonus
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • A strategic leadership role with real influence across the business
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a growing and ambitious SME

    • What You Need to Do Now
    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your up-to-date CV, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion. If this opportunity isn’t quite right, but you're exploring new roles, we’d be happy to speak with you about your career goals. #4727757 - Luke Fuller
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    Location:
    Belfast
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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