Finance Manager

Finance Manager - £55000 - £65000 per annum - Lisburn

Your new companyA fast-growing, customer-focused sales and marketing organisation based in Lisburn is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team. The business is built on strong values, a commitment to operational excellence and a culture that empowers employees to think like owners. With continued expansion and investment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a strategic finance role within a dynamic and progressive environment.
Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading the finance function and ensuring robust financial operations across the organisation. Supported by a Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in driving financial performance, strengthening controls, and providing strategic insight to support growth.
You will:

• Deliver monthly management accounts and lead annual budgeting
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, forecasting, working capital and stock valuation
• Analyse company performance including EBITDA, profitability, pricing and cost structures
• Partner with Sales and Procurement to align financial decision-making with business goals
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning and risk assessment
• Lead financial audits and manage relationships with auditors
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and compliance across NI, GB and ROI
• Manage payroll across three regions, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance
• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance Assistant
• Improve financial reporting systems, processes and internal controls
• Support business expansion through financial analysis and evaluating funding options
• Promote a culture of shared success through participation in the Growth by Sharing programme

This is a hands-on, strategic role with genuine influence at management level.What you'll need to succeed
You will bring:

• 5+ years' finance experience, ideally within supply chain, wholesale, distribution or retail
• Strong technical knowledge of financial management, reporting and accounting principles
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial modelling
• Understanding of UK, NI and ROI tax regulations
• Confident communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to senior stakeholders
• Experience managing audits and liaising with external financial partners
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Leadership skills and experience coaching or managing a team
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical mindset
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (Sage 200 desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

What you'll get in return

• £55,000-£65,000 salary (depending on experience)
• A key leadership role with significant influence on business direction
• Participation in a company-wide bonus programme
• A supportive, values-driven working culture
• Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
• The opportunity to shape the finance function in a fast-growing organisation

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #