Hayward Hawk is delighted to be working in partnership with a scaling global business as they build their transactional finance team in Belfast. I am hiring a Financial Control and Reporting Manager to oversee their Accounts Payable (AP) function. If you are currently operating at a Senior level in a large global finance team, with exposure in transactional finance and management information reporting, I am keen to hear from you. The successful candidate will lead a transactional team of 18, including 5 team leads and will report into the UK Head of Finance. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining financial controls, reporting accuracy, and ensuring compliance within the AP function. Develop and maintain robust financial controls and policies for AP. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee AP team's operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense management. Manage all supplier invoicing, payment and reconciliation processes Review and approve payment runs to ensure accuracy and compliance. Corporate card management program Resolve complex AP issues and exceptions. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to AP. Manage large data sets Utilise and analyse data providing insights into AP-related financial decision making Identify opportunities for process improvements within the AP function. Streamline AP processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual interventions. Implement best practices to optimise AP operations. Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing AP team. Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback to team members. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Minimum of 5 years experience in financial control and reporting, with a focus on transactional finance (ideally AP) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership and team management abilities. Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. The Package Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. A collaborative and supportive work environment For more information on this or any other Senior Finance Position, please contact Gemma Murphy in confidence Skills: Management Reporting Qualified accountant Accounts Payable Benefits: Work From Home