Financial Controller / Business Support Belfast £45,000 - £50,000 pa Black Fox Solutions are currently recruiting for a leading engineering company based in Belfast. They are looking for a financial controller to join their team. If you are an experienced accountant with a desire to take a hands-on role in the running of a business, this could be the position for you Responsibilities: Provide financial planning and analysis leadership to the senior management team to assist in delivering financial targets, with a focus on cash management. Responsible for the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, monthly management accounts and Statutory accounts. Analyse variances and provide reports to give insight as to performance to enable financially based decision making. Educate and inform the business of performance vs budget, forecast and prior year through timely, accurate and appropriate reporting. Work closely with the Senior Management team to understand the business drivers and provide support for risks and opportunities. Take the lead on securing and managing grant funding from Invest NI and other bodies. Flexibility to support all business requirements. Develop the business reporting to enable in-depth analysis of the business performance and understanding of key business drivers. Ensure controllership through consistent and active involvement in business decisions. Ensure on-time and accurate reporting. Take proactive responsibility for cash management. Ensure compliance with accounting regulations to avoid any audit issues. Work closely with external Accountants to ensure that Statutory Accounts and other reporting, Corporation Tax, VAT and Payroll are compliant and timely. What you'll need: A driven newly / partly qualified accountant CIMA, ACA, or ACCA. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Good MS Excel, Word & Powerpoint skills and general IT skills. Knowledge of Quickbooks ideal but not essential. If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch for a confidential chat Skills: Finance Financial Controller Accountant CIMA ACA ACCA