Jobs, fresher vacancy - Finance Manager • Northern Ireland

Company: HAYS

Northern Ireland

Finance Manager - £45000 - £55000 per annum – Belfast Your new companyYou’ll be joining a growing group of businesses within the creative sector, based in Belfast. The organisation is continuing to expand and now requires a skilled Finance Manager to oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, strengthen financial controls, and support both operational and production teams. This is a great opportunity to step into a key role within a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the company’s daily financial management, ensuring accurate reporting and effective support across multiple business areas. You will be responsible for preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and financial updates, while also playing a crucial role in improving financial processes and maintaining compliance.Key elements of the role include:Supporting the development and delivery of financial plans aligned with business objectivesPreparing budgets, forecasts, and regular financial reportingProviding commercial insight to assist decision‑makingMonitoring budgets, cost reports, and cashflows across multiple projectsTracking spend and profitabilityAssisting with tax credit claims and funding submissionsSupporting financial assessments for new productionsManaging monthly management accounts and contributing to statutory reportingEnsuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and all relevant tax and payroll regulationsLiaising with auditors, banks, and external stakeholdersMaintaining and improving financial processes and controlsWhat you’ll need to succeedTo be successful in this Finance Manager role, you will need:Essential:Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)5+ years’ experience in a senior finance or management positionStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholdersDesirable:Experience with production finance systems or softwareExposure to multi‑entity or international finance structuresWhat you’ll get in returnYou will join a forward‑thinking organisation offering a competitive salary package and the chance to work within an exciting, creative industry. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial processes, supporting business performance, and contributing to a growing group with strong long‑term ambitions.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. # 4760118