Job Description

We are hiring for our client for a newly created Financial Controller position based in the Newry area. This is a significant appointment, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, and offers the opportunity to shape the financial direction of an ambitious, growing organisation.

This Financial Controller role is highly commercial and leadership-focused. You will take full ownership of the finance function, driving performance, improving reporting visibility and supporting strategic decision-making at board level. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels.

If you are seeking a Financial Controller position where you can influence growth, enhance financial controls and play a central role in shaping business performance, this is a standout opportunity.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Newly created Financial Controller role reporting directly to the Board

2. Highly commercial leadership position with real strategic influence

3. Ambitious growth plans with strong long-term potential

The Role:

• Lead all financial operations across the organisation

• Prepare and present monthly board reports and performance analysis

• Lead annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles

• Deliver detailed cash flow forecasting and working capital management

• Drive profitability reporting across business units

• Manage year-end audit process and external audit relationships

• Develop financial controls, systems and reporting processes

• Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making

• Lead and develop the finance team

The Person:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or ready to step up

• Strong commercial acumen with experience presenting at board level

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

• Confident communicator with leadership capability

• Comfortable operating in a growth-focused, evolving environment

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

• Board-level exposure and strategic influence

• Leadership role within an ambitious organisation

• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop the finance function

• Long-term career progression potential

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

If you are interested in this Financial Controller opportunity, please contact Connor Donaghy for a confidential discussion.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance (NI & ROI), alongside Engineering & Operations, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Financial Services, Built Environment, Science & Pharma and Business Support.

With offices in Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester, we partner with ambitious employers and high-calibre professionals across the UK & Ireland, providing expert, confidential advice to help you make the right career move.

Salary details are provided as a guide and are negotiable based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.