Finance Manager

Finance Manager - £45000 - £55000 per annum – Belfast Your new company

You’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 role

As 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 objectives Preparing budgets, forecasts, and regular financial reporting Providing commercial insight to assist decision‑making Monitoring budgets, cost reports, and cashflows across multiple projects Tracking spend and profitability Assisting with tax credit claims and funding submissions Supporting financial assessments for new productions Managing monthly management accounts and contributing to statutory reporting Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and all relevant tax and payroll regulations Liaising with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders Maintaining and improving financial processes and controls What you’ll need to succeed

To 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 position Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders Desirable:

Experience with production finance systems or software Exposure to multi‑entity or international finance structures What you’ll get in return

You 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.

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