Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Help Shape the Future of One of Northern Ireland's Leading Retail & Hospitality Groups

Due to continued growth and ambitious expansion plans, Top Boucher Road Limited based in Belfast is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to become an integral member of its management team. This is a unique opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading retail and hospitality groups. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the financial management of multiple companies across the Group while working closely with the Managing Director and external financial advisers to help drive continued growth and operational excellence.

The Group has built an outstanding reputation within the retail and off-licence sector and has recently expanded successfully into hospitality. With significant investment planned over the coming years, this role offers genuine long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of several Group companies while ensuring strong financial controls and timely reporting across the business. You will become the key finance professional within the Group, working alongside SP McKeown & Co Ltd, who act as the Group's external accountants and strategic financial advisers.

This is a hands-on commercial role where you will not only produce financial information but also help improve business performance through stronger financial controls, improved systems and better management information.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple companies.

• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.

• Financial reporting and KPI analysis.

• Balance sheet reconciliations.

• VAT returns and statutory compliance.

• Assist with year-end accounts and audit preparation.

• Monitor the financial performance of each business within the Group.

• Support departmental managers with commercial decision making.

• Develop and improve internal financial reporting.

• Ensure robust financial controls operate across all Group companies.

• Work closely with SP McKeown & Co Ltd to implement financial control procedures, recommendations and best practice throughout the business.

• Take ownership of implementing improvements identified by the external accountants to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls and operational efficiency.

• Act as the internal finance lead, ensuring recommendations are embedded into the day-to-day operation of the Group.

• Continually review business processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

What Were Looking For

The successful candidate will possess:

• Part or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

• Minimum four years' experience within retail, hospitality or another fast-paced commercial environment.

• Experience preparing management accounts.

• Strong commercial awareness.

• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple businesses simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• A proactive approach to solving problems and improving business performance.

• A genuine desire to progress into a senior finance leadership role.

A Unique Career Development Opportunity

Unlike many finance positions, this role offers ongoing mentoring and professional development from one of Northern Ireland's leading accountancy firms. Working closely with SP McKeown & Co Ltd, you will receive regular coaching, guidance and support while helping implement best-in-class financial reporting, governance and commercial controls throughout the Group. This provides an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your professional development while gaining exposure to a diverse and expanding portfolio of businesses.

Why Join Top Boucher Road Limited?

• Competitive salary.

• Excellent career progression opportunities.

• Study support, where applicable.

• Direct mentoring from experienced Chartered Accountants.

• Exposure to multiple successful businesses.

• Opportunity to influence business strategy.

• Modern working environment.

• Employee discounts.

• Free on-site parking.

• Be part of an ambitious business with exciting expansion plans.

Location: Boucher Crescent, Boucher Road, Belfast BT12 6HU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending on experience

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