Job Description

Part-Time Financial Controller

We are hiring for our client, an established organisation in the Newry area, as they seek to appoint an experienced Part-Time Financial Controller for an initial six-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a meaningful senior-level assignment with genuine flexibility. The requirement is approximately 20 hours per week, which can be structured across half-days or approximately two and a half full days.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Flexible part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week


2. Initial six-month contract with the potential to extend


3. Hands-on senior finance role within an established organisation

The Role

As Part-Time Financial Controller, you will:

• Support and facilitate the month-end close process


• Prepare monthly management reports


• Assist with the annual budgeting process


• Develop sales workbooks and populate profit and loss forecasts


• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations


• Maintain and quality-check rebate trackers


• Prepare Intrastat returns


• Undertake detailed Excel-based financial analysis


• Liaise with stakeholders across the organisation


• Coordinate with the existing finance team to ensure deadlines are met


• Work with increasing autonomy once familiar with the company’s processes

The Person

The successful candidate should have:

• Previous Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior management accounting experience


• Strong month-end, budgeting and management-reporting skills


• Advanced Excel capability


• Excellent attention to detail


• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines


• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills


• A relevant accounting qualification or substantial equivalent experience


• Previous experience within a commercially focused organisation

The Rewards

• Competitive pro-rata salary


• Flexible working pattern


• Approximately 20 hours per week


• Initial six-month contract with potential to extend


• Opportunity to undertake a senior, varied finance assignment