An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Partner to join a small but ambitious business at a pivotal stage of growth. This is a newly created role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.

Working closely with the Managing Director, youll have the autonomy to design and implement a scalable finance structure from the ground up ensuring the company has robust financial processes, controls, and insights to support sustainable expansion.

Youll play a key role as both a strategic advisor and operational lead, shaping financial systems, managing cashflow, and supporting decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement finance processes and structures to support business growth.

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including invoicing, payroll, holiday calculations, and planned payments.

• Set up and oversee supplier payments, ensuring effective cashflow management.

• Prepare financial forecasts and budgets, monitoring performance against targets.

• Review and control costs, providing visibility and recommendations to leadership.

• Support accurate costing and profitability analysis for new and existing business.

• Manage invoice discounting and maintain relationships with financial institutions.

• Identify and assist with funding or grant opportunities (e.g. Invest NI).

• Produce regular management reports, offering insight and strategic recommendations.

Person Requirements:

• Proven experience in an SME finance role (Finance Partner, Financial Controller, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes from invoicing through to reporting and forecasting.

• Experience managing payroll, holiday accruals, and cashflow.

• Confidence in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

• Advanced Excel and accounting software skills.

• Trusted and discreet partner with strong commercial awareness.

• Highly accurate and detail-focused.

• Organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Approachable and collaborative, with excellent communication skills.

• Confident decision-maker who can work independently and add strategic value.

Whats on Offer

• Part-time opportunity if required (34 days per week) – pro rata based onsite.

• 36 days annual leave (pro-rata).

• Opportunity to design and lead the finance function in a growing, entrepreneurial business.

• Close partnership with the Managing Director, directly influencing future success.

Skills:
strategic financial planning financial advice invoicing payroll supplier payments