Financial Controller

Role : Financial Controller Location: Lisburn Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent. Monday Friday. Hybrid working available Company: Briggs Equipment Group About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a 100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire and Galway Plant and Tool Hire. We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our Finance team in Lisburn . This role will focus on strengthening and maintaining a robust control environment, delivering accurate and timely month end reporting to the group and key stakeholders, leading and developing the finance team, and coordinating effectively with external auditors. In this role you will be: Overseeing the month end process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Managing journal postings, reviewing supporting documentation, and implementing systemic fixes. Driving continuous process improvements in collaboration with the wider group. Ensuring correct intercompany reporting across both balance sheet and P&L. Reviewing and managing FX exposures for the Irish group (EUR and GBP). Conducting balance sheet reviews for all entities, resolving reconciling items and overseeing bad debt reviews with AR. Delivering quarterly updates to the finance team, motivating progress towards objectives. Presenting company performance insights to senior leadership and the executive team Leading budget and forecasting processes, including presenting outcomes to senior leadership. Managing and developing the senior finance team. What will help you to excel in this role: Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or qualified by experience Accountant Proven track record in leading, developing, and mentoring finance teams Strong treasury and cashflow management expertise Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups Significant understanding of finance systems and required controls Extensive experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure finance environments Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial processes What you can expect from us: Competitive salary Management bonus Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6% Future development and career opportunities Paycare and eyecare health scheme High street discounts What's next If you are interested in joining The Briggs Group, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch. Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-10