Financial Controller Maydown, Londonderry (with hybrid working opportunities) office based with occasional WFH if needed

About Us

Blazequel is a leading provider of specialist fire protection services, trusted across the UK and Ireland for our expertise in safeguarding high-risk environments. With over 20 years of experience and offices in Bedford and Londonderry, we offer tailored fire and security solutions designed to protect lives, property, and operations.

Our mission is to empower industry through bespoke fire safety solutions, delivered with honesty, integrity, and unwavering attention to detail. We value respect, innovation, and conscientious service, consistently going the extra mile to delight our customers.

We are now looking for a Financial Controller to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 8am

5pm, Monday to Friday.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £66,000 depending on experience - Growth-by-Sharing bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays - Collaborative team environment - Company Laptop and any relevant IT - Company uniform/workwear - Career development opportunities with professional training, support and certification

This is an exciting opportunity for an ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or QBE accountant with experience in a finance leadership role to join our growing, forward-thinking organisation.

You will have the perfect platform to truly stretch your expertise, and play a pivotal role as we enter our next phase of growth.

And, in return for your contributions, youll discover a fantastic rewards package that consists of support for professional certifications, flexible working options and a range of valuable perks, designed to support you both personally and professionally.

The Role

As a Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of our finance function, delivering accurate and commercially meaningful financial information to support business growth and decision-making.

Specifically, you will manage day-to-day finance operations using Xero, overseeing bookkeeping, payroll and credit control while ensuring accurate financial data and robust accounting processes.

You will produce monthly management accounts, maintain balance sheet integrity, manage reconciliations and ensure financial reporting accurately reflects the operational performance of the business.

Alongside this, you will strengthen financial systems and controls, implementing scalable processes, and supporting project teams with financial oversight to protect profitability and improve commercial performance.

Additionally, you will:

- Oversee project costing and monitor margins - Manage rolling cash-flow forecasts and maintain visibility of debtors, creditors and work-in-progress (WIP) - Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting to support business planning - Develop and monitor KPIs aligned with operational and commercial performance - Act as the primary liaison with external accountants, supporting year-end accounts and tax processes - Ensure compliance with VAT requirements and relevant statutory reporting obligations

About You

To be considered as our Financial Controller, you will need:

- To be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), part-qualified and actively progressing towards qualification, or qualified by experience in a similar finance leadership role - Experience working as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager - Experience with bookkeeping, payroll and credit control - Experience using Xero accounting software - Experience with financial forecasting and modelling to support business growth - A strong understanding of project accounting, WIP and cost control

Other organisations may call this role Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager, or Finance Lead.

Webrecruit and Blazequel are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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