Financial Controller-All Service one

Wrightbus Appoint Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle manufacturing in Ballymena is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial performance and compliance within its after-sales business. The ideal candidate will possess a Chartered Accountant qualification and significant experience in financial analysis and budgeting. This full-time position offers a discretionary bonus, life insurance, and several employee discounts, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Discounts with local businesses

Free car parking

Canteen

Flexitime

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Experience as a finance business partner.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide consolidated financial performance reports.
• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Oversee cost and inventory controls.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Collaborate with operational teams on financial discipline.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost management

Accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered Accountant ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Financial Controller – All Service One

Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Position: Financial Controller

All Service One (ASO) is the company’s integrated after-sales business that includes Service, Part Sales, and Complete Bus Refurbishment. ASO is critical for the company’s growth – not only does it provide customers with the service that they need to keep their fleets operating at peak effectiveness, but it also is an opportunity to grow revenue. The business is complex with operations in UK, Ireland, Germany and Hong Kong and needs an operationally focused Finance leader to ensure that the sales and profit objectives are achieved in the right way.

Key Tasks Summary

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Provide a consolidated view of the ASO business across the different sectors and geographical operations.
• Deliver detailed financial performance reports, including variance analysis and KPIs, to senior management on an appropriately timely cadence.
• Provide insight into financial trends and opportunities to support commercial decision‑making.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Manage rolling forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for business growth initiatives.

Cost Management and Profitability

• Oversee cost and inventory controls across parts, service operations and refurbishment.
• Conduct profitability and margin analysis for key service lines and product offerings.
• Implement strategies to optimise costs while maintaining service standards.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Lead monthly accounting close process for ASO businesses.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the year‑end audit and resolve any recommendations.

Business Partnering and Leadership

• Collaborate with operational teams to drive financial discipline and support strategic goals.
• Provide financial guidance on capital investment projects, pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Systems and Process Improvements

• Ensure financial systems and processes are robust, efficient and scalable.
• Drive process improvements, including automation of reporting and transactional tasks.
• Evaluate and recommend financial tools to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Active engagement in roll‑out of future ERP system into All Service One.

The Requirements

• Chartered Accountant ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 3 years PQE.
• Experience of having influenced senior leadership as a finance business partner essential.
• Up-to-date computer skills including MS Office and advanced Excel skills.
• Significant analytical skillset, including the utilisation of BI and reporting tools.

The Benefits:

Discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.

Free car parking

Canteen

Flexitime

Employment details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance, Manufacturing, and Management

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Financial Services

All applicants must hold valid right to work in the UK. Please be aware that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.