Financial Controller

HALO Technologies is an advanced body camera and cloud software scaleup, working with some of the biggest names in security, services, and law enforcement. At HALO, we're passionate about safety and innovation, constantly staying ahead of threats and reducing risk. 

What sets HALO apart is not just the cutting-edge technology we develop but the culture we've nurtured. Our team embodies openness, transparency, and a "one team" spirit. We're a group of passionate individuals, all working on exciting and impactful projects. Here, you'll find an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose.

What you'll work on

As the Financial Controller, you will oversee the financial operations during a pivotal time for the business. This 15-month contract, starting in January 2025, will involve managing statutory responsibilities, supporting a new system implementation, and handling corporate restructuring initiatives. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will manage a team of three in Belfast, ensuring financial integrity and providing insights to support strategic decisions.

Day to Day

• Prepare monthly and quarterly group consolidations and review monthly management accounts. Present the monthly management pack to the SLT. 
• Oversee statutory responsibilities for our UK and ROI entities, ensuring compliance and managing financial reporting requirements for £10M+ turnover businesses
• Lead and manage a team of three finance professionals in Belfast, offering mentorship and support to ensure high-quality financial output
• Support and guide the transition from SAP to Netsuite, scheduled for mid year 2025, ensuring a smooth system changeover
• Manage transfer pricing at the group level, ensuring all practices align with restructuring goals and best practice
• Oversee audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor inquiries. Act as the primary liaison for audit and statutory reviews

About You

• Extensive experience in Financial control, ideally within a mid-sized business in UK and ROI
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide and develop a Finance team 
• Experience with Netsuite implementation would be an advantage
• Solid understanding of audit process, restructuring practices including transfer pricing 
• Experience supporting investment rounds or financial planning related to venture-backed funding would be an advantage

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial controller or senior finance role, ideally with experience in system implementations
• Proven experience managing statutory compliance and audits for UK and ROI entities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Netsuite) and financial reporting software
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation, intercompany transactions, and corporate restructuring processes
• Experience in group consolidation

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Allowance

Dental and Optical Allowance

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Home & Tech scheme

Regular company events and social initiatives

The HALO Hiring Process

Here’s what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. This entire process is expected to take 1-3 weeks to complete and you’d be expected to start on a specific date.

Application

30 minute introductory meeting with the recruiting team 

45 minute Interview with department hiring manager

60 minute meeting with wider department

Offer!

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.