Business Unit Financial Controller

Ovarro; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sheffield is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee financial management across its various entities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial roles, including managing small teams and working in international environments. Key responsibilities include reporting, budgeting, and strategy development. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while embracing diversity and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post qualification experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience working within an international products and software environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading key reporting processes and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Overseeing financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Presenting financial performance at board meetings.

Skills

Experience as FC or assistant to FC

Experience of leading a small team

Working knowledge of Excel

Education

Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Ovarro is a company with real purpose. Our RTUs and SCADA have underpinned critical infrastructure for over 40 years and our leak detection portfolio is helping to drive towards a global sustainable future. To enable this, we need team members who fully live our OneTeam value which is at the heart of everything we do at Ovarro. Our new Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management across the Ovarro Group and individual country entities.

This is a genuine opportunity to add real value and impact to the community. Ideas are valued at Ovarro, and we appreciate commercially progressive individuals who can drive ideas to fruition individually and as part of the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Leading key reporting processes, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial governance across the business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders at both Ovarro and Indicor.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of financial forecasts at all horizons: quarterly, annual budgets, and long-range plans.
• Present financial performance and projections at board and business updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, including greater automation and enabling self-service access to financial data.
• Partner with the Ovarro Managing Director to shape and lead financial strategy, manage the finance team, and support sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as FC or assistant to FC with experience of working within an international products and software environment.
• Experience of leading a small team
• Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting with 2+ years post qualification experience
• Working knowledge of a range of software packages including Excel
• Use of SAGE would be preferable.

Please note, due to the nature of this role and its specific responsibilities, the successful candidate will be required to complete enhanced background screening.

Ovarro recognise the need for a diverse workforce, and we are committed to equal opportunities in employment.

Ovarro employees and candidates who apply to work at Ovarro will be treated fairly and valued equally. All job requirements fit the needs of the business and those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.

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