Financial Controller

Context Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth Technology business in Sheffield is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its finance function through expansion and system transformation. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for a qualified accountant with business partnering skills. Candidates should have a strong finance background, leadership experience, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid working model with two days in the Sheffield office.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a multi-entity or acquisitive business.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning.
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to deliver financial insight and control.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, P&L analysis, and KPI reporting.

Skills

Business partnering

Leadership

Commercially minded

Detail-oriented

Systems-savvy

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or QBE)

Strong UK GAAP knowledge

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Controller

A high-growth Technology business in Sheffield is seeking a commercially astute Financial Controller to lead its finance function through continued expansion and system transformation. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for a qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills and a passion for driving performance in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to deliver financial insight and control
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, P&L analysis, and KPI reporting
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals
• Drive process improvements and lead the implementation of NetSuite across the division
• Support tax, audit, and group reporting requirements

Required experience :

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or QBE) with strong UK GAAP knowledge
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a multi‑entity or acquisitive business
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, commercially minded, and systems‑savvy (NetSuite experience a plus)

Hybrid based (2 days in their Sheffield offices)

Paying between £75,0...