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Financial Controller

Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A market-leading software company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to lead its finance function and support executive decision-making.
  • The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with over 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a software or high-growth tech environment.
  • Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day finance operations, overseeing month-end and year-end processes, and providing strategic financial insights to the leadership team.
  • The position offers a competitive salary with a performance-based bonus, along with equity/share options and a flexible hybrid working model.
  • Additional benefits include 25+ days of annual leave, private healthcare, wellness support, and a learning and development budget.

About Us

A market-leading software company powering innovation across industries. With rapid growth across global markets, we’re on a mission to scale smarter - and that starts with finance. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function, drive operational excellence, and partner closely with the executive team on strategic decisions. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role in a high-growth tech business.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

  • Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting and reconciliations.

  • Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

  • Provide detailed performance analysis and strategic financial insights to the leadership team.

  • Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

  • Build and develop a high-performing finance team to support the next stage of growth.

  • Drive system and process improvements in line with the scale-up journey.

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.

  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager, ideally in a software, SaaS, or high-growth tech environment.

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, IFRS/UK GAAP, and tax compliance.

  • Confident using financial software tools (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, or similar platforms).

  • Commercially astute, tech-savvy, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, agile business.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus

  • Flexible hybrid working model

  • Equity/share options (where applicable)

  • 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Private healthcare & wellness support

  • Learning & development budget

  • The chance to make a real impact in a scaling tech company

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.