Loadhog Financial Controller in Sheffield

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced financial controller to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our finance team as we approach an exciting period of change and growth across our global business.

Reporting to the finance director, this is a full-time and permanent position. The working hours will be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. The Company operates a flexible working policy, with office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday.

Loadhog is a dynamic, multi-award-winning company that’s redefining the future of returnable packaging. Specialising in innovative returnable packaging solutions for sectors like manufacturing, postal, and retail, we combine smart design with sustainability to help businesses work smarter and greener.

Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, with growing operations in Europe and the USA, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business - every team member becomes a shareholder, fostering a unique culture of collaboration, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit. At Loadhog, innovation is in our DNA, and with a bold goal to generate 25% of our turnover from products less than five years old, we’re always pushing boundaries, investing in the future, and looking for passionate people to join us on our journey.

As our financial controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial controls, timely and accurate reporting, and smooth period-end and year-end processes. A hands-on, people focused leader who is proactive and highly organised, you will act as the operational backbone of the finance team, bringing structure, improving systems and processes, and providing confident oversight of the team’s development and performance. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Preparing management accounts, including variance analysis, financial performance reviews and providing financial insights to support operational decision making.
• Assisting in the preparation and management of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads and regions.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and preparing reports for senior management.
• Costing and analysing stock globally.
• Calculating return on investment for proposed projects and capital investment.
• Conducting performance analysis including labour, profitability and other operational efficiencies.
• Working alongside a team of dedicated management accountants; forging strong day to day relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, including international transfer pricing.

Aligned with Loadhog's core values, you’ll bring real passion to everything you do, along with a strong sense of ownership over your role and contribution to the wider business. With creativity at the heart of your approach, you’ll bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and help drive new ways of thinking. You won’t shy away from pushing boundaries, as you strive for excellence and play an active role in making Loadhog an even better place to work!

The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience to include calculating and analysing direct labour, factory overheads, product costings & interpreting bills of materials.
• Confidence working with multiple IT systems (currently MS Office, Power BI and E8, our bespoke ERP system), with excellent Excel skills.
• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrable understanding of leadership behaviours with focus on engaging and energising team members to consistently deliver results.
• Able to adapt to change positively.
• An ability to work well both as part of an established team and independently with minimal supervision.
• A flexible approach and strong organisational skills.
• Good people engagement and communication skills in all areas of the business, including communicating with & advising non-financial departments/leaders.
• Ability to identify improvements and implement them.

We believe that taking care of our people and placing them at the heart of Loadhog is the key to building a happy, motivated, and successful team. Therefore, we’ve made sure our benefits package reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. We offer:

• Initial and ongoing training and support.
• A competitive salary.
• Non-contributory 15% pension scheme.
• Share ownership scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days, increasing with length of service.
• Extra leave entitlement throughout the year for occasions such as your birthday, to spend a day with your family/friends or to get involved in community work and projects.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Private individual healthcare.
• Paycare health plan.
• On-site food and catering options.
• Mobile phone.
• Laptop.

Applicants should submit their CV, along with a covering letter. Deadline for applications: Monday 27th April 2026.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse community we serve. At Loadhog, we are striving to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and a true sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments we can make to support you during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

A polite note for recruitment agencies: We are not accepting applicants from recruitment agencies. If we need support, we will be in touch!