Client Finance Director (FD)

Gravitate is looking for a Client Finance Director (FD) to help us provide our services to the highest standard in the industry. This is a multi-disciplinary role, covering general accounting practice, in addition to Outsourced FD services, which deliver clients the skills, insight, and strategy of a full-time FD, but with flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the backing of a full specialist team.

Salary range

£46,000+ (depending on experience and portfolio)

What we're looking for

We want a Client Finance Director who embodies our hands‑on, strategic, digitally‑savvy approach.

Reporting to company leadership, you will lead a multi‑seniority team, build trusting relationships with diverse clients, and deliver outstanding financial leadership that supports businesses to scale, become audit‑ready, manage cash flow, and prepare for fundraising or transactions.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and upskill a team of accounting professionals delivering a full suite of accounting and business advisory services.
• Act as the strategic finance partner to client leadership teams, focusing on growth, profitability, efficiency, and long‑term planning.
• Oversee automated financial systems, monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance.
• Ensure client businesses are audit‑ready and well‑equipped for fundraising, investment, or exit planning.
• Bring objective insight, financial discipline, and structured strategic thinking to client engagements.
• Leverage Gravitate’s software applications to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Uphold and promote Gravitate’s core values: being kind, bold, collaborative, results‑driven, and people‑focused.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven leadership experience in senior to director‑level finance or outsourced FD role.
• Strong strategic capability with hands‑on expertise in management accounts, forecasting, modelling, cash flow and compliance.
• Tech‑savvy, and proficient with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and other digital finance systems.
• Able to work at our Sheffield office under a hybrid work schedule.
• A clear and personable communicator, able to build trust and influence at senior stakeholder levels.
• Someone who leads by example; collaborative, supportive, friendly, and honest.
• Excited to work with diverse scaling businesses and their owners.
• Uncapped pay based on your team’s revenue; your success and leadership directly drive your rewards.
• The opportunity to create genuine relationships with leading business owners across Sheffield and beyond.
• Be part of a driven, award‑winning team that values authenticity and teamwork in a modern Sheffield office.
• Generous holiday allowance (including your birthday off!), career development opportunities, and a relaxed dress code.
• Career growth and autonomy, shaping the FD function and playing a central role in Gravitate’s impact and growth.
• Flexible working arrangements; no timesheets, just outcomes.

About us

We are Gravitate, a multi‑award‑winning, digitally‑led accountancy and advisory practice based in Sheffield. We help ambitious start‑ups, scale‑ups, and SMEs automate their finances, reduce stress, save time, and drive sustainable growth using cutting‑edge software and close personal collaboration.

If you’re an experienced, personable finance leader with a passion for growth, automation, and client success, let’s talk. Send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit to jonathan@gravitate.digital

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Accounting

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