Commercial Financial Controller (Part-Time, Self-Employed)

YRH Finance Team; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to partner directly with SME owners in Merseyside and surrounding areas. This self-employed, two-days-per-week onsite role demands a proactive finance partner who translates numbers into strategic actions and supports growth and cash flow optimization.

You will deliver robust financial management, provide meaningful commercial insights, and work closely with leadership to drive profitability while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 3 years' UK-based experience as Financial Controller.
• Experience supporting SMEs/owner-managed businesses.
• Strong management accounting and board reporting experience.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management expertise.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills.
• Experience improving financial controls, processes, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and board packs with KPI reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Provide commercial insights to improve profitability and performance.
• Partner with business owners and senior leaders on strategic planning.
• Strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes.
• Mentor and develop finance team members where needed.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

UK accounting experience

Xero

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to partner directly with SME owners in Merseyside and surrounding areas. This self-employed, two-days-per-week onsite role demands a proactive finance partner who translates numbers into strategic actions and supports growth and cash flow optimization.

You will deliver robust financial management, provide meaningful commercial insights, and work closely with leadership to drive profitability while maintaining strong client