Finance Director

The Ned; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Birmingham is seeking a Part-Time Finance Director to oversee financial planning, provide insights, and ensure compliance as the company scales. The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant with experience in SME environments, particularly in the SaaS sector. Responsibilities include leading financial strategy and managing monthly accounts, while mentoring junior finance staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance lead in an SME environment.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and KPIs.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and cash flow management.
• Prepare board reports and support investor communications.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

This is a hands-on and strategic role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning and reporting, providing insight to support commercial decisions, and ensuring robust financial controls and compliance as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow management, and reporting
• Work with the MD to assess commercial opportunities, pricing models, and SaaS metrics
• Improve internal financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Prepare board reports and support investor / shareholder communications
• Manage tax, audit, payroll, and external accountant relationships
• Support the evaluation of strategic projects, partnerships, and software vendor agreements
• Mentor junior finance staff (if applicable) and help shape the future finance function

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance lead in an SME environment
• Background in the technology / SaaS / software or ERP / reseller space preferred
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and KPIs (e.g., MRR, churn, CAC, LTV)
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a small, entrepreneurial team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

We are a growing technology company based in Birmingham, specialising in the resale, implementation, and support of a leading SaaS-based ERP system. Our clients range from mid-sized businesses to enterprise organisations across the UK. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a commercially minded Part-Time Finance Director to bring strategic financial leadership to the business.