Finance Manager

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling technology company seeks a Finance Manager / Financial Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee daily finance operations, month-end close, and internal reporting. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in a tech or SaaS environment, understands UK accounting standards, and possesses strong Excel skills. This role is critical for supporting the company’s growth phase and improving financial processes.

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualified experience in finance.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and reporting.
• Available at short notice or immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and prepare management accounts.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and general ledger maintenance.
• Support budgeting and cash flow management.

Skills

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Tools

Cloud-based finance systems

Job description

Finance Manager / Financial Controller – 6-Month FTC
Technology – SaaS

Our client is a fast-scaling technology company operating in the SaaS space. With continued growth and ongoing transformation across the finance function, they are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical grounding who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, product-led environment.

Role Overview:

Reporting into the CFO, the Finance Manager / Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations, month-end close, and internal reporting. You’ll also play a key role in streamlining processes, strengthening controls, and supporting commercial decision-making during a critical growth phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation of management accounts and commentary

• Oversee AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

• Ensure compliance with financial controls, tax filings, and statutory requirements

• Liaise with auditors, external advisors, and other stakeholders as needed

• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and process improvement projects

• Support the wider business with ad hoc analysis and commercial insights

Candidate Profile:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualified experience

• Prior experience in a fast-paced tech, SaaS, or startup environment preferred

• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards, controls, and reporting requirements

• Strong Excel skills and comfortable using cloud-based finance systems

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing both operations and strategy

• Available at short notice or immediately