Financial Controller

Handpicked Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and operations. The role includes managing the financial control function, preparing R&D tax credit claims, and ensuring statutory reporting compliance. Candidates should possess SaaS experience and have a strong background in accounting and stakeholder management. This is a full-time position based in London, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead during an exciting growth phase.

Qualifications

• Experience within a SaaS, software, or technology-led business.
• Prior experience in a PE-backed or high-growth environment.
• Proven experience contributing to R&D tax credit claims.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to work closely with senior leadership.
• Experience working with modern finance systems or ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the group’s financial control function.
• Own the preparation and submission of R&D tax credit claims.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting.
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes.
• Support M&A activity and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

SaaS experience

R&D tax credit claims

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Financial Controller

Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 + bonus and wider benefits

Our client is a PE-backed, multinational software group headquartered in London. Operating within the SaaS/software space, the business has expanded rapidly through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions and is backed by a well‑known private equity sponsor.

They are now seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, and day‑to‑day finance operations during an exciting phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the group’s financial control function, ensuring robust processes, controls, and reporting frameworks are in place.
• Own the preparation and submission of R&D tax credit claims, working closely with external advisers and internal technical teams.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, group consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting in line with UK GAAP / IFRS requirements.
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisers, and other professional service providers.
• Manage and review cash flow forecasting, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support commercial decision‑making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer‑term financial planning, aligned with PE value creation objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, and controls, including automation and scalability.
• Support M&A activity and post‑acquisition integration from a finance and controls perspective.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience within a SaaS, software, or technology‑led business is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a PE‑backed or high‑growth environment preferred.
• Proven experience owning or contributing to R&D tax credit claims.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to work closely with senior leadership and external partners.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with modern finance systems / ERPs

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function & Industry

Accounting/Auditing and Finance; Accounting and Software Development

Location

London, England, United Kingdom