Financial Controller

Citrus-Lime Limited; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company in Ulverston is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function during an exciting growth phase. You will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and partnering with teams to drive profitability. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial control and strong Excel skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Minimum 25 days’ holiday

Private healthcare

Training investment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial control, reporting, and cash management in a growing SME.
• Hands-on, 'roll up sleeves' approach, comfortable operating at both detailed and strategic levels.
• Experience in SaaS or e-commerce sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, accurate monthly consolidated management accounts.
• Oversee VAT, tax compliance, and all statutory reporting.
• Lead the annual budget process and provide variance analysis.
• Partner with teams to provide financial insights that drive profitability.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS)

Financial control

Cash management

Management accounting

Forecasting skills

Strong systems and Excel skills

Education

Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years PQE

Job description

Location : Ulverston, Cumbria

Salary : Competitive, depending on experience and interview performance

Additional Performance-related bonus

About Citrus-Lime

Citrus-Lime is a fast-growing SaaS business delivering Cloud POS , our end-to-end retail solution, to independent retailers in the Cycle, Equestrian and Outdoor industries.

Our platform brings together EPOS, Stock Control, Ecommerce, Supplier Data, Payments, Reporting, and more — helping retailers streamline their processes, serve customers better, and grow sustainably.

• Launched in 2018
• Process over £750 million of customer revenues annually
• Profitable and well-run financially with a strong balance sheet
• Dominant in UK Cycle retail, expanding rapidly in Outdoor and Equestrian
• Ambitious international expansion in USA, Canada and Australia (20% growth in US customer base in last 2 years)

At Citrus-Lime, we believe a consistent, engaged team leads to shared success. When our customers win, we win too.

Our objective is to double the turnover of the business in the next five years, with a strong focus on international growth.

Role Overview

You’ll combine accuracy and discipline in financial reporting with a commercial mindset that supports decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate monthly consolidated and entity-level management accounts , including commentary on business performance.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
• Oversee VAT, tax compliance , and all statutory reporting.
• Manage intercompany transactions within the group.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control, reconciliations , and general ledger integrity.

Cashflow & Working Capital

• Own cashflow forecasting and day-to-day liquidity management.
• Monitor debtor and creditor positions, driving improvements in credit control and supplier payments.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget process and rolling reforecast cycle.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations to management.
• Build financial models to evaluate scenarios and business cases.

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Technology teams to provide financial insight that drives profitability and efficiency.
• Support our CFO and Head of Administration in margin, channel, cohort, and commercial KPI analysis (e.g., LTV, CAC) to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Contribute to strategic planning with practical, data-driven advice.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure financial systems are robust, efficient, and scalable as the company grows.
• Drive automation and efficiency in reporting and transactional finance.

Essential Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS) with minimum 5 years PQE .
• Proven track record in financial control, reporting, and cash management in a growing SME.
• Strong management accounting and forecasting skills.
• Hands‑on, “ roll up sleeves ” approach, comfortable operating at both detailed and strategic levels.
• Strong systems and Excel skills, including financial modelling and process improvement.

Desirable

• Experience in SaaS or e-commerce sectors.
• Exposure to multi‑currency , international operations and transfer pricing .
• Experience working with high‑growth or private equity-backed businesses.

What We Offer

At Citrus-Lime, we know people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and challenged . We offer :

• The opportunity to shape the finance function during an exciting international growth phase .
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus .
• Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays.
• Private healthcare including dental, optical, and mental health support.
• Training investment and clear career development framework .
• A collaborative, passionate team culture where “ change is good ”, innovation is encouraged, and your impact will be visible every day.

In Short

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Financial Controller to lead and professionalise the finance function of a profitable, scaling SaaS business with ambitious international growth plans.