Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business is looking for a part-time Financial Controller in Bolton. The role involves overseeing financial management, providing strategic guidance, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive sustainable growth. Candidates should have significant experience in finance, ideally in SaaS or IT, and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or similarly experienced.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental plans

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar in SaaS/IT.
• Comprehensive accounting experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze key KPIs.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Prepare and present financial statements ensuring compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analysis

Financial modeling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

10+ years of sector-relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Fantastic opportunity for an established Financial Controller or Finance Manager to join an ambitious and growing SaaS business on a part-time basis.

Their dedication to customer focus and delivering excellence has ensured that they have remained a market leader in their field for the last 20 years. They recognize that this success is due to their talented and engaged team, which is their most valuable asset.

As they scale, they are looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance to drive sustainable growth. You will collaborate closely with the Board and senior leadership to ensure financial integrity and align strategies with company goals.

The role

• Track and analyze key KPIs.
• Partner with leadership on pricing models, unit economics, and growth forecasts.
• Provide financial modelling, support for fundraising, and board reporting.
• Prepare and present financial statements, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and recommend cost optimization and revenue growth opportunities.
• Monitor cash flow, create forecasts, and maintain liquidity.
• Develop and implement financial strategies with senior leadership.
• Ensure tax compliance, manage audits, and stay updated on regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and statutory deductions.
• Identify cost-saving measures and optimize financial systems.
• Deliver financial reports to stakeholders and communicate complex data effectively.

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.
• Alternatively, qualified by experience with sector-relevant 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager, preferably in SaaS or IT/Tech.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and knowledge of Excel and Xero (preferred).
• Comprehensive accounting experience covering budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

In return, you'll work with a company that values its people highly. Benefits include a competitive salary, health/dental plans, enhanced pension, life assurance, private healthcare, and other lifestyle benefits.