Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing SaaS company seeks an experienced Financial Controller on a part-time basis. You will oversee financial management, drive strategic growth, and ensure compliance. The role demands ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or significant experience, ideally in the IT/Tech sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors.
• Strong accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ability to deliver clear financial reports to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance.
• Track and analyze key KPIs, prepare financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Optimization

KPI Analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

10+ years experience in finance

Tools

Excel

Xero

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Cheltenham

Client: greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location: Cheltenham

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 seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance to drive sustainable growth. You will work 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 modeling, support for fundraising, and board reporting.
• Prepare and present financial statements in compliance with standards.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost/revenue optimization.
• Monitor cash flow and create forecasts.
• Develop and implement financial strategies with senior leadership.
• Ensure tax compliance, manage audits, and stay updated on regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Handle monthly payroll, staff benefits, and statutory deductions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities to improve profitability.
• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools.
• Deliver clear financial reports to stakeholders and board.
• Collaborate with the Executive team on operational evaluations.

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Alternatively, qualified by experience with sector-relevant 10+ years experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager, preferably in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and preferably Xero.
• A-Z accounting experience including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

In return, you will work with a company that highly values its people. Benefits include a competitive salary, Health/Dental Plan, enhanced pension, life assurance, private healthcare, and various lifestyle benefits.