Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business seeks a part-time Financial Controller to support financial management and strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, preferably ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant experience in SaaS or technology sectors. In return, you will enjoy a supportive workplace culture, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Other lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA required with significant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in SaaS/IT.
• Strong Excel skills and A-Z accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance to drive growth.
• Prepare and present financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead budgeting, cash flow management, and cost optimization efforts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic financial guidance

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Cost optimization

Excel

Xero

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

10 years+ relevant experience

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greenwellgleeson Ltd

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edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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 that they have remained a market leader in their field for the last 20 years. However! They recognise that this is only possible because of an incredibly talented and engaged team, which is the Firm’s most precious and prized asset.

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

The role

• Track and analyse key KPIs.
• Partner with leadership on pricing models, unit economics, and growth forecasts.
• Provide financial modelling, support for any fundraising and board reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead the budgeting process, offering variance analysis and recommending opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Monitor cash flow to maintain liquidity and create short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with our goals and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, manage annual audits, and stay up to date with evolving financial regulations and best practices.
• Accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments and collections.
• Proficient in running monthly payroll, including all regular processes, staff benefits and statutory deductions as necessary.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reports to stakeholders and board members. Communicate complex financial data to enable informed, growth-oriented decisions across teams.
• Work closely with the Executive team to evaluate the operating.

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with significant post qualified experience.

Qualified by experience will also be considered with sector relevant and 10 years+ experience.

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager ideally from a SaaS or IT/Tech business.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate with Board, Senior Leadership teams and multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and (Xero preferrable).
• A-Z accounting experience covering budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

In return you will be working with a business that values its people highly. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get.

Health/Dental Plan, Enhanced pension, Life assurance, Private Healthcare and an array of other lifestyle benefits.