Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing SaaS business seeks a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management and strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within the SaaS or IT sector, and will work closely with the Board to align financial strategies with business objectives. Benefits include health and dental plans, an enhanced pension, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Other lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Proven experience in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors.
• Comprehensive accounting experience including budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and strategic guidance.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modelling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

10+ years of sector-relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Xero

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Client:

greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location:

colchester, 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 they have remained a market leader in their field for the last 20 years. They recognize that this success is due to an incredibly talented and engaged team, which is their most valuable asset.

As they scale, they seek 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 includes:

• Tracking and analyzing key KPIs
• Partnering with leadership on pricing models, unit economics, and growth forecasts
• Providing financial modelling, support for fundraising, and board reporting
• Preparing and presenting financial statements in compliance with standards
• Leading budgeting, variance analysis, and cost/revenue optimization
• Monitoring cash flow and creating forecasts
• Developing financial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Ensuring tax compliance, managing audits, and staying updated on regulations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable processes
• Running monthly payroll and managing staff benefits and deductions
• Implementing cost-saving measures and improving financial systems
• Delivering financial reports to stakeholders and communicating data effectively
• Collaborating with the Executive team on operational evaluations

The Candidate should have:

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

In return, you will work with a company that highly values its people. Benefits include:

• Health/Dental Plan
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Other lifestyle benefits