Financial Controller (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

An ambitious SaaS company seeks a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, ensuring financial integrity, and driving sustainable growth. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with strong stakeholder management and financial expertise.

Benefits

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Other lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in finance roles.
• Experience in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance.
• Prepare financial statements ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain liquidity.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Tax Compliance

Cost Optimization

Excel

Xero

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Financial Controller (Part-Time), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: GreenwellGleeson Ltd

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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 they have remained a market leader 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 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 alignment of 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 aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure tax compliance, manage audits, and stay updated on regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Handle monthly payroll, staff benefits, and statutory deductions.
• Implement cost-saving measures to enhance profitability.
• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools.
• Deliver clear financial reports to stakeholders and board members.
• Collaborate with the Executive team on operational evaluations.

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 sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Xero preferred.
• Comprehensive accounting experience covering 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