Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company is seeking a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance for growth. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance roles, specifically in a SaaS or IT environment. An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including health plans and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Various lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in financial roles.
• Proven experience with SaaS or IT/Tech businesses.
• A-Z accounting experience covering budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company’s financial management and strategic guidance.
• Prepare financial statements and lead budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage audits.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Financial Guidance

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Xero

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 only possible because of an incredibly talented and engaged team, which is the firm’s most valuable 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 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 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.
• Manage 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.
• 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 operational performance.

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with significant post-qualification experience.

Qualified by experience will also be considered with sector-relevant and 10+ years of 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 the Board, Senior Leadership teams, and multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and preferably Xero.
• A-Z accounting experience covering budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

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

• Health/Dental Plan
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Private Healthcare
• And various other lifestyle benefits.