Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business seeks a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance. Key responsibilities include financial modeling, compliance, budgeting, and stakeholder management. This role is ideal for candidates with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and SaaS experience, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/Dental plans

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in SaaS or IT sectors.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and financial systems.
• Comprehensive accounting skills with budgeting and forecasting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze key KPIs to guide business strategy.
• Prepare and present financial statements ensuring compliance.
• Manage budgeting, variance analysis, and payroll processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Xero

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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 their talented and engaged team, which is their most valuable asset.

As they scale, they are looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic financial 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, ensuring 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 to improve profitability.
• Optimizing financial systems and reporting tools.
• Delivering clear financial reports and communicating data effectively.
• Collaborating with the Executive team to evaluate operations.

The Candidate should have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with significant post-qualified experience.
• 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 including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

In return, you'll work with a company that values its people, offering a competitive salary, health/dental plans, enhanced pension, life assurance, private healthcare, and other lifestyle benefits.