Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business in Newcastle seeks a Financial Controller for a part-time role. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant experience, responsible for overseeing financial management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance while partnering with senior leadership to support growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental plans

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and strategic guidance.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost optimization.
• Prepare and present financial statements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost optimization

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

10+ years in relevant sectors

Tools

Excel

Xero

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 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 seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance to support sustainable growth. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership to ensure financial integrity and align strategies with company 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 financial statements in compliance with standards.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor cash flow and develop forecasts.
• Develop and implement financial strategies with senior leadership.
• Ensure tax compliance, manage audits, and stay updated on regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Handle monthly payroll and statutory deductions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Improve financial systems and reporting tools.
• Deliver clear financial reports to stakeholders and board.
• Collaborate with the Executive team on operational evaluations.

The Candidate:

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

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