Financial Controller (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS industry is searching for a Financial Controller to join their team on a part-time basis. The role involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic guidance to support sustainable growth. Ideal candidates will possess superior financial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and experience within the SaaS or tech sectors, contributing to the strategic objectives of the business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/dental plans

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Various lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a relevant financial role.
• Experience in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors is ideal.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze key KPIs.
• Prepare and present financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost optimization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost optimization

Strong analytical skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

10+ years of experience

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Northampton

Client:

GreenwellGleeson Ltd

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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 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 financial statements, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost/revenue optimization.
• Monitor cash flow and create forecasts.
• Collaborate on 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 and statutory deductions.
• Implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools.
• Deliver financial reports to stakeholders and communicate data effectively.
• Work with the Executive team to evaluate operations.

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Alternatively, qualified by experience with sector-relevant 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role, ideally in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient 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 various lifestyle benefits.