Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business is looking for a part-time Financial Controller or Finance Manager in Portsmouth. The role focuses on financial management, strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with extensive financial experience, particularly in the SaaS sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/dental plans

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar roles.
• Experience in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance.
• Track and analyze key KPIs.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reports.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Excel

Financial Modelling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

10+ years of experience in finance

Tools

Xero

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Client:

greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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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 an incredibly talented and engaged team, which is the Firm’s 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 collaborate with the Board and senior leadership to ensure financial integrity and align strategies with company goals.

The role includes:

1. Tracking and analyzing key KPIs.
2. Partnering with leadership on pricing models, unit economics, and growth forecasts.
3. Providing financial modelling, supporting fundraising, and board reporting.
4. Preparing and presenting financial statements, ensuring compliance with standards.
5. Leading budgeting processes, variance analysis, and cost and revenue optimization.
6. Monitoring cash flow and creating forecasts.
7. Developing financial strategies with senior leadership.
8. Ensuring tax compliance, managing audits, and staying updated on regulations.
9. Managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
10. Handling monthly payroll and statutory deductions.
11. Implementing cost-saving measures.
12. Optimizing financial systems and reporting tools.
13. Delivering financial reports to stakeholders and communicating complex data effectively.
14. Working with the Executive team to evaluate operations.

The Candidate should:

• Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Alternatively, qualified by experience with sector-relevant 10+ years of experience.
• Have proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager, preferably in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors.
• Possess strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Have strong Excel skills and preferably experience with Xero.
• Have comprehensive accounting experience covering budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

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