Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business in Preston seeks a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance, preferably in SaaS or IT/Tech, and strong stakeholder management skills. Competitive benefits include salary, health plans, enhanced pension, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/dental plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• 10+ years in relevant sectors like SaaS or IT/Tech considered.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and strategic guidance for growth.
• Track and analyze KPIs; manage budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance and handle financial reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost optimization

Revenue growth analysis

Compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Greenwell Gleeson Ltd

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 is only possible because of an incredibly talented and engaged team, which is the firm’s most precious 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 financial statements, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and recommend cost optimization and revenue growth opportunities.
• Monitor cash flow, create forecasts, and maintain liquidity.
• 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, staff benefits, and statutory deductions.
• Identify cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools.
• Deliver financial reports to stakeholders and communicate complex data effectively.
• Collaborate with the Executive team to evaluate operations.

The Candidate

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

Qualified by experience with sector-relevant experience and 10+ years is also considered.

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager, ideally from 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 will work with a business that values its people highly. Benefits include a competitive salary, health/dental plan, enhanced pension, life assurance, private healthcare, and other lifestyle benefits.