Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS business is looking for a part-time Financial Controller to drive financial management and strategic guidance. This established role involves collaborating with the leadership team, managing financial operations, and ensuring the company maintains its market-leading position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role in SaaS.
• Excellent Excel skills and preferable experience with Xero.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance.
• Manage budgeting, variance analysis, and cost improvements.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure tax compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost-saving measures

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

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Client:

greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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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 support sustainable growth. You will collaborate closely with the Board and senior leadership to maintain 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 modeling and support for fundraising and board reporting
• Preparing and presenting financial statements in compliance with standards
• Leading budgeting, variance analysis, and recommending cost and revenue improvements
• Monitoring cash flow and creating forecasts
• Developing financial strategies with senior leadership
• 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 enhance profitability
• Optimizing financial reporting systems
• Delivering financial reports to stakeholders and communicating complex data effectively
• Collaborating with the Executive team on operational evaluations

The Candidate should have:

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

In return, you will join a company that values its people highly. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Health and Dental Plan
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Other lifestyle benefits