Financial Controller (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

A leading SaaS business is seeking a part-time Financial Controller in Stevenage. This role involves overseeing financial management, providing strategic guidance, and collaborating closely with senior leadership to drive sustainable growth. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with extensive experience in finance, particularly within SaaS or IT/Tech industries, and has strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in finance.
• 10+ years in finance or relevant sector experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance.
• Prepare and present financial statements ensuring compliance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Stevenage

Client: greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location: Stevenage

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 an incredibly talented and engaged team, which is their most valuable 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 modelling, support for fundraising, and board reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead the budgeting process, offering variance analysis and recommending opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
• Monitor cash flow to maintain liquidity and create short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, manage annual audits, and stay up to date with evolving financial regulations and best practices.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments and collections.
• Proficient in running monthly payroll, including staff benefits and statutory deductions.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
• Optimize financial systems and reporting tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reports to stakeholders and board members, communicating complex financial data for informed decision-making.
• Work closely with the Executive team to evaluate operational performance.

The Candidate

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

Qualified by experience with sector-relevant experience and 10+ years in finance will also be considered.

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager, ideally from a SaaS or IT/Tech business.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of collaborating with the Board, Senior Leadership, and multiple departments.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Xero preferred.
• A-Z accounting experience covering budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

In return, you will work with a company that highly values its people. Benefits include a competitive salary, Health/Dental Plan, Enhanced pension, Life assurance, Private Healthcare, and various lifestyle benefits.