Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Watford seeks a Financial Controller on a part-time basis to oversee financial management and strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will support the Board with financial integrity, budgeting, and compliance. Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance roles.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar roles in SaaS or IT/Tech.
• Strong cross-departmental collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyse key KPIs, ensuring financial integrity.
• Manage financial statements, audits, and compliance.
• Develop strategic financial plans with senior leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Qualified by Experience in Finance

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Greenwell Gleeson Ltd

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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 they have remained a market leader 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 seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial management and provide strategic guidance to drive sustainable growth. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership to ensure financial integrity and align strategies with company goals.

The role

• Track and analyse 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 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 financial strategies in collaboration 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 clear financial reports to stakeholders and board members, communicating complex 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, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager, preferably in SaaS or IT/Tech sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Excel and Xero (preferred).
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis from A-Z.

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 other lifestyle benefits.