Financial Controller (Part-Time)

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company seeks a part-time Financial Controller to oversee financial management and guide strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with over 10 years of relevant financial experience, bringing proven expertise from the SaaS or tech industry. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while delivering actionable financial insights.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health/Dental Plan

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• 10+ years in relevant roles like Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Experience in SaaS or IT/Tech environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s financial management and provide strategic financial guidance.
• Track KPIs and interpret financial data for stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting processes and compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strong knowledge of Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

Xero

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Financial Controller (Part-Time), Worcester

Client: greenwellgleeson Ltd

Location: Worcester, 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 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 modeling, 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 our goals and business objectives.
• 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 all regular processes, 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 to enable informed, growth-oriented decisions across teams.
• Work closely with the Executive team to evaluate operational performance.

The Candidate

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

Qualified by experience with sector-relevant background and 10+ years of experience 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 with the ability to collaborate with the Board, Senior Leadership teams, and multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Xero (preferable).
• A-Z 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 Plan, Enhanced pension, Life assurance, Private Healthcare, and other lifestyle benefits.