Financial Controller (Part Time, Remote)

The One Group; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing LLP consultancy is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join on a part-time basis. This role offers flexibility with predominantly remote working while requiring leadership in financial operations and management oversight. Ideal candidates will be accountants with a strong background in consultancy and LLP financial structures. You will shape the financial strategy and work closely with the Executive Team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar financial role.
• Understanding of LLP structures and financial management.
• Ability to liaise with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and oversee management accounts.
• Deliver timely financial dashboards and KPIs.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and statutory filings.

Skills

Qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Strong analytical skills

Excellent Excel expertise

Strong communication skills

Understanding of project-led accounting

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to join a growing LLP organisation on a Part-Time basis. This is a pivotal role working closely with the COO, shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, and providing the partnership with the insight needed to make confident, forward-looking decisions.

The position offers the flexibility of predominately remote working, with occasional in-person meetings with the team in Cambridge.

• Remote, Cambridge
• 3 days per week
• LLP Structure
• £80,000 FTE

Responsibilities

As Financial Controller, you will lead the financial operations, providing oversight of management accounts, forecasting, cash flow, and statutory compliance. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Practice Groups, bringing clarity and challenge to financial discussions. You will also play a key role in implementing a new organisation-wide management information system.

As a project-led organisation, who partners with leading consultancies and financial services firms you will play a key role in reviewing and enhancing scalable processes to strengthen project accounting and ensure access to real-time project data.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis.
• Develop financial dashboards and KPIs to track business performance.
• Lead the forecasting process, integrating sales pipeline data with financial planning.
• Provide scenario analysis and financial modelling to support strategic decisions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, partner drawings, and capital accounts.
• Oversee statutory filings, including annual accounts and VAT returns, liaising with external accountants as needed.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting decision-making and risk assessment.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong track record in a similar role, ideally in professional services or consultancy.
• In-depth understanding of LLP structures and financial management.
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
• Strong communicator, accustomed to liaising with non-financial stakeholders.
• An understanding of project-led accounting and revenue recognition.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a collaborative, values-driven culture, where you can play a key role in shaping financial strategy within a growing consultancy. Please contact Scott Park from The One Group for more details.