Global SaaS Financial Controller

Aforza Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus potential

Share options scheme

Annual leave 25 days

Private health cover

Job summary

Aforza Ltd, a UK-based tech scale-up, seeks an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the Finance function, covering payroll, AP, financial statements, and forecasts. The role reports to the CEO and coordinates with other regions worldwide.

You will oversee group accounting, tax, and HR, drive SaaS revenue recognition, manage investor relations, and supervise the finance team. A hands-on leader with a strategic mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• A recognised Chartered accounting qualification.
• 10+ years experience working in a tech environment.
• Significant experience of dealing with SaaS company accounting and allied activities.
• Hands on approach and willing to get involved with a wide variety of activities.
• Experience using accounting and banking software.
• High level of Excel/Sheets competence and comfortable using AI products for problem solving.
• Able to explain finance and allied issues to non-finance people in the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all group accounting, tax (incl R&D), finance, banking and HR matters.
• SaaS revenue accounting - revenue recognition policy and process; deferred revenue and renewals management.
• Involved in Sales Contract negotiations with the Chief Commercial Officer.
• Primary contact for finance matters in the UK, US, UAE and other areas of operation.
• Manage employee benefits, share options, etc.
• Manage the cap table and investor relations.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and forecasts.
• Manage cash flow by monitoring transactions and internal reports.
• Supervise finance staff and outsourced accountants.
• Suggest updates for accounting systems including payroll and invoicing.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded, filed and reported.
• Coordinate with auditors for regulatory compliance.
• Review budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Create systems to prevent data errors.

Skills

SaaS accounting

Financial forecasting

Payroll management

Excel/Sheets

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Chartered accountant

Tools

Accounting software

Banking software

Job description

Aforza Ltd, a UK-based tech scale-up, seeks an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the Finance function, covering payroll, AP, financial statements, and forecasts. The role reports to the CEO and coordinates with other regions worldwide.

You will oversee group accounting, tax, and HR, drive SaaS revenue recognition, manage investor relations, and supervise the finance team. A hands-on leader with a strategic mindset is essential for success.