Interim Head of Finance (SaaS)

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is partnering with a Reading-based Software/SaaS business seeking an interim Head of Finance / Controller to oversee day-to-day finance, drive year-end activity, and support the wider integration. This six-month assignment offers flexible hours (full-time or part-time) with hybrid from Reading or remote work.

You will bring ACA/CIMA/ACCA finalist status, strong Excel skills, and SaaS experience to lead financial operations.

Qualifications

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA finalist with SME finance experience.
• Hands-on Head of Finance capability and ownership.
• SaaS industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting across ledgers, expenses, journals and reconciliations.
• Produce invoices and manage supplier invoices and payments.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting within group deadlines.
• Coordinate year-end accounts with external accountants and auditors.
• Manage HMRC requirements including VAT, payroll year-end and P11D.
• Review payroll and pension submissions for compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, support forecasting and banking activity.
• Assist with system migration to new group finance platforms.

Skills

Strong Excel

Hands-on leadership

Education

ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA finalist

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Interim Head of Finance / Controller (SaaS)

Location: Reading / Hybrid or Remote

Contract: 6-month interim assignment, Full or Part-Time

Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Software organisation going through an important period of integration and change. They have a collaborative culture built around openness, integrity, customer focus and high standards, with employees encouraged to take ownership and work together to achieve positive outcomes.

About the Job

This is a hands-on Interim Head of Finance position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function while supporting a wider business integration. Alongside maintaining robust financial operations, you will take responsibility for year-end activity, reporting and compliance, while helping transition the organisation onto new group finance systems and processes.

Duties will include:

• Managing day-to-day accounting activities across sales and purchase ledgers, expenses, journals and reconciliations.
• Producing customer invoices and ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately.
• Delivering monthly and quarterly financial reporting within group deadlines.
• Preparing the year-end accounts information and acting as a key contact for external accountants and auditors.
• Managing HMRC requirements, including VAT, payroll year-end and P11D reporting.
• Reviewing payroll and pension submissions and ensuring relevant compliance requirements are met.
• Monitoring cash flow, supporting forecasting and managing banking transactions.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, including the fixed asset register.
• Reviewing corporation tax assessments, including relevant R&D considerations.
• Taking responsibility for the financial elements of the wider integration, including the move to new systems and processes and, where required, supporting customer and supplier contract activity.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have proven Head of Finance or equivalent experience within an SME environment and be a passed finalist in ACA, CIMA or ACCA with at least two years' industry experience. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and excellent communication are essential. SaaS experience and knowledge of Xero or NetSuite would be advantageous. You will be self-motivated, flexible and comfortable taking a genuinely hands-on approach.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a six-month interim opportunity offering considerable flexibility, with full-time or part-time arrangements available and the option to work hybrid from Reading or remotely.

You will join the organisation at a significant point in its development, gaining exposure to a business integration and finance transformation while working closely with senior leadership.