Part-Time Finance Director - Birmingham

The Ned; Highgate; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Birmingham is seeking a commercially minded Part-Time Finance Director to oversee financial planning and reporting. This hands-on role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial decisions while ensuring compliance and effective controls. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven experience in finance leadership within the technology or SaaS sectors. Join us in shaping our finance function as we scale with mid-sized to enterprise clients across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance lead in an SME environment.
• Background in technology / SaaS / software or ERP / reseller space preferred.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow management, and reporting.
• Prepare board reports and support investor/shareholder communications.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting and forecasting

SaaS business models

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

This is a hands‑on and strategic role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning and reporting, providing insight to support commercial decisions, and ensuring robust financial controls and compliance as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow management, and reporting
• Work with the MD to assess commercial opportunities, pricing models, and SaaS metrics
• Improve internal financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Prepare board reports and support investor / shareholder communications
• Manage tax, audit, payroll, and external accountant relationships
• Support the evaluation of strategic projects, partnerships, and software vendor agreements
• Mentor junior finance staff (if applicable) and help shape the future finance function

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as Finance Director or senior finance lead in an SME environment
• Background in the technology / SaaS / software or ERP / reseller space preferred
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and KPIs (e.g., MRR, churn, CAC, LTV)
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on within a small, entrepreneurial team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

We are a growing technology company based in Birmingham, specialising in the resale, implementation, and support of a leading SaaS‑based ERP system. Our clients range from mid‑sized businesses to enterprise organisations across the UK. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a commercially minded Part‑Time Finance Director to bring strategic financial leadership to the business.