Part-Time Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and high-growth company as a Financial Controller, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future. This hands-on leadership position offers the chance to partner with executives and investors, ensuring financial health and strategic decision-making. With a focus on building internal controls and optimizing financial operations, you'll thrive in a flexible, fast-paced remote environment. Embrace the opportunity to lead a high-performing finance team and contribute to exciting growth initiatives while enjoying a generous benefits package and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Equity (stock options/shares)

Annual Learning & Development budget

Summer and winter retreats

Cycle to work scheme

Quarterly social meet ups

Enhanced Family-Friendly packages

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of finance experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial operations and ensure compliance.
• Lead financial reporting processes and collaborate with executive teams.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting (IFRS/GAAP)

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

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We are excited to offer this opportunity for an experienced Financial controller to join our team!

As Finance Controller, you'll be the cornerstone of our finance function, owning everything from reporting and compliance to financial operations and forecasting.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner closely with the executive team, investors, and department heads to ensure financial health, visibility, and strategic decision-making across the business.

You will have the opportunity to shape the financial future of a high-impact, high-growth company. You will have direct exposure to founders, investors, and key strategic decisions and the opportunity to be part of a flexible, fast-paced work environment with opportunities to grow.

Type: Part Time

Hours: 22 hours per week

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial operations, including accounting, AP/AR, payroll, tax, and statutory compliance.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and processes to support a scaling business.
• Collaborate with CFO/CEO on fundraising activities, investor reporting, and board packs.
• Build forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning models to support rapid growth.
• Manage cash flow and working capital; optimize cost control and resource allocation.
• Oversee external relationships (auditors, tax advisors, banks).
• Recruit and develop a high-performing finance team as the business grows
• Support M&A, due diligence, and strategic investment initiatives.
  
  

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 5–8+ years of experience in finance, with at least 2–3 years in a controller or similar leadership role.
• Experience in a high-growth or investment-backed environment (startup/scale-up ideal)
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills (IFRS/GAAP).
• Hands-on, systems-oriented, and comfortable building processes from scratch.
• Commercially minded, strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with VC/PE-backed businesses or IPO-readiness.
• Exposure to SaaS, fintech, tech, or other fast-scaling industries.
• Familiarity with financial systems/tools (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks, FP&A platforms).
• Salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum
• Equity (stock options/shares): Upon successful completion of probation
• Remote & fully flexible working opportunities
• Annual Learning & Development budget
• Summer and winter retreats
• Cycle to work scheme
• Quarterly social meet ups
• Enhanced Family-Friendly packages
• A generous 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays