Part-Time Financial Controller & Commercial Advisor (Wirral)

The Part-Time Finance People; Wirral; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support owner‑managed SMEs in Wirral and surrounding areas. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing, self‑employed role requiring a minimum of two days per week onsite.

You will deliver robust financial management, commercially informed insights, and support growth through budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting. Translate numbers into action and build trusted leadership relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or by experience.
• Minimum 3 years UK-based experience as Financial Controller.
• Experience supporting SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Strong management accounting and board reporting experience.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering.
• Experience improving financial controls, processes, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships.
• Xero experience.
• Available to attend client sites in Wirral and surrounding areas for a minimum of two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Deliver meaningful KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Analyse revenue, margins, profitability, stock performance, and operational costs.
• Provide commercial recommendations to improve profitability and business performance.
• Support leadership teams by translating financial data into practical actions.
• Lead budgeting and annual planning processes.
• Produce rolling forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Develop and maintain detailed cash flow forecasts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers.
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Work closely with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Provide financial challenge and support around key business decisions.
• Assist with growth planning, pricing strategies, profitability reviews, and investment opportunities.
• Build confidence in financial reporting across the wider business.
• Review and strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Improve reporting processes and finance systems.
• Ensure robust controls around purchasing, cash management, stock, and operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and finance best practice.
• Support, develop, and mentor existing finance team members.
• Review work and help maintain high standards across finance operations.

Skills

Management accounting

Board reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow mgmt

Financial controls

Business partnering

Independence

Client relationship mgmt

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support owner‑managed SMEs in Wirral and surrounding areas. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing, self‑employed role requiring a minimum of two days per week onsite.

You will deliver robust financial management, commercially informed insights, and support growth through budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting. Translate numbers into action and build trusted leadership relationships.