Part-Time Financial Controller for SME Growth

The Part-Time Finance People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for Merseyside and surrounding areas. This part-time, self-employed role requires a hands-on finance professional to advise SME owners, deliver robust financial reporting, and drive commercial performance.

You will partner with owners and senior leaders, build strong client relationships, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while strengthening controls and governance.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 3 years' UK-based experience working as a Financial Controller.
• Experience supporting SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Strong management accounting and board reporting experience.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management expertise.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills.
• Experience improving financial controls, processes, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships confidently.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.

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.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK-based experience

SME experience

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Business partnering

Xero knowledge

Client-facing

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for Merseyside and surrounding areas. This part-time, self-employed role requires a hands-on finance professional to advise SME owners, deliver robust financial reporting, and drive commercial performance.

You will partner with owners and senior leaders, build strong client relationships, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning while strengthening controls and governance.