Part-Time Financial Controller for SME Growth

The Part-Time Finance People; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to partner with owner-managers across Warrington and surrounding areas. This role is client-facing, self-employed and requires at least two onsite days per week.

You will deliver robust financial management, drive profitability and provide strategic commercial insights. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or qualified by experience, with 3+ years UK SME experience, strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 3 years UK-based experience as Financial Controller.
• Experience supporting SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Strong management accounting and board reporting.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Analyse revenue, margins, costs and stock.
• Provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Support leadership with actionable financial insights.
• Lead budgeting and annual planning.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and scenarios.
• Partner with owners and senior stakeholders.
• Strengthen financial controls and processes.
• Mentor finance team as needed.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Xero proficiency

Budgeting & forecasting

Business partnering

Client-facing

SME experience

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to partner with owner-managers across Warrington and surrounding areas. This role is client-facing, self-employed and requires at least two onsite days per week.

You will deliver robust financial management, drive profitability and provide strategic commercial insights. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or qualified by experience, with 3+ years UK SME experience, strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow