Part-Time Financial Controller for SME Growth (Warrington)

The Part-Time Finance People; Warrington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to work directly with owner-managed SMEs in Warrington and the surrounding areas. This is a self-employed, part-time role that is hands-on and commercially minded, requiring you to translate numbers into practical actions and to build strong client relationships.

You will lead financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and business partnering while strengthening controls and supporting leadership with

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or equivalent 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 expertise.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills.
• Experience improving financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Able to work independently and manage client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of Xero; Sage and/or QuickBooks desirable.
• Available to attend client sites in Warrington and surrounding areas for a minimum of two days per week.
• Financial modelling and scenario planning expertise.
• Experience leading or developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Analyse revenue, margins, profitability, stock and costs.
• Provide commercial recommendations to improve profitability and business performance.
• Translate financial data into practical actions for leadership.
• Lead budgeting and annual planning processes.
• Produce rolling forecasts and scenario 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 and profitability reviews.
• 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 operations.
• 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

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

3+ years UK-based FC experience

SME & owner-managed experience

Management accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Commercial awareness

Financial controls improvement

Independent working & client relations

Xero knowledge

Sage / QuickBooks desirable

Financial modelling

Finance team leadership

Attend client sites Warrington (2 days

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to work directly with owner-managed SMEs in Warrington and the surrounding areas. This is a self-employed, part-time role that is hands-on and commercially minded, requiring you to translate numbers into practical actions and to build strong client relationships.

You will lead financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and business partnering while strengthening controls and supporting leadership with