Part-time Financial Controller - North West (Self employed)

YRH Finance Team; Warrington; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Part-Time Finance People in the North West are seeking a Financial Controller to partner with business owners and senior leadership, delivering robust financial management, commercial insights, and strategic guidance.

You’ll work directly with client leadership on a hands-on, self-employed basis, committing to at least two onsite days weekly and building strong client relationships while driving profitability and cash flow improvements.

Qualifikationen

• 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 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. Sage and/or QuickBooks desirable.
• Available to attend client sites in the North West area for a minimum of two days per week.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Analyze revenue, margins, profitability, stock, and costs.
• Provide commercial recommendations to improve profitability.
• Translate financial data into practical actions for leadership teams.
• Lead budgeting and annual planning processes.
• Produce rolling forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Build confidence in financial reporting across the wider business.
• Review and strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Improve reporting processes and finance systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance operations.
• Mentor finance team members where required.

Kenntnisse

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK SME experience

Management accounting

Board reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Commercial awareness

Xero

Sage/QuickBooks desirable

Client site visits

Ausbildung

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Jobbeschreibung

Financial Controller – North West area (Part-Time, Self-Employed)

North West area | £35 per Hour | Minimum 2 Days Per Week Onsite

Help Ambitious SMEs Grow with Better Financial Leadership

Due to our organisation's continued growth, we’re looking to expand our network of experienced finance professionals to support our growing portfolio of SME clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work with ambitious businesses that genuinely value experienced finance support, while retaining the flexibility and independence that comes with working on a self‑employed basis.

About The Opportunity

As a Financial Controller, you'll work directly with the business owner and senior leadership team, acting as their trusted finance partner. You'll provide robust financial management while delivering meaningful commercial insights that support growth, profitability, and cash flow.

This is a client‑facing, self‑employed role requiring a minimum commitment of two days per week onsite in the North West area to build effective working relationships and provide hands‑on support.

There may also be opportunities to work with additional clients as our portfolio continues to grow.

Tasks

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Commercial Insight

• 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.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

• 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.

Business Partnering

• 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.

Financial Controls & Process Improvement

• 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.

Team Leadership

• Support, develop, and mentor existing finance team members where required.
• Review work and help maintain high standards across finance operations.

Profile

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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. Experience with Sage and/or QuickBooks would be desirable.
• Available to attend client sites in the North West area for a minimum of two days per week.
• Financial modelling and scenario planning expertise.
• Experience leading or developing finance teams.

About You

• You’ll be someone who:
• Enjoys working directly with business owners and leadership teams.
• Takes a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Is commercially astute and naturally curious.
• Can confidently challenge and influence decision making.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships quickly.
• Communicates complex financial information in a straightforward way.
• Thrives in a hands‑on, client‑facing environment.

About The Part-Time Finance People

At The Part-Time Finance People, we help ambitious SME owners build more profitable, scalable, and enjoyable businesses.

Our approach goes beyond traditional finance support. We partner with our clients to provide practical, commercially focused financial leadership that helps them improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, and make better business decisions.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where talented professionals can thrive and make a genuine impact.