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

YRH Finance Team; Warrington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK SME experience

Management accounting

Board reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Commercial awareness

Xero

Sage/QuickBooks desirable

Client site visits

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

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.