Retail Financial Controller – London Onsite Lead

The Part-Time Finance People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an SME, to be engaged on a self‑employed, part‑time basis with a London focus. The role requires hands‑on finance leadership, robust controls, and strategic insight while supporting growth and profitability.

You will attend client sites across London for at least two days per week, deliver monthly management information, lead budgeting and cash flow, and work closely with the owner and leadership team to translate

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller in retail or SME.
• Experience with Xero; Sage or QuickBooks a plus.
• 3+ years UK-based experience as Financial Controller.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and MI packs for retail.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide commercial insights to improve profitability.
• Strengthen financial controls and process improvements.
• Support planning and strategic decision-making with leadership.

Skills

Financial control experience

Retail finance understanding

SME experience

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an SME, to be engaged on a self‑employed, part‑time basis with a London focus. The role requires hands‑on finance leadership, robust controls, and strategic insight while supporting growth and profitability.

You will attend client sites across London for at least two days per week, deliver monthly management information, lead budgeting and cash flow, and work closely with the owner and leadership team to translate