Senior Interim Financial Controller — Software/SaaS (Remote)

Finatal; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month maternity cover to join a private equity-backed software business. The role is remote with quarterly travel to Leicester, with a start ASAP. You will lead month-end close, strengthen controls, and drive finance transformation within a lean team.

Experience in software/SaaS, strong technical accounting, and a track record of automation are highly valued. Prior PE exposure is advantageous and immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting and month-end reporting experience.
• Experience within a software, SaaS or technology-led business is highly desirable.
• A track record of improving finance processes, implementing automation and driving transformation.
• Comfortable working within a lean finance function and reporting directly to the CFO.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed environment would be advantageous.
• Available to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the ongoing professionalisation of the finance function following private equity investment.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation of billing processes and integration with CRM systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the CFO and wider business to strengthen financial controls and reporting.
• Contribute to the implementation of AI-driven automation and other process improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Software/SaaS experience

Private equity experience

ASAP start

Job description

Finatal is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month maternity cover to join a private equity-backed software business. The role is remote with quarterly travel to Leicester, with a start ASAP. You will lead month-end close, strengthen controls, and drive finance transformation within a lean team.

Experience in software/SaaS, strong technical accounting, and a track record of automation are highly valued. Prior PE exposure is advantageous and immediate availability is preferred.