Strategic Financial Controller - Part-Time, Self-Employed

The Part-Time Finance People; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking a Financial Controller for the North West region on a part-time, self-employed basis. The role requires a minimum of two days onsite per week and offers £35 per hour.

You’ll partner with SME owners and senior leaders, delivering robust financial management, insights, and actionable recommendations to support growth and profitability. You’ll work closely with business leaders, manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, and help improve controls and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero. Sage and/or QuickBooks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Commercial Insight: monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, profitability analysis.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management: budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash flow forecasts.
• Business Partnering: collaborate with owners and leaders on decisions and investments.
• Financial Controls & Process Improvement: strengthen controls, improve reporting and systems.
• Team Leadership: mentor and review finance team members.

Skills

3+ years UK Financial Controller

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking a Financial Controller for the North West region on a part-time, self-employed basis. The role requires a minimum of two days onsite per week and offers £35 per hour.

You’ll partner with SME owners and senior leaders, delivering robust financial management, insights, and actionable recommendations to support growth and profitability. You’ll work closely with business leaders, manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, and help improve controls and