Title: Financial Controller
Location: Remote (must be UK based)
Salary: £75-90k, plus bonus
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Finatal is supporting a PE backed technology business (sub-£10m T/O), seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join them following recent investment.
As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the CFO and take ownership of the operational running of the finance function. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive and strategic mindset. You will be instrumental in building robust financial processes, implementing scalable systems, and delivering high-quality financial insights to drive informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
* Establish and refine financial controls and processes to support a high-growth environment.
* Develop and maintain timely, accurate, and insightful management accounts and reporting.
* Manage external audits, liaising with auditors to deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts.
* Oversee cash flow management, optimise working capital, and manage banking relationships to support the company’s liquidity needs.
* Lead the implementation and optimisation of finance systems to ensure scalability.
* Create and maintain detailed cash forecasts to ensure effective liquidity management.
* Design and manage budgeting processes to support strategic planning and business objectives.
* Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong technical foundation.
* Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar role, ideally in a PE-backed or high-growth environment.
* A strong understanding of SaaS metrics is essential
* Track record of managing external audits and preparing statutory accounts.
* Strong understanding of cash flow management and treasury best practices.
* Experience implementing and managing finance systems in a growing business.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* A self-starter with a passion for driving change and delivering results in a fast-paced setting.