Interim Financial Controller

Interim Part Time Financial Controller - SaaS SME Cheltenham3 days per week Hybrid working Competitive salary
A growing SaaS business in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced, hands-on Part-Time Financial Controller for an initial 6-month contract with the opportunity of going permanent to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of scale. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and wants the flexibility of a part-time leadership role.

About the Role

As Part-Time Financial Controller, you will lead all core finance activities for this ambitious SME and act as a trusted partner to the CEO. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

This role offers genuine autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to add real value within a tech-driven, growth-focused organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, financial reporting and analysis

• Prepare year-end accounts and manage external accountants/auditors

• Oversee cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning

• Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll, HMRC reporting and financial controls

• Support revenue recognition and subscription based accounting models (SaaS metrics)

• Provide commercial insight to help shape strategy, pricing, and growth plans

• Lead process improvements and system enhancements across finance

• Support the leadership team with financial modelling and business performance reporting

About You

We're looking for a confident, adaptable finance professional who can bring structure, clarity and commercial insight to a scaling tech business.

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with strong experience

• Experience supporting an SME or scale-up environment

• Strong management accounting and reporting capability

• Excellent cashflow management skills

• Confident with systems and process improvement

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function

Desirable:

• Experience with in a SaaS, tech, or subscription based business

• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage and Xero or similar

What's on Offer

• Part time role: 3 days per week

• Hybrid working - Cheltenham 1 day a week, 2 days from home

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Opportunity to shape and build a high impact finance function

• Direct involvement in strategic decision-making and growth planning

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #