Part-Time Financial Controller | Strategic SME Finance Lead

Financial Controller – Woking

Location: Woking Onsite (surrounding Surrey areas – including Guildford, Farnborough, and Camberley)

Rate: £35 per hour

Type: Self-Employed / Part-Time

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Financial Controller to join our network on a self-employed basis. This role involves supporting a range of SME clients across Surrey, providing hands‑on financial leadership and strategic insight. You will work closely with business owners and senior stakeholders, delivering high-quality financial control, reporting, and commercial guidance tailored to each client’s needs.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of financial control for multiple clients
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Provide strategic financial advice to support business growth
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and financial regulations
• Improve financial processes, systems, and controls
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders as required

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
• Comfortable working across multiple businesses and industries
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to work independently
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred or 5 years QBE

The Part-Time Finance People are passionate about helping business owners have more successful businesses and feel happier. As an accounting firm we want to provide a different, and more commercial type of accounting support to SME businesses.

Note:

Our values promote a diverse, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We welcome different perspectives to drive innovation and build talented teams, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential.

We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas workers. A minimum of 2 years of UK-based experience as a Financial Controller is required to apply. Thank you.