Interim Financial Controller – PE-Backed SaaS | Strategic Growth Phase
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Job Description: The Interim Financial Controller will support a fast-scaling, private equity-backed SaaS business during a transformative growth phase. This role involves enhancing financial governance, improving reporting, and collaborating with the CFO to meet board and investor requirements. The position requires a strong technical background and the ability to lead a lean finance team effectively. The contract is for 6 months with potential for extension, based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate management reporting
- Enhance internal controls, financial processes, and reporting infrastructure
- Prepare board packs, KPIs, and investor-level financial analysis
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Manage audit and ensure statutory compliance (UK GAAP/IFRS)
- Support financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior finance staff during a high-growth phase
Skills Required:
- ACA qualified (Big 4 trained strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a high-growth, PE-backed or tech/SaaS business
- Strong technical accounting background with hands-on delivery in fast-paced environments
- Confident working in hybrid/ambiguous structures with evolving processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available immediately or on short notice
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Interim Financial Controller – PE-Backed SaaS | Strategic Growth Phase
Location: London (Hybrid)
Day Rate: £550–£600pd (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Ref: TB006
A fast-scaling, private equity-backed SaaS business is seeking a highly capable Interim Financial Controller to support through a period of transformation, scaling, and strategic review. The company is on a strong growth trajectory and preparing for increased investor engagement and potential future exit planning.
The Opportunity: As Interim Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in tightening financial governance, improving reporting, and supporting the CFO with board and investor requirements. You’ll bring a high level of technical capability and commercial insight, with the gravitas to lead a lean team and business partner across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate management reporting
- Enhance internal controls, financial processes, and reporting infrastructure
- Prepare board packs, KPIs, and investor-level financial analysis
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Manage audit and ensure statutory compliance (UK GAAP/IFRS)
- Support financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior finance staff during a high-growth phase
Profile Requirements:
- ACA qualified (Big 4 trained strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a high-growth, PE-backed or tech/SaaS business
- Strong technical accounting background with hands-on delivery in fast-paced environments
- Confident working in hybrid/ambiguous structures with evolving processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available immediately or on short notice
£600 Per day
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Job Description: The Interim Financial Controller will support a fast-scaling, private equity-backed SaaS business during a transformative growth phase. This role involves enhancing financial governance, improving reporting, and collaborating with the CFO to meet board and investor requirements. The position requires a strong technical background and the ability to lead a lean finance team effectively. The contract is for 6 months with potential for extension, based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate management reporting
- Enhance internal controls, financial processes, and reporting infrastructure
- Prepare board packs, KPIs, and investor-level financial analysis
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Manage audit and ensure statutory compliance (UK GAAP/IFRS)
- Support financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior finance staff during a high-growth phase
Skills Required:
- ACA qualified (Big 4 trained strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a high-growth, PE-backed or tech/SaaS business
- Strong technical accounting background with hands-on delivery in fast-paced environments
- Confident working in hybrid/ambiguous structures with evolving processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available immediately or on short notice
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Interim Financial Controller – PE-Backed SaaS | Strategic Growth Phase
Location: London (Hybrid)
Day Rate: £550–£600pd (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Ref: TB006
A fast-scaling, private equity-backed SaaS business is seeking a highly capable Interim Financial Controller to support through a period of transformation, scaling, and strategic review. The company is on a strong growth trajectory and preparing for increased investor engagement and potential future exit planning.
The Opportunity: As Interim Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in tightening financial governance, improving reporting, and supporting the CFO with board and investor requirements. You’ll bring a high level of technical capability and commercial insight, with the gravitas to lead a lean team and business partner across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate management reporting
- Enhance internal controls, financial processes, and reporting infrastructure
- Prepare board packs, KPIs, and investor-level financial analysis
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Manage audit and ensure statutory compliance (UK GAAP/IFRS)
- Support financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior finance staff during a high-growth phase
Profile Requirements:
- ACA qualified (Big 4 trained strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a high-growth, PE-backed or tech/SaaS business
- Strong technical accounting background with hands-on delivery in fast-paced environments
- Confident working in hybrid/ambiguous structures with evolving processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Available immediately or on short notice
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