The Role
Finatal is partnering with a £10m ARR PE backed SaaS business going through strong growth and heading towards an exit. The client is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who can work closely with CFO to help grow the business, with a strong understanding and experience of SaaS metrics, and SaaS exposure in a PE backed SME business.
Key Responsibilities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare management accounts, analysis, and commentary for review by the CFO and senior team.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory obligations.
• Liaise with auditors, advisors, and external partners during audits and statutory reporting.
• Support process documentation and adherence to internal approval workflows.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Support development of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making across teams.
• Partner with budget holders to review financial performance and forecasts.
• Support preparation of reports and presentations for the CFO, board, and investors.
Must Have:
• Qualified accountant (ACA) or (ACCA) with sound technical accounting skills.
• Experience in a Private Equity or Venture Capital environment.
• Experience of high growth, dynamic businesses.