Financial Controller | PE HealthTech SaaS Business | Remote (occasional travel to Midlands HQ)
Harmonic are delighted to be working on a retained basis with an established and highly profitable Private Equity backed SaaS business operating within the healthtech sector, in the search for a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build and shape a finance function from the ground up. The business operates a mission-critical software platform with a loyal, long-standing customer base and is now entering a new phase of its journey, having recently carved out from a parent company. As the sole finance hire, you will have end-to-end ownership across financial operations, reporting and process design.
This role will suit an experienced finance professional who thrives with autonomy, is comfortable working in a leaner environment and wants to make a real and lasting impact rather than operate within an established structure.
The Role
Reporting directly into an MD, this role will take full ownership of the financial function as the business transitions into its own standalone systems and processes. You will be responsible for everything from day-to-day financial operations through to executive reporting, and will play a central role in designing and implementing the processes and controls that will underpin the business going forward.
This is a rare opportunity to genuinely build something, replacing inherited parent company infrastructure with systems and processes tailored specifically to the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of the full financial cycle, from invoicing and transactional finance through to management reporting and executive-level financial analysis
* Lead the transition of financial systems and processes away from legacy parent company infrastructure, building scalable and fit-for-purpose solutions
* Manage payroll administration and oversee HR administrative processes including new hire onboarding and benefits coordination
* Produce accurate and timely financial reporting for senior stakeholders, supporting commercial decision-making across the business
* Design and implement financial controls, processes and procedures suited to a standalone, growth-oriented SaaS environment
* Act as the key finance contact across the business, partnering with leadership on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
What We Need to See (Essential)
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience with a strong track record
* Comfortable designing and implementing financial processes and controls independently
* Strong working knowledge of financial operations including invoicing, reconciliations and payroll administration
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
* A self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously in a lean, fast-moving environment
What We Need to See (Bonus):
* Experience within a SaaS or healthtech business
* Background in a carve-out, spin-out or systems transition environment
* Familiarity with SME or owner-managed business environments
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 plus 10% discretionary bonus
Location: Remote with occasional monthly travel to Midlands
If you are interested - to be considered for the role please forward your CV to matt.horsfall@harmonicfinance.com
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