Location:
Ulverston, Cumbria
Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience and interview performance
Additional Performance-related bonus
About Citrus-Lime
Citrus-Lime is a fast-growing SaaS business delivering
Cloud POS
, our end-to-end retail solution, to independent retailers in the
Cycle, Equestrian and Outdoor
industries.
Our platform brings together EPOS, Stock Control, Ecommerce, Supplier Data, Payments, Reporting, and more — helping retailers streamline their processes, serve customers better, and grow sustainably.
* Launched in 2018
* Process over
£750 million of customer revenues
annually
* Profitable and well-run financially with a strong balance sheet
* Dominant in UK Cycle retail, expanding rapidly in Outdoor and Equestrian
* Ambitious
international expansion
in USA, Canada and Australia (20% growth in US customer base in last 2 years)
At Citrus-Lime, we believe a
consistent, engaged team
leads to shared success. When our customers win, we win too.
Our objective is to
double the turnover
of the business in the next five years, with a strong focus on international growth.
Role Overview
You'll combine accuracy and discipline in financial reporting with a
commercial mindset
that supports decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
* Deliver
timely, accurate monthly consolidated and entity-level management accounts
, including commentary on business performance.
* Prepare annual statutory accounts and
manage the external audit
process.
* Oversee
VAT, tax compliance
, and all statutory reporting.
* Manage
intercompany transactions
within the group.
* Maintain strong
balance sheet control, reconciliations
, and general ledger integrity.
Cashflow & Working Capital
* Own
cashflow forecasting
and day-to-day liquidity management.
* Monitor debtor and creditor positions, driving improvements in
credit control
and supplier payments.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead the
annual budget process
and rolling reforecast cycle.
* Provide
variance analysis
and actionable recommendations to management.
* Build
financial models
to evaluate scenarios and business cases.
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
* Partner with
Commercial, Operations, and Technology
teams to provide financial insight that drives profitability and efficiency.
* Support our CFO and Head of Administration in
margin, channel, cohort, and commercial KPI analysis
(e.g., LTV, CAC) to identify growth opportunities and risks.
* Contribute to
strategic planning
with practical, data-driven advice.
Systems & Process Improvement
* Ensure financial systems are
robust, efficient, and scalable
as the company grows.
* Drive
automation and efficiency
in reporting and transactional finance.
Essential Skills
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS) with minimum
5 years PQE
.
* Proven track record in
financial control, reporting, and cash management
in a growing SME.
* Strong management accounting and forecasting skills.
* Hands-on, "
roll up sleeves
" approach, comfortable operating at both detailed and strategic levels.
* Strong systems and Excel skills, including financial modelling and process improvement.
Desirable
* Experience in
SaaS or e-commerce
sectors.
* Exposure to
multi-currency
, international operations and
transfer pricing
.
* Experience working with
high-growth or private equity-backed
businesses.
What We Offer
At Citrus-Lime, we know people thrive when they feel
supported, valued, and challenged
. We offer:
* The opportunity to shape the finance function during an
exciting international growth phase
.
* Competitive salary and
performance-related bonus
.
* Minimum
25 days' holiday
plus UK bank holidays.
* Private healthcare
including dental, optical, and mental health support.
* Training investment and
clear career development framework
.
* A collaborative, passionate team culture where "
change is good
", innovation is encouraged, and your impact will be visible every day.
In Short
This is a
fantastic opportunity
for a proven Financial Controller to
lead and professionalise
the finance function of a profitable, scaling SaaS business with ambitious international growth plans.