Job Description
Financial Controller Part-Time
Bognor Regis | Flexible Hours | £65,000 Pro Rata
Talent Finance is partnering with a fast-growing SME to appoint an experienced Financial Controller into a broad, commercially focused leadership role.
Reporting directly to the CEO, with CFO oversight and support, this is a highly visible position offering genuine ownership of the finance function. The business is scaling and looking to strengthen controls, enhance reporting and prepare for future audit requirements.
This role will suit a confident, hands-on finance leader who enjoys autonomy, accountability and being close to the commercial heartbeat of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly management accounts, including clear commentary and variance analysis
* Board reporting and senior stakeholder engagement
* Oversight of financial controls, governance and statutory compliance
* Management of outsourced payroll
* Continuous improvement of finance processes and systems
* Leading the year-end process and audit preparation
* Liaison with auditors and external tax advisers
* Oversight of Corporation Tax, VAT and statutory reporting
* Preparation of rolling 13-week cashflow forecasts and working capital oversight
* Ownership of annual budgeting and forecasting
* Margin analysis, project profitability reporting and commercial insight
* Financial modelling and business case analysis to support new contracts and growth initiatives
* Supporting the CEO on strategic projects and strengthening financial robustness as the business scales
About You
* Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
* Strong post-qualified experience within an SME environment
* Comfortable operating as the senior finance lead in a growing business
* Technically strong across VAT, tax and statutory compliance
* Advanced Excel skills with confident financial modelling capability
* Experience preparing a business for audit
* Exposure to systems and process improvement
* Commercially aware, analytical and confident communicating at senior level
What’s On Offer
* £65,000 pro rata
* Flexible working pattern
* A key leadership role within a collaborative, close-knit team
* Real influence over how the finance function evolves
If you are a qualified finance professional seeking a part-time opportunity where you can make a tangible impact within a growing business, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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