Job Description
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.