Financial Controller

Financial Controller

SaaS

Salary: £120,000 + Bonus

Location: Remote

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The Opportunity

Finatal is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed software business looking to appoint a commercially minded Financial Controller as it enters the next phase of its growth journey.

With a global customer base, recurring revenue model and an active value creation agenda, the business is investing heavily in its finance function ahead of a planned exit over the coming years. Working directly for an experienced CFO, this role offers significant exposure to finance transformation, systems optimisation, board reporting and strategic decision-making.

This opportunity would suit a strong Group Financial Controller or experienced Financial Controller from a SaaS, software or professional services environment who thrives in fast-paced, scaling businesses.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all financial accounting activities across the Group
• Owning month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes
• Managing the external audit process and all stakeholder relationships
• Developing and enhancing financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks
• Driving the continued optimisation of NetSuite and wider finance systems
• Delivering automation initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability
• Ensuring clean, reliable and actionable financial data across the organisation
• Partnering with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making
• Producing high-quality reporting and insight for the Board, Executive Team and Private Equity investors
• Supporting the Group CFO and investment team with the wider value creation plan
• Leading finance transformation initiatives ahead of a future exit process
• Working closely with the FP&A function to provide a unified finance business partnering approach
• Acting as a strategic influencer and trusted advisor across the business

Requirements

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Current or previous experience as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or Head of Finance
• SaaS, software, tech-enabled services or recurring revenue experience
• Experience operating within PE-backed, VC-backed or high-growth environments
• Exposure to international entities and multi-currency reporting
• Track record of leading audits, strengthening controls and improving reporting processes
• Systems implementation, ERP migration or finance transformation experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including Board, CFO and investor interaction
• Experience managing and developing finance teams

Ideal Background

• Built or professionalised finance functions within scaling businesses
• Led post-acquisition integrations or finance transformation programmes
• Operated in international SaaS environments with a mix of recurring and project-based revenue
• Worked closely alongside CFOs on strategic projects, lender reporting and exit readiness initiatives
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware finance leader seeking a highly visible role within a growing PE-backed technology business. The position offers genuine influence, strategic exposure and the chance to play a key role in a future exit story.