Fractional Financial Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the finance operations across the UK and US, encompassing accounting, taxation, payroll, and reporting.

• Manage month-end closing, preparation of management accounts, consolidation, and audit readiness.

• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, analysis, and scenario modeling.

• Enhance and streamline finance workflows and automation in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, procure-to-pay, and expense management.

• Supervise tax compliance for both UK and US, including VAT, R&D, PSA, P11D, PAYE, and US sales tax.

• Coordinate with external advisors as required.

• Direct year-end audits and ensure adherence to UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP (ASC 606).

• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively.

• Assist in optimizing ERP and accounting systems to support scalability.

• Provide financial insights to Operations, Sales, and Product teams.

• Aid in equity management, EMI schemes, intercompany transactions, and consolidation reporting.

• Offer accounting expertise for M&A transactions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA).

• At least 7+ years of progressive experience in finance.

• Hands-on experience as a Controller or in fractional finance roles within a SaaS, fintech, or technology company, preferably post-Series A/B.

• Proven track record of managing and enhancing finance functions autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Strong technical expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP (ASC 606).

• Demonstrated success in multi-entity and multi-currency environments (UK/US).

• Proficient in ERP and procure-to-pay tools along with advanced Excel skills.

• Comfortable with automation and making data-driven decisions.

• Excellent understanding of SaaS financial metrics like ARR, deferred revenue, churn, and LTV/CAC.

• Experience in managing tax, audits, payroll, and statutory compliance.

• Self-motivated individual with strong ownership, attention to detail, and a mindset geared toward process improvement.

• Available to commit approximately 2 days per week (minimum 20–22 hours) on a continuous basis.

• Must possess the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not an option.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive day rate on a fractional basis.

• Fully flexible, remote working with a ~2-day-per-week commitment.

• Collaborative, family-friendly, and mission-driven work environment.

• Opportunity to influence the finance function of a mission-driven global education company during a pivotal growth phase.

• Flexible, fractional arrangement that accommodates a portfolio career.