Finatal
Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
SaaS
Salary: £120,000 + Bonus Location: Remote MM16235
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
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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
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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.
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