Financial Controller (SAAS)

  • Hays
  • City, London
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Financial Controller based in the West End, paying £60-80k, qualified, London, City of London,


Your new company
I am working with a high-performing SaaS company based in London (West End), hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA /ACCA (or equivalent) person to join the team as the Financial Controller. You will be working for a growing business which has a small company feel in London but is part of a larger group. This is a dynamic and entrepreneurial business seeking a hands-on qualified finance professional to join their team.

Your new role
As a Financial Controller, you will be reporting to the CFO and owner of the business. Your key duties include:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day finance function
  • Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Cash flow management and reporting
  • Quarterly VAT returns
  • Assisting with the year-end audit, providing information to the auditors
  • Analysis of operational costs and gross margins, analysis of site profitability
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Preparation of the annual budget with the board
  • Responsible for authorising bank payments
  • Responsible for setting company-wide authorisation limits.
  • Reviewing company-wide controls and implementing new systems

What you'll need to succeed
  • Strong, hands-on accounting background, either gained in practice or within an SME
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience
  • Netsuite experience (desired)
  • IFRS / US GAAP / FRS 102

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting role for someone who is looking to make a real impact in an SME business and where you can add real value. With the support of a large corporation, there is a lot of scope in the role, and you will be looking at driving the business from a financial and strategic standpoint.

What you need to do now
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