Fractional Financial Controller

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Fractional Financial Controller to own and mature our finance operations across the UK and US entities on a part-time basis of approximately 2 days per week (minimum 20-22 hours). You'll work directly with the executive team to run the finance function, strengthen controls, keep reporting accurate and timely, and provide strategic financial insight that drives growth.

This is a remote engagement with flexibility over how your days are structured; occasional in-person time in London with the CEO and leadership team is welcomed but not required on a fixed schedule.

The ideal candidate has operated as a fractional or hands-on Controller in fast-scaling SaaS/technology businesses, managed multi-entity operations across the UK and US, and can hit the ground running with minimal onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the finance function across the UK and US, including accounting, tax, payroll, and reporting.
• Run the month-end close, management accounts, consolidation, and audit preparation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, analysis, and scenario modelling to support data-driven decisions.
• Maintain and improve finance workflows and automation (AP, AR, payroll, P2P, and expense management).
• Oversee UK & US tax compliance, including VAT, R&D, PSA, P11D, PAYE, and US sales tax; liaise with external advisors as needed.
• Manage year-end audits, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP (ASC 606).
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management, ensuring optimal liquidity.
• Support the optimization of ERP and accounting systems to ensure scalability.
• Provide financial insight to Operations, Sales, and Product teams to align with business strategy.
• Support equity management (EMI schemes), intercompany transactions, and consolidation reporting.
• Provide accounting guidance for M&A transactions, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration where applicable.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA) with a minimum of 7+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Hands-on Controller or fractional finance experience in a SaaS, fintech, or technology business, ideally post-Series A/B.
• Proven ability to run and improve finance functions independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong technical knowledge across UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP (ASC 606).
• Demonstrated success in multi-entity, multi-currency environments (UK/US).
• Proficient in ERP and P2P tools, advanced Excel, and comfortable with automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent understanding of SaaS financial metrics (ARR, deferred revenue, churn, LTV/CAC).
• Experience managing tax, audit, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Self-starter with high ownership, attention to detail, and a process improvement mindset.
• Able to commit approximately 2 days per week (minimum 20-22 hours) on an ongoing basis.

What We Offer

• Competitive day rate (fractional basis).
• Fully flexible, remote working around a 2-day-per-week commitment.
• A collaborative, family-friendly, mission-driven environment.
• The opportunity to shape the finance function of a mission-driven global education company at a key growth stage.

Work Arrangement

Location: Remote (UK-based) - occasional London meet-ups with the executive team

Engagement Type: Fractional / Part-time - approx. 2 days per week (minimum 20-22 hours/week), ongoing