Head of Finance - 6 month FTC

Overview

Job Title: Financial Controller - SaaS
Location: Basingstoke - 1 day a week
Type: Part-Time (30 hours a week, spread across 5 days)
Period: Initial 6-month fixed term contract
Salary: £95,000 FTE

Robert Walters are delighted to be working with a fast paced and rapidly growing SaaS organisation based in Basingstoke, seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Controller to join our client's senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role, overseeing the production of group management accounts and driving financial performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop experienced team.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of the Group's monthly management accounts.
• Support the CFO with board reporting packs and investor materials.
• Lead all accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Revenue Recognition.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and liquidity, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Play a key role in budget setting, updating financial forecasts and analysing/reporting variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and accounting standards.
• Calculate and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Provide adhoc financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Prepare Company Update materials and Board presentations.
• Support due diligence activities related to investments and M&A opportunities.

Skills and qualifications

• High proficiency in MS Dynamics and PowerBI would be essential.
• Experience within a SaaS business is critical, with a strong understanding of recurring and deferred revenue.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar leadership role.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to support strategic business initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 per annum + FTE + package

Date posted: 9 September 2025

Consultant: Isobel Salino

EEO statement: Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.