Part-Time Financial Controller

Part-Time Financial Controller - Tech - London - c £70,000

Your new company Join one of the fastest‐growing, VC‐backed tech businesses in the market, a company building cutting‐edge platforms used by global teams. Operating in a fast-paced, product‐led environment, this is a place where ambitious talent thrives. The culture is energetic, progressive and centred around ownership, flexibility, trust and delivering real impact. Expect a modern, people‐first approach where pace, innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life.Your new role As Financial Controller, you'll be the driving force behind operational finance in a rapidly scaling environment. This is a high‐impact, sleeves‐rolled‐up role with direct responsibility for building rigour, strengthening reporting, and ensuring financial processes scale in line with fast growth.You'll:

  • Lead month‐end, quarter‐end and year‐end reporting cycles, including group consolidation across international entities.
  • Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes and corporation tax work alongside external advisors.
  • Support R&D tax credit and US tax submissions, with a view to taking full ownership.
  • Manage cashflow, banking relationships and key financial operations.
  • Run payroll and coordinate with overseas accounting partners.
  • Build, refine and optimise financial systems, processes and controls to support scale.
  • Partner closely with cross‐functional leaders in a high‐speed, high‐expectation environment.
    This role suits someone who is energised by scale‐up intensity, quick decision‐making, and the opportunity to shape a finance function during a period of rapid expansion.
  • What you'll need to succeed
    • Qualified accountant (ACA/CA preferred) with strong post‐qualification experience.
    • Background in both practice and industry within a fast‐paced operational finance role.
    • Experience across consolidation, reporting, audit, tax and financial controls.
    • A proactive, agile, delivery‐focused mindset — someone who pushes projects forward and thrives without micromanagement.
    • Excellent communication skills, especially within a remote or hybrid environment.
    • High attention to detail and the ability to switch seamlessly between detail and strategic context.
    • Strong skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
    Bonus points for:
    • SaaS or subscription‐based business models
    • Xero experience
    • Financial modelling
    • Systems upgrades or transformations
    • Prior audit leadership (either side of the table)
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Job Details

Company
HAYS
Location
London, UK
Posted