Financial Controller (Part-Time | Fractional 1 Day Per Week Initially - opportunity to grow)
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid/Flexible)
About Siemlus
Siemlus is a fast-growing hospitality technology business supporting hotels across the UK and internationally. Our mission is to simplify technology for the hospitality industry by becoming the single point of accountability for every critical technology within a hotel.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to become our trusted financial partner.
This is a part-time role, initially one day per week, working closely with the Managing Director and our Accounts Assistant. The day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration are already managed internally, allowing you to focus on what really matters—providing financial clarity, commercial insight and helping drive better business decisions.
This role has the potential to grow alongside the business.
Note: Salary shown is pro rata, also open to sub contractor/Fractional based on day rate.
Hours: Approximately one day per week initially, with flexibility around how those hours are worked. As Siemlus continues to grow, there is the opportunity for this role to expand.
The Role
You'll become the financial lead for the business, ensuring accurate reporting, meaningful forecasting and providing the insight needed to support continued growth.
You'll work directly with the Managing Director to understand not only where the business has been, but where it's heading, helping turn financial data into clear commercial decisions.
You'll also support the Senior Leadership Team by presenting financial reports, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring finance plays an active role in business planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate monthly Management Accounts.
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.
- Develop and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts.
- Monitor cash runway and working capital.
- Produce 30, 60 and 90-day cashflow projections.
- Support annual budgeting and financial planning.
- Analyse gross profit, margins and overall business performance.
- Monitor recurring revenue and project profitability.
- Develop financial KPI dashboards for the leadership team.
- Review debtors, creditors and cash collection performance.
- Identify commercial risks, trends and opportunities.
- Support pricing decisions and business planning with financial insight.
- Present monthly financial reporting and recommendations to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team when required.
- Work closely with our Accounts Assistant, providing guidance and oversight of the day-to-day finance function.
- Liaise with our external accountants regarding year-end accounts, VAT, payroll and statutory compliance.
- Continuously improve financial reporting, processes and controls.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys helping ambitious businesses grow.
You'll be commercially minded, proactive and comfortable challenging the numbers to help improve business performance.
Essential
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant.
- Strong experience preparing Management Accounts.
- Excellent understanding of cashflow forecasting and working capital management.
- Experience preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Experience using Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
- Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to senior leadership.
- AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
Desirable
- Experience within an SME or owner-managed business.
- Experience within a recurring revenue or managed services business.
- Experience creating financial dashboards and business KPIs.
- Understanding of project-based revenue and gross profit reporting.
Why Join Siemlus?
At Siemlus, finance is more than compliance—it's a key driver of decision-making and growth.
You'll work directly alongside the Managing Director, helping shape the financial future of the business and influencing strategic decisions.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, enjoy flexible working and grow with a business that's ambitious, people-focused and committed to continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a role where your experience will be valued and your advice will influence the direction of the business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK8 0JP
