Financial Controller

Job Description Location: Ulverston, Cumbria Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and interview performance Additional Performance-related bonus About Citrus-Lime Citrus-Lime is a fast-growing SaaS business delivering Cloud POS, our end-to-end retail solution, to independent retailers in the Cycle, Equestrian and Outdoor industries. Our platform brings together EPOS, Stock Control, Ecommerce, Supplier Data, Payments, Reporting, and more — helping retailers streamline their processes, serve customers better, and grow sustainably. - Launched in 2018 - Process over £750 million of customer revenues annually - Profitable and well-run financially with a strong balance sheet - Dominant in UK Cycle retail, expanding rapidly in Outdoor and Equestrian - Ambitious international expansion in USA, Canada and Australia (20% growth in US customer base in last 2 years) At Citrus-Lime, we believe a consistent, engaged team leads to shared success. When our customers win, we win too. Our objective is to double the turnover of the business in the next five years, with a strong focus on international growth. Role Overview You’ll combine accuracy and discipline in financial reporting with a commercial mindset that supports decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting - Deliver timely, accurate monthly consolidated and entity-level management accounts, including commentary on business performance. - Prepare annual statutory accounts and manage the external audit process. - Oversee VAT, tax compliance, and all statutory reporting. - Manage intercompany transactions within the group. - Maintain strong balance sheet control, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity. Cashflow & Working Capital - Own cashflow forecasting and day-to-day liquidity management. - Monitor debtor and creditor positions, driving improvements in credit control and supplier payments. Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the annual budget process and rolling reforecast cycle. - Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations to management. - Build financial models to evaluate scenarios and business cases. Business Partnering & Commercial Support - Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Technology teams to provide financial insight that drives profitability and efficiency. - Support our CFO and Head of Administration in margin, channel, cohort, and commercial KPI analysis (e.g., LTV, CAC) to identify growth opportunities and risks. - Contribute to strategic planning with practical, data-driven advice. Systems & Process Improvement - Ensure financial systems are robust, efficient, and scalable as the company grows. - Drive automation and efficiency in reporting and transactional finance. Essential Skills - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS) with minimum 5 years PQE. - Proven track record in financial control, reporting, and cash management in a growing SME. - Strong management accounting and forecasting skills. - Hands-on, “roll up sleeves” approach, comfortable operating at both detailed and strategic levels. - Strong systems and Excel skills, including financial modelling and process improvement. Desirable - Experience in SaaS or e-commerce sectors. - Exposure to multi-currency, international operations and transfer pricing. - Experience working with high-growth or private equity-backed businesses. What We Offer At Citrus-Lime, we know people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and challenged. We offer: - The opportunity to shape the finance function during an exciting international growth phase. - Competitive salary and performance-related bonus. - Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays. - Private healthcare including dental, optical, and mental health support. - Training investment and clear career development framework. - A collaborative, passionate team culture where “change is good”, innovation is encouraged, and your impact will be visible every day. In Short This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Financial Controller to lead and professionalise the finance function of a profitable, scaling SaaS business with ambitious international growth plans.

Created: 2025-12-15