Financial Controller

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.