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Financial Controller | B2B SaaS Start-up | Fully Remote (UK) Harmonic are delighted to be working with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses in their search for a Financial Controller. Operating in the B2B SaaS space, their cutting-edge platform supports a range of businesses including fast growing startups to global brands, helping them to streamline and enhance key operations and deliver measurable impact across teams and workflows. They have attracted major Venture Capital investors with a track record of backing some of the most disruptive and successful tech success stories of the last decade. The business is led by a highly ambitious and bright senior leadership team that promotes empowerment, ownership and accountability. Subsequently, you'll be trusted to work autonomously as a remote employee. They are building a team of smart, passionate, and ambitious people that are excited by the opportunity for growth both personally and professionally as they aim to build the next SaaS success story. The Role: In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a part-time CFO to shape the financial backbone of the business. From tightening internal controls to delivering meaningful insights through data-driven reporting, you'll help ensure the company stays compliant, scales responsibly, and builds lasting value. Responsibilities: • Take full ownership of our financial records and ensure their accuracy, • Oversee a lean finance operations team across billing, payments, credit control, inventory, and cash flow, • Coordinate with external partners (accountants, auditors, tax advisors) to meet statutory requirements in the UK and US, • Contribute to strategic projects and financial planning activities, • Lead month-end close and prepare internal and external reports with the part-time CFO, • Deliver regular financial analysis for sales updates and business reviews, • Manage payroll in collaboration with the part-time CFO, • Oversee our financial systems (e.g. Xero, Spendesk), • Stay on top of regulatory obligations and ensure ongoing compliance, • Guide and support the Accounts Assistant Requirements: • Practice trained qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 2+ year post-practice experience, • Experience in a SaaS/Tech business preferred, • Proven experience in a senior finance role, • Clear communicator and able to build relationships across all levels Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 Main benefits include (not limited to): • Fully remote + flexible working hours, • Discretionary bonus, • Enhanced pension scheme, • L&D budget, • Remote-working allowance, • Healthcare and well-being initiatives Location: Fully remote (UK) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: • Accounts Assistant, • Finance Administrator, • Bookkeeper, • Payroll Assistant, • Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £999, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £92, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply