Financial Controller – 3‑4 days a week

About the role

Shephard Group is looking for a part‑time Financial Controller (3‑4 days per week) to own and operate the entire finance function. Reporting directly to the COO, you will combine hands‑on operational finance, control, and commercial insight to support a fast‑growing defence‑industry intelligence business.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of finance across the company, acting as the primary finance lead.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash oversight, and a rolling 13‑week cash‑flow forecast.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable, reviewing the existing outsourced provision.
• Own payroll processing and ensure accurate month‑end close and management reporting.
• Develop and enforce financial control policies, risk management, and process improvements.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong operational and technical accounting background.
• Proven experience leading a finance function as the sole or senior finance lead.
• Demonstrated ability to produce management accounts and robust cash‑flow forecasts.
• Commercially minded with the ability to communicate finance concepts to non‑finance colleagues.

Required skills

What we offer

• Collaborative, values‑driven work environment.
• Opportunity to shape and lead finance in a growing, innovative company.
• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Fully remote work with quarterly in‑person off‑site meetings.