An exciting opportunity for a driven Financial Controller to join a B2B healthcare SaaS investment group. Based in South Africa, you will primarily support UK-based portfolio companies, playing a key role in transitioning finance operations from outsourced providers to a fully integrated in-house capability.
Reporting directly to the UK-based CFO, this role offers strong exposure to investor reporting, FP&A, multi-entity structures, and acquisition-led growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the migration of bookkeeping, payroll, and management accounts in-house
Own month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidations
Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger management
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Enhance investor reporting through KPIs and financial dashboards
Support M&A due diligence and process optimisation initiatives
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and tax requirements
Requirements:
Qualified accountant (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
3-5 years post-qualification experience
Experience in SaaS, tech, or subscription-based environments preferred
Strong FP&A and business partnering exposure
Multi-entity and international reporting experience
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks)
Detail-oriented, ambitious, and comfortable working across UK time zones