About this role
Title: Finance Director
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive salary + discretionary bonus & comprehensive benefits package
Our client is a well-established London law firm with a strong reputation across its specialist practice areas. As part of the continued development of the business, they are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and work closely with the partnership on financial strategy, performance, and operational improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead the firm’s finance function, taking responsibility for financial reporting, management information, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controlWork closely with the Managing Partner, senior leadership team, and wider partnership to support commercial and strategic decision-makingPrepare and present high-quality financial analysis, management reporting, and performance information to the partnershipLead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing clear insight into revenue, profitability, costs, and cash flowMonitor financial performance across practice areas, partners, clients, and matters, identifying trends, risks, and opportunitiesOversee working capital management, including billing, WIP, lock-up, collections, and cash flow optimisationSupport partner remuneration, profit distribution, and wider partnership financial mattersEnsure robust financial controls, policies, processes, and governance are maintained across the firmOversee statutory reporting, tax, audit, banking, insurance, and other external financial relationshipsDrive improvements across finance systems, reporting processes, automation, and data qualityLead, develop, and manage the finance team, ensuring the function provides a high-quality service to the wider businessManage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisers, and other professional advisersEnsure the firm remains compliant with relevant regulatory and financial requirements, including appropriate oversight of client money and SRA-related finance controls Requirements
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualified accountantSignificant post-qualified experience within a senior finance leadership rolePrevious experience within a law firm or wider professional services environment is highly desirableStrong understanding of partnership accounting and the commercial dynamics of a professional services businessExperience managing budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow, and working capitalStrong knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, audit, and tax requirementsExperience leading and developing a finance teamConfident and credible communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders within a partnership environmentExperience improving finance systems, processes, reporting, and controls would be advantageousProactive, pragmatic, and comfortable operating within a hands-on senior leadership role