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 control
Work closely with the Managing Partner, senior leadership team, and wider partnership to support commercial and strategic decision-making
Prepare and present high-quality financial analysis, management reporting, and performance information to the partnership
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing clear insight into revenue, profitability, costs, and cash flow
Monitor financial performance across practice areas, partners, clients, and matters, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Oversee working capital management, including billing, WIP, lock-up, collections, and cash flow optimisation
Support partner remuneration, profit distribution, and wider partnership financial matters
Ensure robust financial controls, policies, processes, and governance are maintained across the firm
Oversee statutory reporting, tax, audit, banking, insurance, and other external financial relationships
Drive improvements across finance systems, reporting processes, automation, and data quality
Lead, develop, and manage the finance team, ensuring the function provides a high-quality service to the wider business
Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisers, and other professional advisers
Ensure 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 accountant
Significant post-qualified experience within a senior finance leadership role
Previous experience within a law firm or wider professional services environment is highly desirable
Strong understanding of partnership accounting and the commercial dynamics of a professional services business
Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow, and working capital
Strong knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, audit, and tax requirements
Experience leading and developing a finance team
Confident and credible communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders within a partnership environment
Experience improving finance systems, processes, reporting, and controls would be advantageous
Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable operating within a hands‑on senior leadership role
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