Finance Director - Law Firm

Our Client is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on, sleeves rolled up Finance Director to lead financial operations and drive the next phase of growth for a medium sized UK law firm. This role will oversee a finance team, lead strategic financial planning, working closely with the managing partner and play a key role in shaping the firm's commercial direction.

Client Details

Our Client is an established National Legal Aid UK law firm with a London office.

Description

• Partner with the senior leadership team to design and deliver financial strategies supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimise cost structures, and enhance financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop scalable processes and systems to support expansion.
• Provide commercial insight and data-driven recommendations to influence strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and be the COFA.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and financial transactions.
• Lead credit control and maintain effective cash flow management.
• Supervise accounts payable, including supplier reconciliations and payments.
• Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting tools, while leading the shift toward more automated systems.
• Support integration between finance and HR systems.
• Lead and mentor a finance team based in London, with collaboration across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and operational excellence.

Profile

A successful Finance Director should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is ideal
• Qualified by experience in the Legal industry will be excepted
• Demonstrated experience in financial leadership within the professional services industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on strategic financial planning.
• Experience in managing teams and fostering collaboration across departments.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £90,000-110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Performance based bonus of 40-60%, metrics to be mutually determined and agreed.
• Hybrid working of 4 days per week in office
• Opportunity to work in a respected organisation within the legal industry.
• Central London location with excellent transport links and amenities nearby.