Finance Director - Schofield Sweeney LLP

KUDU Search Careers Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Bradford seeks an experienced Finance Director to drive its financial strategy and ensure compliance to support significant growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach. Responsibilities include leading financial planning and building strong relationships with staff and stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary range of £90,000 - £105,000 plus benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant experience in a people-centric organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively through all organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy in line with long-term goals.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance evolve with growth.
• Build genuine relationships with partners and staff.
• Provide commercial insight to senior stakeholders.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Skills

Strong emotional intelligence

Proactive, relationship-focused approach

Collaboration across organization levels

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)

Job description

Finance Director - Schofield Sweeney LLP

Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 plus benefits, bonus and LTIP.

Schofield Sweeney LLP is a commercial law firm based in West Yorkshire, established in 1998. With 39 Partners and 80 additional fee earners, the firm is known for providing a high‑quality service focused on building strong, tailored relationships with clients.

The current Finance Director is departing after two successful years to devote more time to family business matters. A key part of the transition will be a hand‑over period with the new Finance Director to ensure continuity and smooth integration.

The Finance Director will report directly to the Executive Board and must bring strong technical and commercial expertise to the firm. The role requires a growth mindset to unlock significant opportunities and to help drive the firm’s 5‑Year Plan, targeting significant growth and increased profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the firm’s financial strategy in line with long‑term goals.
• Ensure rigorous financial controls and compliance evolve with growth and complexity.
• Collaborate with all levels of the firm, building genuine relationships with partners and staff.
• Provide commercial insight and robust financial challenge to senior stakeholders.
• Lead the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes.

Qualifications and attributes:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
• Extensive experience in a people‑centric organisation.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a proactive, relationship‑focused approach.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organisation.

Contact information: To apply, submit your CV, salary requirements and benefits details to Don Aitken at KUDU Search. Email: [e-mail] or call 0113 403 3346 / 07432 597 033. More information can be found at www.kudusearch.careers/ss.