Finance Director

The Association; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national criminal law firm is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen and experience in law firm finance. They should be a qualified accountant with a proactive and collaborative approach. Salary ranges from £70,000 to £120,000, plus a bonus structure linked to net profit growth.

Qualifications

• Proven law firm finance SRA experience (Legal Aid knowledge advantageous).
• Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on operational finance.
• Collaborative, commercially astute, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and modernise processes in the finance function.
• Participate in a fast-moving, fluid business environment.

Skills

Proactive approach

Commercial awareness

Strong team management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading national criminal law firm, is looking for a Finance Director to drive growth, modernise processes, and lead the finance function with a sharp commercial focus. Based in London W1.

Role

You will need to be a proactive, commercially astute individual able to participate in a fast-moving, fluid business.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven law firm finance SRA experience (Legal Aid knowledge advantageous)
• Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on operational finance
• Strong team management and mentoring skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
• Collaborative, commercially astute, and proactive approach
• Must live within Greater London (M25)

Remuneration

£70,000 to £120,000, depending on experience, plus bonus structure linked to increase in net profit