Finance Director

DK Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This Devon-based law firm seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance function, reporting to the leadership team. You will work closely with senior partners to shape financial strategy and manage day-to-day operations.

The role requires a qualified accountant with legal sector experience, a track record of delivering improvements to systems, processes and financial performance, and the energy to drive long-term value for the firm and its people.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in the legal sector.
• Proven leadership and hands-on delivery experience.
• Experience improving financial systems and processes from the ground up.
• Ability to drive strategic improvements and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's finance strategy with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations.
• Drive improvements across systems, procedures, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen foundations and the accounts function.
• Deliver sustainable improvements to the bottom line.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Hands-on delivery

Finance systems improvement

Legal sector experience

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Job description

Director of Finance, Legal Sector

Devon, Full-Time, In-House

The Opportunity

Our client, an established and forward-thinking law firm based in Devon, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join their leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with experience in the legal sector who is ready for their next challenge.

About the Role

You'll be working closely with the firm's leadership, taking the strategic lead on finance while also being hands-on in day-to-day operations. This role calls for someone who is genuinely comfortable rolling their sleeves up and getting stuck in, while also driving forward strategic improvements across systems, procedures, and financial performance.

You'll be joining at a pivotal time, helping to strengthen foundations, improve the bottom line, and make a tangible difference to the accounts department, the firm, and its people.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified accountant with experience within the legal sector
• A proven track record of both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery
• Strong experience improving systems, procedures, and financial processes from the ground up
• Energy, drive, and focus, with the resilience to sustain it
• Someone looking to make a genuine, lasting impact within a firm and its people

Why Apply

This is a rare opportunity to join a firm's leadership team and shape its financial future from the ground up, working directly alongside a leader who is genuinely invested in making a difference.