Finance Director

DK Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Finance role in a Devon-based law firm seeks an experienced, qualified accountant to lead finance strategy, governance and performance, working closely with the leadership team.

You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on daily tasks, drive system and process improvements, and play a pivotal role in strengthening foundations and bottom-line results for the firm and its people.

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant with experience within the legal sector.
• Proven track record in strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.
• Experience improving systems, procedures and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance strategy while being hands-on in daily operations.
• Drive improvements across systems, procedures and financial performance.
• Support strengthening foundations and bottom-line results for the firm and its people.

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.