Finance Director - Law Firm

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in London is seeking a Finance Director to enhance financial strategies and lead a finance team. This role includes managing budgets, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications in accounting and significant experience in financial leadership within the professional services industry. This position offers a competitive salary of £90,000-110,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance based bonus

Hybrid working

Central London location with excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Demonstrated experience in financial leadership within the professional services industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver financial strategies supporting sustainable growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and financial transactions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Budget management

Team management

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or finance (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Opportunity to make a big impact in a medium sized succesful UK law firm!
• Help transform the finance function and run a great team!

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.