Finance & Operations Leader (Hybrid) - Law Firm Growth

eNL; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

eNL in the East Midlands is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to lead the finance function and work closely with the Managing Director and Partners to drive growth. The role combines strategic financial leadership with operational oversight to improve profitability and efficiency.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and performance reporting, while identifying opportunities to optimise pricing, productivity and systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance & Operations Manager or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the finance function.
• Mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring a high-performing department.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections for the senior leadership team.
• Monitor and analyse key financial metrics, identifying trends and opportunities to improve profitability and revenue growth.
• Work closely with Partners and Heads of Department to review fee earner productivity, utilisation, billing performance, lock-up, WIP, debtor days and departmental profitability.
• Provide meaningful commercial insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making across the firm.
• Develop pricing strategies, monitor matter profitability and support business planning initiatives to ensure sustainable growth.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting processes, controls and operational procedures to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Take ownership of year-end accounts, audit processes and relationships with external accountants and advisers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support wider operational management across the business, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring resources are utilised effectively.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and Partners, helping to shape the firm's long-term financial and operational strategy.

Job description

eNL in the East Midlands is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to lead the finance function and work closely with the Managing Director and Partners to drive growth. The role combines strategic financial leadership with operational oversight to improve profitability and efficiency.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and performance reporting, while identifying opportunities to optimise pricing, productivity and systems.