Financial Controller

Old Star Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Central London is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function during an exciting phase of growth. This role involves strategic financial leadership, managing budgets, compliance, and staff supervision in a collaborative team culture, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Financial Controller or similar.
• Strong background in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance.
• Proven leadership ability and experience managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Compliance

Leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Finance and ERP systems

Employment Hero

Job description

Financial Controller – Legal Sector (Full or Hybrid | Central London)
Working on behalf of a leading national law firm

About the Role
We are working on behalf of a highly respected, award-winning legal services provider with a strong national presence and a focus on both Legal Aid and Private Client criminal defence work. With decades of experience and industry recognition, the firm is now entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth.

As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead their finance function in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring strategic financial leadership to a dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans. Provide clear analysis and reporting to support senior leadership.

Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards.

Management Accounting: Produce management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs with commentary for stakeholders.

Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and working capital; manage treasury operations effectively.

Compliance & Controls: Ensure financial compliance and maintain strong internal controls. Lead audit processes and regulatory filings.

Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering continuous improvement and a high-performance culture.

Systems & Process Improvement: Enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting processes for improved accuracy and efficiency.

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Financial Controller or similar.

Ideally, prior experience working within a Legal Aid firm or the wider legal services sector.

Strong background in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance.

Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).

Familiarity with finance and ERP systems; experience with Employment Hero or similar platforms is a plus.

Proven leadership ability and experience managing a finance team.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Working Arrangement

Full-time, Monday to Friday or Hybrid working model – 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Central London office

Why Apply?

Join a respected national legal firm at a pivotal stage of growth Shape and lead the finance function with autonomy and strategic input Collaborative team culture in a modern, flexible working environment Competitive salary and benefits package