Group Financial Controller

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative legal firm is on the lookout for a Financial Controller to spearhead their finance function. This pivotal role involves establishing robust accounting and reporting processes while collaborating closely with the senior leadership team to drive strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ACA or ACCA qualification, with a proven track record in financial management, ideally within the legal or professional services sector. With a flexible working environment in Central London, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic start-up. If you're ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply now!

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive Salary

Great Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA) with relevant experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, including recruitment and development.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and oversee financial reporting.
• Partner with leadership on strategy and business planning.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Accounting Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Job description

A high-growth, start-up legal firm is currently seeking a Financial Controller to lead and manage the finance function. The focus of this role will be establishing accounting and reporting processes, controls and partnering with founders and senior leadership to support on forward planning and strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Growing, hiring and management of the finance team including their recruitment, training, development, goal setting and performance measurement.
• Partner with senior leadership on commercial decision-making, strategy, and business planning.
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met in line with the Solicitors Accounts Rules, including review of static client balances.
• Oversee the preparation of quarterly commission calculations in respect of consultancy agreements.
• Develop finance processes, accounting and reporting to ensure smooth running of the finance function including the management accounts process including variance analysis.
• Administration and control of the global banking and cash flow management and forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and of forecasts during the financial year.
• Review of Europe bank reconciliations.
• Oversee production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements for all relevant entities.
• Assist in the management and development of systems, including leading on potential system implementation.
• Additional ad hoc work including projects, reporting and analysis to support the wider team and business.

The successful candidates will be professionally qualified (ACA / ACCA) with relevant practical experience, preferable working within the legal sector or professional services environment - with knowledge of SRA. The role requires someone with strong technical knowledge and good business acumen, with the ability to implement strategy and contribute to the forward planning and growth of the business. Ideally candidates will have experience working in a start-up/ SME environment, implementing and automating processes. This is a pivotal management position and requires an individual with strong, proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.

You will have the benefit of flexible working, with the offices in Central London near great transport links. In addition, this role offers a great benefits package and competitive salary. If you have relevant experience and you are keen to find out more, please apply today!

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