Head of Finance

Jmf Associates; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days from home)

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative law-firm environment

Job summary

JMF Associates in North London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the firm's financial strategy and control. You will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance and drive performance through robust budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with at least five years in a senior finance role within professional services, and a proven ability to lead teams and communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance functions in professional services.
• Strong understanding of accounting, budgeting, auditing and taxation.
• Ability to translate financial data for non-finance colleagues.
• Proven track record of building and developing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and financial control.
• Lead the firm's finance strategy, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage audits and statutory compliance.
• Build key internal and external relationships for finance function.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

JMF Associates is seeking a Head of Finance for our esteemed Law Firm , based in North London. This senior leadership role involves delivering strategic financial control, overseeing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with legislative standards. You will manage the finance strategy, budget, audits, and build key internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Financial Controller within a legal firm, with strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles tailored to professional services. Your proven ability to interpret financial data for non-finance colleagues and your track record in managing financial teams will be essential to success in this role. The Head of Finance supervised a Finance team of 3 transactional staff.

• Educated to degree level and qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance role within a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and taxation principles
• Experience managing teams and developing finance strategies
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

This firm offers hybrid working with 3 days per week working from home. The Head of Finance vacancies provides a collaborative environment within a progressive law firm committed to professional growth and excellence. Benefits include professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to shape the firm's financial future.