Revenue Controller

Totum; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Totum Partners is recruiting an experienced Revenue Controller to join the Finance team of a leading international law firm. You will own the revenue cycle, manage WIP, drive billing activity and maximise working capital performance, with regular WIP reviews and Partner-facing communication.

The role requires strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge where necessary, while building relationships across Partners and fee earners to support efficient billing and revenue

Qualifications

• Previous Revenue Control or Working Capital experience within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of WIP management and legal billing processes.
• Experience working closely with Partners and fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Manage WIP and billing activity across an allocated portfolio.
• Lead WIP review meetings with Partners and fee earners.
• Monitor aged WIP and drive matters through the billing cycle.
• Produce and analyse revenue reports.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve revenue performance.
• Support working capital objectives and key financial targets.

Skills

WIP management

Billing processes

Excel

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

Totum Partners are recruiting for an experienced Revenue Controller to join the Finance team of a leading international law firm.

This role will support allocated practice groups and take ownership of the firm's revenue cycle, working closely with Partners and fee earners to manage WIP, drive billing activity and maximise working capital performance.

The successful candidate will lead regular WIP reviews, provide commercial support to stakeholders and help ensure matters progress efficiently through the billing process. This is a highly visible, Partner-facing position that requires strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge where necessary.

The ideal Revenue Controller will be responsible for:

• Managing WIP and billing activity across an allocated portfolio
• Leading WIP review meetings with Partners and fee earners
• Monitoring aged WIP and driving matters through the billing cycle
• Producing and analysing revenue reports
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve revenue performance
• Supporting working capital objectives and key financial targets

The ideal Revenue Controller will be responsible for:

• Previous Revenue Control or Working Capital experience within a law firm
• Strong understanding of WIP management and legal billing processes
• Experience working closely with Partners and fee earners
• Experience using Elite 3E would be advantageous
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Revenue Controller to join a highly regarded law firm in a role offering strong stakeholder exposure and long-term career development.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Totum Partners are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and recruitment consultancy. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and supporting diversity in the workplace.