Finance Manager

Lex Consultancy Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Hybrid working

Healthcare benefits

Career development programmes

International exposure

Job summary

Global International Law Firm in Dublin 2 is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function in the Dublin office. The role collaborates with partners to drive financial performance, manage budgeting and reporting, and develop a small finance team.

The successful candidate will oversee financial control, compliance and strategic initiatives, while liaising with auditors and banking partners to support growth and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Experience within professional services or a global organisation; law firm experience is desirable.
• Solid understanding of financial control, financial reporting and compliance.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with lawyers and partners to improve financial performance, including billing, profitability and cost management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor and drive performance across key financial metrics, including billing, cash collection, work in progress (WIP) and debt.
• Oversee financial control, compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and banking partners.
• Prepare and review business cases for strategic initiatives and partner hires.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and ensure alignment with firm-wide standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Strategy and Business Development.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team, supporting ongoing performance and professional development.

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder partnering

Team development

Financial reporting

Billing & cash management

Analytical skills

Communication

SAP

Concur

Power BI

Tools

SAP

Concur

Power BI

Job description

Finance Manager - Global International Law Firm

The Opportunity:

A leading global international law firm based in Dublin 2 is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to lead its finance function in the Dublin office.

This is a key leadership role within the Finance team, offering the opportunity to work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance, strengthen financial control and support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will take ownership of financial planning, reporting and performance management while leading and developing a small finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join an internationally recognised organisation with strong opportunities for career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with lawyers and partners to improve financial performance, including billing, profitability and cost management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor and drive performance across key financial metrics, including billing, cash collection, work in progress (WIP) and debt.
• Oversee financial control, compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and banking partners.
• Prepare and review business cases for strategic initiatives and partner hires.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and ensure alignment with firm-wide standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Strategy and Business Development.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team, supporting ongoing performance and professional development.

About You:

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Experience within professional services or a global organisation; law firm experience is desirable.
• Solid understanding of financial control, financial reporting and compliance.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Concur or Power BI would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:

• Excellent salary and performance-based bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Comprehensive healthcare cover and wellness benefits.
• Structured training, mentoring and career development programmes.
• International exposure and opportunities for career progression.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to pro bono and community initiatives.