We are working with a highly regarded law firm client seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility across financial reporting, controls, and team management.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while ensuring robust financial control and governance across the business. You will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality reporting standards and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Managing and developing the finance team (c. 30 people with managers across disciplines as direct reports)
- Ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks
- Leading the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditors
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Driving process improvements and efficiencies within finance operations
- Acting as a key business partner to senior stakeholders across the firm
Experience needed:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
- Law firm background as SRA knowledge is essential
- Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise
- Experience managing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Prior experience in Elite 3e would be advantageous
