The Firm
Our client is a leading professional services firm with a strong reputation across financial services, funds, and complex commercial matters. The firm continues to grow at pace and is investing deliberately in its infrastructure to support the next phase of development.
As a result, the firm is strengthening its finance function to ensure it is fit for scale, robust in control, and capable of supporting senior decision‑making across the partnership.
The Role
The Senior Finance Manager will play a central role in the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the firm. Reporting to the CFO, this position will take ownership of financial control, compliance, and core finance operations across the LLP and associated entities.
This is a hands‑on role with leadership responsibility and genuine scope to shape processes, systems, and standards in a high‑quality professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.Oversight of internal controls, accounting policies, and risk management frameworks.
Compliance & Tax Oversight
Ensure compliance with LLP regulations, company law, and Law Society requirements.Manage VAT, corporation tax, and partner tax obligations in conjunction with external advisors.
Corporate & Operational Finance
Financial oversight of all related corporate entities and intercompany arrangements.Monitoring and management of operating costs, cash flow, and working capital.
Audit, Governance & Process Improvement
Act as primary point of contact for external auditors.Drive improvements in finance processes, systems, and automation.Manage and develop members of the finance team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with typically 6+ years’ post‑qualification experience.Experience within a law firm, professional services, partnership, or comparable service‑led environment is highly desirable.Strong hands‑on ownership of core finance operations, including month‑end, management reporting, controls, and audit/tax interaction.Working knowledge of WIP, client billing cycles, or time‑based revenue recognition, or closely related transferable exposure.Proven ability to build or improve finance processes and operate effectively in an evolving, less‑than‑perfect environment.Comfortable engaging with senior non‑finance stakeholders, communicating financial matters clearly and credibly.
Why Join?
Play a key role in modernising a respected professional services firm.Work closely with an experienced CFO during a period of meaningful change.Clear scope to grow into broader leadership roles over time.
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