Finance Director- Law Firm 

London – up to £120,000 + Bens

We are exclusively working in partnership to hire a new Finance Director for a leading law firm in the UK. This role will be based in their London office and manage the Finance function reporting into the Managing Partner. 

Whilst the firm is an established business, they are entering an exciting period of transformation and growth.

We are looking for an experienced hands-on Finance leader to improve profitability, modernise systems and lead strategic financial planning in shaping the firm’s commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Partner with the senior leadership team to design and deliver financial strategies supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimise cost structures, and enhance financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop scalable processes and systems to support expansion.
• Provide commercial insight and data-driven recommendations to influence strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and be the COFA.

Operational Finance Management

• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and financial transactions.
• Lead credit control and maintain effective cash flow management.
• Supervise accounts payable, including supplier reconciliations and payments.
• Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting tools, while leading the shift toward more automated systems.
• Support integration between finance and HR systems.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a finance team based in London, with collaboration across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in law firm finance, ideally including exposure to criminal law
• Background in both strategic finance and hands-on operational tasks (payroll, credit control, AP, GL).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling).
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with HR systems is advantageous.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and collaborative.

Please apply with your CV for more information to Rachael Terry.