My client is a top 20 law firm.
Their London office has first rate working conditions in river fronted offices and they offer one of the best benefits packages in the UK.
They are looking to recruit a Senior Finance Manager to join our dynamic team, where the ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, performance management, and operational excellence, with scope to influence firm-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning and analysis to support long-term strategic goals. Partner with senior leaders to shape financial strategy and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Develop and oversee KPIs and financial metrics that drive accountability and performance across departments. Provide insight and challenge to ensure delivery against targets.
- Act as a finance lead on transformation programmes, including digital finance initiatives, process optimisation, and cost efficiency projects.
- Ensure robust financial governance, compliance with regulatory standards, and proactive risk management. Lead internal controls and audit readiness.
- Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the UK and global finance teams. Represent finance in cross-functional forums and strategic initiatives.
- Actively contribute to the One Europe finance agenda, sharing best practices, aligning processes, and supporting cross-border initiatives.
The Candidate
- Degree level candidate with a strong academic background and relevant certifications that demonstrate expertise in financial management.
- Qualified with relevant certifications (e.g., ACA/CIMA/ACCA), indicating a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear and actionable recommendations to senior management.
- Proficiency in financial software and MS Office (particularly Excel), with experience using advanced features to analyse and present financial data.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate financial insight into business impact including experience of influencing senior stakeholders across functions and geographies and demonstrated ability to lead through change and contribute to firm-wide transformation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
Important Notice
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