Business Manager – Financial & Commercial Operations

Business Manager – Financial & Commercial Operations

Award-Winning Legal Aid Organisation | UK Offices | Hybrid/Flexible Working

Location: Hybrid/Flexible Working (with travel to offices as required)

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency and business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded professional to play a key role in the strategic and operational management of a well-established and purpose-driven law firm.

As Business Manager, you will work closely with the Director and senior management team to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the firm. You will have broad responsibility across the financial and operational side of the organisation, providing senior leadership with the insight and support needed to make informed business decisions.

You will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the firm.
• Support the implementation of strategic and business growth plans.
• Develop and improve operational systems, processes and efficiencies.
• Produce management information and performance reports.
• Support financial planning, budgeting and operational performance monitoring.
• Assist with Legal Aid Agency contract compliance and reporting requirements.
• Support SRA compliance, risk management and regulatory obligations.
• Manage office operations, facilities and supplier relationships.
• Oversee HR processes, recruitment, onboarding and staff development initiatives.
• Lead and support business improvement and technology projects.
• Work collaboratively with Heads of Department and support teams to achieve organisational objectives.

We are looking for someone who can combine strong operational leadership with excellent organisational and people management skills.

You may currently be working as a Business Manager, Finance Manager, Operations Manager, Commercial Manager or Practice Manager and be looking for a broader, more influential position.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in business, operations or practice management.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience managing teams and organisational change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, award-winning organisation with a genuine social purpose, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both financial and operational performance.

You will benefit from:

• A highly regarded and purpose-driven organisation.
• A genuinely influential position within the business.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
• The chance to shape and improve financial and operational processes.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a meaningful difference to access to justice.