Director of Finance

Director of Finance

A standout opportunity with a prestigious US law firm based in stylish modern offices near Liverpool Street, to lead the firm's European finance operations and play a pivotal role in its continued growth and success.

• Generous salary + attractive benefits, wellness and pension package
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• City of London / Liverpool Street

The incumbent will line manage a Finance Manager and Revenue Manager, overseeing a Finance team of approximately 12 in the London, reporting into the CFO in the US Headquarters. Duties will include;

• Lead European finance operations across London and Europe, including oversight of finance teams
• Oversee general ledger, balance sheet, reconciliations and monthly financial reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, partnering with Managing Partners and Practice Group Leaders
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital, billing and revenue control
• Act as COFA, overseeing client money procedures, controls and the annual SAR audit
• Oversee tax and regulatory compliance across the UK and Europe
• Drive financial controls, governance, best practice and process improvement, including the implementation of financial systems
• Provide strategic financial insight and advice to Senior Management and Business Services in both London and the US offices, supporting key commercial and planning decisions

• Qualified accountant with minimum of several years' relevant experience, 5+ years in a management role within a law firm
• Extensive experience with Elite 3E or a similar ERP system and related financial solutions
• Proven team leadership and people management skills, with strong decision-making, coaching, mentoring, consultative and problem-solving abilities