Head of Finance

• Locations

  City of London, London

• Salary

  £75000 - £85000 per annum

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Senior Finance

• Type

  Permanent

Pentagon Talent have partnered with an established, forward-thinking law firm who are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking an accomplished Head of Finance to lead their finance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned finance professional with in-depth legal sector experience to join a firm on the cutting edge of legal services.

Role Overview:

As Head of Finance, you’ll oversee the financial operations across multiple entities within the group, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is both strategic and hands-on, with a key focus on supporting the firm’s ongoing expansion and acquisition plans.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Analysis

   • Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow.
   • Consolidate and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
   • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control measures, ensuring robust cash flow and profitability.
   • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to highlight trends, risks, and areas for improvement.

2. Financial Controls & Compliance

   • Develop and maintain stringent financial controls and processes.
   • Conduct regular audits, ensuring alignment with SRA regulations and industry best practices.
   • Implement financial policies and procedures that support the firm’s growth trajectory.

3. Strategic Financial Insight

   • Collaborate across departments, providing financial guidance to support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.
   • Prepare financial presentations and reports for senior management, ensuring clear communication to non-financial stakeholders.

4. Team Leadership

   • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
   • Oversee local and international finance partners, conducting periodic financial reviews.

5. Board-Level Reporting

   • Prepare board packs and participate in board meetings, offering insight into the firm’s financial health and strategy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least four years’ experience in a law firm.
• Strong grasp of legal financial systems
• Extensive knowledge of SRA accounts rules, with experience managing client monies.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility for hybrid working, with regular travel to key UK offices.

About the Role:

This role will initially cover the CFO during maternity leave, providing crucial support to a finance function that’s geared for growth. The firm operates a hybrid model with flexible working, along with regular travel to offices in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. With a small, hands-on team, prior experience in a similarly agile environment will be highly advantageous.

We are looking for someone who can ideally start by December 2024; notice periods will be considered for the right candidate. The firm is innovative and tech-focused, with a dynamic group of self-employed legal professionals and ambitious growth plans.

Location: Fully Remote, with travel required to major UK offices every few weeks.

If you’re a proactive finance leader ready to make a significant impact within a dynamic law firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.