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Director of Finance – Prestigious US Law Firm – City of London – Standout Opportunity

  • Job Type :

    Permanent

    Full-Time

  • Salary : Competitive Salary + Benefits

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.

What’s On Offer:

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

Director of Finance – What You’ll Be Doing:

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

Director of Finance – What We’re Looking For:

  • 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

Neil Hagan

nhagan@larbeyevans.com

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