Head of Financial Services

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Legal Southwest Full time
Job Title: Head of Financial Services

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Financial Services to join our team at Legal Southwest. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering financial excellence and driving business growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in a professional services or legal firm. You will have a solid understanding of Solicitor Accounts Rules and the Solicitor Regulation Authority Guidance, as well as experience in financial risk management within a legal environment.

Your key responsibilities will include managing the operational delivery of a best-in-class finance service, developing and maintaining a robust reporting suite, and overseeing working capital management, legal cashiering, and regulatory compliance. You will also be responsible for financial modelling and forecasting, monitoring and coordination of practice finances, and engaging with key stakeholders to drive financial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role and contribute to the success of a reputable law firm. If you are a results-driven finance professional with excellent leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

About the Company:
Legal Southwest is a leading law firm in the Southwest region, known for its expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality services to its clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the operational delivery of a best-in-class finance service.
  • Develop and maintain a robust reporting suite.
  • Oversee working capital management, legal cashiering, and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage financial modelling and forecasting.
  • Monitor and coordinate practice finances.
  • Engage with key stakeholders to drive financial performance.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a professional services or legal firm.
  • Solid understanding of Solicitor Accounts Rules and the Solicitor Regulation Authority Guidance.
  • Experience in financial risk management within a legal environment.
  • Results-driven finance professional with excellent leadership skills.


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