Financial Controller

We have partnered with one of our long\-standing, growing law firm clients in supporting them with the hire of a new **Financial Controller** . My client is a highly successful boutique law firm that delivers exceptional financial performance and handles significant complexity for its size. With around 20 partners and a turnover approaching £100m, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious business services team. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Director of Finance, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of financial control and operational finance and providing strategic support to senior leadership. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. * Take ownership of a broad remit covering financial control, reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. * Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. * Manage partner accounting, payroll across multiple jurisdictions, and working capital performance. * Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders (partners, fee earners and head of business services), contributing to strategic initiatives, investment cases, and business planning. * Drive improvements in systems, processes, and financial controls, including involvement in finance\-related projects and system upgrades. * Provide insight and analysis to support decision\-making at the highest level, attending and presenting at management and partner meetings. **Experience needed:** * Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). * Significant post\-qualification experience within a law firm or professional services environment. * Strong understanding of LLP accounting and financial management. * Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams. * Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. * Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance and practice management systems. **Additional information:** * **Package:** Competitive salary \+ guaranteed firm\-wide bonus (c.5%) * **Hybrid** \- 3 days in the office *If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms \& Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer\-a\-friend*