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Finance Director / Senior Financial Controller

Talent Flow Partners
Macclesfield, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Location: Macclesfield, UK
Industry: Legal (Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Housing Disrepair)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Firm:

A law firm based in Macclesfield, specialising in Personal Injury (PI), Medical Negligence, and Housing Disrepair (HDR) cases. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services and securing justice for clients. As part of its continued growth and operational excellence, the firm is seeking an experienced Finance Director / Senior Financial Controller with a background in law firm finance to lead its financial strategy and management.

Role Overview:
The Finance Director / Senior Financial Controller will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial health and strategic direction of the firm. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in law firm financial management, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs), managing financial risk, and optimising the firm’s financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the firm’s financial strategy, ensuring strong financial governance and reporting.
Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
Ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) and other legal regulatory requirements.
Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
Oversee the firm’s working capital, credit control, and debt recovery processes, ensuring financial stability.
Implement financial controls and risk management processes to safeguard the firm’s assets.
Provide strategic insight and financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.
Work closely with the Board to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the firm’s objectives.
Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance.
Support financial aspects of litigation funding, case disbursement, and cost recovery processes.
Monitor and optimise WIP (Work in Progress) and profitability of case portfolios.

Key Requirements:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with extensive experience in a similar role within a law firm.
Previous experience in a law firm essential
Experience in Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, or Housing Disrepair law firm is a bonus, not essential
Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs) and SRA compliance.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a finance team.
Excellent knowledge of financial software and case management systems used in law firms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and drive financial efficiency.
Experience managing external audits and liaising with regulatory bodies.

What We Offer:

A senior leadership role in a dynamic and growing law firm.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
The opportunity to influence and shape the financial future of the firm.

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