An established law firm is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide maternity cover on a fixed‑term contract. This is a senior leadership role with real operational exposure, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while operating at a strategic level. The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial stability, strengthening reporting capability, and acting as a trusted commercial partner to senior stakeholders. Despite the seniority of the role, this is a hands‑on position requiring direct ownership of core finance outputs, particularly monthly management reporting. The successful candidate will quickly build credibility across the business, balancing technical excellence with relationship‑driven leadership.
This is a high‑impact opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and enjoys leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely ownership and delivery of the monthly management reporting cycle, providing clear insight into financial performance and variances
- Production and review of accurate management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow, ensuring robust commentary for senior stakeholders
- Direct oversight of forecasting and short‑to medium‑term financial planning, incorporating input from operational leaders
- Hands‑on involvement in cashflow management, working capital monitoring and liquidity planning
- Providing meaningful analysis of performance trends, risks and opportunities to support commercial decision‑making
- Acting as a senior finance partner to partners and department heads, building trust and influencing outcomes through insight and data
- Ensuring strong financial controls are maintained, with regular review of reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
- Leadership and support of the finance team, maintaining momentum and clarity during the maternity cover period
- Overseeing compliance with LLP and legal sector financial requirements, working with external advisers where required
- Managing stakeholder relationships with auditors, banks and other external parties during the contract period
- Supporting budgeting cycles, financial modelling and ad‑hoc commercial projects as required by the business
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, pace and accountability across all financial outputs
Skills & Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with demonstrable senior‑level experience in a legal or LLP environment
- Proven track record of producing and owning detailed monthly management reporting within a professional services context
- Comfortable operating in a hands‑on finance leadership role, combining strategic oversight with operational delivery
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly with partners and senior stakeholders
- Highly organised, resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to step into an interim leadership role seamlessly
This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced Finance Director with a strong background in the legal sector who enjoys balancing senior leadership with hands‑on delivery. The firm is seeking someone who can step in smoothly, establish credibility quickly and provide immediate impact throughout this maternity cover. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates available to commence in early summer
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