Tuckers Solicitors
Financial Director
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Overview
An established National Legal Aid UK law firm is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on, 'sleeves-rolled-up' Finance Director to lead financial operations and drive the next phase of growth. The organisation currently relies largely on manual, Excel-based processes and is seeking a finance leader to modernise its systems, improve efficiency, and enhance revenue and profitability. This role will oversee a finance team, lead strategic financial planning, work closely with the managing partner, and play a key role in shaping the firm’s commercial direction. This may suit an applicant in a Financial Controller position who has reached a glass ceiling or has no prospect of promotion.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Partner with the senior leadership team to design and deliver financial strategies supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimise cost structures, and enhance financial performance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Develop scalable processes and systems to support expansion.
- Provide commercial insight and data-driven recommendations to influence strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), and serve as the COFA.
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Operational Finance Management
- Manage payroll processing to ensure that it is accurate and compliant with regulations.
- Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, and financial transactions.
- Lead credit control and maintain effective cash flow management.
- Supervise accounts payable, including supplier reconciliations and payments.
- Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting tools while leading the shift toward more automated systems.
- Support integration between finance and HR systems.
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Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a finance team based in London, with collaboration across multiple locations.
- Provide guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and operational excellence.
Candidate Profile
- A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in law firm finance, ideally including exposure to criminal law or legal aid environments.
- Background in both strategic finance and hands-on operational tasks (payroll, credit control, AP, GL).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling).
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple sites.
- Familiarity with HR systems is advantageous.
- Commercially astute, proactive, and collaborative.
- A successful applicant must live within the M25 area of Greater London.
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