About the role:
In this role, you will be responsible for the group's financial control, reporting, planning and analysis. You'll lead a high-performing team focused on delivering accurate and timely financial information, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving business insights through data-driven analysis. This role requires effective leadership, strategic thinking, and a high level of technical expertise in financial management.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies, UK GAAP (or IFRS), and regulatory standards
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for the business.
- Ensure that new service lines and or geographies are accounted for correctly, with processes and financial controls suitable to ensure that the Group's reporting requirements are met.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including tax, corporate governance, and industry-specific standards.
Requirements:
- Qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant ("ACA", "ACCA") with at least 12 years' experience and a proven track record in a senior finance role within a multi-jurisdictional, multi-business unit business
- Experience in either a law firm (or similar professional services business) or a trust and corporate services provider
- Demonstrable experience in implementing, maintaining and reviewing financial controls and ensuring compliance