Leading the firm-wide budgeting and forecasting process
Acting as a true business partner to legal teams, providing insight on performance, profitability, and growth
Analysing key metrics such as utilisation, recovery rates, WIP, and matter profitability
Translating financial data into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders
Challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency
Supporting pricing decisions and bonus scheme calculations
Overseeing the production of accurate and timely management accounts
Leading the statutory audit process and acting as the key point of contact for auditors
Ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
Driving better alignment between finance and the wider business

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2–3 years post-qualification experience
Experience within professional services (ideally with exposure to WIP, billing, and revenue recognition)
Strong commercial awareness, with experience working closely with senior stakeholders
Proven ability to influence, challenge, and add value beyond reporting
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit processes
Advanced Excel and analytical capability
Exposure to audit leadership or ownership
Experience improving processes or introducing more efficient ways of working

Finance Business Partner

Key skills