Finance Operations Manager – Professional Services
We're looking for an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day financial activities of a busy professional services firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee a talented finance team, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive efficiency across all finance processes.
What you'll be doing:
Lead and develop a team of finance administrators across billing, credit control, cashiering, and accounts payable
Oversee month-end operations and client accounting processes
Ensure compliance with AML regulations and professional standards
Manage banking relationships, reconciliations, and financial controls
Partner with key stakeholders across the firm to resolve financial queries and support audit processes
Champion continuous improvement and drive best practice in financial operations
Requirements:
A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Previous experience in a senior finance role, ideally in legal or professional services
Strong leadership and team development experience
Knowledge of legal finance operations and regulatory compliance
Confident with finance systems (Aderant preferred) and Excel
You'll thrive in this role if you're:
A natural leader with great communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking
Organised, proactive, and process-focused
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