Finance Manager

Finance Operations Manager 6-Month FTC | Hybrid (4:1) | International Law Firm Overview A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to oversee the financial operations of its London office. This is a hands-on, visible role supporting partners, lawyers and senior stakeholders, while coordinating closely with the wider finance team overseas. Key Responsibilities • Financial operations - Lead day-to-day financial activity, ensuring compliance with firm policies and SRA rules. • Financial insight - Produce regular analysis, highlighting trends, risks and performance opportunities. • Stakeholder partnership - Work with partners and lawyers to shape and deliver financial plans. • Billing & collections - Oversee billing processes and timely collections. • Cash flow oversight - Manage working capital and support operational liquidity. • Audit management - Coordinate internal and external audits, including the annual SRA audit. • Cross-border collaboration - Represent the London office in global finance initiatives and projects. • Regulatory support - Provide operational assistance to the COFA to maintain compliance. Requirements • Professional qualification - Degree in accounting, finance or related field; ACCA/ACA/CIMA is preferred. • Relevant experience - Background in a senior finance role within an international law firm environment. • System knowledge - Strong working knowledge of Elite 3E preferred. • Operational capability - Strong grounding in financial operations, controls and regulatory compliance. • Stakeholder engagement - Confident communicator able to build trusted relationships across senior levels. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.