Finance Manager - Law Firm - Hertfordshire or Essex

Finance Manager - Law Firm Location: Hertford, Ware or Loughton Hertfordshire and Essex Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Full Time Permanent Hybrid and Flexible Working This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal finance professional who enjoys combining strategic financial management with hands-on involvement in day-to-day finance operations. You''ll take responsibility for the firm''s finance function, leading a team of four and working closely with the Partners and Management Board to provide financial insight, maintain regulatory compliance and support the firm''s continued growth. The successful candidate will also be appointed as the firm''s Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA). With hybrid working, a structured career development programme and an excellent benefits package, this position offers an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and progressive legal practice. The Role As Finance Manager, you will oversee the firm''s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective cash flow management and compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules. Your responsibilities will include: Financial Management and Reporting Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and annual budgets. Producing financial forecasts, variance analysis and management information. Monitoring departmental profitability, fee income, billing performance and recovery rates. Managing lock-up, including work in ..... full job details .....