Financial Controller (12-month FTC)

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• Posted 10 June 2026
• Salary£110000 - £120000 per annum
• LocationLondon
• Job type Contract
• DisciplineLegal Finance & Accounting
• Reference558890_1781085646

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Financial Controller (12-month FTC)

We are working with a highly regarded law firm client seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility across financial reporting, controls, and team management.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while ensuring robust financial control and governance across the business. You will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality reporting standards and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Managing and developing the finance team (c. 30 people with managers across disciplines as direct reports)
• Ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Leading the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditors
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies within finance operations
• Acting as a key business partner to senior stakeholders across the firm

Experience needed:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
• Law firm background as SRA knowledge is essential
• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise
• Experience managing teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Prior experience in Elite 3e would be advantageous

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