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Group Financial Controller

A top international Law Firm is looking to recruit a Group Financial Controller to join their offices in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity to manage and lead an Accounting team of 4-5 individuals within a highly reputable law firm and really help drive forward this team.

As the Group Financial Controller you will be responsible for the consolidation of monthly management accounts, co-ordinating the firms budget and forecast processes, monitor cash flow, manage the audit processes, assist with any projects required and take ownership for the integrity of the general ledger.

Furthermore, you will provide detailed commentaries on the management accounts, develop rolling cash flow forecasts and manage the three-year cash flow forecast. You will complete all statutory accounts filings both in the UK and internationally including LLP accounts and service company accounts, as well as managing the audit process across the firm and monitoring audit spend.

You will work closely with other Finance teams, including the Partner Affairs and Tax teams on various aspects of tax and partner accounting.

To be successful in this position you will have a ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent) with significant post qualification experience and previous experience of managing a team. You will be a team player who is driven, organised, has the ability to work under pressure and has a good working knowledge of Excel. You will also have worked within professional services, ideally within a law firm.
If you are interested in the role above, please apply today!