Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Commercial Management
Lead financial planning aligned to the firm's strategic and operational objectives.
Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
Provide financial insights to support leadership decision-making and profitability.
Review cost structures and recommend efficiency and cost optimization initiatives.
Support investment planning and resource allocation.
Treasury & Cashflow Management
Oversee liquidity management and daily cash positioning.
Prepare and manage weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts.
Ensure timely funding for payroll, statutory obligations, suppliers, and operational commitments.
Strengthen treasury controls and working capital management.
Manage banking relationships and monitor financial risk exposure.
Revenue Assurance & Billing Oversight
Oversee the full revenue cycle from estimate to collection.
Strengthen billing governance and reduce invoicing delays.
Monitor accounts receivable performance and aged debt exposure.
Develop debt recovery and collection strategies.
Work closely with Partners, Practice Heads, and fee earners to improve collections efficiency and reduce revenue leakage.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
Develop dashboards and reporting scorecards for leadership visibility.
Analyze profitability, revenue trends, budget performance, and cost movements.
Ensure financial reconciliations and reporting accuracy.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Lead the budgeting and budget consolidation process.
Conduct variance analysis and strengthen departmental accountability.
Improve spend governance and expense control across the firm.
Identify opportunities for operational and financial efficiency.
Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit
Strengthen internal financial controls and governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
Minimize exposure to fraud, financial leakage, and unauthorized transactions.
Maintain strong financial documentation and SOP compliance.
Leadership & Team Management
Supervise and mentor the finance team.
Set KPIs and strengthen accountability within the department.
Promote a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and proactive reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Minimum 5 - 8 years progressive finance experience.
At least 3 years in a finance leadership or management role.
Strong experience in:
Financial planning & analysis
Treasury management
Budgeting & forecasting
Audit & compliance
Commercial finance
Cashflow management
Financial reporting
Accounts receivable oversight
Experience within a law firm, legal practice, consulting, or professional services environment is highly preferred.
Key Competencies
Strong commercial and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.