Head of Operational Finance

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Operational Finance to join the firm on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be responsible for leading the Finance Operations team, which includes oversight of Billing, Revenue Control and Accounts Payable/Receivable. You will have direct line management responsibility for the Finance Operations Senior Manager.

You will be part of the Senior Finance Leadership Team (SFLT) and responsible for overseeing finance operations to deliver high-quality services to internal legal and business services teams and clients. The role will identify, and drive projects aimed at improving operational finance efficiency and client service, whilst ensuring adherence to rules, regulations, and policies as well as leading the operational finance team on their daily tasks.

If you have substantial experience in legal and/or professional services sector and possess strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven record of enhancing operational finance team engagement and performance, this could be the role for you. 

Why Burges Salmon?

We're a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll be supported to grow your skills, contribute your ideas, and make a real impact. With a strong commitment to wellbeing, flexible working, and a culture that celebrates individuality, Burges Salmon is a place where you can thrive.

We're proud to be named RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Interested in applying or want to learn more?

Have we caught your attention? Do you want to know a little more before you apply? We would be very happy to chat (confidentially) to anyone who is interested in this role before you submit an application. Please get in touch with Alastair Hall, Senior Resourcing Manager.