This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Director within a rapidly expanding prestigious Law Firm in Liverpool City Centre, which is on track for more growth This role will offer you the opportunity to be number 1 in Finance, a board member and being part of an impressive group of team members who bring a huge wealth of experience. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to assist this law firm with its financial strategy. You would be managing the Accounts team and would be reporting directly into the directors of the firm. Your main area of focus will be to advise the directors in relation to all aspects of business performance and assisting with its overall strategic development ensuring business objectives are met. Key duties: - Producing a rolling 6-month cash flow forecast with commentary for a fast-growing business - To liaise with the Managing Director to oversee smooth running of and expansion of the Firm Business strategy, improvement and development. - Liaise as required with external accountants, SRA, Law Society and external bodies. - To liaise with the Accounts Manager and oversee the smooth financial management of the firm including cash flow, relationship with banks and to ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. - To oversee professional indemnity and general insurance renewals. - Producing monthly management accounts with board-pack commentary - Business performance analysis - Implementing and managing strong credit control processes - Implementing and managing strong supplier payment processes - Manage the existing finance and cashier team - Cost saving projects - Attending quarterly board meetings - Relationship management with outside suppliers - Liaising with HMRC - Taking ownership of annual budget/forecast - Managing both new and existing contracts - Contract costing, including analysis of variances - Managing and reporting KPIs. Essential Requirements are: ACCA,CIMA or ACA qualified Proclaim experience Solicitor Accounts Rules knowledge/training Previous experience within a legal practice, ideally 5 years Anti-money laundering training is desirable Ability to work on own initiative Strong organisational skills What's on offer: Premium Liverpool City Centre location Dynamic, fun working environment 25 days holiday Exclusive corporate discounts Access to private healthcare schemes / contributory pension schemes Lots of growth opportunities Early finish on a Friday Interviews are being conducted asap so don't delay in sending your cv across.