Marks Sattin have been exclusively engaged by Foot Anstey Group to recruit a Head of Finance Operations to be based in Plymouth on a hybrid working basis. An established law firm with a consistent level of growth over the past decade which has been organic rather than by merger.

The Head of Finance Operations role will see you lead, motivate and drive a 15 strong finance team, all based in Plymouth. Working alongside the Chief Financial Officer you will drive the financial processes and day to day operational performance within the function, ensuring a robust working capital process and an industry leading support team.

This role will be paying between £80,000 and £100,000 per annum with excellent benefits including hybrid working options, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, salary sacrifice pension scheme, life assurance 4 x salary, salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.

A great opportunity locally or if you have ever considered relocating towards the sandy beaches, fossil cliffs and moorland national parks that make up the county of Devon.



The Head of Finance Operations Role

As a senior finance professional holding previous experience within a law firm, you will be responsible for 3 direct reports and a total team of circa 15 heads. This will consist of a number of high-volume transactional functions including: billings, credit control, legal cashiers and accounts payable. Alongside this, key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with SRA Accounting rules
• Drive and develop best in class finance processes and implementing new procedures or improvements where possible
• Act as a true leader to the finance function, developing and mentoring the team alongside developing skills and experience within
• Business partner with senior non-finance leaders within the business including partner level
• Maintain the client accounting team ensuring client monies are handled correctly and efficiently
• Lead the annual audit process

You…

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience
• Prior experience within a law firm or professional services industry
• Strong excel skills: Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Data Manipulation
• Evidenced leadership capabilities