Finance Manager - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

**Finance Manager - Manchester**A UK leading practice in sport and media law, is seeking a Finance Manager to join its esteemed team. This role offers a unique chance to work within a highly desired sector, collaborating with top-rated professionals in a firm recognised by Chambers and Legal 500.**Benefits:**- **Hybrid Working:** Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.- **Prestigious Sector:** Engage with high-profile clients, including foremost organisations, associations, clubs, players, athletes, and agents, both nationally and internationally.- **Supportive Environment:** Join a friendly and collaborative team committed to professional growth and excellence.**Role Overview:**Reporting directly to the firm’s Partners, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in the financial operations of the firm. Key responsibilities include:- Analysing and providing financial reports to the Partners on a range of financial KPIs.- Implementing and managing the firm’s WIP management process.- Overseeing time recording across the firm and liaising with fee earners.- Managing the firm’s billing processes.- Enforcing the firm’s credit control process.- Assisting with client onboarding processes.- Handling other finance-related operational tasks and duties as required.**Skills and Experience Required:**- Full-time availability is preferable, although part-time applications will be considered for exceptional and/or experienced candidates.- Accounting qualifications are advantageous but not essential.- Familiarity with practice management and accounting systems, time recording, and legal billing software.- Proficiency in widely accepted office technology, particularly Microsoft 365, with a strong focus on Excel skills.- Proven experience in a similar finance role.- Excellent written and oral communication skills.- Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues.- Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.- Strong administrative and organisational skills.- Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.- Eligibility to work in the UK.This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a top-tier legal practice. If you possess the required skills and experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career.Please send your CV to for consideration