Financial Controller Birmingham £70,000 - £80,000Company ProfileAn established and growing legal practice is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth.This is a key leadership role within a legal practice environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a business where finance is central to operational and strategic decision-making.Reporting into senior leadership, taking responsibility for the end-to-end finance function within a busy legal practice, overseeing a small team and ensuring both strategic and day-to-day financial operations run effectively.What''s on Offer?Birthday offOffice Based Free parkingOpportunity to shape and lead the finance function within a law firmWhat will you do as a Financial Controller? Full ownership of the finance function within a legal practice environmentManagement and development of a small finance teamOversight of all transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, sales ledgerLegal cashiering / client accountsHands-on support where required across transactional processesProduction of monthly management accounts and reporting packsBudgeting, forecasting and cashflow managementStrengthening financial controls, processes and systemsOwnership and optimisation of the finance system (Xero)Liaising with external accountants and auditorsSupporting senior stakeholders with commercial insightWhat do you need as a Financia