Finance Controller

Job Information

Posting Date

03-Sep-2026

Requisition ID

3420

States/Provinces/Cities

London

Location Type

Hybrid

Business Unit

Business Professionals

Function

Finance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Senior Finance & Accounting Manager will manage a team of experienced, qualified accountants, ensure financial integrity of local accounting records, manage year-end audit and liaise with internal and external auditors. The role-holder will oversee InMarket financial support to Lawyers and Business Professionals.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the London Finance team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, controlled and commercially focused finance service
• Act as a key business partner to lawyers, Business Professionals and Firm leadership, providing financial analysis, insight and challenge to support decision-making
• Lead the London cost budgeting and process and support optimisation of the Firm's cost base
• Oversee monthly management reporting, balance sheet integrity and financial controls, working closely with the Belfast Service Center and other finance teams.
• Maintain responsibility for the statutory accounts of the London entities, including compliance with FRS 102 and management of the external audit process.
• Lead finance support for the Firm's internal audit, ensuring robust balance sheet substantiation and control documentation
• Hold day-to-day oversight of UK tax matters, including compliance, reporting, partner tax-related matters and liaison with external tax advisers
• Collaborate with the cashier team in managing the firm's banking relationships, treasury-related activities and significant payment approval processes, maintaining strong governance and financial controls
• Act as the principal relationship manager for external audit, tax and other advisers
• Provide technical accounting guidance on accounting treatment, expenses, asset capitalisation and other finance matters
• Support Business Professionals' initiatives, ensuring implementation aligns with guidance from Specialist Functions and Global Process Owners

Skills and experience:

• A bachelor's degree is desirable
• Qualified with an appropriate recognized accounting body
• Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the respect of others by being transparent
• Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others as people
• Treats delicate or confidential issues with discretion

Reports to: Finance Director

Direct reports: Senior Financial Accountant, Senior Reporting Accountant, Financial Accounting Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Tax Accountant

Travel requirements: Minimal travel required

Position type: In Market

Development framework: Senior Manager

About us

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

Additional Information

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

To Apply: At Baker McKenzie, we welcome direct applications.

Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or Recruitment.London@bakermckenzie.com.

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For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process, please contact in confidence, Samantha Mann, Recruitment Manager, at Samantha.Mann@bakermckenzie.com.