Global Finance Lead - Revenue Focus

Reference: 4806497Job ID: 5400048Posted: 2026-07-13Closing date: 2026-10-11Location: LondonSalary: 150,000 - 170,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Legal / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Joel KnightHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02034650012Email: [email protected] new companyA leading international law firm is seeking a Global Finance Leader to take ownership of its end-to-end revenue life cycle and drive commercial performance across a global partnership. This is a high-impact leadership role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to enhance revenue generation, optimise cash collection, and embed financial discipline across multiple jurisdictions.Your new roleKey responsibilities include:Leading the global revenue cycle, ensuring consistent processes, governance, and controlsDriving billing and collections strategy to improve cash flow and reduce lock-upPartnering with senior stakeholders to enhance matter profitability and revenue realisationDelivering insightful reporting and KPIs to support strategic decision-makingStrengthening risk management, compliance, and credit control processesOptimising systems, data, and technology to improve efficiency and transparencyLeading and developing an international team, embedding best practice and continuous improvementWhat you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced revenue or commercial finance leader with a proven track record in a complex, partnership-led or professional services environment.Key requirements:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred)Significant leadership experience in revenue control or finance within a global organisationStrong understanding of partner-led business models, billing structures, and client dynamicsDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive behavioural changeDeep expertise in revenue optimisation, collections strategy, and financial performance managementExperience managing international teams and operating across multiple jurisdictionsTechnologically strong, with an interest in data, analytics, and process automationWhat you'll get in returnYou will be an experienced revenue or commercial finance leader with a proven track record in a complex, partnership-led or professional services environment.Key requirements:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred)Significant leadership experience in revenue control or finance within a global organisationStrong understanding of partner-led business models, billing structures, and client dynamicsDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive behavioural changeDeep expertise in revenue optimisation, collections strategy, and financial performance managementExperience managing international teams and operating across multiple jurisdictionsTechnologically strong, with an interest in data, analytics, and process automationWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4806497 - Joel Knight