Chief Financial Officer - Professional Services

Position Overview: The CFO will lead the firm's finance function and be responsible for financial strategy, FP&A, profitability, cash flow, billing & collections, taxation, compliance, financial controls, MIS and partner reporting. The ideal candidate should have experience in professional services, preferably with a law firm, Big 4, consulting or accounting firm or partnership-led organisation, and should be comfortable working closely with Partners and senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: - Lead financial strategy, FP&A, budgeting and forecasting. - Drive profitability, cash flow, working capital and cost optimisation. - Oversee billing, collections, WIP and revenue management. - Manage treasury, banking, taxation and statutory compliance. - Strengthen financial controls, governance and MIS reporting. - Provide strategic financial insights to Partners and senior leadership. - Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team. Candidate Profile: - CA preferred or MBA Finance. - Relevant experience with senior finance leadership exposure. - Strong knowledge of FP&A, taxation, financial reporting, billing, collections and profitability. - Professional services experience preferred. - Strong leadership, analytical, commercial and communication skills. - High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional maturity.