One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison, has continued its planned investment in leadership and operational infrastructure with the appointment of Helen Broadhead as Head of Finance.
Helen joins the firm as part of a wider programme of strategic growth, ensuring that Swinburne Maddison’s financial governance, reporting and systems evolve in line with the firm’s expanding scale and regional footprint. Her appointment reflects a deliberate focus on strengthening the business foundations that underpin long-term, sustainable growth.
A qualified management accountant and member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Helen brings more than 20 years’ experience in senior finance roles, including 15 years post-qualification experience.
Her background spans professional services, financial services, manufacturing, retail and consumer goods in roles within Zurich, , Intersnack, Berghaus and Jackson Hogg recruitment. She also has a strong track record of supporting growing businesses through periods of change and expansion.
Her appointment follows the recent release of the Legal 500 UK rankings, in which Swinburne Maddison reinforced its position as one of the region’s most respected full-service law firms, with recommendations across nine practice areas and four Tier One rankings.
Jonathan Moreland, Managing Partner, said: “Helen’s appointment is another important step in strengthening the firm’s leadership and operational infrastructure as we continue to grow. She brings not only significant financial expertise, but also a strong understanding of the commercial realities facing businesses, having worked closely with founders, leadership teams and advisers across a wide range of sectors.
“Her experience supporting start-ups and high-growth businesses, combined with her strong regional relationships, will be invaluable as we continue to support clients on increasingly complex commercial and corporate matters. We’re delighted to welcome her to Swinburne Maddison.”
Helen added: “I’m excited to be joining Swinburne Maddison at such a positive point in its journey. The firm has an excellent reputation for expertise, professionalism and client service and I’m looking forward to working closely with the leadership team to support sustainable growth and provide clear financial insight to inform future direction.”
Helen is known for her proactive and hands-on leadership style, with a particular focus on creating robust financial controls, delivering timely and meaningful management information and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within finance teams.
Helen’s appointment brings the firm’s headcount to 100.
