Leading Global Law Firm, Central London (Hybrid, 2-3 days a week in office) |
Up to £60,000 pro rata + benefits |
An opportunity has been created for a Finance Analyst to provide strategic and comprehensive financial analysis to a multitude of business units. The firm is a leading global £multi-billion turnover Legal Professional Services group, operating within the UK, Europe, US and Asia-PAC markets. They have developed an enviable reputation for outstanding professional services and delivering innovative products & service solutions. Enjoying continued growth through service and market development, the business delivers challenging assignments for a worldwide blue-chip client base.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst
- Financial Point of Contact: Serves as the primary liaison for financial queries from senior business unit stakeholders, delivering monthly KPIs and clear commentary on profitability drivers.
- Strategic Financial Analysis: Produces detailed financial analyses and presents monthly results, historical trends, and forecasts to support strategic decisions within practice groups.
- Performance Monitoring: Evaluates results against targets, tracks trends, highlights issues, and implements solutions to enhance financial outcomes.
- Stakeholder Support: Responds to ad hoc requests from Partners and internal teams, utilising advanced Excel, Tableau, and presentation skills for robust data insights.
- Planning & Reporting: Collaborates with Business Managers and Partners during planning, budgeting, reforecasting, and prepares tailored presentations for management reviews and meetings.
Skills & Attributes of the Finance Analyst
- Professional Qualification: Qualified or part-qualified / finalist - ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
- Sector Experience: Preferably brings experience from the legal sector or wider professional services environment.
- Analytical Expertise: Demonstrates strong capability in financial data analysis, variance reporting, and forecasting future performance.
- Effective Communicator: Highly numerate with proven confidence engaging and advising senior stakeholders.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills essential; experienced in Tableau dashboard creation (or keen to develop), with proficiency in PowerPoint.
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
Ref: BHJOB3543_5997