21 Oct
Harcourt Matthews
London
Senior Finance AnalystLondon£85,000 - £95,000 + bonus & excellent benefits
The Company
As a world class international Legal Services organisation, operating globally in all continents, this group has built an enviable reputation for delivering cross-border and multi-jurisdictional services across a broad range of business sectors, geographies & vertical markets, on behalf of a portfolio of corporate industrial clients, governments, and banking & financial institutions. Due to continued growth and expansion of internal service offerings, a new position has been created for a Senior Finance Analyst. Reporting to both the Finance Director and Head of Operations,
the role will ensure key analysis and trends are provided to a high performing Practice Group.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Analyst
- Create high level trends analysis and provide conclusions to support the growth and financial performance of the Practice Group (PG)
- Review PG monthly financial performance and provide commentary and discussions on areas of concern
- Ad-hoc analysis of both financial and non-financial data to assist with key projects (e.g. resource management efficiency; client revenue growth; project ROI)
- Manage section financial forecast - including calls with lead partner(s) in offices to discuss full year expectations
- Drive improved management of the budget including liaising with lead partners in offices on headcount, market dynamics etc
- Produce analysis to support key stakeholders on billing/collection drives and full year revenue forecast
Skills & Attributes of the Senior Finance Analyst
- 5 years’ experience of working in financial analysis role
- Experience in professional services is preferred but not essential
- Experience of using core financial systems, tools and databases to prepare financial analysis
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- High levels of self-motivation, resourceful and proactive in assessing how to solve challenges
- Professional composure in highly pressured situations
- A natural ability to rapidly build good relationships - with fee-earners and very senior stakeholders across all functions
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. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change,
Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.
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_5901
▶️ Senior Finance Analyst
🖊️ Harcourt Matthews
📍 London