Commercial Finance Analyst

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante dans le département Business Finance d'une entreprise réputée. Le candidat retenu assistera à la production de rapports financiers et fournira des analyses de performance pour soutenir les décisions commerciales. Le poste exige des compétences analytiques solides et une expertise en reporting, avec la possibilité de compléter une qualification professionnelle.

Qualifications

• Sur le chemin de l'achèvement d'une qualification professionnelle.
• Expérience souhaitée en reporting.
• Forte maîtrise d'Excel requise.

Responsibilities

• Assistance à la livraison d'informations commerciales critiques.
• Production de rapports financiers divisionales réguliers.
• Formation des collègues sur les systèmes financiers.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Power BI

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

• Assisting with the delivery of critical business information and providing performance analysis on key business areas in the UK, the US & EMEA;
• Producing regular divisional financial reports with insightful analysis;
• Monthly reporting to support the Finance Director, as well as the UK and EMEA Executives;
• Supporting partners and fee earners to help them understand the financial aspects of their business. Providing analysis and insight to inform and influence decision making;
• Supporting the business with client and financial reporting needs on a regular and ad hoc basis;
• Maintaining and updating financial models and templates;
• Analysing and assessing the profitability of clients and matters;
• Supporting other business services teams with complex reporting required for pitches, pricing and business plans;
• Training business services colleagues on financial systems and reporting functionality;
• Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role as set out on the intranet.

The Opportunity

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the delivery of critical business information and providing performance analysis on key business areas in the UK, the US & EMEA;
• Producing regular divisional financial reports with insightful analysis;
• Monthly reporting to support the Finance Director, as well as the UK and EMEA Executives;
• Supporting partners and fee earners to help them understand the financial aspects of their business. Providing analysis and insight to inform and influence decision making;
• Supporting the business with client and financial reporting needs on a regular and ad hoc basis;
• Maintaining and updating financial models and templates;
• Analysing and assessing the profitability of clients and matters;
• Supporting other business services teams with complex reporting required for pitches, pricing and business plans;
• Training business services colleagues on financial systems and reporting functionality;
• Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role as set out on the intranet.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timeliness and accuracy of reporting;
• Feedback from colleagues

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• We would expect the successful candidate to be well on the way to completion of a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or an equivalent relevant qualification, but will consider those with more or less experience, providing they meet the required competencies and can demonstrate successfully undertaking the above outlined responsibilities.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Functional knowledge of presentation software, preferably PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with reporting software and Power BI desired but not essential
• Reporting experience

Competencies

• Prompt and attentive when dealing with stakeholder/client issues;
• Challenges and clarifies stakeholder/client needs;
• Assertive in interpersonal relationships;
• Sets and meets challenging deadlines;
• Takes personal responsibility for getting things done;
• Remains calm under pressure;
• Be able to analyse issues thoroughly and in a logical manner;
• Have good written and presentation skills;
• Be proactive and flexible with a professional approach to stakeholder/client requirements;
• Communicates effectively at multiple levels, both verbally and written;
• Intelligent and commercially minded;
• Ability to think strategically and visualise the 'bigger picture';
• Team player.

Team
Business Finance

Working Pattern

Full time

Location
London

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.