Commercial Finance Manager

Hays Accountancy and Finance; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a commercial finance manager to enhance their London team. The role involves driving performance through strategic analysis, managing KPIs, and collaborating with key stakeholders. Successful candidates will bring qualified accountant credentials and experience in legal services, alongside excellent communication skills, to make a tangible impact on the firm's strategic decisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career progression

Innovative and supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business-partnering role within legal or professional services.
• Strong analytical mindset with exposure to pricing highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance through strategic analysis and KPI management.
• Business partner with fee earners and leaders for financial literacy support.
• Lead the division's financial planning process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Your new company
I am currently working with a leading international law firm who are looking for a commercial finance manager to join the London team. This is an innovative, progressive law firm with a proven track record of developing talent and offering an excellent working culture.

Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with key duties and responsibilities including:

• Driving performance through strategic analysis and KPI management
• Business partner with fee earners and leaders to support the financial literacy of the practice group.
• Support the Head of Pricing implementing pricing initiatives within the division.
• Support management in developing the annual business plan.
• Lead the division's financial planning process.
• Involvement in lateral partner hire business case development and models

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a business-partnering-focused role within legal or professional services. You will need excellent communication skills with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders. A strong analytical mindset is essential with exposure to pricing highly desirable.

What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a broad, commercial and visible role within the firm. This offers the chance to have a tangible impact on strategic decisions and directly influence performance and productivity.

What you need to do now
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