Finance Analyst

Slater Gordon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a proactive Finance Analyst to support their Commercial Finance team in Manchester. In this role, you will analyse complex data, support reporting processes, and contribute to the development of strategic insights. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and a background in data analysis, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holiday

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to senior leadership

Involvement in impactful projects

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills essential; experience with Alteryx desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manipulate large data sets efficiently.
• Experience in finance, data analysis or commercial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large and complex data sets to deliver actionable insights.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles and ad hoc analysis.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in numerical or business-related subject

Financial qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Alteryx

Job description

Finance Analyst

Location: Manchester

Salary: £Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Commercial Finance team at Slater & Gordon, one of the UK's leading legal firms. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for working with data, and a desire to drive commercial insight and process improvement within a complex, fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in supporting financial analysis, interpreting large data sets, and contributing to the development of strategic insights that influence decision-making at senior levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse large and complex data sets to deliver clear, actionable insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, as well as ad hoc commercial analysis
• Collaborate with business teams on cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy
• Present analysis outcomes in a clear and engaging manner, tailored for a range of audiences, including senior leadership
• Use Alteryx and Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, etc.) to automate and streamline processes
• Contribute to the development of forecasting tools and performance dashboards
• Bring a commercial mindset to case intake data, highlighting trends, opportunities, and risks
• Support with the successful implementation of a new business system

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong Excel skills essential; experience with Alteryx or other data transformation tools is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manipulate large data sets efficiently
• Logical thinker with the ability to simplify complexity and take the most efficient route to a solution
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical analysis to non-finance audiences
• Commercial acumen, with an eye for process improvement and value creation
• Desire and ability to learn new tools, methods, and concepts
• A positive and proactive attitude, with a willingness to collaborate and contribute to a strong team culture
• Comfortable working independently while being highly collaborative in team settings
• Experience in a finance, data analysis or commercial environment (legal sector not essential)

Qualifications

• Financial qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) not required but would be an advantage
• Degree in a numerical or business-related subject desirable but not essential if experience is strong

'>What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday, with the option to purchase 5 additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working culture
• pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and on-the-job learning
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Involvement in projects that drive real business impact

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