Finance Manager

Jobtailor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP is looking for a qualified accountant to join their Group Finance function in Manchester on a hybrid working pattern. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality financial analysis and reporting, ensuring effective decision-making across projects.

Responsibilities include oversight of overhead analysis, production of board-level reporting, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to stakeholders. DWF values diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis within a complex organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills, capable of handling large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of financial analysis and reporting.
• Ownership of detailed overhead analysis against budget.
• Produce board-level reporting and performance packs.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis including scenario modeling.
• Maintain alignment between actuals, forecasts and plans.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Considerable experience in FP&A

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical with high attention to detail

Communication of financial insights

Organizational skills

Job description

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Group Finance function at a time of transformation and growth, where you will play a key role in enhancing financial insight, improving planning processes and supporting better decision‑making across the business.

This role will be based in our Manchester office on a hybrid working pattern with 2‑3 office days per week.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Finance for Group FP&A and Central Costs, you will support the delivery of high‑quality financial analysis, reporting and insight across central costs and broader Group activities. You will take ownership of detailed overhead analysis, providing visibility of performance against budget and forecast, and supporting planning processes through robust evaluation of historical performance, current run rates and emerging risks and opportunities.

You will contribute to the production of board‑level reporting and performance packs, delivering clear and actionable commentary to senior stakeholders. The role will also involve ad hoc analysis including scenario modelling, business cases and performance investigations, alongside driving improvements in reporting, data quality and processes. You will build considerable relationships across Finance and the wider business, ensuring alignment between actuals, forecasts and plans, and supporting better commercial decision‑making.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Considerable experience in FP&A, financial analysis or reporting within a complex organisation
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with large data sets
• Analytical with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate financial insight clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience in central costs, overhead analysis or group‑level reporting
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning cycles
• Experience producing board or senior leadership reporting packs
• Background in process improvement, data quality or reporting transformation
• Experience supporting business cases and investment analysis
• Experience in professional services or a similar commercially driven environment

What we offer

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.