FP&A Assistant

Slaughter and May; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal services firm is seeking an entry-level Assistant for its Financial Planning & Analysis team in London. The candidate will be responsible for preparing management reports, collaborating with the Technology team, and driving efficiencies in financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a full-time commitment and is essential for supporting high-level business decisions.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant finance-related subject (e.g. Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accountancy).
• Experience in a Professional Services environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with visualisation tools such as Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering management information to partners and business leaders.
• Working closely with the Technology team to develop reporting.
• Driving efficiencies through automation of financial reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Team player

Highly numerate

Education

Educated to degree level in a finance-related subject

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting for an Assistant to join our busy Financial Planning & Analysis team within the Finance Department based at the firm’s head office in London. This is an entry-level permanent opportunity.

Primarily this role will work in the areas of Business Intelligence and Financial Reporting and will report to the Senior FP&A Manager. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across the Business Services teams, including closely with Technology (IT), Pricing & Analytics (P&A) and Business Development (BD).

The role will involve working to an exceptionally high standard as part of a team, communicating with senior management, partners and associate lawyers. The work will often involve innovative thinking and tight deadlines, but will provide the opportunity to engage closely with the business and stretch the successful candidate’s knowledge and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering management information to Partners and Business Services leaders, allowing them to make key commercial decisions related to performance at matter, client and legal department level
• Working closely with the Technology team to ensure continued development and implementation of reporting
• Driving efficiencies through automation of existing financial reports
• Understanding law firm metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and explaining these to others across the firm
• Interpretation of key trends to deliver thoughtful commercial insight

Candidate Profile

• Educated to degree level (in a relevant finance related subject e.g. Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accountancy)
• Experience of working in a Professional Services environment is beneficial but not essential
• Experience of using visualisation tools, e.g. Power BI, would be beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint)
• Team player, with the ability to work in an independent manner when required, but also happy to share knowledge, delegate, and be delegated to
• Highly numerate
• A questioning mind (e.g. the ability to spot quirks in the data and an active desire to rationalize these)
• A keen interest in global affairs / commerce / new technology and how these could impact the legal sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• The ability to build strong business relationships with internal clients and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals
• Excellent attention to detail and a good use of grammar
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet demands
• Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture
• A high level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standards of professional ethics

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Legal Services