Finance Manager, Business Services - Dublin

Eversheds Sutherland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Dublin is seeking a Finance Manager to join the Finance Team and partner with partners and lawyers to drive financial performance.

You will lead financial control, budgeting, reporting and regulatory compliance for the Ireland office, while developing the local finance team and ensuring timely, accurate financial information.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Global Law Firm desirable.
• Knowledge of Concur, SAP and Power BI systems desirable.
• Ability to handle queries and incidents according to procedures.
• Ability to own daily, weekly and monthly tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with partners and lawyers in Dublin to improve profitability and leverage.
• Ensure adherence to financial protocols and billing targets.
• Manage annual budget and forecasts in support of senior finance.
• Prepare business cases for new partner hires.
• Produce timely financial accounting information for SOP and statutory reporting.
• Oversee local financial control and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external advisors for regulatory reporting and Ireland statements.
• Assist with dormant balances resolution.
• Improve financial procedures to align with firm-wide processes.
• Collaborate with HR, BD, Strategy, Pricing and Knowledge teams.
• Manage cash flow and liaise with local banks.
• Lead and develop the local finance team.

Skills

Global law firm experience

Concur

SAP

Power BI

Query handling & incident management

Communication & client relations

Team leadership

Organised & deadline management

Tools

Concur

SAP

Power BI

Job description

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What To Expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Our team

Our finance team provides world class financial services to our business. We are looking for Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role within the Finance Team and has responsibility for handling queries for the business efficiently and in line with set service levels.

Role And Key Responsibilities

Working as part of a fast paced and dynamic team, your remit will be as follows:

• Business partnership with the partners and lawyers at Eversheds Sutherland based in Dublin to drive commercial improvements in financial performance, including but not limited to effective billing rates, client profitability and leverage
• Driving adherence to Financial Protocols and performance across key financial hygiene metrics including monthly billing & cash & 6-month debt collection targets, aged WIP & debt management, lock up and matter management for all PGs within your country – in collaboration with each UK Senior Commercial Finance Manager (SCFM) (PG driven)
• Accountability for the annual Budget, periodic forecast processes and internal results announcements in direct support to the OLH in collaboration with each UK Senior Commercial Finance Manager (SCFM) (PG driven)
• Business case preparation and review in context of new external lateral Partner hires
• Ensure production of timely financial accounting information for local Senior Office Partner (SOP) and local statutory reporting, including UK requirements in consultation with Group Financial Control
• Accountable for all aspects of financial control locally, including management of the financial control function and delivery of initiatives in consultation with Group Financial Control to strengthen the control environment and ensure compliance with local requirements and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements and responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations
• Working with external advisors/auditors and the Group Financial Control team to ensure compliance with all aspects of regulatory reporting and responsible for production of all Ireland financial statements and filing (where applicable)
• Supporting with resolution of dormant balances
• Analysis and optimisation of financial procedures for enhanced efficiency and alignment to firm wide processes to drive quality service delivery to your office
• Working with external advisors and the Group Tax team to ensure compliance with all aspects of regulatory reporting and tax requirements including Partnership tax filings, VAT returns filings and tax compliance & accounting
• Collaboration with peers across the critical support function including HR, BD, Strategy, Pricing and Knowledge to deliver consistent messaging and solutions to complex problems
• Cash flow & treasury management and acting as key point of contact with local banks
• In addition to your operational tasks, you will be responsible for the management, training and development of the local finance team ensuring that the department's services are tailored to the role.

This role will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager based in Paris.

Skills And Experience

We are looking for:

• Experience in a Global Law Firm desirable
• Experience and knowledge of Concur, SAP and Power BI (Reporting) systems desirable
• Experience of handling queries and incidents effectively and in line with procedures
• Able to own key daily, weekly and monthly tasks and ensure they are completed on time
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience managing a small team
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.