Senior Financial Planning - London, United Kingdom - Career Legal

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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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My client is a growing international law firm specializing in litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in the insurance, reinsurance, and liability areas.

They have offices spanning the globe and over 1000 employees, with headquarters in the Cityof London and several other offices in the UK.


The finance team support the Firm globally with the production of timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support.


Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for the global FP&A function which is responsible for the commercial reporting and analysis across all geographies and markets.


Responsibilities

  • Business partner to Senior Leadership and Business Leads across all areas of the firm, providing financial guidance and insights to maximize profitability.
  • Responsible for leading Annual Planning Process and Forecasting cycles Business Units, Teams and Clients. Liaise with Global Financial Reporting Team on the Operating Expense budget process and with HR for headcount planning.
  • Responsible for production and analysis of key commercial reporting. Insights on monthly performance including working capital analysis. This includes the monthly Finance Board Reports.
  • Oversee and manage the daily activities of the London based FP&A Team (Team of 5). The team business partner with the UK Divisional businesses.
  • Liaise with Regional Finance Managers supporting our overseas offices.
  • Working across finance groups on all aspects of commercial insights
  • Supporting Head of Pricing and BD for financial analytical data as needed
  • Working with Treasury and Finance on Cash Flow Forecasting and bank reporting around bank covenants
  • Working with business on businesses cases for proposed laterals or Mergers
  • Motivate, mentor and provide leadership to the finance team, setting and reviewing performance objectives on a regular basis
  • Monitor the workflow of the finance team and identify areas where efficiencies of the functionscan be improved
  • Be the first point of contact to troubleshoot and resolve Elite 3e user issues where applicable.
  • Prepare profitability analysis of clients and work with the Business Development Manager and partners to develop action plans to improve profitability.
  • Previous experience as FP&A Lead in an international law (possibly professional services firm)
  • Experienced in using MS Excel
  • Experienceof working in a law firm
  • Knowledge of Elite 3E

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