Commercial Analyst - Manchester, United Kingdom - DWF

Description

At DWF, we're committed to driving forward innovation and excellence in legal services. As a global legal business, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and forward-thinking strategies. We're seeking a passionate and driven Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our group and divisional strategies, contributing directly to our ambitious growth objectives.

What the Team Will Do:
Support the UK based strategic Finance and Pricing team and on occasion the fee earning community across the business.

You will be responsible for producing detailed, quality and timely data driven insight to support and improve quality decision making across the groupPartner with Delivery to ensure proper scoping, planning and execution to meet client objectives on time and with a high standard of qualityEnsuring framework and tools for reporting and project analytics are utilizedEnsure the business is supported with effective reporting, advanced data analytics and predictive analysis Support day to day project reporting, data analysis, and process improvements Ensure integrity and accuracy of data and compliance to standards and practices Commercial AnalysisProviding commercial, financial and analytical support for the Pricing team, Head of Strategic Finance and senior management teams designed to drive the right behaviours and enhance profitability.

Provide regular reporting at both high level and granular level to support the Pricing and Profitability monthly review meetings.

Analyse and distil insight from the reporting you produce ensuring that the reports include relevant commentary and key data themes are highlighted.

Use business and commercial knowledge to analyse information in a critical and insightful way, providing accurate and timely recommendations which will ensure the successful delivery of an initiative or project.

Support the Pricing team in scrutinising the financial performance of Practice areas in the business through ad-hoc and regular reporting requirements.

Providing analysis around specific client rates and liaising with the relevant teams to ensure client rates are being applied correctly and consistently.

Providing pricing support to the Pricing team to ensure we win profitable work.

Ideally you will have the below skills and experienceExcellent Excel skills with an advanced level of expertise in data interrogation, financial modelling and data visualisation in order to present findings to senior stakeholders.

Familiarity with the challenges of managing multi-country financial reporting and systems is preferred.

Ability to interrogate large datasets, identify trends, and craft compelling narratives from data is essentialSynthesize complex and diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data, designs workflows and proceduresAbility to define client requirements within the context of their business.

Ability to use logical sound judgment and experience to determine the appropriate course of action based on data scenario, procedures, and guidelines for a given situationGather and use information needed to develop effective solutions to difficult problems or situationDemonstrate group presentation skillsCommunicate effectively at all levels, within organization and client personnelWhat we offerWe want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF.

We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. Thats why, when you join DWF, youll be given a choice.

You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family.

In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work and retail vouchers.

You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. We want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you.

Please click the following link () which will take you through a simple process to identify any adjustments or additional support we can provide beforehand or on the day.

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