Our client is a leading law firm with origins dating back to the late 1700s. Having established themselves as market leaders in banking and corporate, they have grown internationally with over 700 members of staff located across offices in the UK, Middle & Far East.
They are looking to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in the London office. The role offers the opportunity to take a lead in driving performance within the firm by leading key stakeholders through the budget process and help them achieve those budgets through dynamic forecasting.
Responsibilities
- Run fee earner department 'bottom up' budget process helping Department Heads agree income forecasts and budgets which generate required levels of profit.
- Support fee earner department rolling forecast and budgets over extended periods.
- Work with the Management Accounts team to complete central support department budgets, setting timetables and agreeing deliverables.
- In conjunction with the Management Accountant, develop and manage cashflow forecasting models to aid liquidity planning and monitor the group's cash position.
- Evaluate alternative methods of preparing forecast and budgets using external software and lead on roll out of external software where benefits exist.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and automation within the budget process.
- Develop collaborative and strong working relationships across the whole firm.
- Support senior members of the finance department on future projects and opportunities for growth.
Candidate Profile
- At least three years' experience within an FP&A role.
- ACA qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience within a professional services firm, preferably a law firm.
- Excellent Excel knowledge and experience in developing models which can be used for forecasts/budgeting.
- Previous experience of using Elite 3e system an advantage.
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