This role sits at the heart of strengthening financial insight.
Working as a trusted finance partner within FP&A.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Insight
* Provide clear financial insight and concise management information.
* Prepare concise management information.
* Deliver financial modelling.
* Identify financial risks.
Planning
* Lead budgeting and forecasting for assigned Business Services functions.
* Develop robust assumptions.
* Produce variance analysis with clear narrative.
* Drive cost discipline.
Business Partnering & Strategic Stakeholder Support
* Act as the lead finance contact for Business Services Directors.
* Build strong relationships across Business Services.
* Contribute actively to leadership discussions.
* Partner on cross-functional initiatives and firm-wide strategic programmes.
Performance Management
* Develop and monitor KPIs and financial metrics that strengthen visibility of Business Services performance and value.
* Provide insight into performance drivers and track progress against financial goals.
* Support prioritisation of investment.
Projects
* Support the Head of FP&A and senior leadership on strategic projects.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
* Develop and coach the FP&A Analyst.
Skills
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA).
* Strong experience in Finance Business Partnering.
* Advanced financial analysis.
* Excellent communication.
* Strong commercial judgement.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Experience supporting central finance functions.
Desirable
* Experience with financial planning.
* Experience in legal.
* Understanding of professional services.
Personal Attributes
* Credible.
* Comfortable providing constructive challenge while maintaining strong relationships.
* Curious.
* High levels of integrity.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Pension and healthcare provision.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Ongoing learning and professional development.
* Inclusive workplace.
Shoosmiths is proudly a Disability Confident Employer. The disability confident scheme is a government initiative to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long-term conditions.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone.
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