Description
Our Commercial Finance team has a new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join them. You will assist in producing regular reporting packs, pricing requests and providing ad hoc analysis/support to the business. This will include, but not limited to, supporting with regular reporting both internally and externally on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
This a permanent position, based in our Bristol office with some home working.
About us
Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with over Partners and more than 1, talented lawyers in locations*. Our three-dimensional approach to client service combines legal expertise, in-depth understanding of our clients and the sectors they operate in, with insight into the global issues that are transforming the business landscape. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.
What you'll do
The Finance analyst will work in a fast paced environment, providing analytical support to the Commercial Finance and Financial Reporting teams. You will deliver high quality financial information in a consistent format that is easy to interpret and analyse. Key responsibilities will include:
1. Work closely with the Commercial Finance team to help support profitability growth, pricing decisions and innovation to maximise profitability
2. Responsible for the investigation and resolution of financial queries from the business in a timely manner
3. Produce monthly management information packs and dashboards for the practice groups and service lines
4. Produce quarterly sector management information packs for the sector leaders
5. Produce client profitability dashboards for distribution to Client Relationship Partners
6. Produce monthly debt summary reports highlighting trends and variances
7. Contributing to budget, planning and forecast models and month end close
8. Assistance in financial year-end preparation and reporting, including collation of presentations and data for management meetings
9. Provide ad hoc analysis and support, client reporting and project involvement as required
About you
You will have experience within a similar role, it would be beneficial if this was from a legal or professional services background but is not a prerequisite.
10. Strong academic grades, with excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills
11. Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
12. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
13. Self-motivated and able to work within a team or on own initiative
14. Good Excel and data manipulation skills
15. Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification
Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous