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Role Finance Manager- Medical Law Services
Location- This role will be hybrid and based at our Southport or Liverpool office
Join Our Growing Team at Fletchers Solicitors as a Finance Manager, support our Medical Law Services (MLS)
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding finance team and play a key role in supporting Medical Law Services (MLS), a dynamic and fast-growing subsidiary of Fletchers Solicitors.
MLS provides essential intercompany services—including medical records collation, pagination, expert instruction, and risk assessments—to legal teams. Having experienced remarkable growth of over 300% in turnover (reaching £5.8m in the past three years), MLS is now preparing to expand its services externally to other law firms.
This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious growth journey, With the support and ongoing mentorship from the MD, FP&A, and Head of Financial Reporting, this role plays an integral part of the wider finance function in supporting the business’s strategic objectives through effective financial analysis, business partnering, and timely financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the MLS leadership team to provide valuable commercial insights into financial performance, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all financial reports.
In Return Fletchers Can Offer
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
Main Responsibilities
Business Partnering:
* Serve as the primary financial liaison for Medical Law Services, fostering strong relationships and providing financial insights to support decision-making.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business objectives and ensure financial alignment across the department.
* Act as a trusted advisor by providing financial guidance, performance analysis, and recommendations for improvements.
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring they align with overall business strategy.
* Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses to support ongoing business initiatives and strategic goals.
Financial Reporting
* Prepare, review, and present monthly reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results, including variance analysis and commentary.
* Manage financial data integrity, ensuring adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
* Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to ensure smooth and accurate month end closing and yearly audit.
* Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial reporting tools and processes to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Essential Skills And Experience
* Newly qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
* Advanced Excel skills
* Commercially led
* Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
* Ability to build relationships across all levels of the business, and communicate effectively with financial and non-financial teams
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Flexibility to respond to changing and emergent priorities
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Experience in the Legal sector
* Use of a case management system
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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