My client are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to serve as a financial advisor to their firm’s fee-earning business units. This role is crucial in providing financial insights that assist in business decision-making and supports the Head of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis in delivering highly insightful ad hoc analysis and modernising the firm’s reporting processes.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide proactive financial business partnering support to fee-earning business units and build strong relationships with senior leaders.
*Prepare financial management information for departments, partners, and specified users.
*Support budgeting and forecasting for fee-earning business units.
*Conduct ad hoc analysis covering variance analysis, costs, income, profitability drivers, and annual surveys.
*Drive data accuracy and integrity, ensuring correct use of the firm’s systems and data hierarchies.
*Develop and implement improved management reporting tools and processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications; part-qualified in a relevant professional discipline or extensive equivalent experience.
*Proven experience in a similar role within professional services or a partnership environment.
*Ability to handle most situations independently using judgement and experience, with the capability to seek advice on more complex problems.
*Strong ability to establish, maintain, and influence strong and credible relationships.
*Proficient in analysing and interpreting complex information/data and understanding its impact on the discipline and wider firm.
*High computer literacy and familiarity with relevant software.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organisational levels.
*High levels of commitment with the ability to take necessary action when needed.
*Team-focused mentality, with an understanding of the importance of collaboration in driving success.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid working with just 2 days in the office
Bonus
Private medical insurance
Additional benefits
9.15am-5.15pm
Core hour working pattern
If you like the sound of this vacancy and feel you have the right skillset please apply for the role.