We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Finance Team. As Osborne Clarke embark on an exciting period of change with the imminent move to a new practice management system (PMS), we are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to help design and develop insightful Management Information reports, as well as contributing with budgeting and forecasting processes within the FP&A team.

The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative role working with Practice Groups, Service Lines and Customer Relationship teams. This role is based out of our new central Bristol office in Finzel's Reach with the option for some homeworking too.

About us

Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 25 offices around the world*. Our three-dimensional approach to client service combines legal expertise, in-depth understanding of our clients and the sectors they operate in, together with insight into the global issues that are transforming the landscape of how we live, work and do business: Decarbonisation, Digitalisation and Urban Dynamics. Looking around corners to help our clients solve legal and business challenges, big and small, and harness the opportunities of change - together we'll be ready for what's next.

We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.

Key responsibilities

This is an exceptional opportunity that offers a diverse range of responsibilities and scope for professional growth. Given the significant tasks both prior to and after the launch of new PMS, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Rebuild management information and board reporting: support with requirements gathering and design of dashboards (PowerBI).
• Pre go live assessment work with the FP&A manager to define the long term reporting strategy.
• Contributing to budget, planning and forecast process and month end close.
• Assistance in financial year-end preparation and reporting, including collation of presentations and data for management meetings.
• Manage the production of regular reporting with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Preparing financials for annual surveys, involving collaboration with other business services teams such as HR, Risk & Compliance, IT etc.
• Assist with the set-up and management of a client reporting governance framework.
• Data validation within the new PMS.
• Liaising with the International Finance teams and sharing best practice with regards to standardised reporting and processes.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support, client reporting and project involvement as required.

Who we are looking for

• Experience of using PowerBI or Business Objects.
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills.
• Excel data modelling and data manipulation skills.
• Demonstrated interest in studying for a professional accountancy qualification.
• An eye for design and understanding of presenting finance information to non-finance professionals.
• Experience of working in a professional services environment.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience communicating to senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a team and on own initiative.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits

For more information or to apply

We would very much welcome your application using the link provided. Should you have any questions about the role, or would like to find out more about the firm, please contact Patrick Fermin Ryan at patrick.ferminryan@osborneclarke.com.

At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks- not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality.

Being an inclusive employer is important to us and we are committed to ensuring every applicant's recruitment experience is free from unnecessary barriers. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustmentsto be made during the application, interview process or when working with us, please let us know.

If you have a dis/ability+, to include physical disability, hidden disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergence and meet the requirements listed in this job advert, we would be delighted to offer you a guaranteed interview. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process.

We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing of our people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people.

Although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis.

*Services in India are provided by a relationship firm