Job Description | Global Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Department: Finance
Location: London (involves travel to other UK/global offices)
The Role
Clyde & Co is a progressive £850m t/o international law firm with
operations spanning 60 offices in 22 countries. The firm has delivered
15% compound growth over the past 5 years. The firm recognises the
importance of professional management disciplines.
This role is pivotal within the global Financial Planning &
Analysis (FP&A) function. It represents a rare opportunity for the
right individual to contribute to the transformation of a finance
function and drive business performance within a successful firm in a
fast-moving sector.
Key Responsibilities
Develop collaborative and robust working relationships with
stakeholders, UK and regional offices generally to facilitate a
collegiate working partnership and become the point of contact for
firm wide forecast consolidation and running of the OneStream
quarterly forecast / annual planning process.
Facilitate the establishment of a robust process around month end
commentary and production of regional operation reviews. Work
closely with the share services centre on monthly outputs.
Standardise the type/content of Global Board, management meeting
and ad-hoc reports, ensure consistency of reporting in line with
business requirements.
Support the Head of FP&A understand the Global results in a
timely / consistent manner.
Support the Global Head of FP&A with ad-hoc analysis &
project work.
Chair when required overhead and operational reviews.
Be responsible for driving business improvement outcomes and
process improvements.
Manage a team of two.
Essential Skills & Experience
Substantial proven post qualified (ACCA/CIMA) experience
Experience working in a commercial finance role within either
insurance or professional services, ideally although not essential,
at a global level.
Some to advance understanding of Data Analytics.
Have an extremely good to advance capabilities in data
visualisation tools (Power BI, Visual Studios, Tableau, etc)
Self-starter with proven ability to build meaningful working relationships
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across
functional boundaries to partner with business leaders and deliver change
Strong communication skills - written and presentational
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate a
rounded finance background, strong commercial acumen and a thorough
understanding of the professional services business model.
Legal sector experience may be advantageous but is not essential
Have some exposure to planning & reporting toolsets eg.
Hyperion, Cognos, OneStream, Anaplan
Have proven ability in linking Excel to data.
Has proven experience drawing-down and analysing financial
information to KPI's
Would be beneficial to have some exposure / good working knowledge
of Power BI
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and
maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance,
aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources.
Globally integrated, we offer a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. We are committed to
operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it
serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise
their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support
its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment
including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the
setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people
overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services
career development. They vary across levels and different business
areas and fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
People and Team
Client/Stakeholder Relationships
Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present;
however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in
accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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