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Job Title
Senior Finance Analyst
Closing Date
24-May-2024
Department
Finance
Job Location
Bristol
Role
Business Services
Description
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 atpatrick.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
offerfree 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.
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