The role:

This key role within the Business Systems Support team provides on-going support and development of the firm's Business Systems (notably Dynamics AX, Intapp Time, Chrome River and Team Seer). The individual will be required to gain an excellent understanding of the functionality of the firm's Business Systems and the processes they underpin to enable them to provide high quality support to the Firms global users. This will encompass all areas of the firm from Business Support (Finance, Risk and HR) to fee earners and secretaries.

What will you do:

• Support and improvement of current business applications used by the firm
• Undertaking financial administration and internal audits
• Assisting with analysis, design, development and testing of new business systems and enhancements e.g. upgrades, new functionality, and modules
• Performing initial analysis to assess the quality of the data to then advise possible solutions
• Working on data migration & cleansing projects linked to various business application used within the firm
• Continue to build effective relationships with key users
• Month End - adhere to the agreed month end timetable, providing guidance and assistance to the global finance user community

What we are looking for:

Knowledge and technical skills:
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems (Dynamics AX knowledge would be an advantage)
• The ability to analyse, model and interpret the business data.
• Experienced with various tools and techniques applicable to breaking down problems, formulating solutions, and tracking and prioritising risks and issues
• Able to work with user groups to break down loosely defined requirements into actionable facts
• Excel skills to Intermediate level (Atlas/MS Power Query knowledge would be an advantage)

General Skills:
• Ability to work under pressure at high levels of performance
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-motivation and commitment, as well as enthusiasm
• Effective time management and prioritisation of work
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team
• High degree of professionalism and accuracy in work
• Effective at building and sustaining relationships across all levels of the organisation, both within IT and beyond

Other requirements:
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required. As Simmons & Simmons is an international business, some working outside of normal U.K. hours (for example, to lead project meetings with international groups), or overseas travel, may be necessary.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

We believe our people define us. Our working environment is genuinely collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos - we have a reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud of. An inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and being truly international are just a few more things that make us, us.

• Competitive Offer Package including bonus's dependant on role/level, private medical insurance & pension contribution to name a few.
• Dress 'for your day' Code.
• Hybrid working approach of 2 days a week required in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• A wide range of international offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai; Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore.
• All offices have their own artwork collections - with a Damien Hurst and a Tracey Emin in the London office. We have a long standing history in supporting the art community especially up and coming artists.
• The creation of Simmons & Simmons Solutions - bringing together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We were ranked as a Times Top 50 Employer for Women and Top 30 Employer for Working Families in 2020.
• We have Social and Sport Committees contributing to Xmas & Summer parties, end of month drinks and various sporting events.
• We also have a range of Diversity Network Groups including LGBT+, Emerge (Race & Ethnicity) and The Number One Club (Women's network) who have organised various talks and events firmwide.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position then please contact the Recruitment Team with any questions. To apply for the role please click on the link at the bottom of the page/visit the career pages on our website, where there is also a detailed job description.