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Legal Financial Analyst
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Central London
Expire in: 6 days
Job Description
A Legal Financial Analyst is required for a Central London based law firm with at least 3-5 years within a similar role, in a law firm.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional, likely a Financial Controller or Finance Manager, to step into a strategic role.
Reporting directly to the CEO and CFO you will act as a key deputy, taking ownership of the day-to-day financial operations while progressively contributing to strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong commercial mindset, a hands-on approach, and the ambition to grow into a full Financial Director position
Key Responsibilities for this Legal Financial Analyst role:
Financial Control & Reporting:
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
Lead the statutory reporting process, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS standards.
Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
Ensure the integrity of the financial control environment, implementing and improving policies and procedures.
Oversee all tax and regulatory compliance, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and other filings.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Drive the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to build robust and realistic plans.
Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making.
Provide insightful variance analysis and commentary to the senior leadership team, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to drive business performance.
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:
Act as a true business partner to departmental leaders, providing financial guidance and support for commercial decisions.
Assist the CFO/FD with strategic projects, including fundraising activities, M&A due diligence, and long-term financial strategy.
Manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and optimising working capital.
Contribute to board-level reporting and presentations.
Team Leadership & Development:
Manage and mentor a small finance team (e.g., Financial Accountants, Management Accountants).
Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support the professional development of your team members.
Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
Qualifications & Experience for this Legal Financial Analyst role:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
A minimum of 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant finance role.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager.
Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / IFRS).
Demonstrable experience in managing month-end/year-end processes and leading audits.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, Xero) and ERP systems.
Prior experience in managing and developing a team.Desirable experience for this Legal Financial Analyst role:
Experience with financial modelling.
If you would like to be considered, please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37463
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