Job Title
Finance Analyst (12-month FTC)
Position
Full Time
Role

Business Services
Location

Bristol or London
Experience

Business Services
Description

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIMA/ACCA part qualified preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in Financial Analyst or a similar role.
• Previous experience in a finance role within a city law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Financial modelling, etc.).
• Experience with accounting software and reporting applications such as Aderant, Iridium, Cube or Business Intelligence reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively present financial data.
• Demonstrates an organised approach to their work. Plans, prioritises and uses technology to work efficiently.
• Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture

The team
The Finance department comprises approx. 30 team members organised into four main teams - Reporting & Systems, Payroll, Working Capital and Cashiering & Accounts Payable, across the firm’s 4 offices - each headed by a senior team leader or manager reporting to the Head of Finance.
The role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our finance team at RPC LLP on a 12-month maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing accurate financial analysis, insights, and reporting to support strategic decision-making within the legal sector. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

• Assist in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare financial models, reports, and presentations for senior management.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct variance analysis and assist in identifying cost-savings opportunities.
• Maintain and improve financial spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.
• Support ad-hoc queries, financial projects and initiatives as required.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIMA/ACCA part qualified preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in Financial Analyst or a similar role.
• Previous experience in a finance role within a city law firm or professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Financial modelling, etc.).
• Experience with accounting software and reporting applications such as Aderant, Iridium, Cube or Business Intelligence reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively present financial data.
• Demonstrates an organised approach to their work. Plans, prioritises and uses technology to work efficiently.
• Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or works for, the firm is treated equitably. Webelieve in removing barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best work, whether that’s during the recruitment process or throughout your time at RPC, we’re here to help.
Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or flexible working policy.