FINANCE ANALYST

Location: Manchester
Salary: £Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Closing Date: {Expiry Date}
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Commercial Finance team at Slater & Gordon, one of the UK’s leading legal firms. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for working with data, and a desire to drive commercial insight and process improvement within a complex, fast-paced environment.
You will play a key role in supporting financial analysis, interpreting large data sets, and contributing to the development of strategic insights that influence decision-making at senior levels.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong Excel skills essential; experience with Alteryx or other data transformation tools is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manipulate large data sets efficiently
• Logical thinker with the ability to simplify complexity and take the most efficient route to a solution
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical analysis to non-finance audiences
• Commercial acumen, with an eye for process improvement and value creation
• Desire and ability to learn new tools, methods, and concepts
• A positive and proactive attitude, with a willingness to collaborate and contribute to a strong team culture
• Comfortable working independently while being highly collaborative in team settings
• Experience in a finance, data analysis or commercial environment (legal sector not essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Financial qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) not required but would be an advantage
• Degree in a numerical or business-related subject desirable but not essential if experience is strong

• Analyse large and complex data sets to deliver clear, actionable insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, as well as ad hoc commercial analysis
• Collaborate with business teams on cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy
• Present analysis outcomes in a clear and engaging manner, tailored for a range of audiences, including senior leadership
• Use Alteryx and Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, etc.) to automate and streamline processes
• Contribute to the development of forecasting tools and performance dashboards
• Bring a commercial mindset to case intake data, highlighting trends, opportunities, and risks
• Support with the successful implementation of a new business system