Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

at  Trowers Hamlins LLP

Location/s
London
Experience Level
Intermediate
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Business Support - Finance
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We’ve always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description

The role offers the opportunity to take a lead in driving performance within the firm by leading key stakeholders through the budget process and help them achieve those budgets through dynamic forecasting and ‘what if’ scenarios. Your responsibilities will include:

• Run fee earner department ‘bottom up’ budget process helping Department Heads agree income forecasts and budgets which generate required levels of profit
• Support fee earner department rolling forecast and budgets over extended periods.
• Work with the Management Accounts team to complete central support department budgets, setting timetables and agreeing deliverables
• In conjunction with the Management Accountant, develop and manage cashflow forecasting models to aid liquidity planning and monitor the group’s cash position.
• Evaluate alternative methods of preparing forecast and budgets using external software and lead on roll out of external software where benefits exist.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and automation within the budget process
• Develop collaborative and strong working relationships across the whole firm
• Support senior members of the finance department on future projects and opportunities for growth

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have:

• At least three years’ experience within an FP&A role.
• ACA qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience within a professional services firm, preferably a law firm.
• Excellent Excel knowledge and experience in developing models which can be used for forecasts/budgeting.
• Previous experience of using Elite 3e system an advantage.

However it is not all about experience and qualifications. We’re looking for someone who:

• Ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment.
• Ability to lead meetings with Partners and other senior stakeholders.
• Ability to run different phases and tasks in projects simultaneously
• Experience in building relationships across office and departments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey the budget process and financial outcomes to non-accountants.

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate

The role offers the opportunity to take a lead in driving performance within the firm by leading key stakeholders through the budget process and help them achieve those budgets through dynamic forecasting and ‘what if’ scenarios. Your responsibilities will include:

• Run fee earner department ‘bottom up’ budget process helping Department Heads agree income forecasts and budgets which generate required levels of profit
• Support fee earner department rolling forecast and budgets over extended periods.
• Work with the Management Accounts team to complete central support department budgets, setting timetables and agreeing deliverables
• In conjunction with the Management Accountant, develop and manage cashflow forecasting models to aid liquidity planning and monitor the group’s cash position.
• Evaluate alternative methods of preparing forecast and budgets using external software and lead on roll out of external software where benefits exist.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and automation within the budget process
• Develop collaborative and strong working relationships across the whole firm
• Support senior members of the finance department on future projects and opportunities for growt

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have:

• At least three years’ experience within an FP&A role.
• ACA qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience within a professional services firm, preferably a law firm.
• Excellent Excel knowledge and experience in developing models which can be used for forecasts/budgeting.
• Previous experience of using Elite 3e system an advantage