Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Newly created Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role now available ta UK law firm.

As the FP&A Manager, you will take a lead on preparing forecasts, budgets and business plans for the firm as well as playing a pivotal role in driving firm performance.

Specific duties 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

Experience needed:

• Hold an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience working in a law firm or wider professional services firm - ability to understand fee earner metrics.
• Excellent Excel knowledge and experience in developing models which can be used for forecasts/budgeting.
• Ability to work independently as well as work within a team environment.
• Ability to lead meetings with Partners and other senior stakeholders.
• 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.

Additional:

• Hybrid working offered - minimum 2 days in the office
• Extensive list of benefits including an annual bonus, GPP Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, discounted gym memberships etc.

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