About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:30, however you will be required to work such hours as are necessary to carry out your duties.

Main responsibilities/ Role overview:

A key role in the Financial Management team with responsibility for:

• Providing regular detailed and valuable financial insights to senior management
• Supporting cyclical financial management processes and activities
• Producing focused financial analysis in response to business requests
• Preparing consolidated financial reports and models
• The management and co-ordination of finance projects
• Finance reporting design and testing
• Maintenance of financial management team information and documentation

Areas of focus to include (but not limited to):

• Business planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Working capital management (WIP, debtors, lock-up)
• Legal practice performance management (income, costs and profitability)
• Industry and client analysis and reporting
• Lawyer performance management (time recording, activity and profitability)
• Partner financial reports
• Month-end global financial reporting
• Business investment modelling
• Working with, and supporting, the other Financial Management teams including: Accounting & Group Finance, Commercial Finance, Partner Services and Central Finance
• Supporting the Business Development and Marketing teams

Essential skills and experience:

• Advanced analytical skills
• Prior experience and success in a similar role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulae, vlookups, pivots)
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Team player with the ability to work flexibly within a broad team and resiliently in a changing environment
• The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation

Desired skills and experience

• Prior experience within the professional services industry
• Accounting experience/background preferable
• Experience of Cognos TM1, Power BI or other business intelligence tools applications
• Strong understanding of financial and management information systems

Background checks:

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.