Legal Finance Analyst - City Law Firm (12mth FTC) £35-40,000 plus excellent benefits! Hybrid working (min 2 days in office) You will be a detail-oriented Financial Analyst , ideally with previous experience in the legal sector, and able to join this excellent City law firm 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 analytic skills, financial acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Main responsibilities: 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 (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. Knowledge & experience: Ideally have a 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. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting software and reporting applications such as Aderant, Iridium, Cube or Business Intelligence reporting. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively present financial data. Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture. For more information on this opportunity, please contact me immediately!
