Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

2 months ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Clarke Wilmott LLP Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team at Clarke Willmott LLP. As a key member of our Finance Team, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of two, and taking the lead on generating accurate and timely financial information for the firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a team of two, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of financial planning and analysis tasks.
  • Take the lead on generating accurate and timely financial information for the firm, including monthly reporting and statutory accounts.
  • Work closely with the Financial Controller and Head of Commercial Finance to continue to revamp, standardise and mechanise the output of our monthly reporting cycle.
  • Perform ad-hoc analyses to drive profitability and improve financial hygiene of the business.
  • Support the Finance Manager on the completion of surveys and other financial benchmarking against other firms across several areas.
  • Contribute to the overall completion of the month-end process to tight deadlines, specifically responsible for the completion & analysis of Total Product and Revenue.
  • Produce detailed variance analysis, creating team P&Ls and KPI analysis for review by the Financial Controller.
  • Take the lead with year-end preparations, including production of the annual Financial Statements, and production of bonus calculations.
  • Oversee intranet front page financials, including maintenance of fee earner budgets (hours and fees).
  • Support the Head of Commercial Finance in the preparation of key Firm information to feed into the fee earner budget process.
  • Be the key 'bridge' between Finance and the IT development team, ensuring new reports required are delivered.
  • Manage the process, translating the requirements into a more technical specification, project managing the process and performing testing with the FP&A team.

Requirements

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a qualified accountant.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Self-starter who is able to take responsibility and ownership for their work.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Prioritise workloads and work closely to deadlines with minimum supervision and under pressure.
  • Exceptionally organised and proactive.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
  • SQL experience (desirable).

What We Offer

A career at Clarke Willmott LLP will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us, you will feel empowered, valued, and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

We provide a comprehensive range of wellbeing initiatives to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.



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