Financial Analyst

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people, which is why we need a Finance Analyst to join our vibrant and collaborative team. This role will provide the opportunity to be a key advisor and first point of contact for senior stakeholders, delivering insights that assist with strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with our Commercial Manager and Director, contributing meaningfully to our annual business planning cycle, whilst getting the opportunity to operate independently and drive initiatives beyond traditional finance . You’ll be responsible f or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&
A):Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for business services departmen
ts.Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on actuals vs. budget/foreca
st.Partner with department heads to understand financial performance and identify cost-saving opportuniti es.Reporting & Insigh
ts:Prepare monthly management reports and commentary for business services spe
nd.Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and investment decisio
ns.Track KPIs and operational metrics relevant to business servic es.Business Partneri
ng:Act as a trusted advisor to non-finance stakeholders, translating financial data into actionable insigh
ts.Provide financial support for business cases, procurement decisions, and vendor negotiatio ns.Process Improveme
nt:Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficien
cy.Support the automation of reporting tools and templat es.Compliance & Governan
ce:Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial polici
es.Assist with internal and external audits as requir ed. Key Skills & Experie nce:Essent
ial:Proven experience in a finance analyst or management accounting role, ideally within a professional services or law firm environm
ent.Strong Excel and financial modelling ski
lls.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilit
ies.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakehold ers.Desira
ble:Experience with financial systems such as Elit
e 3EKnowledge of legal industry operations and cost struct u res. Qualificat
ions:Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field prefe rred. Personal Attri
butes:Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mi
ndset.High attention to detail and acc
uracy.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enviro nment. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characte ristic.