Job Vacancy Details
Finance Manager
Law Firm
Central London
Permanent
Updated May 15, 2012
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain are a leading litigation and transactional firm, among the most highly rated by clients and lawyers alike. An opportunity has arisen for a hands on, pro-active Finance Manager to assume the day-to-day management of the Management Information team. You will assist the Head of Finance with operational support to the wider Finance team by working collaboratively with the other team leaders. This is a challenging role for a team player with a strong analytical and commercial approach to ensure focussed and effective financial management and controls operate across the Finance function.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading a team of 3
• Manage the preparation and delivery of management information including annual budgets and forecasts, monthly and annual management accounts, LLP statutory financial statements
• Working with the Head of Finance to develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of focussed analysis of business performance and profitability reporting for individual practice groups, clients and work types with analysis and commentary.
• Preparation and submission of all relevant statutory and regulatory accounts returns, VAT Returns and other tax accounting requirements
• Liaison with clients and external agencies e.g. HMRC, banks, suppliers and auditors
• Assist with the authorisation of bank payments, supplier invoices & staff expenses
• Project work will include: working with Heads of Legal departments to focus on key profitability drivers, tendering and pricing models and other ad hoc financial models as required in support of business plans and forecasts
• Act as the reference point for internal and external reporting when called upon by the Project Management Office and participate in debate regarding future developments and strategic direction of the systems
• Work closely with project managers and the business analyst to drive projects supporting the Firm's business plans
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will be professionally qualified (ACA,ACCA,CIMA) with recent relevant experience within a professional partnership, ideally a law firm but not essential. Key attributes are:
• Commercial aptitude
• Strong team leader; energetic and enthusiastic
• Excellent analytical and financial skills with keen attention to detail
• Positive and flexible approach, able to work well under pressure, prioritise work effectively and meet strict deadlines
• Highly PC literate with strong systems skills; Excel required and Aderant (or similar) preferable
• First class written and verbal communication skills; be able to communicate effectively with lawyers, support staff, suppliers and other third parties
• Confident manner and personal impact to command the respect of partners
About our client
With 67 partners and around 260 lawyers in total, RPC is a leading City-based commercial law firm best known as one of the UK's premier insurance and litigation practices. The firm also has a highly rated and fast growing corporate and commercial practice, as well as market-leading media, property, construction, employment and intellectual property expertise. RPC is growing and investing in order to build a truly counter-cyclical business targeting profitable growth. The latest office openings include Bristol to deepen their specialist services to the London claims market as well as Singapore to offer greater choice and flexibility to their clients, particularly insurers with interests in Asia.
What's on offer
Competitive salary and package on offer
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 207 269 2562.
Job Ref: 13198495
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