Senior Finance Analyst - #2191172

Pentagon Talent is excited to collaborate with a prestigious law firm to bring you an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst (FP&A).

About the Role

This is a pivotal position within a high-performing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. You will work closely with the CFO, shaping insight-driven, board-level reporting and playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning. Joining at a transformative time, you will help unlock the full potential of a new practice management system (PMS) and drive meaningful change across the business.

This highly collaborative role involves regular interaction with stakeholders at various levels and across multiple business functions, making it an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Analyst

• Support the Senior FP&A Manager with board-level reporting and provide assistance to the CFO.

• Contribute to the budgeting, planning and forecasting processes, as well as month-end close.

• Assist in financial year-end preparation, including collation of presentations and data for management meetings.

• Monitor and analyse firm performance against strategic objectives.

• Manage the production of regular reporting with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Prepare financials for annual surveys, collaborating with teams such as HR, Risk & Compliance and IT.

• Test and support the next phase of development for the new budgeting system.

• Liaise with international finance teams and share best practices for standardised reporting and processes.

• Provide ad hoc analysis, client reporting and project involvement as required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Finance Analyst, ideally in a professional services environment.

• Strong skills in financial analysis, including profitability analysis, budget variance analysis and scenario modelling.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.

• A keen eye for design and the ability to present financial information to non-finance professionals.

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Excel for data modelling and manipulation.

• A professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA) or currently studying towards one.

• Audit experience preferred.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This is a unique chance to grow professionally while making a tangible impact on a leading organisation. The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.