Commercial Finance Analyst

Twenty84 is proud to be partnering with a 'Top 10' legal firm in recruiting for a Commercial Finance Analyst.They are seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join a growing and dynamic team of pricing and commercial finance professionals. The role reports directly into the Client Commercial Finance Manager but will have a dotted line into the Client Relationship Partners.The role is dedicated to supporting the entire client relationship team and overseeing the smooth financial management of the firm’s biggest and most prestigious client, alongside other dedicated resource from different business services teams.The ideal candidate will have a background in legal or professional services, although other sectors will be considered. Proven, strong financial and analytical skills with an eye for detail, tenacity, self-motivation, exceptional stakeholder relationship skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.Key responsibilities include:Day-to-day support for the Client Commercial Finance Manager with the financial management and oversight of all aspects of the client global retainer agreement.Track areas of work, performing regular analysis on profitability, variances, and overall hygiene factors.Report on key budget areas, undertaking budget variance analysis, proactively identifying issues, reconciling work in progress reports with information from submissions, client reporting, and other ad hoc reporting and analysis.Aggregate, handle, analyse, and provide insights on large data sets.First point of contact for all queries about the retainer managing the dedicated client inbox and triaging queries.Attend client core-team meetings, taking ownership to record and follow up on action points with the Client Commercial Finance Manager, and the Senior Service Delivery Manager.Support the relationship partners, Client Commercial Finance Manager, and Senior Service Delivery Manager with the annual global retainer negotiation with the client.Prepare comms for key budget holders, key stakeholders, and the client on budget areas.Provide oversight and ownership of all job submissions through the dedicated portal. Be the point person for portal development engaging with the applications team to fix bugs or make improvements, and function as the face of user supportKey Skills required:Previous experience working in legal or professional services.An accounting qualification would be an advantage.Advanced excel skills.Highly numerate.Good stakeholder management.Strong financial modelling skills.Critical and evaluative thinking, especially when handling and analysing large data sets.Clear, and strong, written and verbal communication skills.Confident presenter.In return for your expertise the client are offering and competitive salary and benefits package as well as a hybrid working model.This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a thriving global firm and play a crucial part in its continued success. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, please apply today.