Finance Business Partner - Legal Advisory
- Recruiter
- Dwf
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 11 May 2021
- Closes
- 03 Jun 2021
- Ref
- A0yYhmY1nS06
- Job role
- Finance business partner
- Sector
- Legal
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Finance Business Partner - Legal Advisory
We are currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join DWF.
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach to innovation and advanced working practices translate into an entirely new way of working. We provide our clients with access to traditional and alternative legal support in one agile offering, which better reflects the way companies do business. The Legal Advisory division provides global premium legal advice and excellent client service through our commercial intelligence and industry sector experience.
A Finance Business Partner within Legal Advisory needs to ensure that financial operations are running well and are fit for the future in order to support the Group's ambitious growth objectives. They will work proactively with the Head of Finance Legal Advisory and other key stakeholders to support and develop working relationships between the Finance function and the business. In part, this will be through the provision of accurate, valuable and innovative commercial financial advice, supporting fee earners to ensure that the financial performance of the firm is optimised.
To achieve this they must be passionate about driving growth and business performance, as well as identifying areas where processes can be improved and delivering those improvements whilst demonstrating strong commercial acumen. They need excellent communication skills to engage successfully with colleagues and show an ability to influence stakeholders across all levels to positively drive financial results.
Skills and experience we are looking for:
Are you interested in joining a global legal business and help us deliver our vision? Then get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you and discuss your future career at DWF.
Benefits package and flexible working:
We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That's why, when you join DWF, you'll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family, in addition to our standard benefits. We offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers, a buy as you earn share scheme and dining cards. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We welcome applications from people looking for a flexible role. We are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.
About DWF
DWF is a global provider of integrated legal and business services, operating from 31 key locations with over 4,000 people. The Company became the first Main Market Premium Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. DWF recorded revenue of £297.2 million in the year ended 30 April 2020. Join us and you'll find a professional life that stretches and redefines you too. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
Supporting your application
Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. We want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. Please click the following link ( https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles/ ) which will take you through a simple process to identify any adjustments or additional support we can provide beforehand or on the day.
We are currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join DWF.
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach to innovation and advanced working practices translate into an entirely new way of working. We provide our clients with access to traditional and alternative legal support in one agile offering, which better reflects the way companies do business. The Legal Advisory division provides global premium legal advice and excellent client service through our commercial intelligence and industry sector experience.
A Finance Business Partner within Legal Advisory needs to ensure that financial operations are running well and are fit for the future in order to support the Group's ambitious growth objectives. They will work proactively with the Head of Finance Legal Advisory and other key stakeholders to support and develop working relationships between the Finance function and the business. In part, this will be through the provision of accurate, valuable and innovative commercial financial advice, supporting fee earners to ensure that the financial performance of the firm is optimised.
To achieve this they must be passionate about driving growth and business performance, as well as identifying areas where processes can be improved and delivering those improvements whilst demonstrating strong commercial acumen. They need excellent communication skills to engage successfully with colleagues and show an ability to influence stakeholders across all levels to positively drive financial results.
Skills and experience we are looking for:
- A graduate qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- Experience of process change and business transformation.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrable experience of building strong and robust relationships.
- A proven track record in having influenced key stakeholders to positively drive business performance.
- A high level of commercial and strategic acumen, and the ability to educate and support the business to understand their financial performance.
- Significant experience working with or within listed international companies.
- Familiarity with the challenges of managing multi-country financial reporting and systems, as well as different cultures.
Are you interested in joining a global legal business and help us deliver our vision? Then get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you and discuss your future career at DWF.
Benefits package and flexible working:
We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That's why, when you join DWF, you'll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family, in addition to our standard benefits. We offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers, a buy as you earn share scheme and dining cards. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We welcome applications from people looking for a flexible role. We are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.
About DWF
DWF is a global provider of integrated legal and business services, operating from 31 key locations with over 4,000 people. The Company became the first Main Market Premium Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. DWF recorded revenue of £297.2 million in the year ended 30 April 2020. Join us and you'll find a professional life that stretches and redefines you too. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
Supporting your application
Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. We want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. Please click the following link ( https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles/ ) which will take you through a simple process to identify any adjustments or additional support we can provide beforehand or on the day.