Commercial Accounting Analyst - Cardiff or Leeds

This is a Commercial Accounting Analyst role to support the Senior Finance Manager and Senior Analyst for the Company Commercial practice group (CCPG). The main purpose of this appointment is to support the CCPG Finance team and Partnership in analysing and reviewing performance across the group, ensuring robust financial controls are adhered to in producing the results, and providing 'real time' support to the Partners and leadership team. To become a key part of the CCPG and wider Commercial Finance team, and help positively influence the growth and profitability of the practice group. A keen eye for detail, accuracy and the ability to work at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines is essential.

• Analytical support for the Senior Commercial Finance Manager and Business Stakeholders
• Taking ownership of data quality to inform the reporting and analysis for the practice group
• The month end processes; journals, reporting, P&L reviews & variance analysis
• Delivering analysis that supports meeting key strategic requirements
• Writing commentary to include in business performance reports
Commercial Accounting Analyst
• Supporting on budgeting, planning and forecasting
• Work in tandem with the rest of the Commercial team to ensure quality control and best practice is developed including streamlining processes and analysis
• The ability to work accurately and at a fast pace is imperative, to ensure confidence in the information provided and to meet tight deadlines
  
  We are looking for:
• The ideal candidate will be an early stage studier (CIMA/ACCA), or hold a finance-based degree
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel knowledge including pivot tables, lookups and problem-solving formulas is essential
• Experience in managing large amounts of data and ensuring its accuracy
• Knowledge of cube-based reporting systems would be beneficial. The firm uses XLCubed
• Previous use of Power BI would be advantageous although not necessary
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with building and delivering PowerPoint presentations
• Experience of presenting information to senior stakeholders in a concise and easy to understand manner
• Good team player with the desire to support within the wider finance team.
• Ability to manage multiple ad-hoc requests for information within tight timescales.
Key Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A reliable, enthusiastic and a 'can do' approach, keen to learn and take ownership
• A collaborative style and able to build strong working relationships within Finance and across the business.
  
  We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We're full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too., At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
• We're fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance, At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients' goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations. Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process. We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.