Senior Financial Analyst

One of my top, global law firm clients are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their London team. This role is a key part of the Finance team, supporting financial planning and analysis across multiple regions, primarily Europe and Asia, while collaborating with colleagues globally.

You will act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, delivering insight-driven financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and performance management.

• Partner with business leaders to understand performance drivers and provide actionable financial insights
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across international teams
• Deliver detailed profitability analysis, including monthly, quarterly, and year-on-year reviews
• Prepare monthly reporting packs highlighting key performance indicators such as utilisation, leverage, and expenses
• Conduct client and project-level profitability and break-even analysis
• Support firm-wide initiatives such as revenue forecasting and annual planning processes
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, making recommendations to leadership
• Support strategic client management by providing financial insights and performance tracking
• Review and validate headcount reporting and financial coding
• Contribute to process improvements and best practice development within Finance
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, projects, and reporting as required

• Experience in financial analysis or a related field
• Experience in a law firm/professional services is advantageous
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of financial controls and compliance principles

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