Commercial Finance Analyst

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 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.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

About Konexo

Konexo is a global alternative legal and compliance provider developed by Eversheds Sutherland offering Legal, Compliance and HR services. Through clever use of emerging

technology and resources, we connect clients’ needs with real benefits, and meet their challenges with transformative solutions.

We combine the heritage, strength and stability of being developed by a global law firm, with a highly flexible approach to problem solving.

We offer a full range of services including consulting, legal services which includes managed services, branding services, real estate services and interim resourcing support; all underpinned by advanced technology, smart systems, and bright minds. Konexo has a presence in the UK, US, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

Role and key responsibilities

This is a Senior Commercial Accounting Analyst role to support the Senior Finance Manager for the Konexo Practice Group.

The main purpose of this role is to support the Senior Finance Manager and Partnership in analysing and reviewing performance across the business area, proactively providing real time support to the Partners and leadership team. To become a trusted advisor and to provide assistance to the business with regards to decision-making and driving improved KPIs and profitability, as well as supporting the SFM and practice in delivering on strategic initiatives.

As part of the Commercial Finance team of around 20 employees you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• The month end process, ensuring accounting entries are correct, creating journals as required and producing monthly reporting packs, P&L reviews & variance analysis.
• Being the primary point of contact for all finance-related queries.
• Writing commentary and producing packs to include in business performance reports.
• Analytical support for the SFM and Konexo teams.
• Budgeting, planning and forecasting.
• Analysis and modelling in relation to pricing and profitability.
• Dealing with audit and tax queries as necessary.
• Work in tandem with the rest of the Commercial team to ensure quality control and best practice is developed including streamlining processes and analysis.
• Dealing with queries proactively and in a time manner.
• Adept at managing expectations across all key stakeholders.
• Supporting the SFM and Firm across projects as required.

Skills and experience

• The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• You should have proven client-facing and organisational skills, with experience in a professional environment.
• Knowledge and practical experience of analysis and interpreting financial data and explaining key findings with strong excel skills..
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must including experience of validating data sets and sense checking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with building Powerpoint presentations.
• Experience of presenting information to senior stakeholders in a concise and easy to understand manner.
• You will be ambitious, client-focused and keen to learn, able to work in a busy work environment, and used to working to strict deadlines.

What’s in it for you?

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.