Commercial Reporting 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

With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Role and key responsibilities

The main purpose of this appointment is complete monthly internal and external MI reports within the prescribed timeline. The role with also provide financial analysis and data gathering support to the managers in the Clients & Sectors and Pricing teams on a more ad hoc basis once the monthly reports are completed. The reports and analysis generated will be delivered to the firms most senior stakeholders and clients so a keen eye for detail is required. The ability to work at a fast pace and strong organisational skills are therefore imperative, to ensure accuracy and meet tight reporting deadlines.

As part of the wider finance team you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Complete scheduled monthly reports within timescales agreed to a high level of accuracy. This will include both internal reports as well as contractually mandated external data to be shared with clients using Microsoft Excel and internal data cube software.
• Analytical support and data gathering for the Commercial Finance Managers within the clients and sectors team and the wider Pricing team.
• Requesting and processing administrative changes to the firm’s database that are sent through from Commercial Finance Managers and wider Pricing team.
• Prepare the firm’s monthly rebate accruals and post the associated journal to ensure monies are accounted for properly and accurately.
• Work with the pricing team to provide client information they require by utilising manual/automated reporting systems.
• Respond to questions and provide ad-hoc financial analysis when required to colleagues outside of the team. This could be for Partners or marketing teams etc.
• Ensure all role-based training assigned to you is completed within timescales.

Skills and experience

• Excel knowledge including basic formulae, formatting and basic charts is essential.
• Close attention to detail is essential.
• This role requires the need to be able to multi-task adhering to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work calmly to tight time deadlines and keep many simultaneous requests well organised.
• Good team player with the desire to support the other members within the team.
• Ability to juggle incoming ad hoc requests for client and sector related information.
• Successful candidate will be organised, focused and keen to learn.
• A degree or equivalent qualification (2:1 or above) would be advantageous but not required. More importantly the candidate would have a highly disciplined, organised and logical approach to their work.
• Advanced Excel knowledge including pivot tables, lookups and problem-solving formulas would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of cube-based reporting systems advantageous although not necessary.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar law firm practice management system advantageous although not necessary.
• Experience of running reports from Microsoft Power BI would be advantageous although not necessary.

Key competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to recognise relevant details within written requests from several different stakeholders.
• A reliable, enthusiastic and a ‘can do’ approach.
• A collaborative style and able to build strong working relationships within Finance. and across the business.

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
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

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.