Partner with Partners and legal teams in Dublin to support stronger financial performance across billing, pricing and client profitability

• Provide commercial financial insight to assist practice groups in managing financial performance and improving key metrics
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts and internal performance reporting
• Promote compliance with financial protocols and monitor key performance indicators such as billing levels, cash collection targets, aged WIP, debt management and lock-up
• Prepare and assess financial business cases relating to lateral partner recruitment and other strategic initiatives
• Produce timely financial reports and management information for senior leadership while supporting statutory reporting obligations
• Oversee local financial control activities including balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a strong internal control environment
• Liaise with external auditors, advisors and Group Financial Control to ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements
• Manage the preparation and submission of financial statements and regulatory filings where required
• Work with the Group Tax team and external advisors to ensure compliance with tax obligations including partnership tax filings and VAT returns
• Monitor and assist in resolving dormant balances while identifying opportunities to improve financial procedures and operational efficiency
• Manage treasury activities locally including oversight of cash flow and maintaining relationships with banking partners
• Work closely with internal support teams including HR, Business Development, Strategy, Pricing and Knowledge to deliver joined-up solutions across the business
• Lead, mentor and develop the local finance team while ensuring a high standard of service delivery across the department

• Qualified Accountant, who strong finance experience within a professional services environment, ideally within an international law firm
• Has experience using financial systems such as SAP, Concur or Power BI (desirable)
• Has experience managing a small finance team
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Is comfortable managing operational finance processes and ensuring adherence to internal procedures
• Shows strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving