Job Description

Description

We are looking for a highly skilled commercial finance expert to support the business for a 9 month fixed term contract, someone who brings the obvious financial background and technical knowledge who can confidently interpret this information and knows how to work with senior members of the organisation to help drive forward growth and maximise profit across the specific business units.



This is an opportunity for a confident and experienced individual to make a mark in a fast growing organisation and with senior stakeholders across a range of different brands.

What you will be doing:

Creating and delivering insightful reporting, analysis and commentary for monthly board packs Delivering monthly and quarterly analysis, and presenting where required at relevant meetings, to the senior stakeholders Preparation and presentation of business plans and forecasts, including meeting with stakeholders to help set and challenge Identifying areas that are not performing to expectation, and providing recommendations for improvement Analysis and challenge of requests for investment, including recruitment, to ensure ROI in line with group expectations Coaching those in entities to upskill knowledge and performance in relation to financial management i.e. providing financial insight and support such as basic awareness P&L management, inductions into finance responsibilities, understanding the balance sheet etc. Collaborating and liaising with the firm's central finance teams (including finance director, head of financial operations and financial controller) as and when required Working alongside and collaboratively with the group commercial finance teams sharing knowledge, skill sets and supporting one another Responding in a timely manner to ad hoc analysis and information requests Supporting on due diligence for M&A activity and integration Identifying alternative income sources e.g. grants, regional development and growth fund income Supporting the creation of separate business entities Long term financial forecasts) and modelling - including P&L, Balance Sheet and Integrated Cashflow High-level Business Planning scenarios, working with senior leaders to reflect business strategy

What you will need:

To be a qualified accountant with one of the following qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Demonstrable experience with a commercial mind-set in a similar role, in particular working in an SME or start up business Advanced level Excel skills at a minimum, in particular being able to create appropriate financial models and communicate effectively The ability to be comfortable working across a number of IT platforms Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, credibility and manage expectations with senior stakeholders To be a commercially aware self-starter, pro-active with the ability to work in a team and comfortable working at both a strategic and detailed operational level To be confident in prioritising workload amongst senior stakeholders Flexibility and the ability to operate in a changing environment To be highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile and be happy to go beyond the job description To be respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and 'can do' attitude

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we're keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.

This role is being recruited on a hybrid basis from our Nottingham hub with the requirement to travel to offer hubs as and when required.

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Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.


Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Ampa Group

Welcome to Ampa - a leading group of legal and professional services brands, home to leading legal services firms such Shakespeare Martineau, Lime Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Marrons and others.

Our 'House of Brands', is where legal and professional service brands converge to unlock exciting opportunities for career advancement, collaboration, and comprehensive business services support across various disciplines including HR, IT, finance, and marketing.

Our overall purpose is to act as the cornerstone that facilitates the growth of every brand within our collective, empowering them with enhanced purchasing capabilities, access to specialised expertise, and a cohesive set of values and culture.

At our core, we are dedicated to creating an environment where each brand thrives through mutual growth and co-operation. Through our shared infrastructure and central support, we enable our brands to flourish, using the strength of our collective resources.

If you are passionate about driving positive change and immersing yourself in an inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture, then we invite you to join our team as we continue to unlock the potential in our people, clients, and investors.