At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality financial analysis and support decision-making across the business.
- Company: Join DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative finance team and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in FP&A and advanced Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Group Finance function at a time of transformation and growth, where you will play a key role in enhancing financial insight, improving planning processes and supporting better decision-making across the business.
This role will be based in our Manchester office on a hybrid working pattern with 2‑3 office days per week.
Responsibilities- Work closely with the Head of Finance for Group FP&A and Central Costs to deliver high‑quality financial analysis, reporting and insight across central costs and broader Group activities.
- Take ownership of detailed overhead analysis, providing visibility of performance against budget and forecast, and supporting planning processes through robust evaluation of historical performance, current run rates and emerging risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to the production of board‑level reporting and performance packs, delivering clear and actionable commentary to senior stakeholders.
- Execute ad hoc analysis including scenario modelling, business cases and performance investigations, while driving improvements in reporting, data quality and processes.
- Build relationships across Finance and the wider business to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts and plans, supporting better commercial decision‑making.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Considerable experience in FP&A, financial analysis or reporting within a complex organisation
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with large data sets
- Analytical with high attention to detail
- Proven ability to communicate financial insight clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Experience in central costs, overhead analysis or group‑level reporting
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning cycles
- Experience producing board or senior leadership reporting packs
- Background in process improvement, data quality or reporting transformation
- Experience supporting business cases and investment analysis
- Experience in professional services or a similar commercially driven environment
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value and reward each member of our team and offer adjustments or additional support as needed.
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
Finance Manager employer: DWF
DWF is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Manchester that fosters professional growth and collaboration. As a Finance Manager, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive rewards, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial insights that drive business transformation. Join us to be part of a high-performing team where your skills will be valued and your career aspirations supported.
