Working Capital Analyst (15-mo contract)

The Role

Working Capital Management/Commercial Advisory Support

• Monitor and manage work in progress (WIP) billing and collections across assigned matters/portfolios
• Track aged WIP and debt balances proactively identifying risks and escalation points
• Support billing processes as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Partner with stakeholders to drive timely billing and collection of outstanding invoices
• Maintain data integrity across working capital systems and reporting tools
• Assist in the preparation of cash collection forecasting bill forecasting and income flash reporting

Commercial Advisory & Matter Economics

• Provide financial insight into matter performance including profitability recovery rates and cost drivers
• Support pricing discussions through analysis of rate structures fee arrangements and commercial terms
• Assist in the evaluation of alternative fee arrangements and their financial implications
• Analyse variances between expected and actual performance highlighting opportunities for improvement
• Support decision-making by translating financial data into clear commercial recommendations

Business Partnering

• Develop strong relationships with Partners lawyers and Business Development teams
• Act as a trusted finance contact to support discussions on billing collections and profitability
• Challenge and influence behaviours where necessary to improve financial outcomes
• Support regular financial reviews with stakeholders providing insights and driving actions

Reporting & Analytics

• Leverage Matter IQ/WIP Tool for WIP debt billing and cash collection trends
• Leverage BI tools and dashboards to deliver actionable insights
• Support forecasting of cash flow revenues and working capital movements
• Identify trends and risks providing forward-looking analysis

General Controls Compliance and Audit

• Maintain strong knowledge of Matter Set-up WIP Billings and Collections-related policies controls and procedures.
• Support internal audits and FGP reviews

Ad hoc

Other duties as directed by HOF or Working Capital Controller

Qualifications :

Your Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and competencies:

Technical & Analytical

• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills
• Understanding of working capital concepts (WIP debt billing collections)
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)

Commercial & Business Partnering

• Ability to connect financial data to commercial outcomes
• Confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
• Collaborative and proactive approach

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
• Relevant experience in finance working capital FP&A or commercial finance roles
• Experience in a professional services environment is advantageous

Adaptability and Learning Agility

• Adapts quickly to new systems processes and changing business needs.
• Demonstrates curiosity initiative and a willingness to learn continuously.

Problem Solving and Initiative

• Approaches challenges with a practical mindset and identifies solutions in a timely manner.
• Shows initiative in improving ways of working and supporting process efficiency.

Professionalism and Collaboration

• Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to team effectiveness.
• Demonstrates accountability professionalism and commitment to high standards of work.

Additional Information :

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time