Finance Manager

The Role

Clifford Chance is one of the worlds leading law firms. The Firms vision is to be the leader of the elite global law firms and aims to achieve this through its focus on client service excellence. 

The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the key markets of the Americas Asia Pacific the Middle East and Europe.  The core areas of commercial activity are: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team where the ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and controlling costs preparing detailed financial reports and conducting comprehensive planning and analysis to support the firms strategic goals and ensure financial stability.

This is a key role designed to support the Local Head of Finance in achieving the Firms strategic objectives around growth and operational excellence.

What you will do

Budgeting: Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts as well as additional reports and analyses ensuring clear financial narrative and compliance with the one version of truth principle. Coordination and monitoring of the budgeting and forecasting process including data collection from individual departments verification of budget assumptions and ensuring budget compliance with the companys strategic objectives.

Analysis of variances between budget forecast and actual performance identification of causes of differences and preparation of recommendations for the management board and Head of Finance.

Key role in financial planning and forecasting cycles ensuring accuracy of reporting and forecasts and a strong control environment.

Cost Management: Oversee and control cost management processes ensuring that all expenses are accurately tracked and allocated to the appropriate departments while also developing and implementing cost control strategies to minimize unnecessary expenditures and optimize resource utilisation.

Perform detailed cost analysis and cost allocation identifying areas where costs can be reduced or better managed and providing recommendations to senior management on how to achieve these savings. Monitor and report on cost deviations and variances analysing the reasons behind these discrepancies and working with relevant teams to address any issues and prevent future occurrences.

Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports ensuring that all financial data is accurately recorded and presented in a clear and concise manner while also collaborating with accounting teams to reconcile financial data and resolve any discrepancies.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting adhering to all relevant regulations and standards (IFRS) and presenting financial findings to stakeholders including senior management and external auditors to provide a comprehensive overview of the firms financial performance.

Preparation of financial statements for statutory and group purposes (balance sheet profit and loss account cash flow transfer pricing) in accordance with local regulations and group standards (IFRS).

Cooperation with the Tax & Treasury Manager in preparing all statutory and tax declarations required by local law and ensuring reconciliation between local reporting and group reporting under IFRS standards.

Planning and Analysis: Develop financial models to support strategic planning using advanced analytical techniques to forecast future financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities. Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial and market trends staying up-to-date with industry developments and providing insights to senior management on how these trends may impact the firms financial strategy.

Other:

Ensuring efficient and accurate month-end and year-end closing overseeing closing procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable policies.

Managing internal and external audits and ensuring prompt and full implementation of post-audit recommendations.

Participation in projects involving the implementation of new systems applications as well as optimisation and standardisation of financial processes.

Monitoring changes in accounting and tax regulations and implementing them in accounting processes.

Cooperation with global treasury teams to ensure compliance with Polish and global requirements and optimal cash management for the company while ensuring timely settlement of liabilities.

Ensuring effective functioning of financial processes and controls.

Implementing and ensuring continuous improvement of working practices and controls through cooperation with reporting and accounting communities with a focus on optimisation and securing efficient processes.

Qualifications :

Your Experience

Knowledge:

You are fluent both in English and Polish languages. 

You have very good knowledge and command of Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel) and have a certain affinity for IT systems.

You have very good knowledge of the Polish Accounting Act the Corporate Income Tax Act.

You have knowledge of financial and accounting systems and applications.

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelors degree in business/ accounting/ finance.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager

Experience of working within SSC will be an advantage.

Skills:

You have good planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing environment and work with people at different levels.

You have highly developed problem-solving skills including the ability to resolve issues impacting different interconnected systems.

Your project management experience will be an asset.

You demonstrate attention to detail commitment high level of accuracy and diligence.

How we will support you

From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

You will be given on the job training specifically around the processes and procedures we have in place. Notwithstanding you can access the firms academy website for personal training which covers technical skills through to improving your confidence and resilience.

Additional Information :

Equal Opportunities

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time