Finance Business Partner
Artemis Human Capital are delighted to be working with a leading Law Firm in Dublin who are seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Business Partner to join their finance team. This role requires a highly commercial mindset, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to provide real-time financial insights and decision support. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting business leaders across the firm.
Requirements:
- A third-level qualification in a relevant field; ACA/ACCA qualification preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within a professional services firm.
- Excellent analytical, technical, and accounting skills.
- High level of commercial and business awareness.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability, with a strong growth mindset.
- Proven experience in building client-centric relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing detailed monthly management reports with actionable insights, comprehensive analysis, and commentary on financial performance and trends.
- Developing robust annual and semi-annual plans and forecasts, partnering with budget holders to challenge growth objectives and validate assumptions.
- Delivering financial insights at departmental and practice group meetings to promote understanding and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Producing weekly operational reports (e.g., utilisation, billings, WIP, and AR), identifying key actions to address performance gaps.
- Monitoring WIP and debtor lock-up levels, collaborating with partners to resolve performance concerns and address adverse trends.
- Driving improvements in commercial procedures to optimise financial outcomes.
- Cultivating strong relationships across the business to provide proactive support for financial management and strategic decision-making.
- Conducting financial skills training sessions, enhancing teams’ understanding of project economics and promoting financial best practices.
- Supporting the month-end billing process, offering troubleshooting assistance and stakeholder coaching.
- Identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and cost reduction by reviewing and challenging current workflows.
- Preparing business cases for practice group promotions and managing other ad hoc projects as required.
What We Offer:
We are committed to rewarding and supporting our team with a market-leading package, including:
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
- 25 days of annual leave.
- Flexible / hybrid working policy.
- Pension scheme.
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes.
- Professional membership fees.
- Access to a full gym and wellness program.
To apply for this Finance Business Partner job reach out to Stephen Cunningham or apply via the link below.