Finance Analyst

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team, supporting Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and providing valuable insight to teams across the firm. Working closely with our Finance Business Partners, you'll use data to help colleagues understand financial performance, identify trends and make informed commercial decisions. You will contribute to management information, budgeting and forecasting, client reporting and pricing activity, gaining broad exposure across Commercial Finance. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative team, gaining experience across Financial Planning & Analysis, client reporting, and pricing. What you'll be doing

• Producing financial analysis, management information and performance reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
• Identifying trends, variances and opportunities through data analysis and modelling
• Delivering accurate client reporting and meeting key deadlines
• Working closely with stakeholders across the firm to provide insight and support decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and the use of technology
  
  Are you naturally curious, analytical and motivated by turning financial data into meaningful insight?, Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets
• Experience producing and presenting financial information
• A proactive, curious approach and a desire to learn
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to build positive working relationships across teams
It would be great if you also have
• Experience with Power BI, SQL or other reporting tools
• Progress towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Experience within a legal or professional services environment
  
  At Burges Salmon, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You'll join a firm that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow your career in a forward-thinking environment.
We're proud to have recently been named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and RollOnFriday's 'Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.