Finance Systems Analyst

One of my highly reputable law firm clients are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst where you would be will maintaining the practice management system (Aderant) and providing reporting and analytical support.

Some of your responsibilities as the Finance Systems Analyst include -

• Maintain and improve the Aderant system which comprises time, billing, expenses, general ledger and reporting.

• Help manage the relationship between Aderant and the firm.
• Responsible for system upgrades and for assessing new Aderant product offerings.
• Providing system training to new joiners as well as ad-hoc training as required.
• Maintain Aderant user security, access and administration.
• Help resolve complex system requests and queries.
• Manage month end system close process.
• Manage monthly exchange rate updates.

As well as maintaining the system you will also be providing reporting and analytical support which will include -

• Complex (e.g. SQL, SSRS) report generation.
• Maintain and firms SSRS reporting suite including production of new reports as required.

• Prepare and maintain credible financial information by compiling historical financial data in a useful format and using information to help proactively inform strategic pricing decisions.

• Assist with the development of ad-hoc and standardised financial and performance reports on partner/matter/client levels to provide additional clarity and enhance transparency for partners.

• Track and maintain pertinent information relating to all pricing and budgeting/fee estimate efforts and offerings across the firm.
• Monitor adherence to firm's time-recording policy and escalate occurrences of noncompliance.
• Support the finance team's overall tasks acting as backup/support for appropriate tasks.

• Key contributor to projects to improve and expand reporting capability including data cubes and BI dashboards.

To be successful in this Finance Systems Analyst role you must have -

• Significant legal or professional services finance system experience.
• A strong understanding and experience of Aderant Practice Management Systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert complex/raw data into concise and actionable intelligence.

• Experience of working in an international and multi-currency environment.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• The capability to deliver excellent work in a fast-paced international environment.
• A high level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and logical decision making with a hands-on approach.

• A proactive approach with a 'can do' attitude.
• A collaborative team player attitude with the ability to work co-operatively and flexibly with avaried team of people.

• A commitment to ensuring fiscal integrity and ability to handle highly confidential informationwith discretion.

• A demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a timesensitive way.

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