Commercial Finance Manager - International Operations

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Role and key responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and managing a Commercial Finance Analyst, the Commercial Finance Manager – International Operations is the key business partner for all of the head office support function Leads (International Operation “IO” Leads) and works closely with other teams in Finance including Financial Control and the international offices, and with the Senior HR Business Partner. The Commercial IO Finance team is responsible for the results and reporting for all IO areas and is the key finance contact for the IO Leads. This is a high profile role with exposure to senior members of the management team.

This role is accountable for:

• Business Partnering, alongside HR, with each of the International Operations (IO) leads to include presenting and discussing results, forecasts and budgets on a monthly basis.
• Add insights and proactively suggest additional analysis to support the IO leads.
• Leading the month-end close for IO reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the month-end IO reporting pack process (produced using XL cubed), contributing to an efficient month-end close process.
• Produce detailed month-end packs with insightful commentary for each IO area, providing country and regional analysis as required.
• Manage the annual budget process for all IO.
• Produce papers and present financials in annual budget meetings with the CFO and Managing Partner.
• Streamlining of processes and process improvement within areas of accountability to create efficiencies.
• Streamline and automate the current reporting suite.
• Other ad hoc IO projects as required.
• Management, coaching and development of the Commercial Finance Analyst.

Skills and experience 

• Passionate business partner with ability to quickly develop relationships and to flex style as required.
• Professionally qualified accountant with industry experience.
• Previous management accounts and business partnering experience.
• Ability to get involved in the detail when required.
• Partnership and international experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be able to work effectively, build strong relationships and be able to influence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong diplomacy, influencing and persuasion skills.
• Confident and credible in dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Pragmatic, robust and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting timescales and multiple projects.
• Organised and efficient with a ‘right first time’ approach to quality of work. 

What's in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.