Finance Manager

il y a 3 semaines

France Eversheds Sutherland Temps plein

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 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


We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy Finance team, providing support to our Paris office. You will work under the authority of the Senior Finance Manager and will be responsible for the day-to-day financial control and the smooth operation of the finance function in the Paris and Luxembourg offices.


Furthermore, as Eversheds Sutherland utilizes shared services, some of your standard activities will be carried out by other team members or external providers. Relationships with these other team members or providers should be monitored and controlled to ensure excellent service delivery to stakeholders.


  • Commercial business partnering to the Leadership Team and Partner group to drive financial performance and profitability, with particular emphasis on firm wide KPIs including activity levels, leverage, client profitability & rate performance and working capital management
  • Monthly performance reviews and delivery of key insights to senior business and Finance stakeholders
  • Continuous improvement and evolution of insights to meet the needs of a fast paced and demanding Leadership team including advance visibility of risks & opportunities
  • Budgeting, forecasting and ongoing development of rolling three year financial plans and the strategic actions to deliver on profit improvement targets
  • Leading a substantial Finance team across the key disciplines of Financial Control & Compliance, Performance Reporting, Working Capital and Billing
  • Working in consultation with external advisors and the Group Tax team to ensure compliance with all aspects of regulatory reporting and tax requirements including Partnership tax filings and VAT compliance & accounting
  • Oversight of the financial control function and delivery of initiatives in consultation with Group Financial Control to strengthen the control environment and ensure compliance with local requirements
  • Collaborating across the local support functions (HR, Facilities, Marketing & BD) to ensure cross functional alignment on key priorities
  • Adhoc special projects for example restructure planning, business cases, commercial contract and benefit reviews
  • Driving adherence to Financial Protocols and performance across key financial hygiene metrics including monthly billing & cash targets, aged WIP & debt management, lock up and matter management
  • Cash flow & treasury management and acting as key point of contact with local Banks
  • Driving the quarterly assessment of carrying values of WIP and debt including expectation management across both business and Finance stakeholders
  • Sharing of knowledge and contributing to the ongoing education of business stakeholders in the area of law firm economics and key performance levers
  • Contributing to the ongoing development of Finance colleagues, team engagement and role modelling of firm wide values.


Skills and experience


You will be degree qualified, hold a professional accountancy qualification and ideally have prior experience in a professional services firm.


To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate:


  • Drive, resilience, energy, enthusiasm and commitment
  • Extensive experience operating at and influencing senior management levels, with strong communication and commercial skills
  • Initiative and resourcefulness, demonstrated by a willingness to collaborate across teams and solve complex problems
  • Strong leadership qualities and the ability to influence and win trust at all levels
  • Experience of French GAAP
  • Fluent in French and English


Prior legal sector experience desirable though not essential.


Key competencies:


You will be ambitious, client-focused and keen to learn. You will be a team player, able to work in a busy environment and be a self-motivated individual with the energy, enthusiasm and commitment required to meet deadlines.


You will have:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Self-starter able to work independently and use initiative to overcome challenges
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting timescales and multiple projects
  • Creative problem solver who enjoys resolving a challenge
  • Confident and credible in dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • A reliable, enthusiastic and a ‘can do’ approach
  • A collaborative style and able to build strong working relationships within Finance and across the business
  • Advanced excel skills required


Diversity and 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 for what’s next.

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