Financial Analyst

About Us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing financial data, creating financial models, preparing reports, and offering strategic insights to support business decisions and improve overall financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse current and past financial data and performance to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights.
• Conduct variance analysis between actuals and budgets/forecasts.
• Support strategic initiatives and investment decisions with financial analysis.
• Assist with financial planning processes, including annual budgeting.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business unit teams to collect and verify financial data.
• Evaluate profitability, cost structure, and pricing strategies.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Consolidate Group results and deliver clear financial insights.
• Review financial statements and disclosures for interim and year-end reporting.
• Support a smooth, issue-free external audit to tight Q1 deadlines.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for auditors.

Person specification

• Relevant accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial software, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Understanding of GAAP or IFRS accounting principles is a plus.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• Salary of up to £60,000, dependent on experience
• 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4:30pm Friday (or variation thereof 37hrs per week)
• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
• 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service
• 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity leave payment if you have over 1 year’s tenure, further enhanced at over 4 years’ service.
• Death in service
• 24/7 onsite Gym access
• Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more
• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
• Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity and Inclusion.
• Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual (optional) flu jab.

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

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