Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

Over the past two decades, Lawyers on Demand (LOD) has changed how lawyers and legal teams work through its models for flexible legal talent. We now have more than 1,500 legal professionals working on an LOD assignment every day, supported by approximately 175 direct staff across the US, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. LOD has been regularly recognized by the legal and business press and industry awards as a leader in alternative legal services, giving lawyers and clients different and better ways of working for almost 20 years. Since its acquisition by Consilio in 2023, LOD has continued its consistent growth trajectory and is well-positioned for its next phase of expansion.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team and provide dedicated support to a specific business unit within the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in driving financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes to optimize the performance and profitability of the business unit. This position reports directly to the Divisional Finance Director.

This is a hybrid role, based in our London office.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

· Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the business unit's performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

· Analyze product, customer, and market segment profitability to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and margin improvement.

· Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to business unit leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and operational improvements.

Budget Management & Cost Control

· Monitor and track actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and working with business partners to understand root causes and implement corrective actions.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost control initiatives, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements to drive profitability and operational excellence.

· Support the development of business cases and ROI analysis for capital expenditures, new product launches, and other strategic investments.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

· 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting, preferably in a business unit support or FP&A role.

· Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis tools (for example, Excel, PowerPoint, Netsuite, Power BI).

· Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial metrics, and performance measurement concepts.

· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.

· Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, concise insights and recommendations for non-financial audiences with confidence and sound business judgement.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions, levels, and geographies, and effectively influence business decisions.

· Comfortable partnering closely with executives and business stakeholders both in person and across global time zones.

· Experience leveraging AI-enabled and advanced analytics tools to improve financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, process efficiency, and business decision-making.

Consilio’s True North Values

• Client Experience | Listen for the “why”. Clearly define success. Be accountable. Go the extra distance to create moments that matter. 
• Collaboration | Treat everyone with respect. Welcome diverse views. Partner across geography, generations, and teams. Rally around final decisions. 
• Innovation | Always be curious (ABC). Challenge the status quo. Experiment and fail forward. Build for the future. 
• Grit | Focus on what matters. Work with passion and persistence. Think like an owner. Deliver results you’re proud of. 

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

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