Strategic Finance Analyst

Overview

In this role you drive financial management and support for client engagements within the EMEA strategic finance practice, partnering with MDs, Partners and cross-functional teams to ensure profitability, billing accuracy and effective cash flow. You work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment in London, shaping finance processes and delivering value across the firm. You will educate and enable new joiners on finance systems while balancing competing timelines. This position offers a hands-on, impact-driven path in a leading advisory firm.

Pay / Benefits

• health benefits
• retirement benefits
• flexible working options
• hybrid working
• time-off policies

Responsibilities

• Partner with MDs and Partners to manage profitability and working capital on client engagements
• Collaborate with Business Partners to assess impact of engagement revenue on firm results
• Review engagement letters, budgets and pricing against EMEA framework
• Coordinate with Billing team to process billing and follow up on accounts receivable
• Communicate with MDs/Partners and Project Controllers on billing eligibility and timelines
• Review client agreements and time/expense submissions for accuracy
• Assist with ad hoc billing on complex arrangements
• Provide training on Finance systems to new firm joiners
• Support matter closings and advise on write-offs for late time/expenses
• Balance stakeholder needs and identify creative solutions to meet timelines

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• Experience in an accounting or Finance role
• Intermediate MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to understand the business and add value over time

• Influence and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail under pressure
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear and proactive communication
• Excel
• MS Office suite

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