Senior Manager

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet

Job Description

The role

Support Global Management Teams, Business Development Teams, and Finance Teams in driving the Firm's strategic and commercial objectives through data analysis and business intelligence on business performance and operational data sets. Lead strategy initiatives in analytics and reporting required for client and matter growth, profitability improvement, and business expansion. Analyse current and historical data to provide actionable recommendations by applying qualitative reasoning on the quantitative output. Design innovative and analytical management reporting tools/templates for insights and detailed analysis with quick turnarounds. Manage existing analysis reports and strategic deliverables with the Analysis Team, improving visibility and impact within global stakeholders. Manage a team of 7 people, guiding them through the analytical process, driving collaborations, and operational efficiencies, as well as overseeing training, skill development, hiring, and performance appraisals. 

Who you will work with

Global Management Teams
Business Development Teams
Finance Teams
Directors, Pricing Specialists, Client Focus Teams, Business Development Leads, and Executive Teams
Reporting Team Colleagues
A 7-member Analysis Team

What you will be responsible for

• The entire analytical process – from outlining the type of solution through implementation and interpretation of results.
• Reporting templates, process improvement, and system efficiencies to bring standardisation and improve service quality.
• Developing data-driven processes to enhance finance efficiency, cross-region process alignment, and increased financial analysis capability.
• Engaging with Directors, Pricing Specialists, Client Focus Teams, Business Development Leads, and Executive Teams to drive best practices in utilising business intelligence platforms.
• Participating in skill development, training, and hiring activities of the team.
• Contributing to the evolution of the Commercial Analysis function and working within a global strategic commercial analysis team.
• Developing and driving Tableau, Excel & Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and rationalising reporting utilising multiple data sources.
• Developing flexible solutions to ensure scalability and adaptability of tools and processes.

What you will do 

• Manage a 7-member Analysis Team and contribute individually as well as collaboratively to deliver 300+ regular and ad-hoc reports monthly, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Work as part of a highly skilled and knowledgeable team creating a "go-to", trusted, and highly valued function.
• Work closely with Reporting Team colleagues, sharing knowledge and training.
• Manage and own specific projects for the Analysis Team, driving standardisation and operational best practices

Qualifications

Your experience

• Bachelors/master's from Top Tier colleges (Tier-1 Engineering and Management institutes) in a quantitative field like Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Management Reporting & Business Analysis function with Finance and/or analytics supporting teams in a large firm (preferably MNC).
• 4+ years of people and project management experience with a proven ability to establish trust within team members and lead a group to successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Hands-on professional experience in executing and managing projects involving OLAP, MDX, Cube-formulas, and Tableau/Power BI Desktop is preferred.
• A commercially focused individual with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communicator who can explain commercials with sufficient gravitas to influence decision-making.
• Experience in the Legal Industry/KPO/Professional services firm is preferred, ideally in the Finance function.
• Professional experience of statistical analysis methods such as Correlation, Regression, Factor Analysis, Decision Trees, etc., on Python/Advanced Excel is preferred.
• Very strong communication skills, capable of interacting with leads, managers, solution architects, and other technology teams to identify opportunities.

How we will support you

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

You can also get involved in a variety of employee affinity groups. There is also opportunity to be part of charitable events and volunteering.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here