Job Description
The role
Over the past five years, Clifford Chance has enjoyed unprecedented profit growth. At the same time we have addressed significant risks and reshaped the Firm to be prepared for the new challenges presented by our clients at the market - including through investment in indirect costs and business professionals. The purpose of this is to drive increased accountability and transparency in indirect costs and ensure the purpose and benefits of indirect spend to be fully understood across the firm. This role will be responsible for the reporting and analysis of IT/Technology costs and project cost globally and providing effective finance business partnership to the IT function.
Who you will work with
This role will be part of a Reporting team based in our Delhi offices. You will work closely with the accounting and reporting teams based in India and finance teams based in our offices across the world.
Importantly, the role will be lead finance business partner to the IT Leadership Group (ITLG) including the Global CIO. [as well as collaboration with the other global functional heads/finance business partners, wherever needed].
What you will be responsible for
Acting as a finance business partner to the ITLG (CIO, IT Directors & Program and Project professionals), you will be responsible for providing reporting, analysis and insights for internal stakeholders to aid decision making in a more efficient and effective manner through processes and reporting that are more dynamic, standardized, streamlined and transparent. This will ultimately help in achieving the goal of improving the Firm's profitability and cash position and reducing risk.
You will be lead Reporting contact for firmwide IT and project cost analysis (FY26: circa£100m) [as well as collaboration with the other global functional heads/finance business partners, wherever needed]
In this role you will be responsible for implementing and enhancing standard dynamic reporting and analysis which support the delivery of the firms IT strategy. You will ensure that regions, practices and offices have transparency and clarity over IT and project costs. You will ensure that benefits of projects are tracked and expected benefits are realised. You will ensure that central cost centres are well controlled and the recharging process for IT costs is working effectively.
You will have line management of [3-4] roles.
What you will do
- Enhance current reporting for IT/Technology costs and project costs focussing on transitioning to high quality dynamic dashboard reporting from static reporting. Streamline current reporting focussing on KPIs aligned to the delivery of the IT strategy and Indirect cost management.
- Work with the ITLG and other stakeholders to prepare the Budget and Forecast.
- Report IT costs to Office finance heads and General Managers to ensure transparency of IT costs across the firm.
- Oversee production of relevant IT management information, add necessary commentary and insight. Present reporting to IT management.
- Ensure project spend is being tracked and managed effectively at the project level, and benefits realized in the Firm financial results.
- Approve IT Purchase Orders (inc project related) and invoices as determined by the relevant processes.
- Identify areas for streamlined IT department financial management, implement and communicate changes, ensure that control processes are proportionate to the risks being addressed.
- Reviewing IT department business cases and provide input to ensure alignment with IT Financial policy (e.g. depreciation rules), use of valid assumptions and KPls to support the business case.
- Commercial awareness and experience of charging for IT services.
- Business Partnership skills including strong communication skills to enable effective partnership with non-finance stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset, enabling building effective working relationships across finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience in project reporting and accounting environments.
- Experience in managing and developing staff to ensure team members can maximise their contribution to the firm and continuously develop their skills.
Qualifications
Your experience
- Qualified CA with 12+ years of experience with working in Financial Planning & Analysis /Reporting team in a large set up
- Experience of working with very senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, data integrity and accuracy
- Strong analytical, organizational and data gathering/documentation skills
- Strong working knowledge of HFM and Smart view. Knowledge of Hyperion Planning will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
- Ability to self-manage, work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines along with ability to work in bigger teams
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels across the organization
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.
Company Description
Who we are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive — where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.
We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
Our global network of affinity, faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
