Finance Manager

The Role

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms. The Firm's vision is to be the leader of the elite global law firms and aims to achieve this through its focus on client service excellence. 

The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the key markets of the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.  The core areas of commercial activity are: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team, where the ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and controlling costs, preparing detailed financial reports, and conducting comprehensive planning and analysis to support the firm's strategic goals and ensure financial stability.

This is a key role designed to support the Local Head of Finance in achieving the Firm's strategic objectives around growth and operational excellence.

What you will do

Budgeting: Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts as well as additional reports and analyses, ensuring clear financial narrative and compliance with the “one version of truth” principle. Coordination and monitoring of the budgeting and forecasting process, including data collection from individual departments, verification of budget assumptions, and ensuring budget compliance with the company’s strategic objectives.

Analysis of variances between budget, forecast, and actual performance, identification of causes of differences, and preparation of recommendations for the management board and Head of Finance.

Key role in financial planning and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy of reporting and forecasts and a strong control environment.

Cost Management: Oversee and control cost management processes, ensuring that all expenses are accurately tracked and allocated to the appropriate departments, while also developing and implementing cost control strategies to minimize unnecessary expenditures and optimize resource utilisation.

Perform detailed cost analysis and cost allocation, identifying areas where costs can be reduced or better managed, and providing recommendations to senior management on how to achieve these savings. Monitor and report on cost deviations and variances, analysing the reasons behind these discrepancies and working with relevant teams to address any issues and prevent future occurrences.

Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring that all financial data is accurately recorded and presented in a clear and concise manner, while also collaborating with accounting teams to reconcile financial data and resolve any discrepancies.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adhering to all relevant regulations and standards (IFRS), and presenting financial findings to stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors, to provide a comprehensive overview of the firm's financial performance.

Preparation of financial statements for statutory and group purposes (balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow, transfer pricing) in accordance with local regulations and group standards (IFRS).

Cooperation with the Tax & Treasury Manager in preparing all statutory and tax declarations required by local law, and ensuring reconciliation between local reporting and group reporting under IFRS standards.

Planning and Analysis: Develop financial models to support strategic planning, using advanced analytical techniques to forecast future financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities. Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial and market trends, staying up-to-date with industry developments and providing insights to senior management on how these trends may impact the firm's financial strategy.

Other:

Ensuring efficient and accurate month-end and year-end closing, overseeing closing procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable policies.

Managing internal and external audits and ensuring prompt and full implementation of post-audit recommendations.

Participation in projects involving the implementation of new systems, applications, as well as optimisation and standardisation of financial processes.

Monitoring changes in accounting and tax regulations and implementing them in accounting processes.

Cooperation with global treasury teams to ensure compliance with Polish and global requirements and optimal cash management for the company, while ensuring timely settlement of liabilities.

Ensuring effective functioning of financial processes and controls.

Implementing and ensuring continuous improvement of working practices and controls through cooperation with reporting and accounting communities, with a focus on optimisation and securing efficient processes.

Your Experience

Knowledge:

You are fluent both in English and Polish languages. 

You have very good knowledge and command of Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel) and have a certain affinity for IT systems.

You have very good knowledge of the Polish Accounting Act, the Corporate Income Tax Act.

You have knowledge of financial and accounting systems and applications.

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business/ accounting/ finance.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager

Experience of working within SSC will be an advantage.

Skills:

You have good planning and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to changing environment and work with people at different levels.

You have highly developed problem-solving skills including the ability to resolve issues impacting different interconnected systems.

Your project management experience will be an asset.

You demonstrate attention to detail, commitment, high level of accuracy and diligence.

How we will support you

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

You will be given on the job training, specifically around the processes and procedures we have in place. Notwithstanding, you can access the firms' academy website for personal training, which covers technical skills through to improving your confidence and resilience.

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.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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