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London, England, United Kingdom

Working in a team of four, my main responsibility is to analyse pricing and profitability data in order to identify trends, opportunities and recommendations for improvement. I support stakeholders to devise pricing strategies for clients and matters that meet the client’s legal spend objectives whilst proving profitable for the firm.Preparing analysis to support proposed fee arrangements and rate negotiations.Undertaking analysis of financial data to identify trends… Show more Working in a team of four, my main responsibility is to analyse pricing and profitability data in order to identify trends, opportunities and recommendations for improvement. I support stakeholders to devise pricing strategies for clients and matters that meet the client’s legal spend objectives whilst proving profitable for the firm.Preparing analysis to support proposed fee arrangements and rate negotiations.Undertaking analysis of financial data to identify trends, opportunities and recommendations to improve profitability.Identifying opportunities to involve our Legal Project Managers in live matters.Working with our Legal Project Managers to improve profitability on new and live matters.Compiling and analysing financial data to help proactively inform future pricing and matter management decisions, including undertaking matter/client deep dives to identify areas of improvement.Tracking pricing decisions and analysing performance of existing fee agreements to identify opportunities for future improvement.Working with the Head of Pricing and the Pricing Manager to develop fee options in response to RFPs and ad-hoc client and matter requests.Developing innovative pricing propositions that enhance our ability to win profitable work.Managing e-auctions.Continuously improving the firm's global pricing processes.Supporting the design, development and implementation of self-service pricing tools.Updating the pricing intranet page to aid the sharing of knowledge and access to useful information. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Internal role managing and reporting on the financial performance of the Deals Tax team. The Finance Team’s goal is to deliver high quality finance partnering to the business unit leadership by providing performance insight, maintaining financial controls and driving efficiency. Working within a team of four, my role included:Performance Improvement - Identifying and challenging the team and stakeholders on revenue improvement opportunities.Financial Results / Financial Data… Show more Internal role managing and reporting on the financial performance of the Deals Tax team. The Finance Team’s goal is to deliver high quality finance partnering to the business unit leadership by providing performance insight, maintaining financial controls and driving efficiency. Working within a team of four, my role included:Performance Improvement - Identifying and challenging the team and stakeholders on revenue improvement opportunities.Financial Results / Financial Data Analysis - Providing timely analysis, interpretation and communication of financial results and trends along with recommendations for corrective actions.Pricing and proposal support - Gathering requirements from the business teams, then providing advice for pricing work in order to achieve acceptable profit margins.Financial Planning - Responsible for delivery of budgets and forecasts as well as broader strategic planning for optimal team size and grade mix.Policies, Financial Controls, Risk, and Compliance - Communicating and ensuring adherence to Finance policies and controls, in line with IFRS 15. Identifying and reconciling financial variances in revenues.Training - Providing financial training to the business and sharing financial best practices. Designing and leading workshops and one to one sessions.Cash / Credit Control - Analysis of cash flow, support in pursuit of aged debts, and management of provisions.Management Accounting - Creating and providing accurate and timely financial reporting to management teams. Identifying, analysing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions and effectively pursue business goals.Team Collaboration - Working as part of a wider Finance team to ensure effective delivery of services, prompt resolution of issues, and the proactive sharing of knowledge and experience.Relationships - Developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships based on trust and cooperation. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working within a team of two, I was responsible for the day to day running and finance partnering of a 330 employee Business Unit within the PwC Tax Line of Service. I reviewed internal financial data and chargeable hours returns to lead day to day resourcing, ensuring that client engagements were serviced in a financially viable manner. I covered the profitable internal deployments across six sub teams within Financial Services Tax as well as delivering resources for client engagements… Show more Working within a team of two, I was responsible for the day to day running and finance partnering of a 330 employee Business Unit within the PwC Tax Line of Service. I reviewed internal financial data and chargeable hours returns to lead day to day resourcing, ensuring that client engagements were serviced in a financially viable manner. I covered the profitable internal deployments across six sub teams within Financial Services Tax as well as delivering resources for client engagements, secondments, and international roles.I performed financial data analysis and produced reports on key financial and utilisation metrics with detailed commentary to be presented to Partners and leadership teams. I worked closely with the Business Unit Leaders, Partners and Directors to ensure that projects and client work were fulfilled profitably and promptly. I also focused on strategic planning and development to look at where the future business needs would be. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Worked on site at PwC UK via Randstad Sourceright. I am responsible for managing the recruitment of Deals, Tax and Internal Firm Services candidates via PwC's Transfer Window programme.• Liaising with resource teams within PwC’s Deals, Tax and Internal Firm Services lines of service to establish headcount and develop the recruitment / resource strategy.• Working closely with hiring managers to obtain requirement information.• Working in tandem with PwC’s BAU recruitment managers… Show more Worked on site at PwC UK via Randstad Sourceright. I am responsible for managing the recruitment of Deals, Tax and Internal Firm Services candidates via PwC's Transfer Window programme.• Liaising with resource teams within PwC’s Deals, Tax and Internal Firm Services lines of service to establish headcount and develop the recruitment / resource strategy.• Working closely with hiring managers to obtain requirement information.• Working in tandem with PwC’s BAU recruitment managers to coordinate recruitment processes.• Managing applicants through the recruitment process, sending CVs and phone screen notes to hiring managers, arranging face to face interviews, making and processing offers.• Providing weekly and ad hoc MI reporting to resource teams and hiring managers, working very closely with resource managers and officers to discuss offers and on-boarding.• Attending monthly ORG meetings with business teams to establish a headcount pipeline and identify areas of need. Show less

London, United Kingdom

As part of Randstad Sourceright's MSP service, I am responsible for managing the end to end recruitment process for Hackney Council's entire temporary professional and technical workforce. This includes stakeholder management, developing and maintaining client relationships, development of recruitment strategy, recruitment agency engagement and supply chain management, compliance, and more. I manage and maintain the ongoing client relationship with hiring managers and senior… Show more As part of Randstad Sourceright's MSP service, I am responsible for managing the end to end recruitment process for Hackney Council's entire temporary professional and technical workforce. This includes stakeholder management, developing and maintaining client relationships, development of recruitment strategy, recruitment agency engagement and supply chain management, compliance, and more. I manage and maintain the ongoing client relationship with hiring managers and senior stakeholders by attending regular meetings, running service reviews, producing and sharing Management Information (MI) reports, and establishing recruitment forecasting and headcount pipeline.I also manage offshore support teams in our Shared Service Centre in Budapest, and act as Team Leader for the Hackney Council account on an ad hoc basis. I oversee the recruitment for the following teams at Hackney Council;Finance and AccountingIT Information TechnologyMedia LegalProcurementEnvironmental EnforcementGraduate RecruitmentRevenues and BenefitsHR Human ResourcesBuilding Works and ConstructionMarkets and Street TradingHighways and Traffic / ParkingEngineeringHousing / PropertyPlanning and Policy Show less

London, United Kingdom

As a part of the preferred RPO provider for Santander, I worked on-site at Santander's UK Head Office in London as a Lead Sourcing Specialist and Recruitment Specialist. I specifically oversee the recruitment of permanent staff for Corporate and Commercial Banking in the Thames Valley, Solent, and South West region, covering varying positions from graduate or entry level up to AD level and above.This role involved headhunting, adopting pro-active sourcing methods, stakeholder… Show more As a part of the preferred RPO provider for Santander, I worked on-site at Santander's UK Head Office in London as a Lead Sourcing Specialist and Recruitment Specialist. I specifically oversee the recruitment of permanent staff for Corporate and Commercial Banking in the Thames Valley, Solent, and South West region, covering varying positions from graduate or entry level up to AD level and above.This role involved headhunting, adopting pro-active sourcing methods, stakeholder management, developing and maintaining client relationships, development of recruitment strategy, compliance, and more. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Square One is the leading European IT & ERP specialist recruitment partner for locating, engaging and mobilising talent. With over 15 years experience in IT & ERP recruitment, Square One has developed into one of the largest and most successful ERP, Infrastructure and Development resource suppliers in the UK and Europe.It was my responsibility to use my skills in business development, headhunting and telecommunications to ensure that any client recruitment needs are met and that I… Show more Square One is the leading European IT & ERP specialist recruitment partner for locating, engaging and mobilising talent. With over 15 years experience in IT & ERP recruitment, Square One has developed into one of the largest and most successful ERP, Infrastructure and Development resource suppliers in the UK and Europe.It was my responsibility to use my skills in business development, headhunting and telecommunications to ensure that any client recruitment needs are met and that I target only the very best IT SAP ERP and Infrastructure candidates in the industry. This was a full 360 Business Development and Recruitment/Sourcing/Delivery role. I also providing training and mentoring for Trainee Recruitment Consultants.I worked with candidates and clients from various industries, including;Finance, Banking and Financial ServicesIT Information TechnologyMedia / EntertainmentMarketing / CommunicationsHealthcare / PharmaceuticalAerospace and DefenceAutomotive / CarFood and DrinkConstruction and PropertyLocal Authority / Public SectorLegalOil and GasHR Human ResourcesRetailTerritorial Police Force Show less

Bromley, United Kingdom

Joined originally as a London-based part-time intern through the Hays Graduate Scheme in 2010, then became a full member of the Construction and Property team in Bromley as a Recruitment Consultant in 2011.As a recruitment consultant for Construction professionals in London, Kent and Surrey, I was responsible for developing new client business and targeting qualified and professional technical candidates.