Flint Bishop Solicitors

This is an opportunity to become a trusted commercial finance advisor within one of the UK's fastest-growing regional law firms. Flint Bishop is investing in its Commercial Finance capability as part of a broader transformation of the Finance function. We are building a team that goes beyond reporting historical results to help leadership understand what drives performance, where opportunities exist, and what actions are required to deliver sustainable growth. As a Business Partner, you will work closely with Heads of Department, Team Leaders and senior stakeholders across the firm, helping them understand the financial and operational drivers behind their performance. You will challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and risks, and provide practical insight that supports better decision-making. This is not a role for someone who simply enjoys producing reports. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working with people, understanding how businesses operate, and translating financial information into meaningful actions. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the Commercial Finance team evolve from a reporting function into a trusted and influential business partner to the wider organisation. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will have responsibility for one of the firm s two divisions, becoming their primary commercial finance contact, supporting them through planning, forecasting, performance reviews and strategic initiatives. For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting stage of its development, broaden your commercial influence, and help shape the future direction of the Commercial Finance function. Reporting to: Head of Commercial Finance Location: Derby Head Office Contract: Full-time, permanent Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary Commercial Finance contact for one of the firm s two operating divisions. Build trusted relationships with departmental leaders and develop a strong understanding of their operational objectives, challenges and opportunities. Support leaders in understanding the financial implications of operational decisions and strategic initiatives. Provide constructive challenge, insight and recommendations to support improved business performance. Ensure agreed actions arising from performance reviews are clearly documented, owned and followed through. Performance management Lead monthly performance review meetings with allocated departments and teams. Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. Monitor progress against budgets, forecasts, targets and agreed improvement plans. Support departmental leaders in developing action plans to improve profitability, utilisation, recovery and overall performance. Escalate significant risks, issues or opportunities to the Head of Commercial Finance where appropriate. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning Ownership of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process the role s allocated division. Challenge assumptions to ensure forecasts are realistic, robust and aligned to operational expectations. Identify emerging performance trends and proactively communicate their impact to stakeholders. Support longer-term planning activity and scenario modelling where required. Commercial Insight & Analysis Analyse the drivers of revenue, profitability, pricing, utilisation, recovery, resource deployment and cost performance. Produce meaningful insight and recommendations that support better business decisions. Support investment appraisals, business cases and commercial modelling activities. Assist with strategic initiatives, acquisitions and integration projects as required. Translate complex financial information into practical actions that non-financial audiences can understand and act upon. Reporting & Data Support the team s FP&A Analyst to ensure reporting is accurate, relevant and aligned to stakeholder requirements. Use management information to drive conversation and action rather than simply reporting results. Support the ongoing development of management reporting, dashboards and performance metrics. Promote consistency, accuracy and confidence in the firm's financial information. Process Efficiency and Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, reporting and ways of working. Support initiatives that simplify and automate routine activities, increasing the capacity of the Commercial Finance team to focus on value-added analysis. Champion best practice and encourage a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of the Commercial Finance operating model as the function continues to mature Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or approaching qualification. Commercially curious and interested in how businesses operate. Comfortable influencing and challenging stakeholders constructively. Able to build strong relationships across all levels of an organisation. Highly analytical with strong financial modelling and Excel skills. Able to turn financial information into meaningful insight and recommendations. Confident presenting complex information to non-financial audiences. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing and growth-focused environment. Ambitious and motivated to develop into a senior commercial finance leader over time.

This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team. Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times. This role reports directly to the Head of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts. Key Responsibilities for the Solicitor in Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust matters that will include: Providing general advice to clients on all aspects of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust processes. Preparing lasting powers of attorney. Preparing deputyship orders. Dealing with estate administration. Advising on risks of death, divorce or bankruptcy in respect of lifetime gifting. Advising on obtaining grants of probate. Advising on letters of administration. Settling estate liabilities. Administering estates in accordance with the correct procedures. Obtaining deputyship orders from the Court of Protection as required. Acting on behalf of court-appointed deputies. As well as managing a personal caseload of WPTT matters, this role is responsible for supporting on more complex matters alongside senior members of the team. Ensure matters are kept up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to the relevant team members. Record all time in the Tikit system, including non-billable activities. Take responsibility for managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary. Takes a keen interest in business development for the department and contributes where required. Supports departmental audits as and when required. Take on additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: You will have a minimum of 2 years PQE in a wills, probate, tax and trusts role. Possess exceptional client care skills. Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role. Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters with a minimum of supervision. Be a team player and able to get on with others. Possess networking and client development skills. Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered. Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Great working environment at our Derby head offices Car parking provided by the firm Career development opportunities 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week s holiday 1 week s holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Staff discounts on legal services

Flint Bishop is a law firm operating in England and Wales, acting for a range of clients including large UK-based organisations. This role forms part of the Debt Recovery team. The position involves managing a caseload of senior and complex matters, alongside providing support to the wider team, including oversight of work and assisting with the development of colleagues. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and reports to the Head of Debt Services and the Practice Management Senior Associate. Key Responsibilities Leading your own significant caseload of litigated matters within the Debt Recovery department. Acting for the firm s clients at complex stages of the debt recovery process, Demonstrating technical and strategic knowledge about the firm s debt recovery services and procedures, both internally and externally. Working alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries. Supervising junior members of the team with their caseloads and providing guidance and support where necessary. Maintaining high standards of financial management and record keeping in the firm s case management systems. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm. Have experience in managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters. Possess excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports. Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Preferably have experience of working with Liberate (not essential as training will be provided). Have great communication skills including the presentation of data and findings. Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered. Benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Employment Practice as a Senior Associate based in our Leeds office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a substantial and varied caseload of employment matters, including undertaking advocacy where necessary and appropriate. As a senior member of the Employment team, the role will also involve taking an active lead in team development and mentoring, driving business development initiatives, and handling complex fee-earning matters on behalf of a diverse client base. Reporting directly to the Head of Employment, the Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction of the team, contributing to performance management, and ensuring departmental objectives and financial targets are achieved. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded employment lawyer to further develop their career within a dynamic and growing practice. Key Responsibilities Fee-Earning Manage a varied caseload of complex matters. Providing employment law advice to education and commercial clients. Drafting advice reports, supporting clients with processes and other documentation such as settlement agreements. Assisting clients with HR processes and procedures. Handling cases through tribunal proceedings. Providing support on employment issues arising in transactions. As well as managing a personal caseload of more complex matters, the Employment Partner is responsible for taking on additional workload where necessary in the instance that the department is nearing full capacity. Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee-earners. Ensure personal Employment knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team. Assisting Management Attend monthly fee-earner meetings with the wider Employment team. Contribute where required as a senior member of the team. Attend regular one-to-one meetings with the Head of Employment report on departmental priorities and financial performance as necessary. Provide supervision of matters for more junior fee-earners, sign off work as and when required. Ensure appropriate allocation of fee-earning matters within the team regularly assess capacity of fee-earners and delegate work effectively where required by the Head of Employment. Work alongside the Head of Employment to proactively drive performance of the team conduct meetings with more junior fee-earners where necessary. Business Development Take an active lead in managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary. Assist the Head of Employment to ensure the renewal process for existing clients is seamless and proactive in its approach. Prepare and conduct external training sessions on employment law for prospective & existing clients. Report regularly on business development figures to senior management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Have experience of dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Possess good knowledge and experience of tribunal procedures and protocols. Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law for high-profile clients. Possess exceptional client care skills. Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role. Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters. Possess networking and client development skills. Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Are you ready to make a positive impact on people's lives? At Flint Bishop, we're committed to helping individuals regain control of their finances. As a Legal Recoveries Specialist in our debt recovery department, you'll play a vital role in our mission by providing compassionate and effective support to our customers. Full time contracts are available at 36.25 hours Part time contracts are available at minimum 25 hours The role is based at our offices at Pride Park in Derby Hours of Work Mon-Fri 09 15 (flexibility may be needed depending on client workloads) What You'll Do: Customer Interaction : You'll communicate with customers over the phone, understanding their unique situations and offering tailored solutions. Debt Resolution : You'll work towards key performance indicators, setting up payment plans, and navigating litigation processes when necessary. Empathy and Support : You'll approach each interaction with empathy, providing guidance and support to customers, of which some maybe vulnerable. We will work with you on developing your skills to handle all calls to achieve fair outcomes What You'll Need: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Empathy and understanding Resilience and adaptability A passion for helping others Previous customer service experience (preferred) Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered. What We Offer: Competitive Salary : Competitive salary increasing 12 months service, plus a performance-related bonus. Comprehensive Benefits : Enjoy a range of benefits, including free parking, generous holiday entitlement with options to buy and sell holidays, extra day off for your birthday, onsite business café with baristas, team social events funded. Career Growth : We're committed to your professional development. Advance your career through opportunities for promotion and training. We have a dedicated learning and development trainer for the department who will provide full training at the beginning and throughout your employment, supporting you with training and guidance on resolving complex and challenging caseloads. Be committed but patient with the journey, career progression opportunities are available and our business is growing, but you must show that you can master the collections advisor role and fully understand it to open up conversations about promotion or progression - we will work with you on your development. Positive Work Environment : Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and teamwork. Work-Life Balance : Benefit from flexible working hours and a flexible, generous holiday allowance. About Flint Bishop Flint Bishop is a multi-award-winning, top 200 UK law firm. We have been providing legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century. Recognised as a leading firm by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, the outstanding quality of our staff and service levels is underlined by our ISO quality assurance accreditations, industry awards and peer ranking. We have approximately 300 solicitors and legal experts who use their technical skills and expertise for one mission: to provide clients with clear advice that helps them to achieve their goals as effectively as possible.