Finance Operations Subject Matter Expert

Finance Operations Subject Matter Expert will work closely with the GSC Cash Management Team and the business to support the delivery of the key Cash Management projects.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of key Cash Management projects and initiatives from design to implementation ensuring best practice approach, process efficiency and ongoing process review/improvement.
• Supporting the GSC Management Team on championing change, and keeping the GSC Cash Management team engaged in improvement projects and initiatives.
• Leading on GSC project related workstreams, including (but not limited to) ensuring requirements are agreed, proposed solutions are fit for purpose, GSC testing is robust, changes are formally imbedded into GSC teams.
• Attending all project calls/meetings and facilitating where appropriate actions in relation to Cash Management workstreams and processes.
• Where appropriate, managing and maintaining project controls, including delivery plans, testing documentation and RAID logs.
• Working with key finance, business, IT stakeholders and third party suppliers to define the scope and solutions of projects, leading on the resolution of issues as necessary.
• Ensuring relevant project stakeholders are engaged appropriately.
• Working directly with appointed technical leads and project / finance team members to provide support and direction as required, contributing towards the overall objectives of the project.
• Provide lessons learned and activity based actions to improve the department's delivery capabilities.
• Managing changes in an effective and controlled manner in scope with the departments Change Control Framework.
• Providing trainings related to Cash Management Process for the team members as well as to the business.

About you

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of a global law firms Cash Management activities and processes.
• Understand of local SAR’s and implications on processes.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and be fluent in English.
• Ability to engage teams and sell the benefits of planned change.
• Be a self-starter, who is able to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a virtual team.
• Experience of working on large scale, multi-location change initiatives within a professional services environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong and positive relationships with the international teams.
• Experience of working on large projects within a global law firm.
• Experience of delivering automation/technology in ticketing, workflow or banking solutions.
• Understanding of transactional finance processes.
• Experience with working and communicating with non finance departments/functions.

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

For our people, that means a world of opportunity. You'll shape the future, have the freedom to seize opportunities, and discover your own path. Together, we unlock our potential and redefine what we can achieve.

At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career. For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to agile working.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.