Financial Systems & Reporting Executive

Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey. At Walkers, our people are our greatest asset. They shape our culture, differentiate us from our competitors and are central to our clients’ decision to work with us. We foster a high-performing yet collaborative and supportive environment, underpinned by a pragmatic and empowering approach. Equality and diversity are integral to our global identity and to our ambition to be an employer of choice.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Financial Systems & Reporting Executive supports the team with a range of duties to ensure accurate, timely and consistent financial reporting, while helping to maintain and enhance key finance systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing global function. The role is suited to someone with strong attention to detail, a curiosity about data and systems, and an interest in developing technical, analytical and stakeholder management skills within a global finance environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparation, maintenance and validating regular management reports, dashboards, KPIs and reporting packs for Finance, leadership and business stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and period-end reporting through data preparation, reconciliations and report maintenance.
• Analyse and identify trends, variances and performance drivers, escalating anomalies or data-quality issues where required.
• Provide first and second line support for finance systems, including Aderant Expert, BigHand/Iridium BI, Power BI, SQL/SSRS and related reporting tools.
• Assist with system testing, upgrades, documentation and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Finance Support, IT, Transformation and vendors.
• Respond to reporting and systems queries, and communicate effectively with Finance teams across global offices, and support end-user guidance where appropriate.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computing, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years’ experience in financial reporting, finance systems, data analytics or a similar role, ideally within a professional services or global environment.
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. data manipulation, pivot tables, lookups), with an interest in developing skills in Power BI, SQL/T-SQL and SSRS.
• Exposure to finance systems such as Aderant Expert, BigHand/Iridium BI or similar platforms is advantageous, but not essential.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, including experience working with large datasets, reconciliations and identifying underlying drivers of financial data.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Proactive, thoughtful and able to always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively across stakeholders at different levels, teams and global offices.

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees, as well as five weeks’ annual leave. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Equality, equity and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to remain an employer of choice. We are committed to creating a working environment that supports all individuals and ensures that employment opportunities are open and accessible on the basis of personal ability. We invite applications from suitably qualified Caymanians or residents with Employment Rights. Please note that Walkers will not accept applications received from agencies at this time.