Senior Finance Process Consultant

Position Title: Senior Finance Process Consultant

Location: London

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Start Date: January 2026

Role Overview:

This position is integral to supporting and advising global Finance systems users across all offices. The role involves addressing system and process-related challenges, providing day-to-day support via ServiceNow, and resolving ad-hoc queries. Responsibilities include error resolution, technical issue identification, and implementing improvements through the Change Request process in collaboration with the Technology team. Additionally, the role supports senior colleagues on strategic and operational projects and oversees system tasks such as master data maintenance, data integrity, and authorisations.

Key Responsibilities:

User Support & Policy Guidance:

Provide expert advice on finance policies and processes to global users.

Offer guidance on SAP4 Hana and SAP R/3 usage.

Document policies and processes for the Finance manual.

Assist in creating training materials and delivering training sessions.

System & Process Management:

Maintain matter management systems, including matter opening, time recording, billing, and debt collection.

Ensure timely responses to requests and thorough testing of changes.

Authorization Management:

Approve and process access requests in line with finance policies.

Conduct periodic authorization reviews with global managers and auditors.

Error Resolution:

Monitor and address system error logs promptly.

Collaborate with end users and other departments to resolve issues.

Change Implementation:

Prepare documentation for technical changes.

Work with Technology to implement and test improvements.

Communicate updates to local offices.

Project Support:

Assist senior colleagues with strategic and business-as-usual projects.

Participate in testing new solutions and training users.

Required Experience:

4+ years of finance experience, particularly in matter management areas such as legal billing, eBilling, time recording, and cash collection.

Familiarity with the professional services industry.

Proficiency in SAP4 Hana and/or SAP R/3.

Advanced MS Excel skills.

Understanding of risks and priorities in international finance teams.

Personal Attributes:

Professional, confident, and self-assured demeanor.

Commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

About the Team:

The Process & Infrastructure team, part of Group Finance, serves as the primary contact for finance policies and processes. The team provides guidance to the global finance community, manages system maintenance tasks, and drives system improvements.

About Linklaters:

Linklaters is a leading global law firm with a presence in 20 countries and 30 offices. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we value diversity, inclusivity, and excellence in all that we do.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.