Finance Technology Analyst

We're looking for a Finance Technology Analyst to sit at the intersection of our finance and technology functions. This is a hands-on, varied role: you'll own the administration of Elite 3E - our practice management system - while also supporting the wider finance team with data extracts, Excel-based analysis, and Power BI reporting.

You'll be the go-to person for finance system queries, user set-up and access management, and you'll play a key part in making sure our data works as hard as we do. If you enjoy solving problems, working closely with a knowledgeable team, and turning data into clear insight, this role is a great fit.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, commercially driven, and champion our culture and values being Compassionomics, Laser-like Focus, Humour, and being Boundaryless.

Responsibilities

System Administration - Elite 3E

• Set up, maintain, and deactivate user accounts and roles within Elite 3E in line with access control policies.
• Administer and maintain system configuration, including matter types, billing arrangements, and workflow settings.
• Carry out routine system housekeeping, data integrity checks, and period-end support activities.
• Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders on system updates, patches, and issue resolution.
• Document system processes, configuration changes, and user guidance materials.
• Coordinate finance User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and release testing activities for system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes, working with vendors and internal stakeholders to plan test cycles, track issues, and confirm sign-off before go-live.

User Support & Helpdesk

• Act as the first point of contact for finance system queries from fee earners, and gcTrust members.
• Diagnose and resolve issues quickly and clearly, escalating to third-party support where necessary.
• Deliver ad hoc training and guidance to users on Elite 3E functionality and best practice.
• Maintain a log of recurring issues and proactively recommend improvements to reduce repeat queries.

Data Extracts & Reporting

• Run scheduled and ad hoc data extracts from Elite 3E to support finance operations and management reporting.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, dashboards, and data models for the finance team.
• Build, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports, translating complex financial data into clear visual insight.
• Work with the finance team to understand reporting requirements and translate them into reliable, repeatable outputs.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes with accurate, timely data.

The Person

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a finance systems, finance operations, or technical analyst role - ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
• Hands-on experience with Elite 3E or a comparable practice management / ERP system (e.g. Aderant, SOS Connect, SAP, or similar).
• Strong SQL skills, including the development of complex queries, stored procedures, views and data analysis to support business and operational reporting.
• Strong Excel skills - comfortable with complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and data modelling.
• Practical experience with Power BI: building reports, managing data sources, and creating clear, user-friendly dashboards.
• A methodical, detail-oriented approach to data and system administration.
• Clear, confident communicator - able to translate technical concepts for non-technical colleagues.
• Self-starter who can manage their own workload and prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Experience of user access management and system administration in a law firm or professional services setting. (desirable)
• Familiarity with financial reporting concepts such as WIP, billing, and matter profitability. (desirable)
• Experience of supporting finance teams through period-end processes. (desirable)
• Experience producing documentation and user training materials. (desirable)

About us

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised for over 90 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 15 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

gcTrust is the firm’s dedicated support team comprising specialists in finance, IT, marketing, compliance, recruitment, and partner and offices services. Our role is helping partners to set up, run, and scale up their practices, so they can focus on providing quality service to their clients.