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Business Analyst

Dublin
Full-time
Fixed-term

About Us

Dillon Eustace LLP is one of Ireland’s leading commercial law firms. We advise our clients on Irish and Cayman Islands law from our offices in Dublin, Cayman Islands and New York.

We practice in nine principal areas: Asset Management and Investment Funds, Banking & Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Employment, Financial Regulation, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Restructuring and Insolvency and Taxation.

Our dynamic team of lawyers represent international and domestic clients including real estate developers and investors, asset managers, private equity firms, investment fund promoters, insurers, banks, corporates, financial institutions, government, public and supranational bodies as well as newspapers, aviation and maritime industry participants.

Why Us?

The Role

To support the modernising and strengthening of the Firm’s Finance function, we have identified a number of key projects to be implemented over the coming 12-18 months in which the Business Analyst will play a critical role.  They will lead process automation initiatives, develop analytics including dashboards to improve visibility of operational and financial performance.  They will support the Commercial Finance Manager in delivering financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency. The Business Analyst will act as a bridge between finance and other departments, supporting data-driven decisions across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process Improvement & Automation
    1. Map, analyse, and re‑engineer finance and firm‑wide processes to remove manual effort and improve consistency.
    2. Lead the implementation of automation solutions (e.g., Power Automate, workflow tools).
    3. Implement structured controls and standard operating procedures for key finance processes (billing, WIP, cash collection, reporting, budgeting).
  • Dashboard & Reporting Development
    1. Design and maintain dashboards and analytics tools using Power BI (or similar), providing partners and managers with real‑time, actionable insights.
    2. Consolidate data from multiple systems (PMS, HRIS, CRM, time recording, finance system) to create a single source of truth.
  • Financial Analysis & Decision Support
    1. Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario modelling, and profitability analysis.
    2. Assist practice groups with matter pricing, rate reviews, and portfolio profitability trends.
  • Project and Change Management
    1. Lead or support cross-firm projects involving data, systems, workflow improvements, or finance transformation.
    2. Develop business cases, define requirements, coordinate testing, and manage stakeholder communications.

 Requirements

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or Finance Analyst role.
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and Power BI.
  • Experience in process improvement, workflow automation, or digital transformation.
  • Ability to gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Commercial awareness: understanding of pricing, profitability, and business drivers in a professional services environment. 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative as required and as part of a team.

Experience in the following areas is also desirable:

  • Experience working in a professional services environment (law firm, Big 4, consulting, or similar).
  • Knowledge of legal practice management systems (e.g., Elite 3E, Aderant, Keyhouse, Practice Evolve).
  • Familiarity with SQL, Power Automate, or similar technologies.
  • Exposure to financial planning, pricing, or commercial analysis.
 
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Health Cover
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Critical Illness cover
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • TaxSaver Scheme
  • Bike to Work
  • Social Club.
 
Dillon Eustace LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our staff. We are proud of our reputation, and exceptional client service is at the core of our offering. If this sounds like a firm that you would like to work with, we would love to hear from you!