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Role Purpose

To provide In-Market Record-to-Report (R2R) expertise; be responsible for management reporting, facilitate In-Market financial support to Lawyers and Practice Groups

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate reporting, and analysis, of local Firm financial results
• Monthly review of the financial performance of all Practice groups with Business Managers and provide high-level commentary for submission to the London Office Management Committee
• Analyze key metrics and levers to manage, and improve, performance
• Provide detailed analysis and information needed to explain and drive financial initiatives and priorities. Actively collaborate with fee earners and business managers to drive profitability improvements
• Assist in the preparation of the London office income and direct costs budget and regular forecasts. Work with and question practice group submissions
• Provide support to the EMEA+ finance team to coordinate the annual budget process across EMEA+
• Preparation of ad-hoc evaluation reports for all fee earners including the annual APS reports and Partner and Senior Associate evaluations
• Provide financial information and support to the APS and Remuneration Committees
• Ad-hoc reporting including, but not limited to, client, matter, timekeeper, practice groups and firm-level reports
• Completion of periodic surveys on the Firm's performance
• Coordinate and manage the execution of finance-related projects and initiatives
• Support Global initiatives and help ensure they are implemented in alignment with strategy and guidelines
• Work closely with the Senior Reporting Accountant to provide a coordinated service to practice groups

Travel requirements

Limited/ad-hoc basis

About The Team

Function

The Finance function provides the following services to the Firm:

• Supporting strategic decision-making from a financial and business perspective
• Managing cashflow, including accounts payable, credit checks, billing, and collections
• Ensuring firm-wide purchasing excellent and efficiency
• Financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts
• Securing financing across the global firm

This role will report to the Associate Director - Business Reporting, Finance & Accounting.

The key relationships of this role are with the following:

• Q2C, R2R & P2P teams at location
• In-Market Business Teams
• In-Market lawyers and management

About The Candidate

Technical skills, qualifications and experience

• Part or fully Qualified Accountant with an appropriate recognized accounting body
• Experience in a relevant professional organization
• Experience in operational efficiency and financial accounting
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and take decisive, appropriate actions, especially in the case of exception requests
• Ability to network and collaborate with teams both regional and global, while acknowledging their cultural, social, and academic diversity
• Working proficiency in using MS Office (experience in excel macros preferable but not essential) and other Productivity Tools

Personal qualities

These personal qualities represent the shared characteristics of high performers across Baker McKenzie, regardless of job level and location.

Know how

• Keeps across key developments in all relevant areas and demonstrates the ability to develop substantive authority in relation to the Firm's specialist fields
• Demonstrates the ability to identify the real issue, and to anticipate requirements and potential consequences; distils a range of possibilities by thinking in a considered, prudent manner
• Able to move through a variety of tasks requiring different approaches, knowledge, and expertise, with agility of mind and capacity for analysis and synthesis

Dedication

• Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds exemplary quality standards
• Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative and is self reliant to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible
• Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands
• Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations

Personal Impact

• Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships through collaboration and reciprocity
• Negotiates to achieve outcomes that are mutually satisfactory; shows good judgement on when to stand strong and when to compromise
• Invests in, nurtures and builds a network of productive relationships

Humanity

• Respectful to others, regardless of their position, and earns the respect of others by being transparent
• Has care and concern for others and a genuine interest in others as people
• Treats delicate or confidential issues with grace and discretion.

Why Join Us?

Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 78 offices in 46 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way.

In London you will be part of an 950 person office, which is also our largest office globally. Originally opened in 1961, Baker McKenzie London is well established in the UK as a leading international law firm and is regularly involved in some of the country's most high-profile legal matters. We can offer you the work, pride and experience of being part of a leading law firm but in a local office environment that is hardworking, yet friendly and supportive.

The strength of the firm and our culture is evidenced by a number of recent awards, including:

• Thomson Reuters (formerly Acritas' Sharplegal) Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index, 2010- 2022 - ranked 1st
• The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2021-2022: currently ranked 52nd
• Thomson Reuters ranked the Firm No. 1 for cross-border deals for the last 12 years. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border.
• For the 14th consecutive year, the Firm was ranked first for deals with emerging market involvement, by both number of announced and completed deals.
• Law360 ranked the Firm as one of the 400 Largest US Law Firms in in its annual survey in 2020.
• Identified as one of the Hall of Fame for best law firms for women by Working Mother magazine, 2011-2021.
• Named one of Stonewall's Top 100 Employers for LGBTQ+, 2017-2020.
• Ranked as one of the Top 75 Employers in the 2021 Social Mobility Employer Index.
• Received Double Certification for earning top marks in the 2022 Corporate Equality Index and Equidad MX of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
• Winner of the Europe Mentorship Programme - International Firm award in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Europe Awards 2021
• Winner of the Gender Diversity International Firm, Talent Management International Firm, and Work-Life Balance International Firm awards in the Euromoney Women in Business Law Asia Awards 2021

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To Apply

Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or [email protected]

For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, David Roberts, Recruitment Manager, on 020 7052 5752 or [email protected]

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Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

As the first truly global law firm, diversity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and strategic vision. We are a Firm of individuals from across the globe with different backgrounds, ideas, and points of view who collegially work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources, including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

Our global strategy is focused on our people, our culture, our clients and the communities where we operate. In 2019 we enacted ambitious new targets related to gender, racial and ethnic diversity at the Firm. These targets are viewed as a floor, not a ceiling, to advancing underrepresented groups, and they are backed by a variety of strategic initiatives aimed at achieving our goals. Our strategic vision is supported in London by six active employee led networks which champion diversity, lead on a number of internal campaigns and deliver a range of activity to celebrate differences in identity, inclusion, and key dates throughout the year including: LGBT+ History Month, International Women's Day, International Trans Day of Visibility, Mental Health Awareness Week, Pride, Black History Month, Social Mobility Week, International Day of Disabled Persons and many more!

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