Senior Manager - Finance Operations - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP - London

Job description

Our 28 offices cover the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Our lawyers advise clients wherever they are, wherever the problem, and wherever the transaction. Teamwork sets us apart. Your career with Freshfields is your chance to be your best. We invest in our people and support everyone’s professional development every step of the way.

This senior manager is a new role for us and the remit will change as you establish yourself in the firm and agree focus areas. You will work closely with the Global Pricing Director, the London COO, the senior managers and partners across the London business. This is a position for a superb influencer who can build strategic working relationships across the London business (and globally as needed). You will use your financial acumen to support the collective achievement of the firm’s strategic goals but the opportunities to contribute will be across the firm.



Although this senior manager does not sit within the Group finance function there will be extensive liaison and support from that team. Fundamentally, this is a blank piece of paper where you can establish success and grow within an organisation that supports creativity and innovation.



Key responsibilities

Build relationships within practice groups and with business services teams in London to understand the firm’s priorities

Lead on allocated London-wide or firm-wide projects through to execution

Consult with and advise partners on matters relating to the business operation, identify gaps and develop plans to fulfil short and long term requirements.

Work with Partners, London leadership team and COO to drive and implement change programmes, policies and processes

Analyse financial and headcount reporting including cost control, budgets, trends, forecast, cash management

Be a key member of the London pricing committee

Lead continuous improvement efforts and drive efficiency and effectiveness with use of technology

Develop greater integration and consistency within and between different practice groups and teams

Create and manage the budget for designated areas

Translate business reports and analysis as required

Reporting to and sitting on the London management board managing key issues that impact the financial performance of the business

Desired Skills and Experience

Personal Attributes



A resilient and confident communicator who can operate in an ambiguous and changing business environment. You do "the right thing" and have personal integrity. A relationship builder who is looking to build on your financial appreciation but sees a career developing in a broader business role. You understand the way that a partnership works ideally – but you don’t have to come from a law firm. A consultative approach, you enjoy multi-tasking, creating successful working relationships and operating at a visionary and detailed level. Driven by results.

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