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Baker McKenzie ยท 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Practice Group Management

Baker McKenzie is a global law firm, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Practice Group Management. The role involves supporting Practice Group Leaders and the Global Management Committee on financial matters and analytical reports, fostering collaboration across functions, and providing insights to enhance Practice Group performance.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of Practice Management to support the design and delivery of timely and accurate data consistently relating to Practice Group metrics and performance
Assist with the review, presentation and development of key themes to support overall Practice performance
Demonstrate ability to effectively articulate messaging to a diverse audience with varying levels of financial acumen
Participate in substantive and potentially confidential discussions regarding performance at both the practice group and individual levels
Identify themes through in-depth discussions on various markets
Foster cross-functional collaboration as needed among Business Managers, Finance, BD, HR, etc
Be able to lead discussions, as necessary, with various Leadership levels
Analyze key metrics and levers to manage, and improve, performance and convey succinctly to all stakeholders the means and manner to reach high performance
Provide detailed analysis and information needed to explain and drive financial initiatives and priorities within and across Practice Groups
Through the data analysis, assist in developing clear insights, trends and commentary to highlight the key messages
Present data and analysis in a compelling and impactful way to drive change as necessary
Build strong internal working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure understanding of the broader context across Practices and key functions, such as Finance
Stay current on external trends across the legal sector

Qualification

Financial managementData analyticsCommunication skillsBusiness acumenCollaboration skillsTrust buildingInfluencing skillsProblem-solving

Required

A bachelor's degree focusing on Finance and/or other related areas
Extensive experience in financial/practice management, preferably in a professional services firm environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and influence at the appropriate levels of the Firm
Fluent written and spoken English is required
Able to create an environment of trust with key relationships and others with whom you engage
Able to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in advocating strategies, obtaining buy-in and executing against the objective
Able to influence and interact with strong collaboration skills
Strong business acumen and overall communication skills

Company

Baker McKenzie

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Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Colin Murray
Chief Executive Officer, America
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Kate Stonestreet
Global Chief Operating Officer
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