Associate Director, Practice Group Management

Location: Belfast

Workplace: Hybrid

The opportunity:

The Associate Director, Practice Group Management will work with the Director of Practice Group Management, Practice Group Leaders, and the Practice Group Business Managers to support the Global Management Committee and Practice Group Leaders on financial matters and analytical reports/commentary, identifying issues for Practice Groups to address to achieve the Firm’s collective objectives and performance associated with the success of the Practice Groups. The role-holder will develop collaborative relationships with all Functions, particularly the Finance Function and the Practice Group Business Managers.

Main responsibilities:

Practice Group metrics and performance:

• Work closely with the Director of Practice Management, supporting 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

Direct engagement with Practice Group leaders and other key stakeholders:

• 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

Data analytics:

• Analyse 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

Insights and commentary:

• 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

Internal and external connections:

• 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

Skills and experience:

• 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 English communication skills (Fluent), with the ability to interact and influence at the appropriate levels of the Firm
• Able to create an environment of trust with key relationships and others with whom you engage
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in advocating strategies, obtaining buy-in and executing against the objectives
• Proven ability to influence and interact with strong collaboration skills
• Strong business acumen and overall communication skills

Working at Baker McKenzie:

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you.