Commercial Finance - London Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our vision is to be a world class business, profitable, ambitious, cooperative and considerate, supporting our clients and people through our global business principles of Quality, Unity and Integrity. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we are looking for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next. The Commercial Finance and Revenue Operations function and our focus Part of EMEA Group Finance, the Commercial Finance and Revenue Operations function encompasses Client Financial Decision Support (which includes Pricing & Commercial Insight and Client Finance Support), Finance Business Partnering (strategic financial business management and financial planning and analysis activities), Finance Business Intelligence and Revenue Operations. We support NRF leadership and wider stakeholder groups to run a successful legal practice by providing financial leadership, timely insights and initiatives designed to improve commercial confidence and decision-making quality. The successful candidate will play an integral part of driving forward the continuous improvement agenda for the Commercial Finance and Revenue Operations function and its collaboration with other business support professionals. In conjunction with Commercial Finance colleagues, the Manager, Pricing and Commercial Insights will support on the development and execution of the firms pricing agenda ensuring the necessary benchmarking, analytical tools and capabilities exist to support firm and finance departmental strategies. Advise Partners of ways to maximise the value of client relationships through different pricing techniques, modelling the financial impact and viability of proposed pricing arrangements and challenging key decision makers when appropriate. Business partnering with Client Relationship Partners and the Client Development team to provide financial and commercial support, plan deployment and investment to help drive profitability Providing senior finance support on commercial improvement projects across EMEA when and as required Maintaining a high level of visibility in serving as one of the firm’s subject matter experts for pricing and commercial related matters Assist Partners in the development of budgets and monitoring against actual performance for matters, particularly complex litigation work where more detailed project management support may be required. The Pricing Manager will act as an advocate and agent for adopting effective legal project management discipline where necessary In conjunction with Commercial Finance colleagues, support on the annual review of standard rates to ensure profitability maximisation with appropriate consideration of practice mix and market realities as well as compensation and other costs Ensuring strong working relationships with other support functions, in particular Business Development leads to establish, promote and maintain policies and processes required for effective management of pricing for transactions, bids and panel appointments. The successful candidate will also work with NRF’s Transform function to support best use of legal process, people and technology to improve commercial outcomes for the firm and our clients Support in the development of pricing models and tools for legal services and monitor profitability and implementation of those models In conjunction with other business support professionals, provide advice to stakeholders in relation to improving matter financial performance through the provision of post matter financial analysis and associated pricing and business information Collaboration and support on any adhoc commercial and pricing related initiatives as required by the Head of Client Financial Decision Support and the Senior Pricing Manager. A minimum of 4 years relevant pricing experience, with legal pricing experience advantageous. Strong commercial acumen and exceptional analysis and financial modelling skills. Strong presentation skills and experience in providing internal training
Commercial Manager - Remote in London employer: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Norton Rose Fulbright is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that empowers employees to thrive in their careers. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm provides flexible working arrangements and a range of family-friendly policies, ensuring that all team members can achieve a healthy work-life balance. As part of a global law firm, employees have access to unique growth opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile cases within a supportive and ambitious culture.
