Global Partner Finance Lead — Partnerships & Capital

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester is seeking a Global Partner Finance Senior Manager to oversee partner remuneration, manage capital facilities, and ensure financial compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in the legal sector and a track record in team leadership. This role offers an opportunity to foster a collaborative culture, drive process improvements, and engage with senior stakeholders efficiently.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Merit-based applications

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in the legal or professional services sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee allocation and distribution of partner profit shares.
• Manage all aspects of retired partners’ annuity scheme.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies across the partnership finance function.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of partnership accountants.

Skills

Statutory accounting knowledge

Regulatory framework understanding

Strong communication skills

Results-oriented mindset

Team leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

A leading global law firm in Manchester is seeking a Global Partner Finance Senior Manager to oversee partner remuneration, manage capital facilities, and ensure financial compliance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in the legal sector and a track record in team leadership. This role offers an opportunity to foster a collaborative culture, drive process improvements, and engage with senior stakeholders efficiently.