Global Finance Reporting Senior Manager

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Finance Reporting Manager based in Manchester. This role involves defining the finance reporting strategy, designing dashboards and reports with Power BI, and leading a team of analysts. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Power BI and SQL, a degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for innovation in finance reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field is necessary.
• Proficiency in Power BI, including DAX and Power Query.
• Leadership experience with a track record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global finance reporting strategy.
• Design dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Lead a team of reporting analysts to drive innovation.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Power BI

Strong SQL skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Elite 3E

Workday Adaptive Planning

Salesforce

Job description

Global Finance Reporting Senior Manager page is loaded## Global Finance Reporting Senior Managerlocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-07341This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape how financial data drives decision-making across the firm. You’ll manage a talented team of reporting analysts, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and ensure our reporting capabilities remain cutting-edge.**What You’ll Do*** Define and execute the global finance reporting strategy, setting standards and best practices.* Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and analytics using Power BI and other financial systems (e.g., 3E, Workday Adaptive Planning).* Partner with leadership to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable reporting solutions.* Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all finance reporting platforms.* Lead and mentor a team of reporting analysts, fostering growth and excellence.* Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and enhancing reporting processes.* Maintain governance tools such as the finance glossary and KPI definitions.**What We’re Looking For****Essential:*** Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.* Expert-level proficiency in Power BI (including advanced DAX, Power Query, and data modelling).* Strong SQL skills and experience with enterprise systems (Elite 3E, Workday, Salesforce).* Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* Leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.**Desirable:*** Knowledge of the legal or professional services sector and familiarity with IntApp suite.You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of finance reporting for a global organisation, working at the intersection of data, technology, and strategy. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for innovation, and the chance to make a real impact.**Inclusion**Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates.At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.