Practice Group / Department:

Finance Management - Amsterdam

Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. 

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Revenue Management Business Partner (Billing Officer)

Join our dynamic Finance team in Amsterdam as a fulltime Revenue Management Business Partner (Billing Officer). In this role, you will be at the heart of our billing process, engaging with various facets of revenue management and client interactions. This is a future-facing role in an ambitious and successful law firm, offering pro-active and value-added support from Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES        

Collaborating with a dedicated team of six colleagues, you will oversee the accurate execution of all administrative processes in Amsterdam. You will regularly interact with Fee Earners and Secretaries at our Amsterdam office and work closely with our colleagues in Newcastle. You will also support Partners at our Brussels office, which may involve periodic travel to Brussels.

• WIP Management – Organising and holding monthly WIP review meetings with Partners to promote instructions for billing and matter maintenance requirements. Ensure that matter billing estimates are updated in the system. Attending to dormant WIP balances.
• Revenue Management – Acting as the senior escalation point for Partners where revenue management or matter setup issues occur, working closely with colleagues across Revenue Operations. Owning queries around the revenue and billing process until resolution.
• Client interaction – Liaising with clients on several requests and assist Partners with fee updates.
• Pricing support – Under the guidance of the Pricing and Commercial Insights (PCI) team, provide basic pricing support and client analysis. Also assist in the annual client rate review process.
• Risk management – Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and EMEA working capital policies.
• Improvements – Identifying, evaluating and prioritising actionable improvements to liberate significant cash from working capital.
• Policies and local regulation – Review billing guides, invoices and credit notes received from Fee Earners and Secretaries for compliance with the firm’s policies and local regulations.
• First Finance – As an expert user of First Finance suite, promote and train Fee Earners in its use.
• EMEA community – Contribute to the EMEA community of Revenue Business Partners, sharing best practice and providing support as needed.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

To excel in this role, we are seeking for someone who brings relevant experience and, above all, a proactive mindset. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage complex tasks, and maintain a high level of accuracy will be essential to your success in this role.

• 3+ years’ experience within professional services business supporting Partners with revenue management with demonstrable technical finance experience.
• Finance Business Partnering experience with senior stakeholders. Excellent soft skills including the ability to influence or challenge senior stakeholders when necessary.
• Attention to detail is crucial, but so is the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Fluent in English, both orally and written. While  Dutch is not considered necessary but advantageous.
• Emotionally resilient and has strength of personality to ensure the perspective of Finance is clearly communicated, even under pressure.
• A continuous improvement mentality supporting the development of yourself, colleagues, and business processes and interactions.
• A collaborative team-player with a can-do attitude who is transparent and has a straight-forward approach.

OUR OFFER

At NRF, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our team is dedicated to continuous learning and development, ensuring that every member has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Join us and be part of a global network of professionals. Our Amsterdam office offers a unique blend of local and international experiences, providing you with the change to work on exciting projects and make a real impact.

• A fulltime job from Monday to Friday inclusive of 37,5 hours per week in total.
• A competitive salary, home work/office lunch allowance, travel reimbursement, and a premium-free pension plan.
• Hybrid work model with 2 days in the office, 2 days from home and 1 day flexible, all with a pragmatic approach.
• Experience in a dynamic international work environment with a pleasant atmosphere and great colleagues who are always willing to help each other.
• Various training and development opportunities.
• Social activities like office drinks and an annual summer/winter party.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are looking for passionate and driven individuals who are eager to contribute to our success. If you are ready to take on new challenges and be part of a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!  Please upload your CV and motivational letter directed to Kirsten Menger (People & Culture Advisor) on our careers website. In case of any questions or for more information, you can contact us via recruitment.amsterdam@nortonrosefulbriht.com. We are always open for a (digital) cup of coffee or tea to tell you more about our office, the atmosphere, and of course this exciting opportunity.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. 
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.