Finance Director – Baker McKenzie

On behalf of Baker McKenzie Chasse Executive Search is looking for:

Finance Director

Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is a leading international law firm. The lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax specialists of Baker McKenzie help multinationals with innovative solutions for complex issues. Baker McKenzie has 74 offices in 45 countries and employs more than 6,000 lawyers, civil-law notaries, tax specialists and economists worldwide.

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. (Baker McKenzie Amsterdam) has a fully integrated civil, tax and notarial practice with approximately 200 lawyers, tax specialists and civil-law notaries. From its office in Amsterdam, Baker McKenzie provides international and Dutch clients with advice on local and cross-border matters.

The Board Members of Baker McKenzie Amsterdam are Mr. Kim Tan (Managing Partner), Mr. Mirko Marinć (Partner) and Mrs. Sandra Spek (General Manager). 

Finance Director
The Finance Director at Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. leads financial operations, ensures accurate financial administration, handles billing and client revenue, supports financial projects, and collaborates with general management, the Board and practice group leads. The role also involves managing the finance team, fostering a collaborative environment, and serving as the primary contact for financial matters with key stakeholders.

Candidate
On behalf of Baker McKenzie Chasse Executive Search is looking for an experienced finance director with a demonstrated history in a law firm or professional services environment. The candidate meets the following profile:

Technical skills, qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial management and control, billing, and revenue management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective risk assessment and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Preferred personal qualifications:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of global billing processes and automation tools.
• Project management certification or experience.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills, driving strategic financial initiatives and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity and accountability, taking responsibility for financial accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with internal and external stakeholders to address financial queries and support decision-making.

Procedure (Applications closing date: May 15^th 2025)
Chasse Executive Search has been requested to guide the executive search for the Finance Director of Baker McKenzie Amsterdam. Sven de Jongh and Inge Diepenhorst will execute this search.

The closing date for written applications with motivation and curriculum vitae (in PDF) is May 15^th 2025 via info@chassesearch.nl.

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