Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description 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 the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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 look 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst, with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will provide essential assistance to finance operations and other system users, including senior stakeholders in the firm. This will include delivery of ongoing system and process improvement and testing and support for new users. Key Responsibilities User Support: support application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to resolve logged issues. Application Support: lead the provision of advanced technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and oversee running of regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Systems Configuration and Administration: configure system enhancements and customisations in line with user requirements and act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Continuous Improvement: understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Mentorship: coach junior team members and provide technical guidance to improve team capabilities. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, including for challenging and awkward systems issues and stakeholder requests. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Ideally degree educated and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Excellent customer/user service abilities, demonstrated by resolving complex user issues and working with challenging customers. Deep technical and/or application support experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS). Advanced SQL proficiency, as well as the ability to run queries unsupervised. Experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience within a large, global law firm or other professional services environment. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Solutions-orientated and proactive approach to work. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Able to demonstrate a high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. 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.
10/08/2026
Full time
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description 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 the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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 look 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst, with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will provide essential assistance to finance operations and other system users, including senior stakeholders in the firm. This will include delivery of ongoing system and process improvement and testing and support for new users. Key Responsibilities User Support: support application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to resolve logged issues. Application Support: lead the provision of advanced technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and oversee running of regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Systems Configuration and Administration: configure system enhancements and customisations in line with user requirements and act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Continuous Improvement: understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Mentorship: coach junior team members and provide technical guidance to improve team capabilities. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, including for challenging and awkward systems issues and stakeholder requests. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Ideally degree educated and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Excellent customer/user service abilities, demonstrated by resolving complex user issues and working with challenging customers. Deep technical and/or application support experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS). Advanced SQL proficiency, as well as the ability to run queries unsupervised. Experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience within a large, global law firm or other professional services environment. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Solutions-orientated and proactive approach to work. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Able to demonstrate a high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. 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.
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description 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 the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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 look 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking an Application Support Analyst, ideally with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will provide essential assistance to finance operations and other system users. This will include support for new users and delivery of ongoing system and process improvement and testing. Key Responsibilities User Support: provide support to application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and work with others to minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to seek resolution to logged issues. Application Support: monitor and provide technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and help run regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Create and execute SQL scripts and stored procedures. Systems Administration: act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Continuous Improvement: understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Analyse workflows to improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Ideally degree educated and/or 3+ years of experience in similar roles. Customer service abilities, demonstrated by resolving user issues. Some experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience working with SQL/SSRS is ideal, as well as the ability to run queries. Technical experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS) advantageous. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) advantageous. Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment ideal. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Solutions-orientated and proactive approach to work. Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. 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.
10/08/2026
Full time
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description 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 the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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 look 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking an Application Support Analyst, ideally with Aderant and Finance Operations experience, to join our EMEA team. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day function of the firm's EMEA finance systems and will provide essential assistance to finance operations and other system users. This will include support for new users and delivery of ongoing system and process improvement and testing. Key Responsibilities User Support: provide support to application users, and respond to queries and requests from fee earners, secretaries and finance operations staff. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: identify, analyse and resolve application problems, and work with others to minimise errors and downtime. Work with third party support providers, IT and finance operations to seek resolution to logged issues. Application Support: monitor and provide technical support for financial systems, their SQL environment(s) and related customisations and integrations, and help run regular systems routines such as month/year end processing. Create and execute SQL scripts and stored procedures. Systems Administration: act as an administrator for Aderant Expert, iTimekeep and BillBlast to ensure the systems are available and meet business needs. Continuous Improvement: understand user requirements and requests, identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with teams to analyse, develop, test and implement changes. Analyse workflows to improve and develop procedures and processes for all stakeholders. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking a confident, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual with experience working with financial systems and finance operations. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Ideally degree educated and/or 3+ years of experience in similar roles. Customer service abilities, demonstrated by resolving user issues. Some experience working within structured ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL. Experience working with SQL/SSRS is ideal, as well as the ability to run queries. Technical experience and/or expertise in finance practice management systems (FPMS) advantageous. Familiarity with core finance processes (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) advantageous. Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment ideal. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Solutions-orientated and proactive approach to work. Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. 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.
Practice Group / Department: Central Services Job Description 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. We apply our business principles to all our activities world-wide. They describe our culture and personality both internally and externally, the way we work and what we stand for. We are seeking a Brand and Creative Senior Manager to join our Central Services team, which supports the firm across all regions. The person in this role will be responsible for ensuring the firm's brand is clearly defined, consistently applied and effectively delivered across regions and channels. The remit reflects the increasing strategic importance of our digital presence, our reputation in the legal marketplace, and our ability to provide consistent, high-quality support to our regional teams. The Role The Brand and Creative Senior Manager, provides global stewardship of the firm's brand identity, visual standards and governance. The role maintains the global brand system, ensuring consistent and high-quality application across channels by working with regional teams to provide clear tools, templates and guidance that enable the firm to apply the brand confidently and consistently. In addition, the role leads the design and delivery of centrally produced global communications ensuring high design quality and strong brand alignment across global outputs.Reporting to the Marketing Director, Central Services, this is a senior manager level role centred on collaboration, coordination and enablement across regions and shared services, including oversight of the firm's GSC marketing services to ensure consistent delivery, quality and performance.Key responsibilities Steward the firm's global brand system, including visual identity, templates and guidance, supporting consistent, high-quality application across channels and formats. Manage and optimize brand tools and platforms (including the DAM and workflow tools), supporting adoption and correct use through guidance and enablement. Support regional activation while promoting strong central-regional alignment. Provide advice and guidance on design quality, visual hierarchy and appropriate brand application across outputs. Support effective application of brand across digital channels, including consideration of SEO, GEO, content structure and performance. Lead the design and delivery of centrally-produced global communications ensuring high design quality and strong brand alignment across global outputs. Act as a central point of support for brand-related queries and edge cases, helping to identify issues early and support appropriate resolution with relevant stakeholders. Maintain and evolve the firm's brand guidance, tools and assets in partnership with regional teams and relevant stakeholders as required, ensuring they remain current and easy to apply. Lead the design, development and rollout of templates across key platforms (including Microsoft Office), supporting consistent application of the firm's brand. Oversee delivery of GSC marketing services in Manila, ensuring clear briefs and priorities, adherence to agreed requirements, SLAs and quality expectations, and maintaining reporting, training and continuous service improvement. Other dutiesPlease note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills and experience required Significant experience in brand management and design leadership (10 years +) within a complex, global organisation (law firm or professional services environment preferred). Proven experience working within brand governance models at scale, balancing global consistency with regional flexibility. Strong understanding of brand systems, visual identity and communications design, with a good eye for layout, hierarchy and clarity. Experience managing brand tools and platforms (including DAMs), ensuring effective adoption and use across teams. Advanced proficiency across the full Adobe Creative Suite, with strong command of content production, digital experience and workflow platforms (including Riverside FM, Mediasterling, Ceros and Adobe Workfront). Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, with experience leading the design and rollout of templates to support consistent outputs across the firm, and confident working across broader technology stacks, with the ability to quickly adopt and apply new tools. Working knowledge of HTML, SEO and GEO. Collaborative, enabling style with a strong client service focus and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. Delivers high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with sound judgement. Experience managing and developing creative professionals. Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. Demonstrates an AI-aware mindset, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging tools and technologies to improve efficiency, scale content production and enhance ways of working. High degree of intellectual curiosity and a mindset of continuous learning. 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 exis
10/08/2026
Full time
Practice Group / Department: Central Services Job Description 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. We apply our business principles to all our activities world-wide. They describe our culture and personality both internally and externally, the way we work and what we stand for. We are seeking a Brand and Creative Senior Manager to join our Central Services team, which supports the firm across all regions. The person in this role will be responsible for ensuring the firm's brand is clearly defined, consistently applied and effectively delivered across regions and channels. The remit reflects the increasing strategic importance of our digital presence, our reputation in the legal marketplace, and our ability to provide consistent, high-quality support to our regional teams. The Role The Brand and Creative Senior Manager, provides global stewardship of the firm's brand identity, visual standards and governance. The role maintains the global brand system, ensuring consistent and high-quality application across channels by working with regional teams to provide clear tools, templates and guidance that enable the firm to apply the brand confidently and consistently. In addition, the role leads the design and delivery of centrally produced global communications ensuring high design quality and strong brand alignment across global outputs.Reporting to the Marketing Director, Central Services, this is a senior manager level role centred on collaboration, coordination and enablement across regions and shared services, including oversight of the firm's GSC marketing services to ensure consistent delivery, quality and performance.Key responsibilities Steward the firm's global brand system, including visual identity, templates and guidance, supporting consistent, high-quality application across channels and formats. Manage and optimize brand tools and platforms (including the DAM and workflow tools), supporting adoption and correct use through guidance and enablement. Support regional activation while promoting strong central-regional alignment. Provide advice and guidance on design quality, visual hierarchy and appropriate brand application across outputs. Support effective application of brand across digital channels, including consideration of SEO, GEO, content structure and performance. Lead the design and delivery of centrally-produced global communications ensuring high design quality and strong brand alignment across global outputs. Act as a central point of support for brand-related queries and edge cases, helping to identify issues early and support appropriate resolution with relevant stakeholders. Maintain and evolve the firm's brand guidance, tools and assets in partnership with regional teams and relevant stakeholders as required, ensuring they remain current and easy to apply. Lead the design, development and rollout of templates across key platforms (including Microsoft Office), supporting consistent application of the firm's brand. Oversee delivery of GSC marketing services in Manila, ensuring clear briefs and priorities, adherence to agreed requirements, SLAs and quality expectations, and maintaining reporting, training and continuous service improvement. Other dutiesPlease note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills and experience required Significant experience in brand management and design leadership (10 years +) within a complex, global organisation (law firm or professional services environment preferred). Proven experience working within brand governance models at scale, balancing global consistency with regional flexibility. Strong understanding of brand systems, visual identity and communications design, with a good eye for layout, hierarchy and clarity. Experience managing brand tools and platforms (including DAMs), ensuring effective adoption and use across teams. Advanced proficiency across the full Adobe Creative Suite, with strong command of content production, digital experience and workflow platforms (including Riverside FM, Mediasterling, Ceros and Adobe Workfront). Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, with experience leading the design and rollout of templates to support consistent outputs across the firm, and confident working across broader technology stacks, with the ability to quickly adopt and apply new tools. Working knowledge of HTML, SEO and GEO. Collaborative, enabling style with a strong client service focus and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. Delivers high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with sound judgement. Experience managing and developing creative professionals. Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. Demonstrates an AI-aware mindset, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging tools and technologies to improve efficiency, scale content production and enhance ways of working. High degree of intellectual curiosity and a mindset of continuous learning. 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 exis
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description 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 the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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 look 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Developer, ideally with Aderant and Finance Operations experience and/or knowledge, to join our EMEA team. This role translates user needs into functional solutions by designing, developing and implementing Aderant customisations of Classic and Framework forms, inquiries, rules and workflows, and integrations with related practice management systems, troubleshooting technical issues and making updates to enhance application performance. Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering and Collaboration: collaborate with business partners to translate business needs into functional and system requirements to support application changes and business processes. Designing and Coding: plan, design, customise, test, and deploy financial system changes, including integration with third-party applications and interfaces. Develop and modify forms, inquiries, rules, data structures, workflows and integrations using the DocuDraft and DesignStudio toolkits. Data Extraction and Provision: develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and data endpoints to enhance financial data processing, business intelligence, and integration with web and financial applications. Design and implement scalable data solutions for finance applications, including optimised data models and ETL (extract, transform, load) pipelines to ensure efficient data processing, storage, and reporting. Testing and Troubleshooting: collaborate with business partners and testers to define, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and to identify and resolve issues and errors. End-user Support: provide second- and third-tier analysis and support of financial applications, to resolve issues through to ticket close out. Maintenance: deliver and maintain tasks related to provision and support of financial systems, including business requirements, level of effort estimates, system specifications, data mapping and troubleshooting documentation. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking someone with strong analytical problem-solving skills and a history of working with financial systems. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, particularly among IT, finance operations and third-party providers. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Degree educated in computer science or software engineering and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Expert SQL proficiency and experience with development tools. Knowledge of the Aderant Expert Classic and Framework platform, including customisation, database structure, and DesignStudio advantageous. Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment preferred. Familiarity with core finance processes and principles (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Ideally experienced with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. 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.
10/08/2026
Full time
Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management - London Job Description 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 the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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 look 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. The Role The Finance Systems Team is responsible for supporting the core EMEA finance system (Aderant Sierra), including time, billing, expenses, vendors, tax and reporting. We are seeking a Developer, ideally with Aderant and Finance Operations experience and/or knowledge, to join our EMEA team. This role translates user needs into functional solutions by designing, developing and implementing Aderant customisations of Classic and Framework forms, inquiries, rules and workflows, and integrations with related practice management systems, troubleshooting technical issues and making updates to enhance application performance. Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering and Collaboration: collaborate with business partners to translate business needs into functional and system requirements to support application changes and business processes. Designing and Coding: plan, design, customise, test, and deploy financial system changes, including integration with third-party applications and interfaces. Develop and modify forms, inquiries, rules, data structures, workflows and integrations using the DocuDraft and DesignStudio toolkits. Data Extraction and Provision: develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and data endpoints to enhance financial data processing, business intelligence, and integration with web and financial applications. Design and implement scalable data solutions for finance applications, including optimised data models and ETL (extract, transform, load) pipelines to ensure efficient data processing, storage, and reporting. Testing and Troubleshooting: collaborate with business partners and testers to define, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and to identify and resolve issues and errors. End-user Support: provide second- and third-tier analysis and support of financial applications, to resolve issues through to ticket close out. Maintenance: deliver and maintain tasks related to provision and support of financial systems, including business requirements, level of effort estimates, system specifications, data mapping and troubleshooting documentation. Skills and Experience Required We are seeking someone with strong analytical problem-solving skills and a history of working with financial systems. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the business, particularly among IT, finance operations and third-party providers. You'll also need the following skills and experience: Degree educated in computer science or software engineering and/or 5+ years of experience in similar roles. Expert SQL proficiency and experience with development tools. Knowledge of the Aderant Expert Classic and Framework platform, including customisation, database structure, and DesignStudio advantageous. Experience within a law firm or other professional services environment preferred. Familiarity with core finance processes and principles (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, forecasting, reporting) ideal. Ideally experienced with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Willingness to upskill on the job through internal and external training. Able to demonstrate discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Team player - flexible and willing to take on extra responsibilities to support departmental or firm objectives. 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.
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: Commercial Finance - Newcastle Job Description 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. Our strategy and culture are closed connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. Background The Global Practice Management System (GPMS) based on SAP technology went live in September 2017, streamlining our business processes with great success. In addition, Norton Rose Fulbright are in the process of implementing a new Financial Management System, with the finance business information team proving support to the FMS team. The Finance Business Information (FBI) team play a critical role in ensuring a seamless implementation and ongoing support of these new capabilities. Our expertise in bridging the gap between business services and IT support departments is invaluable ensuring business continuity. With the new planning and financial consolidation features, we expect to empower the teams with better decision-making and resource optimisation. Together, with the dedication of all stakeholders, we are excited about the growth and innovation we bring to our organisation. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who wishes to be part of a progressive and customer-centric team. The FBI team contains five highly technical individuals who specialise in Tableau, Power BI, SQL, SAP ECC, SAP BW, SAP Business Objects. We are now looking for a Business and Data Reporting Analystto support the FBI team in meeting its objective of providing the business with first class support and continuity in providing financial business information. The role would suit someone who has a financial background, understands financial system administration, business processes & reporting within a service industry and now seeking to gain a broader system analyst, data and reporting experience. The expectation is that the successful candidate will relish the opportunity to develop and learn from the existing team to upskill and develop technical awareness and skills on how to use and maintain the various systems we have in place. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the Finance Business Information team's processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring tasks are completed accurately, on time, and with meticulous attention to detail. Proactively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand information needs based on user stories. Engage with key business process owners to gather requirements, document solutions, and provide regular updates on deliverables. Collaborate with team members to document business process changes, ensuring data quality and control are maintained. Conduct detailed data reconciliations and investigations to identify and resolve data quality issues. Provide business information support to the team as needed. Take ownership of the FBI shared inbox and delegate requests to the appropriate team members. Escalate functional issues as they arise to ensure timely resolution. Set up and maintain schedules to ensure timely delivery of information. Raise incident tickets and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve issues. Learn and develop expertise in extracting data from SAP ECC, SAP Business Objects, and SAP BW. Learn and develop expertise in processing and extracting data in Tableau, Power BI & SQL. Perform other tasks as directed by the Senior Manager, Reporting & Business Information. Key Skills and Experience Essential Proven ability to undertake detailed data reconciliations. A problem solving and analytical mind-set. Capable of producing high quality data documentation Finance background with an understanding of business processes (S2C, P2P & FM) Efficient working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word Solid numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally Positive, committed and prepared to use initiative to develop. Ability to take responsibility, meet deadlines and work under pressure with multiple tasks. Collaborative: able to work successfully with both peers in the FBI team but also with stakeholders across the business Advantageous Experience of working in a professional services business (ideally legal) Experience use of SAP based applications Experience use of Power BI based applications 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 proce
10/08/2026
Full time
Practice Group / Department: Commercial Finance - Newcastle Job Description 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. Our strategy and culture are closed connected - defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. 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. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. Background The Global Practice Management System (GPMS) based on SAP technology went live in September 2017, streamlining our business processes with great success. In addition, Norton Rose Fulbright are in the process of implementing a new Financial Management System, with the finance business information team proving support to the FMS team. The Finance Business Information (FBI) team play a critical role in ensuring a seamless implementation and ongoing support of these new capabilities. Our expertise in bridging the gap between business services and IT support departments is invaluable ensuring business continuity. With the new planning and financial consolidation features, we expect to empower the teams with better decision-making and resource optimisation. Together, with the dedication of all stakeholders, we are excited about the growth and innovation we bring to our organisation. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who wishes to be part of a progressive and customer-centric team. The FBI team contains five highly technical individuals who specialise in Tableau, Power BI, SQL, SAP ECC, SAP BW, SAP Business Objects. We are now looking for a Business and Data Reporting Analystto support the FBI team in meeting its objective of providing the business with first class support and continuity in providing financial business information. The role would suit someone who has a financial background, understands financial system administration, business processes & reporting within a service industry and now seeking to gain a broader system analyst, data and reporting experience. The expectation is that the successful candidate will relish the opportunity to develop and learn from the existing team to upskill and develop technical awareness and skills on how to use and maintain the various systems we have in place. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the Finance Business Information team's processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring tasks are completed accurately, on time, and with meticulous attention to detail. Proactively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand information needs based on user stories. Engage with key business process owners to gather requirements, document solutions, and provide regular updates on deliverables. Collaborate with team members to document business process changes, ensuring data quality and control are maintained. Conduct detailed data reconciliations and investigations to identify and resolve data quality issues. Provide business information support to the team as needed. Take ownership of the FBI shared inbox and delegate requests to the appropriate team members. Escalate functional issues as they arise to ensure timely resolution. Set up and maintain schedules to ensure timely delivery of information. Raise incident tickets and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve issues. Learn and develop expertise in extracting data from SAP ECC, SAP Business Objects, and SAP BW. Learn and develop expertise in processing and extracting data in Tableau, Power BI & SQL. Perform other tasks as directed by the Senior Manager, Reporting & Business Information. Key Skills and Experience Essential Proven ability to undertake detailed data reconciliations. A problem solving and analytical mind-set. Capable of producing high quality data documentation Finance background with an understanding of business processes (S2C, P2P & FM) Efficient working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word Solid numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally Positive, committed and prepared to use initiative to develop. Ability to take responsibility, meet deadlines and work under pressure with multiple tasks. Collaborative: able to work successfully with both peers in the FBI team but also with stakeholders across the business Advantageous Experience of working in a professional services business (ideally legal) Experience use of SAP based applications Experience use of Power BI based applications 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 proce
