Rates Analysis Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Excellence starts with great people.

At Baker McKenzie, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. As part of our global Finance function, you'll join a diverse and international team that plays a critical role in ensuring accurate client pricing, compliant billing processes, and outstanding client service.

About the role

We are looking for a Rates Analysis Analyst to join our global Rates team.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely rates analysis and administration across the client rates lifecycle. You will review client pricing arrangements, maintain rates within Firm systems, support billing accuracy, and collaborate with colleagues across multiple regions and functions.

This fixed-term contract role offers an excellent opportunity to join a global Finance function, work with international stakeholders across multiple regions, and develop expertise in pricing, rates administration, and financial operations within a leading professional services firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret client agreements, engagement terms, rate schedules, and fee arrangements.
• Calculate, validate, and perform data quality checks on client, matter, and timekeeper rates.
• Maintain and update rates accurately within SAP and other Firm systems.
• Support client and matter onboarding through pricing analysis, system configuration, validation, and approval tracking.
• Apply rate cards, discounts, volume-based arrangements, and client-specific pricing exceptions.
• Investigate rate-related queries, eBilling rejections, and pricing discrepancies.
• Support annual and ad hoc rates reviews, including calculations, validation, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate pricing documentation and tracking records.
• Follow established procedures and controls to support contractual compliance and minimize revenue leakage.
• Collaborate with Rates, Revenue, Billing, eBilling, Pricing Strategy, Finance, and Client Service teams globally.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong English communication skills (Mandatory).
• Previous experience in Finance, Pricing, Rates, Billing, Revenue Operations, Financial Administration, or similar analytical roles.
• Experience working in a multinational or global organization is highly desirable.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise financial systems is advantageous.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret complex information and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, and international environment.
• Strong teamwork mindset with the ability to collaborate across cultures, locations, and time zones.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Benefits & Well-being

• Hybrid work model.
• Parking space availability.
• Exclusive discounts across wellness, retail, dinning, and services.
• Internet & lunch Allowance.
• Childcare expenses reimbursement.
• Gym membership discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential support and counseling services for employees and their families.

Family Support

• Back-to-School Benefit: free hours during the first week of classes for children in nursery or kindergarten.
• Family Care Leave

Learning & Development

• Support for tuition fees and specialized educational programs.
• Discounts with universities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Free English language courses.

Please submit your CV in English and PDF format.