OverviewThe OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join our team part-time (3 days a week) for a 12-month maximum term contract, in our Sydney office.This role will suit a finance professional with strong business partnering skills and a proven ability to deliver strategic insights and financial leadership in a high-performance environment.
You will support the Regional Managing Partner to drive performance, provide insights for decision-making, and deliver the group's annual finance activities in collaboration with the Head of Finance for the Finance Practice Group.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Regional Managing Partner and Finance Partners on any financial matters.Monitor and report on business plan progress, financial results, and performance metrics.Identify trends and recommend proactive strategies, including business cases for partner candidates and resource planning.Advise on productivity and efficiency improvements to drive profit growth.Track short- and long-term financial performance, including WIP, debt, and expenses, and develop mitigation strategies.Identify and optimise profit and cash flow drivers.Review operating results and conduct variance analysis.Analyse profitability of clients, matters, and pitches using standard reports.Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including updates throughout the year.Prepare financials to support secondments, promotions, and strategic initiatives.Contribute to pricing and remuneration reviews and other firm-wide processes.Ensure financial compliance, including expense approvals via Chrome River, in line with firm policy.Collaborate with Business Development and HR to align resourcing with client needs and profitability goals.Support ad hoc projects and global initiatives related to the Finance Practice Group.Share best practices across Business Finance.Fulfil WHS responsibilities, including team supervision to maintain a safe and respectful workplace.QualificationsA minimum of 5 years' experienceTertiary qualifications in Commerce or FinanceQualifications as a CPA/CA will be highly regardedDemonstrated business partnering and influencing skillsAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.Use and Development of Power BIA proven history of working directly with a Senior Executive teamDemonstrated experience identifying profit drivers and improvement opportunities through the analysis of P&LEstablished; financial modelling skills, including what-if and scenario planningA solid record of preparation of financial presentationsWhat you can expect from usWe\'re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices.
As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation.
We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.
We will align your growth with our ambitions.We make your personal and professional growth our business.
And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too.
Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you.
Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health.
If you need support, you\'ll have it and we\'ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia\'s market leading law firm.We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.
This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.TeamBusiness FinanceWorking PatternPart timeLocationSydneyContract typeMaximum Term ContractDiversity & InclusionWe are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.
This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
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📌 Commercial Finance Manager
🏢 Herbert Smith Freehills
📍 Perth