Overview
Shape profitability with commercially focused financial analysis.
Work in a supportive, high-performing team that values your contributions.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and strong commercial focus. With a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and building long-standing client relationships, the firm supports a diverse portfolio of practice groups and prides itself on fostering a professional, inclusive, and people-centred workplace. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in data, analytics, and financial capability, creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled Financial Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future performance and strategic direction.
Job Description
* Produce accurate and timely financial and management reports to support firm‐wide performance monitoring.
* Maintain, refine, and enhance existing reporting models, dashboards, and analytical tools.
* Analyse key financial drivers such as utilisation, leverage, recovery, pricing, and matter profitability.
* Partner with the CEO, senior leaders, and practice groups to provide commercial insights and decision‐support.
* Prepare profitability analysis across clients, matters, teams, and partners to identify improvement opportunities.
* Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems and support ongoing development of analytical capability.
* Develop SQL queries and work with datasets to streamline reporting and improve data accessibility.
* Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and forward‐looking financial modelling.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, processes, and tools.
* Support ad‐hoc analysis, presentations, and strategic projects as required.
The Successful Applicant
* Brings proven experience as a Financial Business Analyst, Management Accountant, or similar role within a law firm or professional services environment.
* Understands core law‐firm profitability metrics including utilisation, leverage, recovery, pricing, matter margins, and partner performance.
* Demonstrates advanced Excel capability, with confidence in dissecting and improving complex reporting models.
* Has working knowledge of SQL, including writing, modifying, and maintaining queries for reporting and analysis.
* Possesses strong analytical thinking, high attention to detail, and a natural problem‐solving mindset.
* Experienced in maintaining established reporting frameworks and driving enhancements to improve accuracy and insight.
* Holds tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or has equivalent practical experience.
* Is commercially minded, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across the firm.
* Communicates clearly and confidently, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non‐financial audiences.
* Thrives in a fast‐paced professional environment and takes ownership of deliverables and outcomes.
What's on Offer
* An opportunity to work directly with the CEO and senior leaders, influencing firm‐wide financial strategy and performance.
* A role with breadth and depth—combining reporting ownership, analysis, and strategic commercial advisory.
* A supportive, people‐focused culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas can drive meaningful improvements.
* Career development and growth as the firm strengthens its financial analytics capability.
* Flexible working arrangements within a modern, progressive law firm environment.
* Competitive salary package aligned to experience and market standards.
* The chance to shape and enhance reporting frameworks that directly impact decision‐making and profitability.
If you are a skilled Financial Business Analyst seeking an exciting opportunity in Brisbane City, we encourage you to apply today.
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