Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Reporting to the Financial Systems & Operations Manager this role will provide day to day support and technical advice in automating solutions that meet complex business requirements, ensuring that the legal practice content management methodology follows best practice; and undertake continuous improvement initiatives improving on business processes, new strategic business initiatives and organisational priorities.
Responsibilities
Management of practice management system
* Responsible for managing the day-to-day support and the provision of technical expertise to facilitate the development and administration of the firm's Practice Management System (currently Aderant Expert);
* Co-ordinate the outsourcing of major project management system (PMS) related projects/tasks;
* Liaise with DBAs to ensure reliability and efficiency of SQL systems;
* Assist the Senior Financial Systems Analyst in the development and delivery of financial solutions; and
* Act as a conduit between IT and Finance to ensure all integration and development work related to the practice management system is within business requirements.
Operational reporting
* Provide support and technical advice in automating solutions that meet complex business requirements. This includes the system integration of key information sources i.e. PMS, CRM, Payroll, analytical reporting solutions (Reporting Services /Business Intelligent/SSAS) and developing ad hoc SQL reporting requests and data extraction;
* Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure all reporting content is accurate and captured in a timely manner;
* Manage, develop and maintain financial reporting solutions and ensure that the firm's content management methodology follows best practice; and
* Continually improve on data quality and capture to ensure accurate output for client reporting.
Business analysis/Project Management
* Liaise with stakeholders to effectively identify, analyse and document project business requirements; work closely with Information Technology stakeholders to ensure the technical components of each project are delivered in a satisfactory and timely manner;
* Continually look to improve on business processes, new strategic business initiatives and organisation priorities;
* Design and develop efficient solutions based on functional business requirements;
* Undertake complex system reviews through SQL based data analysis i.e. mining and modelling;
* Assist in the delegation of responsibilities required to support new business initiatives.
* Perform other tasks, as required by your direct manager; and
* Provide leave coverage where required.
Requirements
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
* Advanced level of Microsoft Excel; Experience with BI solutions(desirable); Experience writing VBA (desirable).
* Proven experience with developing Microsoft SQL queries and SSRS dashboard and reports;
* Highly developed attention to detail, analytical and conceptual skills, strong financial acumen, with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
* Effective written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to interpret financial and non-financial data to effectively add value to client analysis; and
* A professional, friendly and client-focused approach at all times;
* A continuous improvement mentality to support development of self, colleagues, business processes and interactions;
* Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise workload;
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale or Scott Baker
Please be aware in the course of routine work *some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.*