Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.
An opportunity exists for a Finance Analyst to join our Analytics & Reporting team. This is a permanent role which can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
You will be joining a high-performing team driving commercial insights and strategic decision-making.
The Finance Analyst is responsible for proactively supporting the Commercial Managers, Analytics & Reporting team, and Executives, by providing timely and high-quality analysis and financial information.
What you'll be doing:
* Undertake financial modelling and analysis; including data mining and reconciliation;
* Build, maintain, and enhance recurring and ad hoc reports used to support the Commercial and Executive teams.
* Assist with the provision of accurate, timely and useable reports to key stakeholders.
* Assist the Commercial Managers in analysing the performance of practice groups and clients.
* Assist with ad hoc requests for support from other teams within Business Development, Finance and HR.
* Assist the Commercial Managers on strategies for improved profitability relating to fee generation, cost reduction, productivity, write-off reduction and working capital management.
* Proactively identify areas for improving quality, productivity, increasing profitability.
What we're looking for:
* Tertiary qualifications in a commerce/business related degree
* CA, CPA or equivalent (highly desirable)
* Advanced Excel skills. Power Query / BI and VBA macros an advantage
* Understanding of SQL (highly desirable)
* Self-motivated and inquisitive, with strong attention to detail
* Exceptional analytical and communication skills
* Comfortable with an ad hoc workflow.
* Able to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
* Understands and takes ownership of tasks, ensuring expectations are managed effectively
* Strong teamwork skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
Benefits:
* Flexible working as standard– we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
* Bonus leave– we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
* Parental leave– we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months)
* Wellbeing program– we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
* Diversity and Inclusion– we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
* Responsible business approach– we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
* Learning and development opportunities– including our Australian-first international study scholarship, a national training program and mentoring initiative.
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