Senior Business Finance Consultant

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MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

The Role

We are currently recruiting a Senior Business Finance Consultant for a 18 month fixed-term opportunity based in our Sydney office with hybrid working arrangements available. In this role, you will be working with the Business Finance team and stakeholders to understand and drive MinterEllison's business performance and key drivers. With a keen focus on analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning, you will provide critical insights that drive effective decision-making at all levels. Your leadership in financial modelling, budgeting, and performance analysis will contribute to MinterEllison's success and growth.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:


- Provide proactive, analytical, client focused reporting support through delivery of reports and investigation, diagnosis and rectification of issues
- Oversight of key management reporting processes including administration of individual targets used to support performance measures across the Firm
- Support the Business Finance team across the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. Analyse and interpret financial results, comparing actual performance to forecasts and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provide management reporting support to Partners across the Firm and own relationships with key stakeholders to drive business strategy
- Conduct detailed variance analysis to explain deviations between actual results and forecasts/budgets
- Provide insightful explanations of financial performance to senior finance and relevant stakeholders
- Own the creation of, and look for ways to improve, monthly management reporting requirements
- Support key operational finance initiatives on Billing, WIP management, cash collection and including key month-end processes
- Communicate financial concepts in a clear and understandable manner for legal professionals and lay audiences

We welcome applications from candidates who have demonstratable experience in:


- 2 - 4 years' experience in a management reporting or business analyst role
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce and looking to complete professional qualifications e.G. CPA/CA
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and actionable financial advice to internal clients, addressing their concerns and inquiries
- High level of communication, numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced excel skills, well-developed Outlook, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Experience in Jedox, Access/ SQL, Power BI and Elite is desirable.
- Exposure to professional services culture would be advantageous

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page which can be accessed via myME.