Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our Business Finance Team on a 12 month contract. In this role you will support the financial objectives, month end, forecast and budgeting processes to drive performance, efficiency and profitability.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing financial expertise, analysis and reporting to the Australian Regional Executive, Managing Partners, and Office Managing Partners

• Support the financial objectives, month end, forecast and budgeting processes for 2 Business service Departments. Providing accurate, timely analysis and insights to meet their needs (both BAU and adhoc projects and support)

• Be a key Power BI user and developer of reporting to support the region (and global) in designing and scaling reporting

• Provide accurate, professionally presented, and timely reporting, analysis and insights to meet the needs of the wider team Coordinating and consolidating monthly reports, budgets and forecasts

• Proactive identification of value-add opportunities (cost savings, opportunities, etc.)

• Supporting the broader FP&A and wider Business Finance teams with any other adhoc requests as necessary

• Sharing best practices and working collaboratively as a member of the FP&A team

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum three years' experience in a management reporting function

• Experience in developing Power BI dashboards and transitional reporting

• Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting financial information on costs, prices, expenses and revenues

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Finance

• Qualifications as a CPA/CA will be highly regarded

• Exposure to financial reporting/business intelligence tools

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to build strategic relationships with key stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience with Power BI, Power Pivot and Automate, and a curiosity about AI and emerging technologies

What you can expect from us:

• We'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 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.

• 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 .
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

Team

Business FinanceFull time

Location

Sydney

Contract type

Maximum Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

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.