Finance Systems Manager

About Dentons

Dentons is the worlds largest law firm. Were 20000 people globally across 80 countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

Own the system. Shape the strategy. Drive smarter finance.

Were looking for a Finance Systems Manager based in Sydney or Melbourne to take ownership of our core finance and practice management systems with a key focus on Elite 3E. This is a high-impact role acting as the key link between Finance IT and the wider business where youll shape how our systems support billing revenue reporting and decision-making across the firm.

If you enjoy optimising systems and shaping how a business runs through technology this role offers real scope to make your mark. With no single headquarters Dentons offers a collaborative environment making this role central to connecting teams and turning opportunities into solutions.

What Youll Be Doing

As the product owner of 3E and associated finance systems youll:
Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation configuration and integrity of 3E and related systems
Ensure systems support firm-wide pricing billing matter management and revenue processes
Oversee e-billing platforms and client portals ensuring compliance and smooth submission
Maintain strong controls around data accuracy financial integrity and system balancing
Lead system upgrades enhancements integrations and UAT planning and execution partnering closely with IT to deliver changes
Drive financial and management reporting (3E SSRS Power BI) to support decision-making
Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
Support governance audits and risk frameworks through robust system controls and documentation
Provide leadership across finance systems resources and act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Finance leadership team
Partner with a wide range of stakeholders including CFO & Finance leadership IT PMO Partners Legal teams and Business Services as well as external vendors.

About You

2-4 years hands-on experience with Elite 3E within a large professional services environment
Proven experience in a system ownership or leadership role (not just support)
Experience managing or mentoring a team
Strong understanding of matter management billing e-billing and complex financial workflows
Advanced capability in SQL reporting tools (SSRS Power BI) and Excel
Experience delivering system upgrades enhancements and data quality initiatives
Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
Detail-oriented and analytical with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
Legal industry experience is highly regarded.

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity providing purpose and strengthening your ongoing development.

We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal Naarm Yuggera Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion equity and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture this means the unique perspectives experiences and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV Cover Letter and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand please email our recruitment team at Enquiries only please applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.