Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager
Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager
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Job Description
Location: Perth Brisbane Melbourne Sydney
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australias largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years we are known for our excellence and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence diversity of thought curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how when and where you work and offer a wide range of social financial and health benefits (see Role
We currently have an exciting Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Manager position available within our Finance team on a permanent basis. The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality financial insights reporting and strategic advice to the partnership and leaders of the firm covering business performance supporting critical decision-making and driving improved financial performance. This role is open to our Perth Sydney Melbourne or Brisbane office with agile working arrangements available.
Key Responsibilities
The main areas this position is responsible for include:
Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial results and insights to the Board Executive Leadership Team Partners and Business Operations Chiefs providing a clear understanding of the firms financial position and strategic direction.
Provide insightful commentary recommendations and thought leadership on profit and loss outcomes movements in business drivers variances against both budget forecast and historical data financial impacts and identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
Establish strong trusted relationships with the ELT Business Operations Chiefs LoB MPs and BULs to enable you to work collaboratively and influence senior stakeholders to drive and implement change.
Understand and support the Board and ELTs strategic vision and plans by aligning financial reporting and insights with the firms strategic objectives.
Develop and implement financial performance metrics and dashboards to provide real-time insights to senior management and robust financial models to support decision-making and scenario planning.
Assist in managing the annual Firms strategic planning process including setting the overarching framework and parameters timeline control and preparing budget presentations.
Drive continuous improvement consistency and operational efficiencies within transactional financial reporting processes and champion the adoption of systems/tools (including adoption of AI) to enhance outcomes and decision-making.
Provide leadership coaching feedback and development to team members monitor workloads and resources across the team and foster a culture of excellence curiosity and collaboration where team members are engaged and inspired to work to their full potential.
Meaningfully contribute and demonstrate leadership to firm and team initiatives and projects. Work collaboratively with other Business Operations leaders and teams.
Knowledge skills & experience
7 years experience in a finance role with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis preferably in professional services
A bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; a masters degree or accounting qualification (CPA/CIMA/CA) is highly preferred
Strategic thinker strong commercial acumen with analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding of accounting principles financial regulations and reporting requirements
Advanced proficiency with financial systems and business intelligence tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the firm
Superior skills managing complex and diverse stakeholder expectations and interests and ability to influence
Demonstrated ability in building strong and trusted relationships
People leadership experience
How to apply
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.
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 all 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.
If you would like further information require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion please contact
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
