This is a Senior FP&A Analyst role with Norton Rose Fulbright based in Sydney, NSW, AU Norton Rose Fulbright Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior FP&A Analyst role at Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Business Analyst to join our high performing finance team, based in Sydney. Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager you will provide high quality and proactive commercial advice and financial analysis including financial support and insights, value add solutions, financial and management reporting to partners, lawyers and business services staff to enable Norton Rose Fulbright to deliver seamless client service and ensure the smooth operation of our legal practice teams. Responsibilities: Develop a strong understanding of the business imperatives and key practice drivers that drive profitability of the firm. Financial reporting and analysis, including the preparation and review of monthly management reports and the communication of results to relevant stakeholders Prepare and provide financial insights into performance reporting for fee earners and legal teams (i.e. utilisation, realisation recovery, profitability and financial performance reviews) Prepare financial information and reports including profitability and expense reporting for legal and business support teams as well as commentary on expense variances for monthly financial reporting Business partnering with senior stakeholders across legal and business services groups in relation to key performance drivers, firm budgets, actuals vs variance analysis and forecasts to drive good financial hygiene practices. Contribute to driving good financial governance in the Firm, and providing a financial lens on general business activities such as recruitment, client secondments and expenditure. Collaboration with finance senior leadership, Legal teams and Business Services Directors and Managers to prepare timely and accurate budgets and forecasts that meet both local and global requirements. Maintenance of revenue, expense and KPI budgets in the relevant systems. Commitment to the development of a uniform and standard form of data presentation in response to requests, including assisting with the ongoing development of financial dashboards. About You: You will aspire to be a true business partner, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and integrity, and the ability to build trusting relationships with internal clients through exceptional stakeholder management skills. You will have a keen interest in telling the “story behind the numbers” as well as being a confident communicator who can tailor your communication style to stakeholders with and without a financial background. Candidates should demonstrate: Client service-orientated focus with the ability to professionally communicate with internal clients at all levels. Demonstrated commercial awareness, with the ability to understand how key business and practice drivers impact financial performance. Prior experience in a professional services environment not essential but will be very highly regarded. CA or CPA qualified Strong written and verbal communication skills including a proven ability to draft non-routine correspondence and documentation. Highly effective team player who is positive, communicative and proactive, and willing to work closely with other teams in Finance (Financial Accounting and Finance Systems) Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities. Excellent attention to detail and professional presentation. Strong user of Microsoft Excel and previous exposure to Power BI. Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Scott Baker via (02) 9330 8578 or scott.baker@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion . If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Norton Rose Fulbright team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Developing business understanding Preparing financial reports Business partnering Key Strengths Financial analysis Stakeholder management Microsoft Excel Power BI Commercial awareness Team collaboration A Final Note: This is a role with Norton Rose Fulbright not with Hatch.
