Shape profitability with commercially focused financial analysis. About Our Client Our client is a well‑established and highly regarded law firm known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and strong commercial focus. With a reputation for delivering high‑quality legal services and building long‑standing client relationships, the firm supports a diverse portfolio of practice groups and prides itself on fostering a professional, inclusive, and people‑centred workplace. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in data, analytics, and financial capability, creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled Financial Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future performance and strategic direction. Job Description Produce accurate and timely financial and management reports to support firm‑wide performance monitoring. Maintain, refine, and enhance existing reporting models, dashboards, and analytical tools. Analyse key financial drivers such as utilisation, leverage, recovery, pricing, and matter profitability. Partner with the CEO, senior leaders, and practice groups to provide commercial insights and decision‑support. Prepare profitability analysis across clients, matters, teams, and partners to identify improvement opportunities. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems and support ongoing development of analytical capability. Develop SQL queries and work with datasets to streamline reporting and improve data accessibility. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and forward‑looking financial modelling. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, processes, and tools. Support ad‑hoc analysis, presentations, and strategic projects as required. The Successful Applicant A successful Financial Business Analyst should have: Brings proven experience as a Financial Business Analyst, Management Accountant, or similar role within a law firm or professional services environment. Understands core law‑firm profitability metrics including utilisation, leverage, recovery, pricing, matter margins, and partner performance. Demonstrates advanced Excel capability, with confidence in dissecting and improving complex reporting models. Has working knowledge of SQL, including writing, modifying, and maintaining queries for reporting and analysis. Possesses strong analytical thinking, high attention to detail, and a natural problem‑solving mindset. Experienced in maintaining established reporting frameworks and driving enhancements to improve accuracy and insight. Holds tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or has equivalent practical experience. Is commercially minded, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across the firm. Communicates clearly and confidently, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non‑financial audiences. Thrives in a fast‑paced professional environment and takes ownership of deliverables and outcomes. What's on Offer An opportunity to work directly with the CEO and senior leaders, influencing firm‑wide financial strategy and performance. A role with breadth and depth-combining reporting ownership, analysis, and strategic commercial advisory. A supportive, people‑focused culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas can drive meaningful improvements. Career development and growth as the firm strengthens its financial analytics capability. Flexible working arrangements within a modern, progressive law firm environment. Competitive salary package aligned to experience and market standards. The chance to shape and enhance reporting frameworks that directly impact decision‑making and profitability. If you are a skilled Financial Business Analyst seeking an exciting opportunity in Brisbane City, we encourage you to apply today.
