We're Hiring!

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.

An exciting role now exists within our Productivity & Realisation team for a Commercial Analyst with strong business acumen, report writing, analytical and teamwork skills.

The Commercial Analyst is responsible for proactively supporting the team by providing timely and high-quality financial analysis, information and advice for our legal and client-facing teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with financial activities including budget/forecast preparation, management reporting, development of legal business plans and ongoing reviews
• Proactively identify areas for improving quality, productivity and increasing profitability
• Monitor productivity including lawyer utilisation and leverage across the firm and assist in redirecting resources to where they are most needed
• Assisting with pricing and matter plans of major pitches
• Assist with the provision of accurate, timely and useable reports to key stakeholders.
• Undertake financial modelling and analysis, including data mining and reconciliation

Required skills and experience:

• At least 2-3 years experience in a similar FPA role gained ideally within a professional services firm
• Strong business acumen and ability to build rapport with partners and other stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
• Advanced technical skills including MS Office (Excel & Access) and confidence with preparation of reports

At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.

About us: 

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.

Why Corrs?

We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect.  Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.

• Flexible working as standard – we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
• Bonus leave – an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
• Generous parental leave entitlements – we offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months)
• Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
• Diversity and Inclusion – this is a key area of focus for the firm.  We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
• Responsible business approach – we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
• Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program

To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Mariah Ioannidis on 03 9672 3124 for a confidential discussion.