Your role
At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
You'll be a part of our Commercial Management Team based in either Sydney or Melbourne. You will work in a collaborative environment assisting and supporting the Head of Commercial Management and Commercial Managers.
You'll work closely with many parts of the Firm, consulting directly with Partners and other stakeholders, and will be challenged, supported and guided as you continue to learn and develop during your career at Allens.
As a Commercial Analyst you will:
Prepare variance analysis including commentary on performance and key performance indicators.
Conduct profitability analysis and provide insights to support future pricing strategies and operational improvements.
Assist Commercial Managers with budgeting and forecasting processes.
Support the preparation of business cases, Board reports, and Executive Committee presentations.
Deliver both regular and ad-hoc financial analysis for practice groups, offering insights into key business drivers.
Work towards establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to the firm and key stakeholders in both commercial and financial contexts.
Actively promoting change and innovation within the Firm, drawing upon a range of sources for potential solutions.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.
About you
Skills / Experience
Relevant experience in a similar analytical role.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and financial modelling skills.
Strong financial, analytical and problem solving skills and experience in an analytical role would be preferable.
Strategic thinker with results driven attitude.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to navigate a complex stakeholder environment and build relationships.
Ability to work both autonomously and within a high performing team.
Qualifications
Undergraduate qualification in Commerce / Business, or similar related field.
CPA / CA or equivalent qualifications.
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Olivia Newport - Talent Acquisition Consultant - [email protected].
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
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What We Do
Allens is a leading international law firm with a long and proud heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work.
From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asia region for more than 200 years, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like.
Over this time, we've grown in scale and reach, today offering clients a global network of 41 offices in 26 countries through our global alliance with Linklaters.
We are privileged to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 170 years. Now, as always, we're committed to bringing our talent, expertise and insights to continue solving their toughest problems and creating ways forward to help them thrive. New and exciting market entrants sit alongside these established companies in our client base, drawn to working with us through the innovative re-packaging of our services for the growing and fast paced startup market.
