Finance Systems Analyst

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting and varied opportunity for a Finance Systems Analyst to join our Business Intelligence team on a full-time, permanent basis.  This role will be based in our Sydney office.

Reporting to the Finance Systems Manager, this role supports the maintenance and improvement of the firm's practice management system, Aderant Expert.  You will also work with other systems which source or impact the data held in Aderant.

The primary systems used are:

• Aderant Expert - the firm's main financial system including time and billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger

• Emburse - expense capture system for corporate card transactions

• Intapp - client and matter opening and workflows for other Finance business processes

• Workday – end to end people management.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Take on a lead role in the implementation of new Aderant modules or related systems within the firm

• Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that the business requirements are understood, deliver changes in a timely manner and ensure that systems meet the requirements of the business

• Carry out system testing of all new applications and modifications to existing applications

• Take on a lead role documenting financial systems processes and controls

• Provide advice to resolve complex issues

• Provide design input to system and process changes

• Provide technical support and business advice for data cleansing in the practice management system

• Perform ad hoc system tasks such as requests for data extraction and analysis

• Respond to internal inquiries about system functionality/capabilities

• Client reporting.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

Practical Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst, Finance Analyst, or in a similar role in a legal environment

• Demonstrated ability to understand and work with complex financial systems.

• Ability to provide practical solutions

• A background in incident resolution

• An eye for detail, the ability to follow a methodical process and to question items that appear to be inconsistent or incorrect.

Technical Skills

• Aderant Expert or other Practice Management system experience (essential)

• Microsoft Office. Require intermediate to advanced level of expertise in MS Word. Capability to query and analyse data (using formulas) in MS Excel and format presentably is highly desirable

• Microsoft SQL Server - Transact SQL (desirable).

Why Join Clayton Utz?

At Clayton Utz, we're more than just a law firm – we're a community that values our people and their contributions.

When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Access to professional development programs and career growth opportunities.

• The tools to perform your role to your best ability, with world-class infrastructure and resources including leading AI platform, Harvey.

• A focus on health and wellbeing, with initiatives to support your physical and mental health.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging.

• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave, with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.

• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

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