Senior Commercial Finance Manager

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, working closely with practice group leaders, partners and senior stakeholders across the firm. This is an opportunity to play a broad role in shaping the commercial performance and strategic direction of one of Australia's leading professional services firms, combining commercial judgement, financial insight and strategic thinking to influence important decisions and drive change.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will:

• Work with senior leaders to identify opportunities to enhance the financial performance and commercial viability of priority practice groups.
• Use your knowledge of the firm, industry and market to develop commercial solutions and support practice group leaders to drive change that improves client experience and financial outcomes.
• Act as a trusted adviser to Practice Group Leaders and Partners, bringing commercial judgement, constructive challenge and financial insight to strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead complex, firm-wide strategic projects, working cross-functionally and applying commercial, financial and analytical expertise to shape decisions and drive implementation.
• Work with senior leaders to assess opportunities and develop compelling business cases for strategic investments and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to use data, technology and commercial insight to improve decision-making and business performance.
• Lead, mentor and coach team members, including commercial analysts, to build capability and deliver strong outcomes across the firm.
  

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

You will have:

• Deep experience in commercial finance, FP&A, consulting or another commercially focussed analytical role, which may include transaction services, restructuring or similar experience, ideally gained in professional services or another complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the confidence to translate financial and market insight into practical advice for senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading or playing a key role in strategic projects, with the ability to bring structure, commercial thinking and momentum to complex initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with partners, practice leaders and Corporate Services teams.
• A track record of leading, coaching or developing others, with the ability to build capability through both direct and indirect leadership.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a desire to learn, grow, collaborate and mentor others.
• Prior training at a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting/consulting firm would be advantageous.
• CA/CPA or equivalent is desirable.

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 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.

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 careers@allens.com.au. 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 careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!

About Us

At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.

Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities.

Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm.

We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.