Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice.
We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
We have more than **** lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Central Asia.
We are currently looking for an FP A Analyst to join our high performing finance team, based in Sydney.
Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, this role is hands on and delivery focused, with a strong emphasis on producing accurate, timely and well-structured financial and management reporting for Partners, Lawyers and Business Services teams.
You will take ownership of recurring reporting, the validation and analysis of financial data, help to maintain the quality and consistency of information across the firm, and contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes.
Responsibilities: Develop a strong understanding of the key business drivers that impact the profitability of the firm.
Prepare and support the review of monthly management reports, including drafting clear commentary on financial performance and variances to budgets and forecasts for relevant stakeholders.
Prepare weekly reporting on new matter openings and team utilisation, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery Assist with expense reporting for Business Services teams, including the analysis and explanation of variances.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance Senior Leadership, legal teams and Business Services leaders, ensuring alignment with local and global requirements.
Upload, maintain and reconcile revenue, expense and KPI budgets within the relevant financial systems.




Process Partner performance metrics and support Partner financial management activities, including lock up and related reporting.
Assist with secondment pricing and other ad hoc financial analysis as required.
Prepare presentation materials to support financial discussions with stakeholders and reporting.
Respond to audit queries and support audit requirements as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including participation in team meetings to design new financial dashboards and supporting data validation and testing of financial reports.
About You: Strong technical accounting foundation and a good conceptual understanding.
Tertiary qualification in accounting required; CA or CPA (or working towards) not required but viewed favourably.
Demonstrated commercial awareness, with the ability to understand how key business and practice drivers impact financial performance.
Prior experience in a professional services environment not essential but will be very highly regarded.
Exposure to management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, with the ability to support these processes and build capability over time.
Clear and qualified communication skills, with a developing client service mindset and the confidence to engage with stakeholders with guidance and support Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on the accuracy and quality of outputs.




High intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work with large data sets and extract clear, actionable insights.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and proactively solve problems.
Collaborative team player who takes ownership, contributes positively to team deliverables and is eager to learn and develop Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
In **** we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma.
The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support.
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📌 Fp&A Analyst (New South Wales)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 New South Wales