Job Description
Own the system.
Shape the strategy.
Drive smarter finance.
We're looking for a Finance Systems Manager based in Sydney or Melbourne to take ownership of our core finance and practice management systems, with a key focus on Elite 3E.
This is a high-impact role acting as the key link between Finance, IT, and the wider business, where you'll shape how our systems support billing, revenue, reporting, and decision‐making across the firm.
If you enjoy optimising systems and shaping how a business runs through technology, this role offers real scope to make your mark.
With no single headquarters, Dentons offers a collaborative environment, making this role central to connecting teams and turning opportunities into solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
Take full ownership of the day‐to‐day operation, configuration and integrity of 3E and related systems
Ensure systems support firm‐wide pricing, billing, matter management and revenue processes
Oversee e‐billing platforms and client portals, ensuring compliance and smooth submission
Maintain robust controls around data accuracy, financial integrity and system balancing
Lead system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and UAT planning and execution, partnering closely with IT to deliver changes
Drive financial and management reporting (3E, SSRS, Power BI) to support decision‐making
Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
Support governance, audits and risk frameworks through robust system controls and documentation
Provide leadership across finance systems resources and act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Finance leadership team
Partner with a wide range of stakeholders including CFO & Finance leadership, IT, PMO, Partners, Legal teams and Business Services, as well as external vendors
About You
2-4 years' hands‐on experience with Elite 3E within a large professional services environment




Proven experience in a system ownership or leadership role (not just support)
Experience managing or mentoring a team
Strong understanding of matter management, billing, e‐billing and complex financial workflows
Advanced capability in SQL, reporting tools (SSRS, Power BI) and Excel
Experience delivering system upgrades, enhancements and data quality initiatives
Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
Detail‐oriented and analytical, with robust problem‐solving and collaboration skills
Legal industry experience is highly regarded
Why Dentons
Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
Salary sacrificing and novated leases
5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
Additional leave options
Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
Generous health and wellbeing programs
Agile and flexible working for all
Social and diversity networks providing year‐round events
Opportunities to undertake pro‐bono legal work
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice.
It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved.
We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.
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📌 Finance Systems Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Dentons
📍 New South Wales