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Finance Systems Manager (Sydney, NSW, AU) @ Dentons Group B.V.

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About Dentons</strong><br><br>Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.<br><br>Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.<br><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Own the system. Shape the strategy. Drive smarter finance.</strong></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’re looking for a Finance Systems Manager based in <strong>Sydney </strong>or <strong>Melbourne </strong>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.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As the product owner of 3E and associated finance systems, you’ll:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation, configuration and integrity of 3E and related systems</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Ensure systems support firm-wide pricing, billing, matter management and revenue processes</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Oversee e-billing platforms and client portals, ensuring compliance and smooth submission</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Maintain strong controls around data accuracy, financial integrity and system balancing</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Lead system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and UAT planning and execution, partnering closely with IT to deliver changes</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Drive financial and management reporting (3E, SSRS, Power BI) to support decision-making</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Support governance, audits and risk frameworks through robust system controls and documentation</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Provide leadership across finance systems resources and act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and Finance leadership team</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Partner with a wide range of stakeholders including CFO &amp; Finance leadership, IT, PMO, Partners, Legal teams and Business Services, as well as external vendors.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About You</strong></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong> 2-4 years’</strong> hands-on experience with Elite 3E within a large professional services environment</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Proven experience in a system ownership or leadership role (not just support)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Experience managing or mentoring a team</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Strong understanding of matter management, billing, e-billing and complex financial workflows</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Advanced capability in SQL, reporting tools (SSRS, Power BI) and Excel</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Experience delivering system upgrades, enhancements and data quality initiatives</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Legal industry experience is highly regarded.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why Dentons</strong><br><br>Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.<br> <br>We offer:<br><br></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Salary sacrificing and novated leases</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Additional leave options</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Exclusive retailer discounts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Learning &amp; Development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous health and wellbeing programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Agile and flexible working for all </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Social and diversity networks providing year-round events</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Diversity, Equality &amp; Inclusion</strong><br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at [email protected].</strong> <em>Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.</em><br><br><strong>Agency Submissions</strong><br><br>Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.</span></p>

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