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About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Working Capital Analyst for the Australian Finance Team. The role plays an important part in working capital management, with primary responsibilities across revenue and WIP management. The Analyst will play a critical role in enhancing commercial decision-making through data-driven insights and close engagement with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage work in progress (WIP), billing, and collections across assigned matters/portfolios
• Track aged WIP and debt balances, proactively identifying risks and escalation points
• Support billing processes, as needed, to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Partner with stakeholders to drive timely billing and collection of outstanding invoices
• Maintain data integrity across working capital systems and reporting tools
• Assist in the preparation of cash collection forecasting, bill forecasting and income flash reporting
• Provide financial insight into matter performance, including profitability, recovery rates, and cost drivers
• Support pricing discussions through analysis of rate structures, fee arrangements, and commercial terms
• Assist in the evaluation of alternative fee arrangements and their financial implications
• Analyse variances between expected and actual performance, highlighting opportunities for improvement
• Support decision-making by translating financial data into clear commercial recommendations
• Develop strong relationships with Partners, lawyers, and Business Development teams
• Act as a trusted finance contact to support discussions on billing, collections, and profitability
• Challenge and influence behaviours where necessary to improve financial outcomes
• Support regular financial reviews with stakeholders, providing insights and driving actions
• Leverage Matter IQ/WIP Tool for WIP, debt, billing, and cash collection trends
• Leverage BI tools and dashboards to deliver actionable insights
• Support forecasting of cash flow, revenues, and working capital movements
• Identify trends and risks, providing forward-looking analysis
• Maintain strong knowledge of Matter Set-up, WIP, Billings and Collections-related policies, controls, and procedures.
• Support internal audits and FGP reviews
• Other duties as directed by HOF or Working Capital Controller

Requirements

• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills
• Understanding of working capital concepts (WIP, debt, billing, collections)
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Ability to connect financial data to commercial outcomes
• Confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Relevant experience in finance, working capital, FP&A, or commercial finance roles
• Experience in a professional services environment is advantageous
• Adapts quickly to new systems, processes, and changing business needs.
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn continuously.
• Approaches challenges with a practical mindset and identifies solutions in a timely manner.
• Shows initiative in improving ways of working and supporting process efficiency.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and contributes positively to team effectiveness.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and commitment to high standards of work.

Skills

• Excel
• Data visualisation tools
• Power BI
• Financial analysis
• Data interpretation
• Working capital concepts
• Commercial outcomes
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Relationship-building
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Learning agility
• Initiative

Location

• Sydney NSW

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Relevant experience in finance, working capital, FP&A, or commercial finance roles

Education Level

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

About the Company

• We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
• Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective.
• We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
• You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
• Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
• The Finance team is energetic, high performing, and collaborative. As a global firm with a growing presence in Australia, Clifford Chance offers the right individual a rewarding opportunity to build a long-term career and grow alongside the business.

Equal Opportunity

• At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
• We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
• We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
• Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
• Find out more about our inclusive culture here.