L.E.K. is a global strategy consulting firm with offices across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. We counsel our clients on their key strategic issues, leveraging our deep industry expertise and using analytical rigor to help them make informed decisions more quickly and solve their toughest and most critical business problems.
L.E.K has 24 offices around the globe with approximately 3000 staff. In Australia, our offices are based in Sydney and Melbourne with approximately 120 employees and 20 Partners.
When you join L.E.K., you'll enjoy all the benefits of a large, multinational organisation along with the advantages of being part of a close team working in an approachable, collaborative and supportive environment. You'll be surrounded by highly motivated, high-achieving professionals who strive to have a transformational impact every day.
Overview of the role: A fantastic opportunity exists for a high calibre commercial finance analyst to join this leading professional services company. This role will primarily be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, month end reporting, data analysis and projects, but will also need to have general knowledge of financial control, tax, working capital and audit.
Whilst it is a hands-on role, the ideal candidate will also possess strong leadership and communication skills. Commercially astute and data-driven, the commercial finance analyst will drive financial performance across the business, whilst ensuring internal controls and good governance remain in place. As part of a global function, the commercial finance analyst will need to become a trusted adviser to local partners, as well as work collaboratively with our offshore shared services centre, regional office in Singapore, and group function in London.
Key responsibilities: Budgeting, Forecasting and monthly reportingOversee the annual budget and periodic forecast preparationProvide credible financial analysis to support monthly reporting, quarterly reviews, and strategic planningAnalyse and report performance metrics against budget and forecast, and highlight areas of focus accompanied by recommendationsData and systemsQuick to navigate systems to extract, sort and present dataUses data driven insights to drive actions and performanceAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skillsCan comfortably navigate through SAP, Oracle, Concur, Salesforce and ThinkcellLeadership and commercial supportBuild trust with partners whilst not compromising on the overall strategic imperatives of the firmDirectly liaise with Group Finance and ensure we maintain strong relationshipsApply a commercial lens to both client engagement and supplier contractsDesign financial models, scenarios and sensitivities for case and client profitability analysisChange leadership through implementing and driving change activities and providing thought leadershipBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders that strengthen the finance brandManage the monthly management reporting into group financeAssist in the strategic planning and implementation of internal control policies and procedures and ensure their regular review for continuous improvement and regulatory requirementsWork closely with APAC and Group finance staff, to ensure alignment, consistency and best practice across the region and globallyWork closely with external auditor and company secretary to maintain ASIC and other business registersContinuously improve the working capital and cash transaction processMinimum Requirements: Minimum 5 years' relevant finance related experienceHigh attention to detail, responsive, and a team playerAdvanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint essentialFluency with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Concur and Thinkcell desirableDemonstrated leadership potential, particularly in operating within a matrix structureCuriosity and passion for performance improvement, automation efficiencies and project managementSound knowledge of IFRS accounting principles, practices and procedures desirableProfessional services industry background an advantageQualifications: Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or related disciplineCA/CPA qualified with at least 5 years' experience post qualificationDiversity and Inclusion at L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees, including Pride@LEK, Mosaic@LEK and Women@LEK. In addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.
L.E.K. acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land upon which we operate. We pay our respects to the Elders of the past, present and future and acknowledge their spiritual connection to Country.
To apply for this role, you must have Australian / New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency.
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