Finance Graduate

Hall & Wilcox; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH equipment reimbursement

Breakfast daily

Professional development programs

Diversity and wellbeing programs

Pro bono and community involvement

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a commercially minded Finance professional to join the Commercial Finance team in Melbourne. You will support budgeting, reporting, profitability analysis and pricing activities to help the firm make informed decisions.

You will work with a collaborative team within Corporate Services and have exposure to Power BI, SQL and data visualisation tools, helping to deliver data-driven insights across client, matter and practice performance.

Qualifications

• Recent completion (or completion by commencement date) of a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an interest in commercial finance, pricing and business performance
• Demonstrated ability to analyse information, solve problems and draw logical conclusions from data
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Curiosity and a desire to understand how a commercial business operates and generates financial performance
• Confidence working with data and using insights to support decision-making
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the firm
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Interest in financial modelling, business intelligence and data visualisation tools
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, finance systems or data analytics tools is advantageous but not essential
• Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, with curiosity about how these tools can support financial analysis, reporting and business decision-making
• An interest in professional services and the legal industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Commercial Manager and broader Commercial Finance team in the preparation and delivery of the annual budget process
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting, including analysing financial performance and preparing reports for firm leadership
• Support the development and maintenance of client, matter and practice profitability reporting, including financial analysis and modelling
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly client, sector and practice performance reports and dashboards
• Support pricing activities by assisting with pricing analysis, rate reviews, fee proposal modelling and commercial assessments
• Assist with analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Learn and apply key commercial finance concepts including profitability, utilisation, recovery, pricing and financial performance measurement
• Support fee earner budget updates, including rate changes, headcount movements and role changes
• Work with the Client Systems Manager and Finance team to maintain data quality and integrity across financial systems and reporting platforms
• Assist in the development, enhancement and maintenance of business intelligence solutions, dashboards and automated reporting tools
• Support commercial projects and process improvement initiatives through data analysis, reporting and research
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Business Development and legal teams to provide reporting and analytical support
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, presentations and analysis to support business decision-making
• Work with the P&C team on workforce planning, modelling of current and future workforce needs and team models, aligned to HW2030 strategy and changes in legal practice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Curiosity about business

Data-driven decision making

Collaborative mindset

Relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Financial modelling interest

AI curiosity

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or related

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Data visualisation tools

Finance systems

Job description

• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

About the roleand team

A unique opportunity to build a career in Commercial Finance in a role focused on supporting the business of law, rather than practising law itself.

The Finance team sits within Corporate Services and comprises approximately 46 team members and provides financial and management accounting, commercial finance, pricing, reporting, finance systems, trust accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking services across the firm.

The Commercial Finance team partners with leaders across the business to support financial performance, pricing strategy, business planning and data-driven decision-making.

You will be responsible for:

• Support the Senior Commercial Manager and broader Commercial Finance team in the preparation and delivery of the annual budget process;
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting, including analysing financial performance and preparing reports for firm leadership;
• Support the development and maintenance of client, matter and practice profitability reporting, including financial analysis and modelling;
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly client, sector and practice performance reports and dashboards;
• Support pricing activities by assisting with pricing analysis, rate reviews, fee proposal modelling and commercial assessments;
• Assist with analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities;
• Learn and apply key commercial finance concepts including profitability, utilisation, recovery, pricing and financial performance measurement;
• Support fee earner budget updates, including rate changes, headcount movements and role changes;
• Work with the Client Systems Manager and Finance team to maintain data quality and integrity across financial systems and reporting platforms;
• Assist in the development, enhancement and maintenance of business intelligence solutions, dashboards and automated reporting tools;
• Support commercial projects and process improvement initiatives through data analysis, reporting and research;
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Business Development and legal teams to provide reporting and analytical support;
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports, presentations and analysis to support business decision-making; and
• Work with the P&C team on workforce planning, modelling of current and future workforce needs and team models, taking a medium-longer term view of how the shape of the partnership and workforce will change, aligned to HW2030 strategy and changes in legal practice.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Recent completion (or completion by commencement date) of a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or a related discipline;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an interest in commercial finance, pricing and business performance;
• Demonstrated ability to analyse information, solve problems and draw logical conclusions from data;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
• Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present information clearly and professionally;
• Curiosity and a desire to understand how a commercial business operates and generates financial performance;
• Confidence working with data and using insights to support decision-making;
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach;
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the firm;
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Interest in financial modelling, business intelligence and data visualisation tools;
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, finance systems or data analytics tools is advantageous but not essential;
• Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, with curiosity about how these tools can support financial analysis, reporting and business decision-making;
• An interest in professional services and the legal industry.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We were recently named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known forSmarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - ourHallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit ourwebsite.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan on **************@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.