Senior Working Capital Leader - Transform & Govern Cash Flow

Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 250.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working as standard

Bonus leave

Wellbeing program

Diversity and Inclusion

Responsible business approach

Learning and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm, seeks a commercially astute Head of Working Capital to shape and lead our national capability. You will oversee the full working capital lifecycle—WIP, billing discipline, cash conversion and debtor oversight—with direct reporting to the CFO and collaboration with senior partners across the firm.

This newly created role combines strategic change leadership with hands-on delivery, offering governance enhancements, performance

Qualifikationen

• Senior-level experience in working capital, revenue management or finance operations.
• Expertise in WIP management, billing cycles, debtor portfolios and cash flow forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence partner behaviour and lead cultural change.
• Exceptional stakeholder management with executives.
• Advanced analytical capability including lock-up reporting and financial modelling.
• Strong knowledge of practice management and finance systems (CMS, Aderant or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience designing working capital governance frameworks and remediation programs.
• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification; postgraduate qualifications viewed favourably.

Aufgaben

• Lead the firm’s working capital strategy and operational rhythm across WIP, billing, cash conversion and debtor management.
• Design and embed governance frameworks, policies, delegated authorities, KPIs and performance targets.
• Lead monthly WIP reviews with partners, constructively challenging aged WIP and driving timely billing or write-off decisions.
• Strengthen billing discipline and cadence across practice groups to support the timely conversion of WIP to revenue.
• Deliver WIP and debtor forecasts, cash flow projections and executive reporting to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Drive the firm’s working capital remediation program, establishing targets and monitoring performance against lock‑up benchmarks.
• Provide commercial input at matter opening, including billing terms, fee arrangements and matter set‑up governance.
• Partner with Practice Group Leaders, Partners, Business Managers, Commercial Managers, Credit Control and the broader Finance team.
• Lead, mentor and develop two Working Capital Managers, creating a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
• Champion process optimisation, technology enablement and automation across the working capital cycle.
• Lead partner education and change initiatives, using clear communication and early wins to build trust and momentum.
• Identify and report on key risks, including aged WIP exposure, write‑off trends, lock‑up performance and compliance with working capital policies.

Kenntnisse

Senior working capital leadership

WIP management

Billing discipline

Stakeholder management

Financial planning & forecasting

Governance & KPIs

Change leadership

Automation & process improvement

Ausbildung

CA or CPA designation

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/commerce

Tools

CMS

Aderant

Jobbeschreibung

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm, seeks a commercially astute Head of Working Capital to shape and lead our national capability. You will oversee the full working capital lifecycle—WIP, billing discipline, cash conversion and debtor oversight—with direct reporting to the CFO and collaboration with senior partners across the firm.

This newly created role combines strategic change leadership with hands-on delivery, offering governance enhancements, performance