Business Systems Analyst

Job title: Business Systems Analyst

Company: Thomson Geer


Job description: Thomson Geer is a large Australian Corporate law firm with offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. The firm has more than 700 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients – their business success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success.The roleWe are currently seeking a Business Systems Analyst to be based in our Sydney office reporting directly to our Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This is a broad systems role with a combination of process improvement, system administration and various other ad-hoc finance related tasks. The successful candidate will be an active member of the wider Finance team, contributing to the attainment of group objectives and plans.Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation projects for financial systems, payroll solutions, and other corporate service technologies
• Conduct detailed workflow analysis specific to legal practice management and administrative processes
• Design efficient workflows and system configurations aligned with corporate services operational requirements
• Develop and execute rollout strategies for new systems across practice groups and corporate services departments
• Create and deliver “train the trainer” programs tailored to legal professionals and administrative staff
• Provide technical support for financial, payroll, and corporate service systems
• Write and maintain SQL reports to extract meaningful insights from practice management and financial systems
• Document system configurations, procedures, and training materials
• Serve as liaison between IT teams, legal software vendors, and firm stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bacheloru0027s degree in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in system implementation, preferably within legal or professional services environments
• Strong knowledge of legal financial systems, payroll solutions, and practice management platforms
• Proficiency in SQL report writing and data analysis for legal business operations
• Experience with workflow analysis and process improvement methodologies in professional services
• Excellent training and presentation skills for diverse audiences including attorneys and administrative staff
• Strong problem-solving abilities and technical troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication skills to translate technical concepts to legal professionals
• Project management experience preferred

The following will also be considered favourably:

• CPA or accounting certification a plus
• Experience with legal-specific software and financial management systems
• Understanding of law firm billing structures and financial reporting requirements
• Knowledge of payroll systems and integration with time tracking solutions
• Familiarity with document management systems and workflow automation
• Experience implementing systems that support regulatory compliance
• Understanding of change management principles in traditional professional environments

What we offerWe have a supportive network at Thomson Geer, offering excellent working conditions. You will receive extensive on-the-job training and access to our “well-being @ work” program including flu vaccinations, skin health checks and an employee assistance program. We also have an active social club and are supportive of flexible working practices.

Expected salary:

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Tue, 20 May 2025 05:14:57 GMT

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