Financial Analyst

Chicago – hybrid, 3 days a week in the office
$100,000 – $110,000 + Bonus + benefits

The Company

A Financial Analyst role is available for this world leading Law firm who has developed an enviable reputation for advising world-leading corporate and financial institutions across some of the world’s leading companies and financial institutions including a significant number listed on the Fortune 100, FTSE 100 and DAX. Covering a broad range of practices including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate, the business operates across Asia, the Americas and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and diverse organisation. This is a key role where you can work across the business with senior stakeholders to provide timely and strategic financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst

• Prepare financial analysis to support strategic decision making across the business including the monthly compilation of the management accounts (together with written commentaries)
• Prove historical trend analysis and model future potential performance based on varying assumptions
• Research market trends utilizing various information services
• Have a continuous improvement mindset for the reporting process through use of automation and business intelligence tools
• Provide support to the management of FP&A in the planning, quarterly reforecasting and annual forecasting exercises
• Preparation of presentations and data for senior stakeholders including fee earners

Skills & Attributes of the Financial Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or similar business-related subject.
• Experience within financial analysis, ideally in professional services business
• Strong data manipulation and presentation skills with either Excel, Tableau or BI tools
• Ability to understand business and communicate with both finance and non-finance personnel and senior management
• The role demands a confident, self-motivated approach, commercial acumen and the gravitas to influence and advise key stakeholders

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Applications only considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include Accounting & Finance; Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management); Pricing & Strategy; Change & Innovation; HR – Human Resources & Personnel; IT – Information Technology; Pfi/PPP & FM; Procurement & Purchasing; Project Management & PMO; Sales & Marketing.

Keywords: financial analysis, financial analyst, professional services, law firm, financial modelling, business partner

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