Financial Analyst
Locke Lord

Success is always within your reach at Locke Lord.

Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world.

At Locke Lord, our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration - core values of the Firm - across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.

Locke Lord is proud to uphold a collective sense of integrity. Our Firm invests in your professional growth, whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate. In addition to lawyers, we hire problem solvers to deliver creative solutions across numerous disciplines, including marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, practice support and office services. We reward our employees with a team oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.

General Statement of Duties:

The Business and Financial Analyst position is accountable for financial reporting deliverables and providing reports and analysis to senior management. This position is under the supervision of the FP&A and Treasury Director and is expected to also identify areas for improvement of budget and financial analysis and take initiative to implement process change to support the firm's growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research and data collection of detail business information to fulfill assignments leveraging firm tools, databases, and internal points of contact
  
• Maintain dynamic worksheets, reports and processes to efficiently accumulate and report relevant Firm data in a documented, repeatable fashion
  
• Maintain reporting calendar with due dates, ownership and tracking of deliverables to completion
  
• Participate in testing and validation of new functionality and financial reporting changes
  
• Prepare, and coordinate with other departments the submissions of Locke Lord data to various peer survey organizations
  
• Preparation of various Firm survey and performance reports including analysis and trending reports of key metrics
  
• Assist legal and operations staff in detail matter management queries and reporting
  
• Produce various financial reporting decks for executive committee meetings including review for accuracy, analysis of financial results versus budget, gather supporting reasons for variance and drafting narratives on variances
  
• Support budgeting and planning process (both revenue and costs) Includes developing and managing the project plan for the annual budget process, communicating with and training the stakeholders throughout the process as appropriate
  
• Work with department budget owners across the organization to monitor financial and project budgets throughout the year and life of project(s)
  
• Participate in monthly reviews of financial results compared to budget and provide explanations for variances
  
• Additional related responsibilities and projects as directed by department management
  

Additional skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Excellent analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills
  
• Knowledge of strategic and financial analysis and reporting
  
• Analytical skills with ability to conduct budget, trending, variance and outlier analyses
  
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure in a highly dynamic fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to manage highly confidential information and exercise discretion
  
• Works effectively in a fast paced, collaborative, team-based environment
  
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
  
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships at all organizational levels
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred
  
• 1-2+ years of experience in budgeting, financial reporting and analysis and financial systems work experience is preferred
  
• Advanced MS Excel and Technical Skills
  
• Experience in financial reporting, charting, and trending analysis
  
• Experience in financial scenario and model building
  
• Demonstrated project management and problem solving ability to find creative solutions
  
• Proven ability to prioritize projects and initiate follow through with attention to detail
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; tact, patience, diplomacy, confidentiality and integrity
  
• Strong leadership and organization skills
  
• Experience in professional services or legal industry a plus, but not required
  
• Comfortable working in matrix management structure including setting expectations and prioritizing deliverables.
  

Additional Information:

Supervisory Responsibility - This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours - This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Locke Lord LLP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil union status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other classifications that are deemed to be protected under federal, state and/or local laws. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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