Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the firm. The Senior Financial Analyst is an experienced member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team who provides full financial support to office and departmental administrators at all levels of the organization. Specific Duties Include (But Are Not Limited To): Manage the preparation, coordination and review of office and department financial processes Annual business plan - establish a strategic plan based on historical data and validated assumptions Monthly and quarterly forecasts - use qualitative and qualitative methods, including regression analysis, sensitivity analysis and business models to analyze trends and establish accurate forecasts Periodic business and management reviews Identify and incorporate key planning factors into the budget and forecast processes to ensure quality benchmarks Analyze the key business metrics relating to productivity and the P&L in order to drive continuous improvement Review and report monthly and quarterly variances to Plan and Forecast including risks and opportunities thus enabling Senior Management to understand key business drivers Compile financial and operational data; preparing monthly reports for management to support opportunities and initiatives the leadership team is considering Prepare ad hoc reports Provide financial information and analysis for inclusion in management presentations to complement / support / clarify summary data and better inform the leadership team Enforce adequacy of business transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures with regards to financial planning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to identify and analyze multi-faceted problems and recommend solutions Experience in financial reporting, forecasting, analysis and accounting knowledge through professional and/or educational background History of participating on teams and ability to build organizational relationships with peers Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels, partnering with office and functional leads to understand and deliver financial data to meet end-user business needs Strong writing and communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills Ability to manage multiple assignments, exercise good judgment and prioritize projects and time effectively Commitment to continuous learning, demonstrated desire to advance and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities Excellent Excel skills required; additional skills with PowerPoint, Reporting Services, SQL and financial management/budgeting applications are beneficial At least 5 years of previous experience in accounting and management principles, with demonstrated numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communications skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant background (four year college or university) required Working Conditions: Office type working environment Manual dexterity required for typing, reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment Frequent computer use at workstation Frequent work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines Any information contained on this form represents the usual method of accomplishing the duties in this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in appropriate circumstances. However, as the nature of an accommodation may vary depending on the needs and desires of an individual with a disability, it is impossible to describe in advance specific accommodations which will be considered. Compensation Salary $97,000 - $182,000 The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. ABOUT THE FIRM K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr