Financial Analyst

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is seeking a Financial Analyst in New York to support the rates and pricing function and assist in financial analysis across practice areas. The role involves data consolidation, historical performance reviews, and collaboration with partners and marketing to inform pricing decisions.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of FP&A or accounting experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and comfort with large datasets.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable managing large data sets.
• Bachelor's degree in business-related field; 1–3 years in FP&A or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual rate arrangement process and analyze historical data.
• Prepare financial reports and KPIs using Oracle and other tools.
• Collaborate with partners, business development and accounting on pricing initiatives.
• Assist in process improvements to pricing and reporting workflows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Large data sets

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

Oracle

Tableau

Smartview

Job description

Financial Analyst page is loaded## Financial Analystremote type: Hybridlocations: New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR10297Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit .**Position Summary**The Financial Analyst will primarily be focused on the rates and pricing function, as well as lend support to other areas within Practice Analysis**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:* Support the annual rate arrangement process, via the consolidation and distribution of historical data (time value, hours, billings, etc.), sensitivity analysis, and monitoring of deadlines.* Compile historical client, matter, and practice group performance to help support pricing decisions and profitability assessments.* Collaborate with partners, business development and accounting to support client and pricing initiatives.* Utilize Oracle and other financial reporting tools to extract data and prepare financial reports.* Provide analysis on financial performance, utilization, realization, leverage, profitability, and other KPIs.* Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the pricing and related financial analysis capabilities.* Identify opportunities to automate and standardize recurring pricing analysis and reporting using Excel and other analytical tools (Tableau), reducing manual workflow and creating efficiencies.* Various ad-hoc projects.**Qualifications/Position Requirements*** Strong organization and communication skills.* Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.* Comfortable managing large data sets.* Knowledge of Oracle and Smartview a plus.**Education and/or Experience*** Bachelor's degree in business-related field.* 1-3 years of public or private experience in a similar capacity (Accounting or FP&A)**Compensation**The expected base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 - $85,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Davis Polk is not only a top-tier law firm. We are a unique community of highly motivated individuals who work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems, shape strategy and deliver the highest quality results. As a business professional at the firm, you will work with colleagues in your department, across Business Services and with our lawyers to produce high-impact results for the firm and our clients.