Financial Analyst, FP&A

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in Chicago is seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A. This role involves preparing financial reports and supporting financial managers in reporting processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience.

The firm offers a target salary range of $81,000 - $102,000 along with bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. A hybrid work arrangement is available for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of finance, accounting or consulting experience.
• Familiarity with financial reporting software.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard and ad-hoc financial reports summarizing key performance indicators.
• Support financial managers in design and preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Troubleshoot and investigate inquiries related to financial matters.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively on a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst, FP&A prepares standard and ad-hoc financial reports for the Firm’s practice group leaders and senior managing partners to help understand results and guide business decisions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare standard and ad-hoc financial reports summarizing key performance indicators and profitability at the practice group, office, and attorney level.
• Support the financial managers in design and preparation of the monthly financial reporting package; participate in monthly review calls with senior management and address follow-ups.
• Configure specifications to accurately and efficiently extract data from the Firm’s financial reporting software.
• Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve inquiries related to financial matters; collaborate with other analysts within team and cross-functionally to resolve issues.
• Perform ongoing audits of financial system data to ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standard operating procedures.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and the analysis of lateral hires.
• Support the maintenance of the Firm’s financial software and reporting tools.
• Assist with quarterly and annual bank surveys.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years of finance, accounting or consulting experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Familiarity with financial reporting software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team

Compensation & Benefits

Target Hiring Range $81,000 - $102,000. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Hybrid work arrangement is available for successful candidates.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.