Financial Data Analyst

Magna Legal Services, LLC; Welcome (SC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Legal Services is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to evaluate financial data and support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities and provide insights to enhance organizational performance. This full-time, fully remote position welcomes applicants with relevant educational and professional backgrounds, offering a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in financial analysis or a closely related role.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (test required).
• Big 6 experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and insights.
• Prepare clear financial reports for senior leadership.
• Conduct variance analyses against budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

About Us:

Magna Legal Services provides end-to-end legal support services to law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies throughout the nation. As an end-to-end service provider, we can provide strategic advantages to our clients by offering legal support services at every stage of their legal proceedings.

Job Title: Financial Data Analyst

Position Summary:

Magna Legal Services is seeking an analytically inclined and detail-oriented Financial Data Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for evaluating financial data to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, a solid foundation in financial reporting, and a keen ability to deliver actionable insights that enhance organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Financial Data: Review current and historical financial performance to identify trends, variances, and insights.
• Prepare Reports: Compile and present clear, data-driven financial reports to senior leadership.
• Consult with Management: Partner with management to support long-term commercial planning and budgeting.
• Conduct Variance Analyses: Perform variance analyses to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts, clearly highlighting the main drivers in a concise and actionable manner.
• Provide Actionable Insights: Translate complex financial data into strategic recommendations that support business decisions and improve performance.

Other Responsibilities:

• Developing efficiencies and process improvements within the team’s work streams.
• Partnering with departmental leaders to determine and support financial analysis needs.
• Developing, coordinating, and reporting budgets and forecasts for individual departments.
• Run annual budgets and forecasts, including the roll-out of regular reforecasting cycles and processes.
• Prepare management reporting packs in a timely and clear fashion, with insights and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 1 to 2 years of experience in financial analysis or a closely related role
• Big 6 (non-audit) or investment banking experience strongly preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Excel test required during interview process)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain key financial drivers and variances to stakeholders
• Solid understanding of core financial principles and business operations

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Fully remote; proximity to NYC/Philadelphia preferred
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth

Compensation: USD $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Magna Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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