FP&A Analyst: Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics (Hybrid)

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join our Firm on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on annual budget preparation, quarterly forecasting, and monthly monitoring and analysis, supporting department managers across the Firm.

You will investigate variances, develop insights from data, assist with process improvements, and maintain budget rules in Oracle while coordinating with IT on system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Experience with Excel, Oracle, and Aderant (3E or Elite).

Responsibilities

• Investigates and documents variances and provides support to local department managers and budgeters across the Firm.
• Works on the annual budget process with a focus on identifying trends and making recommendations to resolve budget challenges across offices and departments.
• Participates in the monthly reporting process, makes recommendations, and implements process improvements.
• Develops an in-depth understanding of the data, sources, and accuracy of the information.
• Provides consulting, project management, training, and support across budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial report design, creation and distribution.
• Updates and refreshes shared data sources and files used to provide quick financial metrics.
• Performs ad-hoc financial analysis across the Firm, as directed by the department Manager.
• Develops and implements process improvements in reporting and budget activities to improve financial reporting accuracy.
• Maintains Firm budget business rules in Oracle.
• Supports IT in testing and implementing financial system upgrades.

Skills

Finance & accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle SmartView

Financial Reporting Studio

Oracle

Aderant (3E or Elite)

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join our Firm on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on annual budget preparation, quarterly forecasting, and monthly monitoring and analysis, supporting department managers across the Firm.

You will investigate variances, develop insights from data, assist with process improvements, and maintain budget rules in Oracle while coordinating with IT on system upgrades.