Senior Financial Analyst – Pricing

Latham & Watkins LLP; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401k plan

Generous paid holidays

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Financial Analysis team in Lancaster, California. This critical role involves providing financial and analytical support to drive the firm’s objectives, developing pricing strategies, and maintaining financial databases.

With a focus on innovation and support, the position not only offers an exciting career path but also a comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses, healthcare, and generous PTO. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years' relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in financial analysis or project management in a professional services environment.
• Experience in financial analysis/modeling and project tracking/reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing responses for new opportunities with competitive proposals.
• Conduct pricing-focused analysis for informed decision making.
• Develop internal pricing databases for engagement efficiencies.
• Assist in developing reports for Rate Approval Committee.
• Prepare materials for annual pricing strategy meetings.

Skills

PC applications knowledge

Advanced financial modeling

Project management skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst – Pricing is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Analysis team and will be responsible for providing financial, analytical, and business support to drive success towards the firm’s goals and objectives, while providing pricing expertise and advisory services to attorneys and other business functions through quantitative (i.e. profitability analysis) and qualitative (i.e. negotiation tactics) support. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles.

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading pricing response for the pursuit of new opportunities by developing competitive, innovative, and profitable fee proposals that align to the firm’s strategic and financial goals
• Conducting pricing-focused practice group, industry, and market analysis to share with leadership teams in order to drive optimal decision making
• Developing internal pricing databases and external go-to-market templates for key product areas that allow for more efficient and effective fee responses on engagement opportunities
• Assisting the Rate Approval Committee by leveraging the ServiceNow database to develop ongoing reports that inform the committee of the outcome, performance, and trends based on historical approval decisions
• Preparing analysis and presentation materials for annual pricing strategy meetings with senior management and leadership teams
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including project management software, MS Office, and other programs necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports
• Possess advanced financial modeling and project management skills
• Display an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, management, or related field, preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience related to financial analysis and/or project management, preferably in a professional services environment
• Experience developing financial analysis/modeling and project tracking/reporting, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.