Sr. Financial Analyst

Benesch Law; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch Law in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to prepare and analyze financial reports, monitor key performance metrics, and support budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 8-10 years of experience, and a strong command of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 per year, a discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in data analysis or accounting.
• Experience in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and financial statement preparation preferred.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist in preparing financial reports for firm management.
• Perform detailed analyses to review firm performance across key metrics.
• Support budgeting and forecasting process.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Financial statement preparation

Modeling and budgeting

Critical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Job description

Position Summary

Do you enjoy preparing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting? Do you find performing analysis to be a challenge and work well with ad‑hoc reporting? The Sr. Financial Analyst position is a senior‑level, experienced role that loves Excel and brings strong modeling and benchmarking skills to the firm.

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, monitoring key performance metrics, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. The position collaborates with firm leaders to deliver insights, perform detailed analyses, and assist with benchmarking and predictive modeling to guide decision‑making and improve overall performance.

Essential Functions

• Develop, maintain, and assist in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for firm management, including analysis of financial statements, key performance indicators, budget performance, and reconciliations.
• Perform detailed analyses to review firm performance across key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Process, clean, and validate data to support predictive analysis and data modeling for future planning and forecasting.
• Identify and assess current performance across all practice groups and departments, comparing results to historical trends.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing timely and accurate financial reports and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze evolving business needs.
• Serve as a vital resource for practice group leaders, department heads, and senior staff, addressing a variety of financial and analytical needs.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to deliver in-depth information as required by internal and external clients.
• Assist with the firm’s budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and compliant with budgeting guidelines.
• Create and analyze summary budget reports to determine performance versus the firm’s budget and forecast.
• Review general ledger details and compare them with budgets and forecasts to assess successes and identify potential areas for improvement at the firm, department, and team levels.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of external benchmarking surveys to evaluate the firm’s performance in comparison with industry peers.

Qualifications

The Sr. Financial Analyst must hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, along with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in data analysis or accounting. A demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel—including expertise with pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas, and data manipulation—is required. Experience in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and financial statement preparation is strongly preferred.

Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, are essential. The candidate must be a quick learner who can effectively prioritize tasks and perform under tight deadlines, demonstrate excellent organizational skills, and work well both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to providing outstanding customer service is essential.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 per year. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position is full‑time and eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benesch is an equal‑opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216‑363‑4578 or email at [e-mail].