FP&A Analyst - Practice Group Support
FP&A Analyst - Practice Group Support
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 77370 - 107117
1 Vacancy
Job Description
DLA Piper is at its core bold exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Lets see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary
The FP&A Analyst is a technically skilled curious and forward-thinking professional who supports our financial planning forecasting reporting and decision-making processes at the firm. This individuals supports the firms adoption of AI in the legal industry and is passionate about AI innovation particularly in the development and deployment of intelligent agents to enhance finance-related business processes. This entry-level individual should be eager to grow and develop into a Citizen Data Scientist a non-expert in data science who uses tools analytics and machine learning models to analyze data and drive insights.
This role bridges the gap between business professionals and data experts enabling data-driven strategies without deep technical expertise. The FP&A analyst has strong analytical skills profit-centric business acumen excellent communication abilities and a deep understanding of financial metrics. Emphasis for this role is on providing practice group specific informative analytics and reporting packages in order to inform decision making safeguard profitability and support the long-term growth goals of the firm.
Location
This position can sit in our Reston New York or Los Angeles office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Support practice group reporting requirements providing informative analytics and insights to practice group leadership with a profit-centric approach.
Monitor and analyze revenue-generating activities ensuring alignment with budgets/forecasts and identifying variances.
Collaborate directly with expense and data analytics teams to perform profit-centric analysis in support of the firms long-term financial goals and initiatives.
Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages for leadership highlighting key trends variances and performance drivers with actionable insights.
Provide scenario analysis to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
Assist in the development of simple-language AI agents (e.g. chatbots scenario simulators summarization tools) to support finance workflows and automation efforts.
Contribute to the FP&A teams AI knowledge base by sharing learnings and testing new tools.
Analyze structured and unstructured data to extract insights and support predictive modeling efforts while evolving into a Citizen Data Scientist.
Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as needed.
Desired Skills
Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams. High energy eagerness to learn and a passion for being at the forefront of AI innovation and advancements in FP&A. Previous experience in a law firm or professional services organization a plus. Proficiency and/or familiarity in Python SQL Power BI Copilot studio or similar tools a plus.
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in Finance Business Administration Accounting Data Science Computer Science or similar field.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:
Business Acumen: Understand the firms business model operations and strategic goals; work with PG leadership to develop and implement their strategies and initiatives in alignment to the firms.
Relationship Building: Build trust and rapport with leaders and employees at all levels.
Problem Solving: Identify root causes of issues and develop pragmatic solutions.
Influence & Impact: Persuade others to support initiatives balancing stakeholder needs and organizational priorities.
Change Leadership: Champion change and help others adapt in dynamic environments.
Analytical Thinking: Use data to drive decisions and measure outcomes.
Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate self-awareness empathy and strong interpersonal skills.
Results Orientation: Deliver high-quality outcomes and meet commitments.
Collaboration: foster positive work relationships with leadership HR and firm peers.
Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely accurate and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firms expected hiring range for this position is $77370 - $107117 per year depending on the candidates geographic market location.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
#LI-SB1
#LI-Hybrid
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.Job applicant poster viewing center.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
