Global professional services firm seeks a Pricing Manager to join their Los Angeles Pricing Manager will be responsible for providing high-level financial and strategic support to the firms Rate Approval Chairs legal departments and practice will be responsible for analyzing factors that drive the economic performance of matters including the development of pricing models for multiple practice Pricing Manager will perform analysis in support of pricing decisions and support the firms efforts to drive effective project will also be responsible for supporting various other strategic and financial projects.
Responsibilities
- Manages leads and implements various projects in the Finance and Accounting abreast of various best practices in the market to ensure all department and practice goals and projects provide the firm with a competitive advantage.
- Works with the firms department and practice leaders to identify current performance and trends compare them to future goals and develop strategic business plans to meet established goals.
- Manages and facilitates business plan execution.
- Evaluates and analyzes strategic initiatives by initiating and directing research on competition markets geographies and areas of law.
- Develops financial models and reporting to identify trends and recommendations and strategies for improving performance.
- Monitors progress against economic targets and goals and initiates follow-up as needed.
- Analyzes client performance data to identify client opportunities.
- Performs ad-hoc analytics by becoming familiar with and using the firms various data stores and analytic tools.
- Evaluates growth opportunities such as mergers and acquisitions both with respect to economic performance and strategic fit.
- Facilitates internal communications and information delivery to decision-makers.
- Completes projects and tasks on various issues when needed; maintains flexibility as business requirements evolve.
- Promotes effective work practices works as a team member and shows respect for co-workers.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Economics Finance Business Administration or related field required.
- MBA highly preferred.
- Eight (8) years experience related to financial analysis and strategic planning.
- Four (4) years supervisory/management experience desired.
- Knowledge of various information technology systems: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is of Business Objects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting.
- Excellent financial modeling skills and project management skills.
- Ability and willingness to perform detailed analyses independently; consistently demonstrate a hands-on approach.
Required Experience:
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