Senior Financial Analyst

Sidley Austin LLP

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profile Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 105000 - 125000
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will support team leadership in the Strategic Planning and Analysis person will be responsible for supporting the analytical and reporting needs of the Strategic Planning Group and will work with individuals across the Firms offices worldwide and at various primary responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting at an organization wide office and group level performing deep-dive analyses to provide insights into performance preparation of recurring internal financial reports and other due diligence and ad hoc project-based analysis as individual will work closely with all levels of leadership in the Strategic Planning and Analysis group to prepare evaluate and communicate results to key stakeholders in the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and prepare recurring reporting for internal Firm needs and various external requests.
  • Support the preparation of materials for various meetings of Firm management.
  • Perform due diligence and other analysis to support Firm initiatives.
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from Firm leadership at all levels and various internal business professionals.
  • Communicate and prepare responses for external industry publications including researching and compiling industry benchmarking information.
  • Assist with other efforts and complete special projects as necessary working closely with peers Managers and other leadership in the Strategic Planning and Analysis function.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Accounting and IT on technology-based reporting solutions and enhancements.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree preferably in Accounting or Finance.
  • A minimum of 4 years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
  • Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

  • Law firm finance experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good judgment
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
  • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

SummaryThe Senior Financial Analyst will support team leadership in the Strategic Planning and Analysis person will be responsible for supporting the analytical and reporting needs of the Strategic Planning Group and will work with individuals across the Firms offices worldwide and at various prim...
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Key Skills

  • Cognos
  • Forecasting
  • Hyperion
  • Financial Concepts
  • Pivot tables
  • Accounting
  • Analysis Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Planning

About Company

Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.

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