Sr FP&A Analyst

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Summary
As a Sr Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, you will analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of expenses and capital expenditures. You will monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances. You will develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives. You will analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.

Location
This position can sit in our New York, Baltimore, Reston, or Short Hills office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing experience and judgement, analyzes material aspects of $500m expense and capital expenditure program for administrative teams (i.e., CIO, CFO, COO, etc.).
• Works directly with FP&A Manager – Expenses to consolidate results. Explains variances to budget and prior year results.
• Develops budgets and forecasts for the groups, including bottoms up expense drivers and detailed documentation of assumptions.
• Independently develops and produces reporting to support monthly close and annual planning processes based on previous experience.
• Performs ad-hoc analysis leveraging data analytic skills as needed for new initiatives, cost anomalies and to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Prepares and loads required journal entry adjustments to the company’s budget and actuals as required.
• Proactively leads processes to identify cost savings opportunities across the organization.
• Collaborates with other areas of FP&A including revenue and production planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills    
Strong analytical skills required as well as the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proficient with software packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP. 

Minimum Education    

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field.
  

Minimum Years of Experience   

• 5 years of experience in a law firm, professional services firm or blue-chip organization with a focus on expense management and/or financial planning.

Essential Job Expectations
All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

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 firm’s 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 Firm’s 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 [email protected]. 

Agency applications will not be considered.     

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.    

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $138,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). 

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law. 

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