Financial Analyst, Practice Analysis

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com.

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will assist in analyzing practice group and firm performance, develop various financial models, and contribute to data validation and month-end reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

─ Prepare management reports related to practice area performance, via Oracle and other financial reporting tools.

─ Provide analysis on financial performance, utilization, realization, leverage, profitability, and other KPIs.

─ Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial analysis; and identify opportunities to automate and standardize recurring deliverables.

─ Collaborate with partners, business development and accounting to support day-to-day deliverables

─ Various ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

─ Strong organization and communication skills.

─ Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

─ Comfortable managing large data sets.

─ Knowledge of Oracle and Smartview a plus.

Education and/or Experience

─ Bachelor’s degree in business-related field.

─ 2-4 years of public or private experience in a similar capacity (Accounting or FP&A)

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 - 90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Why work here?

Davis Polk is not only a top-tier law firm. We are a unique community of highly motivated individuals who work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems, shape strategy and deliver the highest quality results. As a business professional at the firm, you will work with colleagues in your department, across Business Services and with our lawyers to produce high-impact results for the firm and our clients.

About Us

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com.