Financial Analyst

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

As the Financial Analyst for Client Support, you will support the Financial Analysis for Client Support Team (“Team”) by helping to prepare financial models and reports related to corporate transactions (including equity and debt financings, leveraged buy-outs, reorganizations, down rounds, alternative financings and mergers and acquisitions). 

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, update and revise financial models related to corporate transactions
• Collaborate with the Team in creating financial schedules for merger agreements
• Work with the Team to prepare waterfall analysis and pro forma capitalization tables
• Quality check spreadsheets and other work product
• Analyze, audit and confirm data and information regarding transactions
• Prepare reports to support the analysis of corporate transactions
• Work with Team on internal reporting and knowledge management efforts
• Assist the Team with various administrative projects as needed

Who You Are:  

• 3-5 years of professional experience with a focus on financial modeling
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance
• Possess a background in financial analysis
• Possess intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Have an exceptional level of attention to detail and the ability to cross-check data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and to meet deadlines
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Exercise excellent judgment and maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment
• Have flexibility to work often extended and unpredictable hours

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status,  disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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This position is eligible for overtime: No