Senior Financial Analyst - Pricing

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst – Pricing is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Analysis team. This role will be responsible for providing financial, analytical, and business support to drive success towards the firm’s goals and objectives, while providing pricing expertise and advisory service to attorneys and other business functions through quantitative, (i.e. profitability analysis) and qualitative (i.e. negotiation tactics) support. This role will be located in our London or Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading pricing response for the pursuit of new opportunities by developing competitive, innovative, and profitable fee proposals that align with the firm’s strategic and financial goals
• Conducting pricing-focused practice group, industry, and market analysis to share with the leadership team in order to drive optimal decision-making
• Developing an internal pricing database and external go-to-market templates for key product areas that allow for more efficient and effective fee responses on engagement opportunities
• Assisting the Rate Approval Committee by leveraging the ServiceNow database to develop ongoing reports that inform the committee of the outcome, performance, and trends based on historical approval decisions
• Preparing analysis and presentation materials for annual pricing strategy meetings with senior management and leadership teams

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including project management software, MS Office, and other programmes necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports
• Display advanced financial modelling and project management skills
• Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them

And have:

• Experience training or informally mentoring peers or junior team members
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, management, or a related field
• A master’s degree or equivalent in a related field, preferably
• Experience related to financial analysis and/or project management, preferably in a professional services environment
• Experience developing financial analysis/modelling and project tracking/reporting, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #MidSenior #LI-VW1