Financial Analyst - Practice Analysis

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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.