The posting
Reporting to the Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager – North America, the Financial Analyst is responsible for reporting the firm’s financial results for the North America region to leaders across the firm, from attorney teams to business services functions. The Senior Financial Analyst will analyze data and identify areas where improved profitability and efficiencies can occur. Pivotal to the role is the ability to take financial data and summarize it into succinct reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and summarize monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial reporting by creating and using appropriate datasets leading to streamlined and efficient reporting.
- Prepare management board presentations using new and existing reporting tools.
- Assist in firms’ annual budget and quarterly forecasting process. Maintain and enhance financial models, driving improvements to budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
- Review and analyze firms’ profitability model, identifying potential areas of growth, improved profitability, and areas to target for further evaluation.
- Analyze financial information to determine present and predict future financial performance.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and analysis as required by leadership teams.
- Provides training, advice and assistance to less experienced staff.
- Recommend improvements to financial reporting policies, procedures and practices and communicate benefits to management.
- Regularly collaborates with teams from finance, pricing, practice groups, business development, operations and HR both regionally and globally.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
- Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Excel including VBA and Power Pivot with emphasis on highly complex formulas/functions required.
- Experience with Power BI tools is a plus.
- Experience working in a Law Firm or professional services firm would be a major plus.
- Experience with Thomson Reuters 3E would be a plus.
- 5+ years experience in Business Analytics, FP&A, Strategic Planning or other relevant field.
- Superior analytical skills with experience and understanding of budgeting and forecasting techniques, ad-hoc financial modelling, and data analysis.
- Critical and strategic thinking, with the ability to synthesize data and financial analysis to help shape business decisions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
- Self-supervising within high level guidance / vague direction on highly complex projects. Provides guidance to others.
Why Join Us?
At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
- Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
- Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
- Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
- Retirement Benefits – starts on day one and 100% vested
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
