Financial Analyst, FP&A

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work. At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office. With us, you’ll find: A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself! Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive. Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance. Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. Job Description: Position Summary: The Financial Analyst, FP&A prepares standard and ad-hoc financial reports for the Firm’s practice group leaders and senior managing partners to help understand results and guide business decisions. The Financial Analyst, FP&A works under general supervision and relies on limited experience and direction to perform duties. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports summarizing key performance indicators and profitability at the practice group, office, and attorney level - Support the financial managers in design and preparation of the monthly financial reporting package; participate in monthly review calls with senior management and address follow-ups - Configure specifications to accurately and efficiently extract data from the Firm’s financial reporting software - Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve inquiries related to financial matters; collaborate with other analysts within team and cross-functionally to resolve issues - Perform ongoing audits of financial system data to ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standard operating procedures - Assist with the annual budgeting process and the analysis of lateral hires - Support the maintenance of the Firm’s financial software and reporting tools - Assist with quarterly and annual bank surveys Job Specifications: - Bachelor’s degree - 1-3 years of finance, accounting or consulting experience - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) - Familiarity with financial reporting software - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong organizational skills - Strong mathematic