Financial Analyst (Hybrid - Chicago, IL) - Buckingham Search

Overview

A multibillion-dollar legal service powerhouse is looking to add a Financial Analyst to their growing team. In this role, you will support financial analysis and reporting projects at an organization-wide, office and group level. You will be evaluating performance against financial targets, performing deep-dive analyses to provide insights into performance, preparing monthly and quarterly internal financial reports, and other due diligence and other ad hoc projects.

Perks:

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Onsite gym & cafeteria
• 401k match & Commuter benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Fun company outings

Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reporting for internal Firm needs and external Firm client requests.
• Support the preparation of materials for various meetings of Firm management.
• Perform due diligence and other analysis to support various Firm initiatives.
• Communicate and prepare responses for external industry publications.
• Assist with researching and compiling industry benchmarking information.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 1 year of financial analysis experience.
• Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities