Analyst I: Financial Planning and Analysis

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Accounting and Analysis department in our Chicago office as an Analyst I: Financial Planning and Analysis.

The Analyst I: Financial Planning and Analysis, supports the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager(s) and other key business leaders with Firm-wide strategic financial planning and analysis activities to help ensure the financial health and integrity of the company.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Work with the FP&A Manager(s) and broader team to support the entire annual budgeting process ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities (including analysis and recommendations of departmental expense budgets and monthly spreads; capital expense budget; and attorney headcount budgets)
• Create variance analysis for Practices & Departments against strategic goals, providing meaningful insight and identifying areas for improvement
• Assist with the development and maintenance of financial models and analysis to support key business decisions including cash outlook and forecasting, capital allocation and other strategic objectives
• Forge a strong relationship with other members of the FP&A team as well as other groups across the Firm (Accounting & other financial services, Commercial, HR, IT, etc)
• Perform other ad-hoc activities
  
  

Education/Training/Certifications

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Advanced Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting and/or CPA is a plus
  
  

Professional Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting or Business Analytics
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required
• PowerBi or SQL experience preferred
  
  

Performance Traits

• Team player looking to grow and develop
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to “think outside the box” and embrace continuous change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on effectively articulating ideas, results of financial analysis and actionable recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively cultivate relationships with cross-functional colleagues and business leaders
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgement
  
  

Physical Requirements

• May require travel to other offices as needed
  
  

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Posted Pay Range

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $63,000.00/Yr. and USD $84,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.