Finance Analyst, Legal Finance
AbbVie•North Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting legal fee settlement payments, month-end close activities, and ongoing financial forecasting to support decision-making for legal business partners. In addition, the Financial Analyst will assist with process enhancements and reporting improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in Finance or Accounting.
- Strong communication skills and customer support.
- Ability to manage large data sets; highly organized and adaptable.
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and expectations.
- Proven relationship-building skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SAP and BPC (preferred, not required).
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports for month-end close activities.
- Aid the Finance Manager with OEC forecast responsibilities.
- Maintain forecasting budget trackers and EAL planning calendar.
- Serve as the primary contact for insurance-backed legal matters, including maintaining impact summaries and supporting carrier invoicing.
- Monitor capital and project expense activity.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly finance reports (e.g., Passport Report for Deal Fees, Legal Fee Aging Report, New Matter Report, Legal Ops Spend Report).
- Perform quarterly compliance audits and maintain legal fee balance sheet sweeps.
- Support settlement payments (< $10MM).
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- short-term incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
