Financial Analysis & Strategy Manager

McDermott Will & Emery•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 1,700+ 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least seven (7) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong motivational and leadership skills
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages focusing on key performance metric results and projected trends
Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analyses for the Director of Finance, CFO, COO and senior management
Manage and develop financial models involving the Firm’s annual budget and revenue forecasting
Monitor activities of the legal cohort(s) supported and provide financial support on as needed basis to practice group/office managing partners
Collaborate with other support staff cross-functionally throughout the firm to ensure firm management is aware of any financial issues requiring attention, such as staffing, productivity and expense management
Facilitate timely and accurate reporting and analysis of profitability metrics to firm management
Develop and track targeted goals related to profit improvement for both practice groups and clients
Assist in the maintenance of the Firm’s profitability software and other financial reporting tools
Assist in the analysis of strategic investment opportunities including lateral hires (individual or groups), new office openings, office closures, attorney departures, mergers or acquisitions
Participate in various surveys of law firm performance and help benchmark Firm performance versus its peers
Manage multiple projects and overall project workflow
Manage and mentor team’s analysts; set goals, review performance, and modeling/ capability