Senior Financial Analyst

Clyde & Co • Kansas City, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager – North America and is responsible for reporting financial results for the North America region to leaders across the firm, including attorney teams and business services functions. The role analyzes financial data to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency, and turns financial information into concise, useful reporting. It also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis that supports business decisions. The position regularly collaborates with finance, pricing, practice groups, business development, operations, and HR teams regionally and globally, and provides guidance and training to less experienced staff.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in business analytics, FP&A, strategic planning, or another relevant field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA and Power Pivot, with experience using highly complex formulas and functions.
• Superior analytical skills and experience with budgeting and forecasting techniques, ad hoc financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Critical and strategic thinking, with the ability to synthesize data and financial analysis to help shape business decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to self-supervise under high-level guidance or vague direction on highly complex projects.
• Ability to provide guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI tools.
• Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters 3E.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and summarize monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports using appropriate datasets and efficient reporting methods.
• Prepare management board presentations using new and existing reporting tools.
• Assist with the firm’s annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Maintain and enhance financial models to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
• Review and analyze the firm’s profitability model, identifying potential growth opportunities, profitability improvements, and areas for further evaluation.
• Analyze financial information to assess current and predict future financial performance.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as requested by leadership teams.
• Provide training, advice, and assistance to less experienced staff.
• Recommend improvements to financial reporting policies, procedures, and practices, and communicate their benefits to management.
• Collaborate with finance, pricing, practice groups, business development, operations, and HR teams regionally and globally.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Referral bonuses for introducing talented colleagues.
• Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• $300 per calendar year for wellness activities.
• A Wellbeing Day dedicated to focusing on mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits that start on day one and are 100% vested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior