Senior Financial Analyst

Clyde & Co • Kansas City, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager – North America, the Senior Financial Analyst reports the firm’s financial results for the North America region to leaders across attorney teams and business services functions. The role analyzes data to identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency, and turns financial data into succinct reporting.

The analyst prepares recurring and ad hoc reports, supports management presentations and the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, and maintains and improves financial models. The role also evaluates profitability, analyzes current and future financial performance, supports leadership projects, advises and trains less experienced staff, and recommends improvements to financial reporting practices. It regularly collaborates with finance, pricing, practice groups, business development, operations, and HR teams regionally and globally.

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 understanding of 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 within high-level guidance or vague direction on highly complex projects and provide guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• A 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 process.
• Maintain and enhance financial models and improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
• Review and analyze the firm’s profitability model to identify potential growth, 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 required 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 between remote and in-office work.
• 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 and a Wellbeing Day free from work.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits starting on day one and 100% vested.

What This Job Offers

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