Strategic Finance Analyst

DLA Piper•Short Hills, NJ

2d•$86,650 - $114,814•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Strategic Finance Analyst, working in collaboration with and supporting the firm’s strategic initiatives, is part of the Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) Revenue team, focusing on developing robust multi-year financial models and enabling advanced financial analysis and reporting. This position is across the revenue and expense FP&A teams, accounting, and business practice groups to deliver actionable insights that drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. You will report to the Senior Manager Strategic Finance and will be expected to present and discuss analysis to Finance leaders. The analysis will be part of Finance’s ability to directly inform strategic decisions and support the firm’s profitability initiatives. Location This position is located in our Short Hills office and offers a hybrid work schedule with an on-site expectation of 2 days per week at our Short Hills location.

Requirements

Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced financial modeling, Power BI and Power Query.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Collaborative, agile and curious mindset with an eagerness to learn.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
2 years’ experience in Finance or FP&A. (Prior internship experience in private equity/investment banking may be considered in lieu of Full-Time experience depending on candidate’s other qualifications)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Finance, Finance Analytics, Financial Engineering or in a relevant discipline, such as Statistics or Engineering.
CFA Level I or FMVA certification preferred.
Exposure to financial planning systems and ERP tools preferred.
Experience with SQL, Python and / or Microsoft Copilot (and Agents) preferred.
Prior experience at a Private Equity firm or Investment Bank preferred.
Some travel requirements: about 10% (Short Hills primary office with occasional travel to Reston, VA or New York City offices as requested).

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining profitability models across business lines, regions, customers and other defined segments.
Conduct analytics including return on investment (ROI) and margin.
Independently create dynamic P&L and metrics reporting capabilities.
Support multi-year financial forecasts and scenario modeling.
Collaborate with FP&A, finance data analytics, and business units to identify growth opportunities and cost optimization strategies.
Perform financial analysis to support pricing strategies, client profitability, and resource allocation.
Contribute to the preparation of executive-level presentations and reports.
Able to present and discuss analysis to Finance leadership.
Utilize financial tools and systems to improve forecasting accuracy, delivery and decision-making.
Leverage Excel, Power BI, and Power Query to analyze and visualize data.
Apply AI tools including Microsoft Copilot to streamline modeling workflows, audit modeling mechanics, automate data preparation, and enhance presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.