Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Accounting and Analysis department in our Chicago office, as a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst.

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst supports the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager and other key business leaders with Firm-wide strategic financial planning & analysis activities to help ensure the financial health and integrity of the company.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the FP&A Manager and broader team to support the entire annual budgeting process ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities (including analysis and recommendations of departmental expense budgets and monthly spreads; capital expense budget; and attorney headcount budgets)
• Analyze Firm-wide financial performance against strategic goals, providing meaningful insight and identifying areas for improvement
• Interpret, analyze and review financial results for the various segments of the business i.e. Practice Groups, Accelerated Growth Groups, etc.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of financial models and analysis to support key business decisions including cash outlook and forecasting, capital allocation and other strategic objectives
• Assist with the development and maintenance of long-term financial forecasts for strategic planning purposes
• Forge a strong relationship with other members of the FP&A team as well as other groups across the Firm (Accounting & other financial services, BD&M, HR, IT, etc)
• Assist with transformation of relevant financial systems, policies and processes to support the evolving needs of the Firm
• Perform other ad-hoc activities

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Advanced Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting and/or CPA is a plus
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Professional Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Accounting or Business Analytics required

Technical Skills:

• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required
• PowerBi, SQL, Aderant, TM1 and Iridium experience (or equivalent system) preferred

Performance Traits:

• Team player looking to grow and develop
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to “think outside the box” and embrace continuous change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on effectively articulating ideas, results of financial analysis and actionable recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively cultivate relationships with cross-functional colleagues and business leaders
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgement

Physical Requirements:

• May require travel to other offices as needed

The typical pay scale for this position is between $86,700 and $114,700, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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