FP&A Analyst

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Summary

The FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting our financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of financial concepts and metrics. The purpose of this position is to provide informative analysis and reporting packages to business leaders at all levels of the firm in order to inform decision making, safeguard profitability, and support the long-term growth goals of the firm.

Location

This position is located in our Reston, Washington D. C. , or Baltimore offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support short-term and long-term forecasting.

• Analyze historical financial data and identify trends to inform future projections.

• Collaborate with various departments to gather relevant data for accurate forecasting.

• Prepare and present detailed financial forecasts to senior management.

Budgeting:

• Assist in the annual budgeting process, including creating budget templates and coordinating with department heads.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and analyze variances.

• Provide insights and recommendations to improve budget accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between actual results and forecasts/budgets.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as needed.

Strategic Support:

• Work closely with senior management to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Analyze potential business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and investments.

• Develop financial models to assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.

• Implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

• Utilize financial software and tools to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

Desired Skills

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and address financial challenges.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 years' experience in a law firm, professional services firm or blue-chip organization with a focus on expense management and/or financial planning.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

• Foster positive work relationships;

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

• Hybrid - Some in-office presence with flexibility to work-from-home

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

*Application Process *   

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Accommodation   

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation .