Financial Analyst, FP&A
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at McDermott Will & Schulte. Chicago · full-time · $83,000–$115,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare financial reports showing performance and profitability by practice group, office, and attorney
- Help build the monthly reporting package, join management review calls, and resolve resulting follow-up questions
- Set up data-extraction requirements in the financial reporting system and investigate related financial questions
- Check financial-system records for accuracy and compliance with reporting procedures, resolving issues with analysts and other teams
- Contribute to annual budgeting, lateral-hire analysis, financial tools upkeep, and quarterly and annual bank surveys
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and one to three years in finance, accounting, or consulting
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, plus familiarity with financial reporting software
- Clear written and verbal communication, sound numerical and analytical judgment, and strong organization
- Ability to prioritize under tight deadlines, protect confidential information, learn quickly, and work well with a team
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with early-career finance, accounting, or consulting experience who can work under general supervision. It is a hybrid, full-time position in the United States.
From the employer
Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.
At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.
With us, you’ll find:
A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Financial Analyst, FP&A prepares standard and ad-hoc financial reports for the Firm’s practice group leaders and senior managing partners to help understand results and guide business decisions. The Financial Analyst, FP&A works under general supervision and relies on limited experience and direction to perform duties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports summarizing key performance indicators and profitability at the practice group, office, and attorney level
- Support the financial managers in design and preparation of the monthly financial reporting package; participate in monthly review calls with senior management and address follow-ups
- Configure specifications to accurately and efficiently extract data from the Firm’s financial reporting software
- Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve inquiries related to financial matters; collaborate with other analysts within team and cross-functionally to resolve issues
- Perform ongoing audits of financial system data to ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standard operating procedures
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and the analysis of lateral hires
- Support the maintenance of the Firm’s financial software and reporting tools
- Assist with quarterly and annual bank surveys
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of finance, accounting or consulting experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
- Familiarity with financial reporting software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $83,000 - $115,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.