Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com . Position Summary The Financial Analyst will assist in analyzing practice group and firm performance, develop various financial models, and contribute to data validation and month-end reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: ─ Prepare management reports related to practice area performance, via Oracle and other financial reporting tools. ─ Provide analysis on financial performance, utilization, realization, leverage, profitability, and other KPIs. ─ Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial analysis; and identify opportunities to automate and standardize recurring deliverables. ─ Collaborate with partners, business development and accounting to support day-to-day deliverables ─ Various ad-hoc projects. Qualifications/Position Requirements ─ Strong organization and communication skills. ─ Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. ─ Comfortable managing large data sets. ─ Knowledge of Oracle and Smartview a plus. Education and/or Experience ─ Bachelor’s degree in business-related field. ─ 2-4 years of public or private experience in a similar capacity (Accounting or FP&A) Compensation The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 - 90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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The Financial Analyst will assist in analyzing practice group and firm performance, develop various financial models, and contribute to data validation and month-end reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
─ Prepare management reports related to practice area performance, via Oracle and other financial reporting tools.
─ Provide analysis on financial performance, utilization, realization, leverage, profitability, and other KPIs.
─ Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial analysis; and identify opportunities to automate and standardize recurring deliverables.
─ Collaborate with partners, business development and accounting to support day-to-day deliverables
─ Various ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications/Position Requirements
─ Strong organization and communication skills.
─ Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
─ Comfortable managing large data sets.
Education and/or Experience
─ Bachelor’s degree in business-related field.
─ 2-4 years of public or private experience in a similar capacity (Accounting or FP&A)

Nice-to-haves

─ Knowledge of Oracle and Smartview a plus.

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