Financial Analyst; Professional Services

Location:

Columbus, OH, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Our client is seeking an Analyst – Financial Analysis, Pricing & Profitability to join its team in Columbus, Ohio. This full‑time position is part of the Finance Department and plays an integral role in supporting financial analytics, pricing, and profitability initiatives.

The Analyst – Financial Analysis, Pricing & Profitability supports financial analytics, pricing, and profitability initiatives across the organization. Working closely with financial leadership and key stakeholders, this position delivers accurate, timely, and actionable analysis that supports data‑driven decision‑making.

The Analyst will develop financial models, conduct profitability and pricing analyses, and prepare reporting across clients, matters, practice groups, and professionals. This opportunity is well suited for a detail‑oriented and analytically curious professional interested in developing expertise in professional‑services economics, pricing strategy, and financial performance management.

The position provides significant exposure to leadership through participation in strategic financial and profitability initiatives. As our client continues to expand its analytics, pricing, and profitability capabilities, this individual will become a key member of a growing function with meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement. The analysis produced in this role will help inform business strategy, pricing decisions, resource allocation, and long‑term financial performance.

• Develop and manage recurring and ad‑hoc financial reporting related to revenue, profitability, realization, utilization, leverage, and cost drivers across matters, clients, practice groups, offices, and professionals.
• Support profitability analysis by compiling and validating direct costs, labor costs, and overhead allocations.
• Build and maintain Excel financial models supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis, including rate changes, staffing mix, and hiring assumptions.
• Prepare financial analyses and presentation materials for organizational, practice group, industry group, and operational leadership.

• Develop pricing analyses for new matters and alternative fee arrangements using historical performance, assumptions, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Assist with matter scoping and post‑matter reviews by comparing estimated and actual performance and identifying key variance drivers.
• Compile financial data and analysis supporting proposals and RFP responses.

• Monitor financial performance across the organization, practice groups, and individual matters.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and potential improvement opportunities involving pricing, staffing, and profitability.
• Translate financial findings into clear, decision‑ready summaries and exhibits for stakeholders.

• Analyze the potential financial impact and profitability associated with prospective professional hires.
• Support data gathering and financial modeling and monitor post‑integration financial performance.

• Help maintain the accuracy and consistency of financial data used for analysis and reporting.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with appropriate teams to resolve data issues.
• Contribute to improvements in reporting efficiency, business intelligence, automation, and overall data quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, pricing,…