Senior Financial Analyst

Description

Williams & Connolly LLP, recognized as one of the world's premier litigation firms, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support Partners, Management, and the RFP team in improving profitability, realization rates, and pricing outcomes.

• Support Partners, Management team, and RFP team in developing innovative solutions to improve profitability, enhance realization rates, drive favorable pricing outcomes and alternative fee arrangements; providing analysis and reporting regarding benchmarking, revenue recognition, cost management, and operational efficiency; recommending improvements in technology utilization.
• Perform financial analysis to support pricing strategies, client profitability, and resource allocation using both established and new, creative approaches.
• Assist in responding to requests for proposals specific to pricing strategies; prepare pricing estimates.
• Develop models to provide timely and relevant management information to drive improvement in financial results and strategic decisions.
• Prepare a variety of monthly management reports and contribute to the preparation of executive-level presentations and reports.
• Assist in the Firm’s annual budget process, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting performance against plan.
• Utilize client, industry, and peer survey data to make recommendations and engage in the Firm’s annual rate setting process.
• Utilize financial tools and systems to improve forecasting accuracy, delivery and decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to develop custom reporting solutions to address unique needs of Partners, Clients, and other Firm staff; work with a mindset of process improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience; prior work in financial services or law firms preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Suite applications and experience with Aderant or other financial systems is a plus.
• Ability to interpret financial data and effectively summarize and communicate information to assist with business solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in calculations.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Prolonged periods using a sit‑to‑stand desk and working on a computer.
• Repetitive movements, including typing on a keyboard and using a mouse.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $115,000 – $130,000. This is an exempt position. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; additional hours may be required. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Williams & Connolly LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits.

New employees are required to work from the office during the first 30 days of employment; afterward, office attendance is required twice a week, with hybrid arrangements subject to change.

Bachelor’s Degree