FP&A Analyst

$73,853 - $102,517/Yr

DLA Piper - Reston, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Reston, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting DLA Piper's 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 to inform decision-making, safeguard profitability, and support the long-term growth goals of the firm.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field.
• 2 years' experience in a law firm, professional services firm or blue-chip organization with a focus on expense management and/or financial planning.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and address financial challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)