at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Pricing Analyst
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Accounting
Summary
The Pricing Analyst will work with team leadership to support our lawyers with structuring, modeling and negotiating client and matter level fee arrangements. In addition, the Analyst with assist with client and matter management, various billing rates processes, Firmwide financial analysis and other initiatives to enhance the strategic pricing goals of the Pricing Team and the Firm.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide support in developing rate proposals, alternative fee arrangements, fee estimates, matter budgets and pricing options in response to client requests
Assist in responding to the pricing and financial components of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other business development pitches
Provide support for the annual billing rate setting process and perform ongoing benchmarking analysis and maintenance of standard hourly billing rates throughout the year
Assist with various projects, including analysis of historical matters, to support the pricing and budgeting process
Provide analysis and regular reporting to support client and matter management needs
Assist in the identification, documentation and monitoring of alternative fee arrangements
Develop/enhance financial templates and models to expand upon and streamline existing processes surrounding the Firm's pricing function
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of 2 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
Previous experience working in a client facing position or a professional services firm
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.
