at Cornerstone Research in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
Job Locations
US-IL-Chicago
ID
2024-3411
Category
Finance/Accounting
Overview
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A (HYBRID - SAN FRANCISCO, CHICAGO, OR WASHINGTON, DC)
If you are looking for a financial analysis role and an opportunity to showcase your exceptional Excel skills, financial analytical capability, and your knack for explaining technical information to non-technical audiences, then we would like to meet with you!
The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A will have primary responsibility for supporting both the pricing and reporting functions within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, from preparing various reports to developing analytical solutions to a diverse range of requests.
At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.You'll Love It Here If You
Embrace learning and continuous improvement
Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer
Are passionate about what you do
How You'll Help Our Team Succeed
Provide support for the firm's annual operational budgeting process
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including the improvement and validation of reporting
Support margin analysis at the firm, practice, and engagement level using a combination of actual data and projections
Assists with individual client pricing and analysis to align with the firm's financial strategies
Help monitor the firm's financial performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
Develop solutions to ad-hoc financial, analytical, and reporting requests using available tools and technologies, often working with the IT department
Provide support to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, CFO, Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, Senior Manager of Pricing, and other operational leaders and committees through a variety of financial analyses
Enhance the firm's forecasting capabilities and create/support robust financial models to support strategic initiativesWhat You'll Need to Be Successful
5+ years of experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services experience preferred.
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions
The mindset to provide superior service
Knowledge of MS Office and advanced experience in MS Excel, MS Access and SQL
Solid understanding of accounting and financial statements
Familiarity with designing, maintaining and/or documenting financial models and reports
Familiarity with financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis
Planful or other budgeting and financial reporting software experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent combination of skills and experience requiredWho We Are
Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are... For full info follow application link.
Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.
