Financial Analyst jobs in Somerset, NJ

Kennedys, a growing global law firm, seeks a Financial Analyst to join its US Finance department. This role will be based in our US headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

This position is responsible for contributing to the effectiveness of the Finance department by assisting the US Finance Director, and liaising with the UK Financial Reporting team, to provide comprehensive and efficient financial reporting to internal and external clients. The ideal candidate will be a goal-orientated, self-motivated multitasker with a flexible attitude towards working practices and the ability to adapt style as required.

Team

Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Aide in preparation of monthly performance reports
• Prepare and issue team and client specific reports
• Assist with cash flow modeling (both short term and long term) and forecasting, including, but not limited to, bank covenant projections and regular reporting on forecasts against actual
• Produce analytics to assist the firm with its pricing strategy
• Complete financial and statistical reports and returns, both internally and for external surveys, bids and tenders
• Calculate cost rates for fee earners
• Prepare reports such as top 20 clients, client/matter/work type profitability
• Prepare annual budgets and half year reforecasts
• Supply data and reports to the Americas Business Services Managers
• Ensure the accuracy of information and ensure it is published in a timely manner
• Assist with projects that arise within the department and the wider firm

Required experience

• 2 years of financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including proficiency creating and utilizing Pivot Tables and macros
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a deadline focused role within a busy Finance department
• Law firm experience preferred
• Knowledge of Elite 3E preferred
• Experience with pricing models and project costing preferred
• Experience appraising and validating financial models preferred

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,400 people worldwide across 44 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request).

We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.