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Summary
The Senior Financial Data Analyst, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, in the Data Analytics group is responsible for data-driven forecasting, leading analytics projects, advancing the firm's data innovation efforts, and applying advanced analytical techniques to support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong analytical and technical skills, financial acumen, and a passion for leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
The Sr Financial Data Analyst uses tools such as Power Desktop/Power BI Report Builder (SSRS) to deliver high-impact analytics, reporting, and dashboards; develop complex data models; and identify and resolve data quality issues. This individual leads large-scale analytical initiatives, mentors' junior analysts, and collaborates with stakeholders to prioritize business needs and deliver actionable insights.
Key skills include proficiency in programming/query languages, data analysis, and strong presentation skills. The role also involves fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, contributing to the firm's data strategy, and ensuring timely, accurate deliverables. Working closely with functional leads across the firm, this position conducts research, analyzes and presents data to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and support informed decision-making related to financial performance. Duties will include financial performance data analysis and presentation, interpreting data from analysis using statistical techniques, reporting, forecasting, developing and implementing data collection techniques to optimize statistical efficiency.
Location
This position can sit in our New York, Chicago, Reston, or Short Hills office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities

• Utilize Power BI and other advanced analytics tools to deliver comprehensive and high-impact analytics, forecasting, reporting and insight-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Service Delivery, Senior Finance leadership and other key stakeholders to identify and prioritize complex business problems.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance data integrity.
• Drive and manage large-scale analytical projects that span multiple teams and functions.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure project alignment with business objectives and successful execution.
• Analyze trends and derive actionable insights to address complex business challenges.
• Design and develop advanced solutions to streamline processes, improve data quality, and drive intelligent automation.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs and provide tailored data solutions.
• Strong communication and financial storytelling skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large complex datasets, identify trends and provide actionable data-driven insights. Highly proficient in data visualization tools (PowerBI Report Builder/SSRS or Tableau). Experience in management reporting, report creation process and dashboard design. Highly proficient in Microsoft office, with advanced skills in Excel, including complex formulas, pivots tables, data analysis, VBA, and data visualization techniques. Experience with advanced statistical methods and data modeling techniques. High proficiency in programming languages.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business needs. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work.
Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4 years' experience as a Financial/Business/Data Data Analyst or similar role including experience with data modeling, statistical analysis and processes.

Essential Job Expectations
All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.
We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.
The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $98,990 - $137,126 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
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