Senior Financial Analyst - Pricing

Latham & Watkins LLP

$120K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of four years experience in financial analysis or project management, ideally in a professional services setting.
  • Expertise in financial modeling and project tracking techniques.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and create strategic solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the pricing response for new business opportunities with innovative fee proposals.
  • Conduct market and practice group analysis to guide leadership decisions.
  • Develop internal pricing databases for efficient fee response.
  • Assist the Rate Approval Committee with reports on approval outcomes and trends.
  • Prepare presentations and analyses for annual pricing strategy meetings.
  • Safeguard confidential financial and proprietary information.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous 401k plan with employer contributions.
  • At least 11 paid holidays each year, plus 23 days of PTO that increases with tenure.
  • Well-being programs focusing on mental health and resilience.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance career skills.
  • Employee discounts on various services and products.
  • Access to affinity groups and networks promoting diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst - Pricing is an integral part of Latham's Financial Analysis team and will be responsible for providing financial, analytical, and business support to drive success towards the firm's goals and objectives, while providing pricing expertise and advisory services to attorneys and other business functions through quantitative (i.e. profitability analysis) and qualitative (i.e. negotiation tactics) support. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles.

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:
  • Leading pricing response for the pursuit of new opportunities by developing competitive, innovative, and profitable fee proposals that align to the firm's strategic and financial goals
  • Conducting pricing-focused practice group, industry, and market analysis to share with leadership teams in order to drive optimal decision making
  • Developing internal pricing databases and external go-to-market templates for key product areas that allow for more efficient and effective fee responses on engagement opportunities
  • Assisting the Rate Approval Committee by leveraging the ServiceNow database to develop ongoing reports that inform the committee of the outcome, performance, and trends based on historical approval decisions
  • Preparing analysis and presentation materials for annual pricing strategy meetings with senior management and leadership teams
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including project management software, MS Office, and other programs necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports
  • Possess advanced financial modeling and project management skills
  • Display an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them

And have:
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, management, or related field, preferably a Master's degree or equivalent in a related field
  • A minimum of four (4) years' experience related to financial analysis and/or project management, preferably in a professional services environment
  • Experience developing financial analysis/modeling and project tracking/reporting, preferably


Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff


Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

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