Senior Financial Analyst

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in the Firm's global operations center in Brandon, FL (Tampa Bay area).

General Description:

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for contributing to the financial operations of the firm. This role will support the firm’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities, ensuring effective financial management and decision-making. In this hybrid position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually. 

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights to management.

• Work independently to develop financial models, forecast scenarios, and provide actionable insights.

• Analyze complex data sets, support decision-making, and collaborate with senior leadership without requiring frequent oversight.

• Reconciliations & Accuracy: Assist with the reconciliation of financial data and ensure consistency and accuracy across the dashboard and other reporting tools.

• Reporting Documentation: Develop clear, insightful, and well-organized reporting documentation to ensure transparency and understanding of financial data across all stakeholders.

• Compliance & Internal Controls: Assist in ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.

• Ad-hoc support: Assist Finance/Accounting management with special projects. Assist with annual issues as necessary.

Required Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, resourceful, and reliable.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, advanced data modeling).

• Possess the ability to manage larger datasets and complex reports with minimal supervision.

• Possess independent problem-solving and data analysis skills.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data and Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.

• 5+ years of professional working experience (preferably within a law firm or professional services).

• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• Experience within a law firm or professional services preferred.

• Familiarity with SQL, editing or creating Excel Macros, power BI, DAX Queries and database structure.

• CPA and/or advanced degree, knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) are preferred.

• Familiarity with financial software (e.g., Aderant, Elite, or similar financial systems) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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